Washington, D.C. Intellectual Property Law Firm Staas and Halsey LLP is seeking a highly motivated, patent attorney or registered patent agent to help grow the firm’s chemical prosecution practice. Position requires bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Applicant should have excellent English language and writing skills and 1 to 2 years of patent prosecution experience or very strong prosecution knowledge base.
Contact: Please submit letter of interest and resume to attorney.employment@s-n-h.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP seeks a patent attorney for its patent prosecution practice. Our firm handles patent prosecution and counseling for a range of technologies, including computers, software, electronics, mechanical engineering, and networking/communications. We offer a friendly and flexible work environment with an “office-less” structure. While the firm is based in Washington, DC, several of our attorneys are located on the West Coast, and we will consider non-DC locations for qualified candidates.
We are one of the few firms that aspires to be a full-service patent prosecution firm in a truly virtual setting. By contrast, various other firms have a physical presence somewhere but allow attorneys to work remotely. However, we understand that such remote attorneys struggle with the partnership track or otherwise to fit in or advance within the firm culture. Also, there are micro, 1-3 person firms that are completely virtual but that don't offer real growth prospects for an incoming attorney. We feel BHB is unique because we can offer candidates the opportunity to grow their career in a traditional sense of developing their practice, participating in the firm’s growth, eventually becoming partner, etc., while allowing them flexibility of location.
Compensation at BHB is highly competitive with other Washington, DC-based firms. Benefits include 401k, medical, and dental insurance.
Requirements: • Ability to understand complex information and to explain the information clearly • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields (advanced degree and/or industry experience preferred) • 2-8 years of experience with preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications • Registration to practice before the USPTO
Contact: To apply for this position, please send the following to careers@brakehughes.com: • Current Resume • USPTO Registration Number • Attorney Bar Number(s) • Undergrad, Grad, and Law School Transcripts • Estimate of number and types of Patent Applications Written • Estimate of number and types of Office Action Responses Handled • Relevant Writing Sample (e.g., patent/publication number(s) of drafted applications) Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Washington, D.C.
Management Recruiters of Union County is looking to place attorneys in several IP/Patent positions at Washington D.C., New York and New Jersey locations.
• Engineering background (preferably ME or EE) a must • Top-notch firms with sophisticated prosecution & litigation work.
Competitive compensations and comprehensive benefits. All inquiries will be handled in strictest confidence.
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP seeks a patent agent with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience. Must have PhD or M.S. in Life Sciences or Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry) and be registered with the USPTO. Exposure to litigation, opionions and due diligence review is preferred. Must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Patent Agent will work with Scientific Advisor to manage IP docket. Duties include patent preparation, drafting, docketing and portfolio management.
The Deer Park facility of Continental is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent agent with at least 5 years experience to add to its Patent and Licensing Group. You will work with patent attorneys, engineers, patent agents and business units to manage a patent portfolio, manage a patent review committee, prepare, file and prosecute patent applications and assist with other work, including opinions, agreements, managing outside IP counsel and litigation support. The work includes an interesting mix of automotive technologies and clients. Collegial atmosphere provides a great work environment and an opportunity to grow. Admission to the patent bar required.
The patent agent will report to the Head of Patent and Licenses and assist patent agents in the Deer Park office, and may also fill in for other Conti locations. Requirements: • Extensive knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, regulations, forms; ability to perform research in the MPEP and to share knowledge with and train others. Former USPTO examiner or law firm experience is desirable. • Experience should include drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting product clearances and patentability searches. Some experience with trademarks and IP-related agreements, such as non-disclosure, licensing, consultant, and joint development agreements would be helpful. • Strong verbal and written communication skills that adhere to the Continental's collegial and respectful interpersonal communications policy. • Must be flexible and able to work independently under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, work collaboratively, think creatively, take initiative and respond quickly to changing priorities. • Able to work in a collaborative teamwork style work environment and be willing to assist/support others. • Strong computer skills including a ability to actively learn and utilize software including, Microsoft Office, the USPTO's EFS, and an IP docket management database (CPA preferred). • Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with a minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience and working on U.S. and foreign patent filings.
Dalina, an intellectual property law firm representing innovative high-technology companies, is looking for a Patent Agent with a strong technical background in computer science or electrical engineering.This is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment and work closely with experienced practitioners. We offer excellent salaries and the ability to practice in an informal and collegial atmosphere.
