August 14, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

August 10, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

July 25, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Austin, Texas, office of Baker Botts seeks an experienced Patent Agent. Must have at least a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications, and be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Agent/Attorney – Small Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 11, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

June 21, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property department. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills. Don't miss the opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic law firm located in the heart of the Penn Quarter.

Overview of Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares official correspondence with the USPTO as assigned.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.
• Maintains a docket of statutory USPTO and client due dates and satisfies all due dates in accordance with client instructions and firm docketing procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must possess detailed knowledge of USPTO filing requirements.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, on a prepared and extemporaneous basis.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. Requires patience, creativity and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field required. Master's degree or PhD in applicable subject matter with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.

Large law firm experience preferred.

Must have valid USPTO Registration Number or relevant experience and the knowledge required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined time period.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We are convenient to all Metro lines and offer reasonably priced on-site parking. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Contact:
If you are interested in this position, or other open positions with the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online. Please select "Professional Staff" and then "Available Opportunities" to view our job listings.

EOE m/f/d/v

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC

One of Washington, DC's best law firms, Crowell & Moring LLP is an international firm which employs over 900 talented attorneys and professionals in the fields of accounting, human resources, administration, information technology, legal support, reference services, and operations. Our firm is AmLaw 100 and growing. We are one of the 100 most prestigious firms in the country to work for according to Vault.com - a unique place where people are valued and exciting careers are built. We can promise that you will love our culture and enjoy working with our enthusiastic team!

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Newton, Mass.

June 21, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Euro-Pro has been experiencing a tremendous amount of growth, and is currently looking for talented individuals to join our organization. We are a Boston based (Newton, MA) company, with offices in Montreal, Canada and various locations throughout China.

Essential Functions:
Work with the internal and external stakeholders to identify patentable inventions and generate invention disclosures
Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
Assist with patentability and infringement studies, and other IP-related matters

Attributes and Skills:
Excellent communications, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Education and Experience:
3-5 years in prosecuting patent applications
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

At Euro-Pro, we are driven to be the best in the industry. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We celebrate and reward initiative, creativity, growth, and commitment to our mission. We will provide the challenge and opportunity to apply all aspects of your experience and skills; you provide the energy, passion, and results.

Euro-Pro supports the national policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

It is our goal at Euro-Pro to recruit applicants for jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, marital status or veteran status.

Contact:
Apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=EUROPRO&cws=1&rid=376.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Newton, Masssachusets

Recognized as one of the “Fastest growing, most innovative developers of Home Appliances in the World,” Euro-Pro is a pioneer in innovative cleaning solutions and small household appliances sold under the familiar brands Shark® and Ninja®. We provide the latest in easy-to-use technology with a growing line of products that consists of corded and cordless vacuums, steam mops and cleaners, irons and garment steamers, and a variety of small kitchen appliances. It is our mission to create and deliver high quality; reliable “5 Star” rated products.

Euro-Pro Highlights
• Company revenues have increased by approximately 170% from just over $270MM in fiscal 2007 to nearly $730MM in fiscal 2011
• Named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the past 3 consecutive years
• Awarded Wal-Mart vendor of the Year for the past 4 consecutive years. Most recently in 2011, Euro-Pro was awarded the “Supplier of the Year” for the Home Division (out of more than 2,000 suppliers!)

Patent Attorneys/Agents – Law Firm – Flexible Location

June 20, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

June 9, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hollingsworth Davis is seeking patent agents with at least 2 years of application preparation and prosecution experience. At our firm, patent agents team with attorneys on sophisticated patent procurement relating primarily to electrical, electromechanical, biomedical, optics/optoelectronics, and computer/software technologies for high tech companies. Qualified candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO, have strong academic and prior employment credentials, and possess strong organizational, writing, and communication skills. Candidates must possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering/physics degree with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering. Experience in drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications is also required. We offer a professional and collegial work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. EOE/AA.

Chemistry Patent Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

June 4, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klein, O'Neill & Singh LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine that offers engaging clients, a collegial and creative work environment with excellent compensation and benefits, is hiring a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our growing hi-tech practice.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a Patent Agent to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.

