Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. Excellent compensation. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence. Relaxed work environment. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located.
Requirements: • Excellent writing skills. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field. Advanced degrees and/or industry experience in these areas preferred. • 1 or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and/or examining U.S. patent applications. • Registration to practice before the USPTO.
Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes, undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts, samples of non-confidential work product, and references to careers@fwiplaw.com (Attn: Recruiting Manager).
Hope Baldauffis an established Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, Georgia. In response to continuing opportunities, we have a growth based need to expand several client specific teams with experienced patent attorneys and agents.
A qualified candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum 4 years of progressive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. An exceptional candidate will have a minimum 6 years of similar experience and be prepared to take responsibility for growing and managing the firm’s relationship with a sophisticated client.
We are pleased to offer intellectually engaging and satisfying work with a primarily FORTUNE 100 client base, a competitive pay and benefits package, a generous bonus structure, and an rare opportunity to work with others interested in developing both your career and an exceptional work environment.
Contact: Candidates are invited to submit his or her résumé and cover letter to:
Recruitment Coordinator Hope Baldauff LLC The Peachtree 25th Bldg., Suite 1010 1720 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30309
MG-IP Law, PLLC is accepting resumes for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with an electrical or computer science background and at least two years of experience. Prospective applicants will preferably have a registration number and be able to handle work within the electrical and mechanical fields. MG-IP is a growing top 40 IP firm located in the northern Virginia area and offers a flexible work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment.
Contact: Apply by emailing Sally Mueller at: sm@mg-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fairfax, Virginia
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is seeking a Patent Agent. This Patent Agent is to work with a dynamic group of attorneys and staff and will be responsibility for technology, commercialization and intellectual property management, including without limitation, drafting and reviewing contracts, receiving, reviewing and processing disclosures, drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications, communicating with and advising inventors and management, updating and managing dockets and software system for tracking and reporting.
Detailed Description: The primary responsibilities of the Patent Agent are: • Will interact and conduct interviews with scientific staff to discuss and collect experimental data and obtain invention disclosures. Will follow ethical requirements in examiner interviews. • Develop strategies for protecting inventions. • Draft specifications and claims for patent applications and writing scientific and technical documents in clear concise English. • Negotiates agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing. • Analyze Patent Office actions and preparing responses. • Perform necessary legal and technical research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems. • Commercialization and technology transfer activities. • Drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including intellectual property related agreements, licensing, confidentiality, material transfer, research and development, consulting, lease, collaborative and technology transfer agreements. • Such other activities as management may request.
Job Requirements: - A Bachelor's Degree in a related field - 2+ years of experience drafting and filing patent applications and responses to Office Actions - Being registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, particular experience interacting with USPTO on applications related to biomedical research a plus. - Biotechnology/Life Science experience is a plus. - Experience doing patentability searches is a plus.
The successful Patent Agent should be able to effectively manage a docket with multiple staff and deadlines, conduct legal and technical research and analysis in support of various patent-related matters and work closely with attorneys and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The ideal Patent Agent will be articulate, highly motivated, and enjoy working with emerging technologies and business models.
Contact: If you are interested in seeing the most up to date job listings or to apply for a position, please go to careers.tgen.org and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you have any questions about the company or how to post for a position, please contact tgenhr@tgen.org. Looking for Phoenix based residents or those who are willing to relocate to Phoenix.
Please apply to all the jobs you are interested in. Only resumes submitted through the TGen career website will be considered.
We value and support diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non‐profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions. Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen researchers study the genetic components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right time.
Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking Patent Agent in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.
Primary tasks: • Preparing patent applications based on submitted invention disclosures • Working with internal and external drafters to prepare patent drawings and providing hand sketches when necessary • Re-drafting German priority applications for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) • Drafting responses to USPTO office actions
Qualified Candidates will have: • Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering • Registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to study for and sit for the patent agent exam within 1 year of hiring • At lest 1 year experience with automotive drivetrain components and assemblies • At least 1 year experience reading, drafting, and prosecuting patent claims or at least 5 years experience drafting technical documents • Demonstrated ability to work individually to meet strict deadlines • German language skills is a plus
The Schaeffler Group develops and manufactures precision products and is synonymous with creative technology. We set the world in motion with our three brands - INA, FAG, and LuK. Our engineering solutions increase the performance of equipment for the Automotive, Industrial and Aerospace industries.