Candidates must be able to work with inventors and firm attorneys as needed to: • Take invention disclosures and author patent applications within a specified time constraint (generally 15-35 hours depending on complexity). This requires an ability to quickly comprehend and write about varying types of technological advances. • Author office action responses and prior art searches through review of prior art to identify key differences between the prior art and an invention and then prepare arguments within 8-15 hours articulating these differences in a compelling and clearly presented matter. • Review documents received from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), determine the due date by which action is required and flawlessly assist with maintenance of the firm's document tracking and deadline database. An ability to be exceedingly detail oriented is a must. • Meet or exceed the firm’s monthly billable hour requirement of 150/hours by tracking and entering all time spent on client matters on a daily basis. • Document and follow the firm’s docketing procedures within 3 months of your start date. • Review file wrappers and if necessary prepare an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Prior patent experience and a USPTO registration are preferred, but not essential. Candidates willing to become registered before the USPTO will also be considered.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Legal Office has a full time opportunity for a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel directs the activities of the Intellectual Property Legal Support Group within the Office of the General Counsel in all functions relating to identifying, evaluating, reporting and protecting discoveries and inventions developed by or contributed by Laboratory personnel. The group currently consists of a senior patent attorney and a paralegal.
Responsibilities include formulating Laboratory policy relating to intellectual property matters. The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel will oversee and participate in the identification of patentable intellectual property, the development of outside patentability and patent drafting contracts, discussions with inventors, web searches for identifying markets and customers, development of patent scope and preparation of patent applications. They will also oversee the patent prosecution work conducted by outside patent counsel and represent BNL with Patent Office Examiners. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to management regarding most promising research and developing patent prosecution strategies; and providing legal advice on transactional matters including licensing and sponsored research contracts.
Requirements: • A Juris Doctorate – JD • 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in the field of intellectual property • Strong managerial and communication skills, particularly writing and negotiating • Admission to at least one state bar, NY state preferred, and admission to USPTO • Extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters pertaining to the protection of intellectual property • Familiarity with the technologies at BNL that lend themselves to patenting • Government contracting experience preferred • Must be a U.S. Citizen
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to: • Medical Plans • Vacation • Holidays • Dental Plans • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Plan • On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room ,Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits
Contact: We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and search for job #14802.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)
Given Imaging is seeking a patent attorney/agent to start working immediately. Given Imaging is redefining the field of gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis by developing, producing and marketing innovative, patient-friendly products for detecting GI disorders. Given Imaging pioneered PillCam capsule endoscopy and today offers a range of PillCam video capsules and related products.
Responsibilities: • Proactive patent portfolio management including building, implementing, and managing the patent portfolio • Working directly with inventors from the company's R&D department • Drafting patent applications in a broad range of technological disciplines • Conducting prosecution of patent applications worldwide • Providing IP-related support to internal clients • Reporting to the company's Director of Intellectual Property
Qualifications: • Registration to practice before the Israeli Patent Office, the USPTO and/or the EPO • 3-6 years of experience as a patent agent or attorney with primary emphasis on working directly with inventors and drafting patent applications, preferably in the medical device area • Candidates with extensive experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses, patent landscaping, and in understanding patent families in multiple jurisdictions will be preferred • While qualified candidates of all technical disciplines will be considered, backgrounds in electrical, communication, and optical engineering will be preferred •The ideal candidate is a prolific and clear analyst and writer •Written and spoken fluency in English •Highly web-savvy •Minimal travel
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at: jobs@givenimaging.com. Additional Info : Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Yoqneam, Israel
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is looking for a Patent Development Manager (Agent/Attorney) to work in Bangalore, India. IV is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Responsibilities: • 3+ years experience as a patent agent or attorney with primary emphasis on working directly with inventors and drafting patent applications • Degree in biophysics, biomedical, electrical engineering or computer science • USPTO Registration
Requirements: • Reviewing invention disclosures • Coming up to speed quickly on specific technology and background art relevant to inventions • Scheduling and conducting interviews with inventors • Preparing comprehensive disclosure documents with draft claims • Coordinating follow up and review of draft patent applications between outside counsel and inventors • Willing to relocate to Bangalore, India
SPONSORED LISTING: National firm seeks Senior IP Litigator...
National Firm seeks Senior IP Litigator or group with proven track record of successful IP litigation. Top compensation, strong support and superb client list.
Contact: For consideration, please send resume and information in confidence to us at jobs@patentlyo.com. Use "Sponsored Listing" in the subject line.
Ultradent is seeking an in-house patent attorney based out of our headquarters. The successful candidate will focus on patent prosecution and opinion work, including analysis of infringement and enforcement situations. He/she will be responsible for management and maintenance of our patent portfolio. Integration and close interaction with our R&D department will be required.
Requirements: Candidates must have 5+ years of solid patent prosecution experience. A background in science is required (chemistry background is preferred.) Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree. Candidates must also be admitted to the bar of at least one State in the United States and must be admitted to the patent bar. The successful candidate must have an ethos of excellence and honesty /integrity, and be a team player.
Candidates will enjoy a 40 hour work week, great benefits, and an excellent work lifestyle.
The Quine Intellectual Property Law Group, P.C. has an opening for a Patent Attorney in our Alameda, California, office. Our firm has been in business for approximately ten years and our clients include both small and large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as a variety of institutional clients. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly collegial group of experienced patent practitioners.