The Patent Agent will focus on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, and prior art reviews and analysis to assess novelty and freedom to operate issues. Coordinates with inventors and others to keep them informed as to the status of pending intellectual property matters.

Essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares drafts of patent applications and documents related to patent applications, which include conducting background searches and searches for similar inventions; drafting the specifications and figures and providing technical expertise throughout the application process.
• Analyze and prepare responses to patent office actions and prior art cited by the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Provides complex, substantive and organizational support in the patent area.
• Assists in the compliance with Solazyme’s intellectual property policies.
• Conducts prior art searches and assists with patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, including the cataloging and maintaining of results in an organized and accessible fashion.
• Assists in the review and approval of publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information.
• Assists attorneys in patent litigation matters.

Job Requirements:
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences highly preferred.
• Three to five years of patent prosecution experience is required
• Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and attorneys.
• Self-starter, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent language, grammar and writing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other routinely used software packages

Contact:
The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to the Career Page. No other forms of application will be accepted.

Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.

Partner Level Attorney – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

June 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – South Jordan, Utah

May 14, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

May 10, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is actively seeking a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with a strong electrical engineering and/or computer science background, about 3 to 5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in EE and/or CS technologies, and good written communication skills. We are located in downtown Oakland at City Center (short BART ride to San Francisco). We offer immediate exposure to interesting clients, a variety of career path options, and a competitive percentage-based compensation plan to provide you with autonomy and control over your practice.

Patent Agent – Other – Austin, Texas

May 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEH), the corporate headquarters entity for TEL in the United States, is seeking a patent attorney. TEH provides shared services support for six TEL subsidiaries located in the United States. The people who power TEH are a group of dedicated professionals committed to the success of our employees and customers.

Responsibilities:
• Works with engineers and scientists to extract their inventions and assists them in Invention Disclosure preparation
• Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to evaluate inventions for patent protection
• Conducts prior art search and evaluates prior art for patentability of inventions
• Drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications directly at USPTO
• Manages prosecution of patent applications through external IP law firms
• Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to decide on maintenance of US patents
• Files PCT patent applications directly at USPTO
• Files and manages prosecution of foreign national patent applications through associate foreign patent attorneys
• Works with Patent Evaluation Committees on foreign filing and foreign patent maintenance decisions
• Leads, participates or assists in Due Diligence assignments
• Leads, participates or assists in freedom-to-operate, validity and non-infringement analysis
• Participates in training engineers and scientists in patent law and procedures

Requirements:
• Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with 5 years of direct experience in patent application preparation, filing and prosecution (USPTO Registration Number is required, in case of Patent Attorney JD is also required)
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred)
• Proven and demonstrable ability to efficiently and independently prepare, file and prosecute patent applications,
• Through knowledge of U.S. patent law as applied to patent prosecution (knowledge of patent laws of JP, KR and CN is a plus)

Contact:
Apply by emailing: careers@us.tel.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Austin, Texas

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Buffalo, N.Y.

May 1, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate IP Counsel/IP Manager – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

April 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Emergent BioSolutions is seeking an Associate IP Counsel/IP Manager. This position reports to Senior IP Counsel overseeing IP matters for therapeutics programs in the company’s BioScience Division. The principal responsibility of the Associate IP Counsel is to manage preparation and prosecution of patent portfolios covering biotherapeutic product candidates in the company’s pipeline. Must be capable of interacting with company scientific staff, program management, and business professionals in the alliance management and business development functions. Must also be capable of professionally representing the company’s IP interests in interactions with current and prospective business partners. IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate responsibilities include computer-assisted search and investigation of third party patent rights, scientific publications, and biological sequences for purposes of risk identification. The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to other company sites in the U.S. in order to interact directly with scientific staff.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

April 11, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate – Law Firm – Parsippany, N.J.

March 9, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP seeks a registered Patent Attorney/Agent with minimum 3-5 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the technology areas of computers and business methods. Experience in other technology areas also helpful, such as, mechanical and eletromechanical.

IP Specialist – Other – Bothell, Wash.

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Carlsbad/San Diego, Calif.