Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

June 9, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Saul Ewing LLP is seeking an experienced full time Patent Agent/techn ology specialist in the biotechnology area for our Boston office. Will be responsible for drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, patentability searches, freedom to operate and patent landscapes analyses in the biotechnology area. We are seeking individuals with immediately transferable skills who have strong academic backgrounds and industry and/or law firm experience. Successful candidate will have a minimum one year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, neurobiology or a related discipline. Must be detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Admission to the USPTO is preferred.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind. or Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-4 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 4-8 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

May 22, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

Verenium, a global leader in developing high-performance enzymes, is part of BASF – The Chemical Company BASF. The company is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its San Diego offices.

The Patent Agent role is responsible for prosecution of part of the enzyme patent portfolio of GVF/N at the San Diego site (Verenium) under the oversight of a senior patent agent (IP Manager for Enzymes). The San Diego site has been designated as a global R&D Center for enzyme development pursuant to the Enzyme Roadmap, requiring on-site support on intellectual property matters.

On-site support for intellectual property matters needed as the San Diego site is designated as the global R&D center for Enzymes at BASF. In-house support preferred by R&D and Legal groups for both depth of support and cost savings. Other responsibilities include:

Drafting and filing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO and management of corresponding foreign cases
Work closely with business, R&D project teams, and inventors to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protection
Searching relevant databases for relevant art, review search results for patentability and landscaping purposes
Supporting Patent attorneys in patentability and FTO analysis
Responsibility to coordinate prosecution activities with Global IP Enzyme Strategy

Requirements

Minimum of B.S. in relevant technical area (Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, etc).
Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in legal/intellectual property, including 4+ years of experience working on patent searching, drafting, and prosecution.
Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Self-starter as well as team player, working well with other patent practitioners and support staff.
Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and writing skills.
Must have in-depth understanding of US patent law and general understanding of foreign patent laws, including Europe and Asia.
Able to work effectively in a changing environment, prioritize demands, and use keen judgement. Experience in a corporate environment required, including experience working with various functional groups.
Must be able to build strong and enduring client relationships.
Proficiency with USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and Public and Private PAIR system required.
Patent searches with established databases required (e.g. GenomeQuest, PatBase).

Contact
Apply online using this link: http://jobs.basf.us/job/Patent-Agent-Job/58909300/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California

Verenium’s unique enzymes, designed to improve efficiency and economics, together with BASF’s sustainable chemistry, will continue to transform the future of enzymes. By combining our cultures of innovation and our focus on creating sustainable solutions, we will continue to harness the power of nature and leverage its unique, patented technology to create enzyme products that maximize efficiency while improving environmental performance.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

April 16, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens & Showalter, LLP is a growing patent law boutique seeking a patent attorney or patent agent having at least two years of patent application drafting and prosecution experience with a background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer
Science. The firm is located in a South Dayton, Ohio suburb (Centerville/Washington Township) within a short drive of Northern Cincinnati suburbs for those looking to live in Cincinnati.

Patent Coordinator II – Large Corporation – Melville, N.Y.

March 21, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Canon USA, Inc. is currently seeking a Patent Coordinator II to join our Corporate office in Melville, NY. This position will support patent attorneys in day-to-day patent prosecution activities as well as provide general office support as needed to the Intellectual Property Division's Senior Director.

Responsibilities

Provide patent prosecution administrative support, includes working with patent attorneys/agents to file formal papers
Maintain/update patent database as needed
Correspond with clients as needed
Assist in preparing routine legal documents and reports
Provide other administrative support as needed

Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2-5 years of patent prosecution administrative support experience.
Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://jobs-cusa.icims.com/jobs/4796/patent-coordinator-ii/job.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Melville, New York

Canon U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $40 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2012† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2013. In 2013, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the tenth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past three years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. Canon U.S.A's extensive product line and digital solutions enable businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute information. †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Burlington, Vt.

March 16, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC seeks an experienced patent agent or patent examiner to join its rapidly growing intellectual property practice, based in its Burlington, Vermont office. Enjoy challenging work while living in an area endowed with natural beauty, superb recreational opportunities, and a strong sense of community. The position requires patent bar admission within one year of hiring and at least 2-4 years of patent prosecution or examining experience. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science backgrounds preferred. Other technical backgrounds and greater experience levels will be considered. Work will primarily involve patent drafting and prosecution, with some opportunities for support work in the areas of intellectual property transactional work and litigation.