More than 76,000 employees work at 180 locations in 50 countries to serve our customers worldwide.
Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Glidewell Laboratoriesis seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Newport, California offices.
Responsibilities: • Strong patent application drafting skills. • Familiar with patent process, preferably within the software, CAD CAM, or electronic backgrounds. • Interview and extract detailed information from the inventors. • Conduct research on the web and databases. • Analyze the researched data. • Support attorneys with other projects. • Build strong working relationships with R&D, attorneys and other Glidewell employees.
Requirements: • Technology based undergrad degree • Registered to practice before the USPTO
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLCis recruiting a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property Group in Harrisburg, PA. Preference would be given to candidates with an advanced technical degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and a desire to use those skills as a Patent Agent. Ideally, candidates would be registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent agent and would have at least two years experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Industry experience or experience as a patent examiner are a plus.
Contact: If you have superior academic credentials, very strong verbal/written communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, and an interest in solving technical problems, please forward your resume and clearly stated salary requirements to:
Kathi Lipinsky, Recruiting Coordinator McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 or klipinsky@mwn.com
Additional Info: Empoloyer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
ViaSat, Inc.is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.
Job Responsibilities: Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?
As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.
Requirements: • USPTO registration • Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment • Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance • Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience • Ability to travel up to 10% • U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment
This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.
Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Cary, North Carolina in close proximity to Research Triangle Park, is seeking a highly qualified registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. Candidates that possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering and 0-2 years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience are preferred. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, and other related IP matters. The successful candidate should also have a desire for substantial client interaction and involvement in key IP tasks and growth opportunities.
Contact: To inquire, please send your resume and writing sample to: recruiting@wt-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cary, North Carolina
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC is a mid-size patent boutique with a focus on electronic, telecommunication, semiconductor, software, biomedical, and mechanical technologies. Our clients range from industry leading Fortune 500 companies to the nation’s top research universities to promising startup companies. We are located in close proximity to Research Triangle Park and serve clients throughout the United States and the world. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.wt-ip.com.
Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Counsel with 3-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. This person will be a critical member of the organization and will work with a variety of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues and require the development of independent partnerships with senior scientific and business management.
Requirements: • Advanced degree in chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical field • 3-5 years of law firm or corporate law department experience required • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (optional)
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence • Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams • Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches, identify any potential issues and advise project teams • Assist with due diligence reviews • Supervise outside counsel • Educate other Citizen Owners about intellectual property issues
Technical Competencies: • Ability to independently draft patent applications and conduct patentability and FTO structures searches • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify patent innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.
Job Description Title: Patent Agent / Patent Counsel Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property
U.S. patent law firm with branch office in Taipei, Taiwan seeking an entry- to mid-level patent agent or engineer to handle US prosecution work at local office in Taipei. Required: electrical engineering degree, preferably with emphasis in circuit design, strong analytical and English written communication skills. USPTO agent registration desirable but not required. Note: you must provide your own eligibility to remain in Taiwan (the firm will NOT sponsor Taiwan employment visas).
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus.
Contact: Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:
Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com)
The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland LLP group is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation/ 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 business methods, software, and/ or communications-related technologies is preferred. Excellent academics are required.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., an Albany-based New York intellectual property law firm, has immediate openings for Patent Attorneys and Agents and Technical Specialists
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will preferably have substantial industry experience with developing, integrating and employing computer science (CS) technology and should have substantial knowledge of interface standards, such as communication networks and protocols (including Transport Layer, Network Layer and Link Layer protocols), operating system internals, databases, information security, software development tools, hardware standards, languages and other Web related components. Ideal candidates will have a minimum one to five years experience in patent prosecution and be registered to practice before the USPTO, but all candidates with professional experience in patent prosecution will be considered.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to bh@hrfmlaw.com. No recruiters please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Albany, New York
Founded in 1970, the firm is devoted exclusively to intellectual property matters. The firm focuses on US and foreign patent trademark and copyright procurement as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. The firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in engaging in challenging and diversified legal work while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Capital Region of Upstate New York. Visit our website at www.hrfmlaw.com.
