Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 31, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is looking for a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of associates and partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.

Specific duties include the following:

Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology, and possibly materials science and multiple chemistry areas, including organic, synthetic, and physical chemistry
Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention.
Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention
Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environment. Present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas
Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications. Formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention.
Investigate and respond promptly to clients’ inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications
Work on IP landscapes to identify third party patents and patent applications in a field of interest
Assist clients in identifying white space to help shape their research and development plan

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Biology or Biochemistry
Demonstrated knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, molecular biology
Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.mintz.com/careers/current-openings/detail/jobopening/339.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

January 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Studebaker & Brackett PC, a growing patent firm located in Reston, VA, seeks a qualified, experienced Patent Attorney or Agent for primarily handling patent preparation and prosecution. At a minimum, the candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least 5 years of patent preparation/prosecution and/or USPTO experience in the electrical arts.

U.S. Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Munich, Germany

December 29, 2015- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

2SPL is a German patent law firm seeking qualified US patent attorneys/agents for our office in Munich, Germany. Candidates should have strong technical skills in electrical engineering and/or physics. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for telecommunications-related and/or semiconductor-related inventions.

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

December 26, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s Intellectual Property group is seeking a full time Patent Agent/Technical Advisor with an Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background for our Silicon Valley office. Candidates should have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering and/or computer science. Primary responsibilities include technical analysis of patents, drafting claim charts, patent drafting, patent prosecution, opinions and due diligence. Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and communication skills.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

December 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent. Chevron is interested in filling Patent Agent positions in Richmond, CA.

Position Overview
Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
- Fuel and lubricant additives
- Catalyst and zeolite materials
- Refining and hydroprocessing
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the chemical or chemical engineering arts.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=41973&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Richmond, California

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Senior Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

December 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

AuerbachSchrot LLC, an intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, USPTO-registered senior patent agent or attorney to assist in its growing domestic and international biotechnology and high technology patent prosecution practice.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Houston, Texas

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent through December 14, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
Exploration – Geoscience, including seismic data interpretation and imaging
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the seismic data interpretation and/or imaging.

Relocation Options

Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
Please use this link to apply online: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=42545&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Technical Expert/Patent Agent Trainee – Law Firm – Munich, Germany

November 29, 2015- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking recent physics/engineering graduates with interest in and/or experience in intellectual property law for a position as trainees in our main offices in Munich, Germany.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. (Telecommuting)

November 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to its rapid growth. An advanced degree and industry work experience in semiconductor processing is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

November 16, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW has been consistently growing and is thus seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our team. We welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with at least two years of experience or those with significant experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience. For candidates with significant amounts of experience, although portable business is welcome, it is not required.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Charlotte, N.C.

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

InVue is drive the growth of InVue’s IP portfolio and support the Chief IP Counsel in a variety of IP-related tasks. Your mission is to protect InVue's IP and ensure that InVue has the freedom-to-practice its own products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with InVue's innovation and engineering teams throughout the product development process.

Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland is seeking a second to fourth year Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with software, semiconductor process and integration, cloud computing, network technologies, digital imaging, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred. Excellent academics are required.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. (Updated)

October 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields Applicants must have a minimum of one year of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guerbet is seeking a In-house Patent Agent Medical Devices. You will work with the Head of the IP department in a global patent strategy. There is substantial contact and key relationships with senior business and R&D leaders. You will have regular interactions with internal clients in R&D located in the US or in France, and manage activities being conducted by outside counsel or third party.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP is a young, growing IP law firm looking for another team member. We are growing because we strive for excellence in our practice, not because of a marketing team or firm size. Our clients consider us to be one of their best (if not best) patent outside counsel, and you must be someone who will help the team never fall short of that reputation. We will train whoever we hire in all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution to meet our standards.

U.S. Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

October 5, 2015- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

OKADA PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE, P.C., a leading Japanese intellectual property law firm in Nagoya, Japan, seeks a US patent attorney or agent to fill a position is going to be vacant. The position is for two to three days work per week except national holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Nationwide (Remote)

October 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for full-time, reduced-hours, and remote work patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including four Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a background or experience in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or physics. Patent Examiner experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

October 2, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Winstead PC is seeking a Staff Attorney or Patent Agent for its Intellectual Property Practice Group with a minimum of two years of patent-prosecution experience and the ability to handle patent-prosecution tasks in mechanical technologies.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. (or Telecommute)

September 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally recognized and San Francisco based IP law firm, is seeking motivated patent attorneys/agents to work as independent contractors, with the possibility of full time employment in the future if interested. Attorneys/agents may work from home anywhere in the U.S., or work within our San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least 2 years patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials and a degree in EE, CS and/or Physics. The position is for patent prosecution, drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions for the firm’s Fortune 500 and other clients.