Patent Attorney/Agent/Expert – Law Firm – Bangalore, India

March 7, 2014- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Law Firm of Naren Thappeta seeks an able expert/agent/attorney to assist with software patents for US/India practice. The position is based in Bangalore, India, and the candidate is expected to work under direct supervision of Naren Thappeta, US Patent Attorney and India Patent Agent. Excellent opportunity to understand the legal/practical aspects of both US and India patents.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Corporation – Baltimore, Md. / Washington, D.C. Area

February 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vorbeck Materials is seeking a patent agent or attorney to manage and expand a growing patent portfolio and to perform other IP-related duties. Duties include:

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

February 21, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patentbar International PC , a small IP firm in the Boston area, is looking for a patent agent or a patent attorney with at least 2 years of solid hands-on patent preparation and prosecution experience and excellent bilingual English-Russian language skills. EE/Physics/Computer background is preferred, but we will consider applicants with other backgrounds. Trademark experience is a plus.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

February 20, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Winstead PC is seeking to hire a Patent Agent having a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of software, electrical engineering and digital telecommunications. Must have passed the USPTO patent bar.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Technical Writer/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

September 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins, Pendleton & Ashe, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced technical writer or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Phoenix, Ariz. (Updated)

September 25, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

September 13, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burr & Brown, a Syracuse, New York Law Firm seeks experienced patent attorneys or patent agents to handle foreign-based patent prosecution. Candidates must have substantial experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.

September 9, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dynamics Inc. is a late-stage startup company located in Cheswick, PA that is focused on the development of next-generation payment devices and systems, such as powered payment cards. Having raised more than forty million dollars in venture capital since late 2009 and with a patent portfolio currently well in excess of 200 patents and applications, Dynamics Inc. is poised for explosive growth in 2014. EOE

Patent Filing Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis, Missouri and Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a minimum of two years of IP experience and a background in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering. Opportunities are available for qualified, self-motivated individuals with excellent communications skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with the opportunity for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Agent – Corporation – Washington DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia Metro Region (Updated)

August 16, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Our client, a leading technology company, is seeking a Patent Agent to join its thriving company.

The successful candidate will support one or more business segments of the Company, while working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. Duties include: preparing, prosecuting, and filing patent applications, completing patent searching and IP clearances, providing IP training, and performing other activities in support of Company’s patent portfolio. In addition, there may be a modest amount of litigation and transactional support. The legal team member will report to the Director of Intellectual Property, who reports to the Company’s General Counsel.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law including patent application drafting, filing and prosecution (with experience in IP-related counseling, litigation, and licensing a plus), and 5+ years of technical experience in a field related to our client’s existing products. S/he will have excellent academic credentials and experience in a company and/or a major law firm.

Our client is looking for a creative and confident self-starter who is a team player, but is also comfortable working autonomously. S/he will be able to handle multiple activities and manage a variety of legal matters often under time pressure. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to establish credibility and facilitate an effective working relationship with a wide range of Company representatives. Other critical skills include business acumen, initiative, innovation, prioritization/time management, attention to detail, strategic thinking, goal and team orientation, and the ability to develop relationships with a variety of people at different levels and functions throughout the Company.

Responsibilities include:

Patent Application Drafting and Prosecution
- Draft US patent applications, and prosecute those applications, for one or more business units within the Company.
- Direct local patent counsel regarding foreign patent filings.
- Electronically file correspondence (including applications and office action responses) with the USPTO using Private PAIR system.

Patent Portfolio Management
- Counsel one or more business units within the Company regarding patent maintenance, abandonment and/or divestiture decisions.

Product Clearance
- Conduct and interpret prior art searches
- Conduct infringement analysis
- Reviewing, gathering and analyzing technical literature.
- Identify possible work-arounds
- Assess patent validity / develop invalidity analysis

Invention Disclosure Review
- Quickly reviewing and gaining an understanding of technical aspects of Company inventions and/or technical search concepts
- Perform extensive database research
- Evaluating the patentability of innovations
- Draft claim(s) for the invention

Litigation Support
- Conduct infringement analysis
- Assess patent validity / develop invalidity analysis
- Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of patent challenges (e.g. re-exams, reviews, pre-issuance submissions, and oppositions)

Conduct Training and Outreach
- Provide IP training to the business units in order to educate the JDSU technical and scientific community in IP matters
- Lead IP brainstorming with members of the business units
- Partner with business units to facilitate technology initiatives and IP protection

M&A Support
- Support patent portfolio evaluation

Requirements:
- USPTO registration
- Minimum of five (5) years as a certified patent agent.
- Ability to prepare and prosecute patent applications.
- Able to conduct patent searches and assessments.
- Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems optical communication, communication test and measurement.
Preferences:
- Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
- Relevant patent application drafting and prosecution experience
- Invention mining experience
- Patent, claim, prior art, and landscape analysis experience

Local candidates only.
Our client offers a very competitive and attractive compensation package. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving company.

Our client has engaged Solutus Legal Search, LLC on an exclusive basis. All submissions made directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Contact:
Please submit your resume to search@solutuslegal.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Corporation
Job Location: Washington DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia Metro Region

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

August 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

August 14, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution