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.
The Office of the Solicitor is seeking an experienced and talented individual to serve as a Patent Attorney. The Office of the Solicitor acts as legal counsel to the USPTO on intellectual property law matters and also works in collaboration with the Department of Commerce on interagency intellectual property law matters. The work is challenging, the atmosphere is professional, and the diverse attorneys enjoy a high quality of work life rarely found in the legal field.
The Chicago office of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is in search of a Patent Agent to work in the Firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, conducting patent searches and patentability analyses, and handling foreign patent applications. Candidate must be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or physics. Applicants should have a strong academic record, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess the ability to quickly grasp complex technologies. Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred but not required.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter, your resume, undergraduate transcripts, law school transcripts (if applicable), and writing sample to info@zpspatents.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovecis accepting applications for an Electrical Patent Agent. Candidates should have an Electrical Engineering degree and be admitted to the Patent Bar. Previous experience as an Electrical Patent Agent is required.
Contact: Qualified candidates should email their resume as well as other relevant materials to Hiring@myersbigel.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Hollister Incorporatedis seeking a Patent Agent to be responsible for assisting the Hollister in-house IP Law team in developing and maintaining the Company’s patent portfolio in support of the Company's business objectives. The individual is responsible for aspects of the Company's patent procurement activities, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, consult key stakeholders to determine the best filing strategy, prosecute and, where necessary, manage prosecution by outside patent counsel in support of that strategy. This individual will support the IP Law team and/or outside patent counsel in strategic counseling matters, including search and opinion work and enforcement matters. The individual will play an important role in monitoring competitive activity and patent filings, and will assist with oppositions of competitive patents and preparation of third-party observations as appropriate.
Responsibilities: • Assist with obtaining IP rights • Interface with outside patent counsel worldwide • Conduct patent research • Prepare and edit/revise patent applications and responses to office actions
Support the IP Law Function: • Support Director, Intellectual Property and the Hollister Law team generally with respect to patent litigation and administrative proceedings • Manage the scheduling, agendas, and materials for Intellectual Property Committee and Patent Review (outside counsel) meetings • Deliver meaningful training sessions for technical and non-technical associates regarding IP rights, laws, and procedures
Essential Functions of the Role: • Extensive use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) and database management software. • Occasional international and domestic travel. • Frequent communication with outside attorneys/agents, as well as, with business units regarding intellectual property matters.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and/or graduate degree in organic or polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, or other relevant technical degree. • Registration before the US Patent and Trademark Office. • 5 or more years' experience working as a patent agent in a corporate law environment or law firm. • Familiarity with procedures for handling domestic and foreign intellectual property practice matters. • Self-motivated, creative, strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Libertyville, Illinois
For over 90 years, Hollister Incorporated has built a strong foundation of quality medical products, quality services, and quality employees - making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Hollister Incorporated stands strong: We are an independent and employee-owned company. Committed to our customers. Dedicated to our employees. Working towards the future with a long-term vision.
Our challenge at Hollister Incorporated is to find those who share this dedication of helping others. Those searching for a way to make a difference. To leave a legacy of achievement. Knowing it takes talent, teamwork, and sheer determination.
Hollister Incorporated is a company where dedicated professionals can channel their efforts in a worthwhile cause. A company where good work is rewarded. Where contributing selflessly is highly regarded. This growing global medical device company will make the journey...with you. So join us, and make a difference.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency within the Department of Commerce, anticipates the need for a Patent Agent/Attorney employee to represent NIST in performing the full range of patent prosecution duties at its campus in Gaithersburg, MD. Our current caseload would primarily lend itself to an individual with a background in physical chemistry or physics, and who could also manage electrical and software arts. The position is anticipated to have a salary range of $89,033 - $136,771.
Contact: Please contact us at tpo@nist.gov. When available, NIST vacancies are posted on USAJOBS: https:// nist.usajobs.gov/. US citizenship is required. The Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is a premier, full-service law firm. We are currently seeking candidates with technical backgrounds for our patent agent program. This position would be based out of either Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY. A candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills in addition to technical background and/or education. Applicant must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or, if not admitted, be prepared to take the examination within two years. If accepted to the program, you will assist our clients in every step of the patent process -- from drafting patent applications to prosecuting those applications at the Patent Office. We also offer an option for all participants to apply to law school, and if accepted, you will then enroll in either a day or evening program with the firm paying all tuition expenses. While attending law school, you will be expected to work at a reduced schedule during the academic year and full-time during the summer. You may also be given opportunities to assist with patent infringement litigations, as well as other legal matters, as you progress through law school. The career roadmap for patent agents generally leads to an associate position at the firm following graduation from law school.
Benefits for the program include a competitive salary, full law school tuition and textbook allowance, medical benefits, and paid vacation time.
For more information about Kramer Levin, please visit our website at www.kramerlevin.com.
Technical Background: B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Computer Science
Base Salary for Patent Agents: Over $100,000
Contact: To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, transcript, and (optional) technical writing sample to legalrecruiting@kramerlevin.com with Patent Agent in the subject line.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York
Carestream Health, Inc. is seeking a Patent Attorney to support its Dental business unit, which includes digital dental x-ray systems and software, practice management software, dental film, and anesthetics. The Patent Attorney will be located at Carestream’s Atlanta, Georgia office.
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally. • Manage outside counsel involved in international prosecution. • Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies. • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues. • Provide advice on product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape. • Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies. • Provide support for patent litigation. • Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property. • Keep current with case law and other legal developments.
Required Skills and Experience: • J.D. from an accredited Law school. • Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Physics. • Minimum of 5 years experience as a patent attorney, including experience in patent preparation and prosecution and counseling on infringement and validity issues. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Admission to one state bar; preferably admitted to Georgia or eligible for admission via reciprocity. • Conversational French language skills highly desirable, with preference given to candidates with business level French language skills. • Candidates local to Atlanta, Georgia strongly preferred.. • Must have the ability to travel to Carestream’s sites in Paris, France and Shanghai, China on regular basis. • Ability to work with people at different management levels within the company. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment. • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Computer skills: strong Word, Excel and experienced working with different databases.
Contact: To apply for this position, please visit the careers section of our website at www.carestream.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Carestream Health is a dynamic global company with over 100 years of leadership in radiology and healthcare IT. We are passionately committed to helping our customers do their jobs better, faster and more cost effectively. By applying our insights and experience, we create inventive, elegant solutions that offer a smarter way forward.
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Carestream has over 7000 employees operating in 150 countries. Our customers range from large enterprises to small private practices, including: large health systems, hospitals, imaging centers, medical groups and dental practices. In addition to our innovative radiology products, Carestream also sells solutions for information management, non-destructive testing, molecular imaging, thin-film coating & nanomaterials.
Carestream Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