Exclusively Legalis looking for an experienced patent agent in the software, medical device, electro-mechanical, and/or wireless technology areas for our San Diego office.
The selected candidate will be responsible for drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, invention harvesting, and assistance with patent landscapes and freedom to operate analysis in various technology areas. Experience in drafting patent applications is preferred.
Ideal candidates will have 2 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Admission to the USPTO preferred but not required.
Rutan & Tucker has an employment opportunity available for a Patent Agent or Patent Associate with a minimum 3 – 5 years patent prosecution experience. This position will be located in the firm’s Costa Mesa office and will assist partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice in its Costa Mesa and Palo Alto offices.
Applicants must have at least 3-5 years experience drafting patent applications and must be familiar with domestic and foreign requirements. Applicants must be registered with the USPTO. EE or technology related degree required.
Job Description: Prepare patent applications for filing with the USPTO. Draft IP related documents. Interact with Firm personnel, clients and foreign counsel.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for electronics or computer software. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.
Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.
Contact: Interested candidates can apply online at www.klarquist.com/careers.aspx or may send a cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)) and a writing sample by mail or email to:
Human Resources Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204 recruiting@klarquist.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Portland, Oregon
Morrison Foerster LLPis seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.
Patent analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.
At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.
Requirements: Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.
EEO Statement Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Los Angeles, California
We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.
Telesignis seeking an Intellectual Property Analyst will work with the Cofounder and Vice President on executing the companywide intellectual property strategy and overall portfolio management. This involves partnering with the product organization team to file patent applications on new technologies, manage existing applications and outstanding office actions, and manage issued patents and licenses portfolio.
This position empowers the patent analyst to have an immediate and direct impact on the success of the company with much room to grow and develop.
Responsibilities: • Draft and file complete provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, and divisional patent applications with the USPTO • Translate innovative product specifications to full patent applications, complete with necessary figures and diagrams • Work with the product and engineering team on specifications and design of new products • Assist in the ongoing prosecution of patent applications often in conjunction with outside counsel • Evaluate company innovations and product development for patentability and financial worth • Create and update licensing agreements, and other IP related agreements and contracts
Requirements: • 2+ years of patent related experience with interest in innovative technology • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment • Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Vizio (or similar program) • Attributes: Self-motivated, positive, problem solver, team player, accountable, reliable, consistent, strong work ethic, focused, and organized • Engineering, product development, and/or legal background a plus • Registered Patent Agent a plus
Perks: • Generous bonuses • Medical, dental, and vision health benefits • Work with an amazing, dedicated team
Contact: For more information or to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please contact careers@telesign.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Marina Del Rey, California
TeleSign is an organization that is innovative, creative, has an outstanding reputation, and is a leader in authentication, priding itself on its global footprint and high profile customers. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. Our benefits program is a reflection of the Company’s interest in the welfare of all who work here and is designed to allow our employees to focus on what they love most about life, at work and at home.
TeleSign invests first and foremost in our people and is alert to the factors that make up a quality workplace, knowing compensation and personal satisfaction gained from a job done well are only a few. We are passionate about what we do and we enjoy our fellow teammates. We recognize the growth potential that a career with TeleSign offers and we give our employees a highly competitive health and wellness program.
Fulbright & Jaworski LLPis seeking a licensed U.S. patent agent with a B.S. or higher degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar engineering discipline, preferably with at least one year of experience as a patent agent or patent examiner.
Duties include preparing documents during all stages of the patent prosecution process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and with foreign patent offices; coordinating and corresponding with inventors, attorneys, and clients regarding patent prosecution; performing prior art searches; undertaking patent portfolio management; and maintaining knowledge of the latest patent laws in order to assist attorneys with drafting legal documents.
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. 