Minimum Requirements: • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology or a related discipline • Graduation from a top tier law school • Registration to practice before the USPTO
Desirable Qualifications: • Membership in the California Bar • Significant experience with U.S. patent prosecution • A partial book of business
Compensation is highly competitive and is based upon collections, with modest minimum hourly requirements. Benefits are excellent, including a no vesting period 401K with an employer contribution of 6% of salary (with no matching required), as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Contact: To be considered for this position, please send the following in Microsoft Word or .pdf format to info@quinelaw.com:
• Current Resume • USPTO Registration Number and Attorney Bar Number • Relevant Transcripts • Estimate of number and types of Patent Applications Written • Estimate of number and types Office Action Responses • A Writing Sample
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: San Francisco, California
The George Washington University Law School is seeking to fill its The Frank H. Marks Intellectual Property Fellowship. The fellowship is a two-year position designed for persons who are interested in pursuing an academic career in some area of intellectual property law. The Marks IP Fellow will teach one course per academic year and help with the administration of the Intellectual Property Program.
At the same time, the Marks IP Fellow will have the opportunity to pursue a scholarly project and prepare to enter the law teaching market, normally in the fall semester of the second year.
The formal title of the position is Visiting Associate Professor and Administrative Fellow in the Intellectual Property Program. Compensation will be approximately $60,000 per year, plus benefits including health insurance. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The next Marks Fellowship will run from Summer 2009 to Summer 2011. Review of applications for this position will begin on January 15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include: • Resume that includes a list of academic references • Law school transcript • Copies of any published work or other writing samples in law or related fields • Proposal describing the candidate's scholarly interests and the specific project or projects he or she aims to complete while in residence at the Law School
Contact: Please send applications, questions or inquiries to: Ms. Mariam Ghafari The George Washington University Law School 2000 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 mghafari@law.gwu.edu
Prestigious law firms in Chicago looking for the following candidates:
• Patent Agent with Masters of Science 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. Must be registered to practice with the USPTO. • Patent Agent with Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or Inorganic Chemistry and 3+ years of experience. • 4th year Patent Associate with an electrical engineering background and experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preparing patentability, infringement and validity opinions. Must be registered to practice with the USPTO. • Trademark Paralegals with a minimum of 2 years of domestic and international trademark prosecution and litigation experience. BA and paralegal certificate preferred. Litigation software knowledge and PTO filing experience required. • Trademark Associate with a minimum of 2 years of domestic and international trademark prosecution and litigation experience. Looking for an “entrepreneurial spirit”, strong communication skills and top notch academics.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Providus provides attorneys and paralegals on a contract and permanent basis to law firms and corporate law departments as well as consulting services for large-scale document reviews through fully staffed regional offices. We were named to the Inc. 500 List as one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies and are a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise. Learn more at www.ProvidusGroup.com. Chicago • Dallas • Houston • Los Angeles • Washington, D.C.
Big clients. Wide array of IP work. Small firm atmosphere. Join the rapidly growing southern California firm of Myers Dawes Andras & Sherman LLP (MDAS) as a patent attorney or agent. Must have 3 or more years of experience with U.S. patent prosecution, preferably with electrical engineering (EE), physics or computer engineering. This leading boutique specializes in intellectual property matters and offers great hands-on experience; provides extraordinary responsibility and opportunities; and works with sophisticated technology and clients, from Fortune 100 companies to cutting edge start-ups. The successful applicant will enjoy a collegial small firm atmosphere, where associates and partners work cooperatively on challenging and diverse IP matters. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an expanding IP firm in southern California.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit the following to Mary Falcone at falcone@mdaslaw.com. Or call 949-223-9600.
• Your resume • USPTO Registration number • Relevant transcripts • A brief summary of the technology areas involved in patent prosecution • Estimate of patent applications written • Estimate of Office Action Responses • High quality writing sample
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Orange County & Los Angeles, California
Young & Thompson, a well-established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in waterfront offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure. Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage and generous spousal, family and dependent coverage, employee assistance program and concierge service, flexible spending account, free undercover parking, Sport and Health gym membership located in the same building and a generous 401k plan and is metro accessible. Contact: To apply, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to csale@young-thompson.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Philadelphia recruiter actively seeking Patent Attorney candidates for positions in area law firms and corporations. Qualified candidates will have 2 to 5 years of experience in patent litigation and prosecution as well as a background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Organic Chemistry. J.D., patent bar membership, and bar membership in at least one state required. Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.
California-based patent attorney Clay McGurk is seeking overflow work in the areas of computer hardware & software, internet, business methods, networking, artificial intelligence, satellite and terrestrial telecommunications systems & technologies, medical devices, voice over IP, GPS systems and methods, and mechanical.
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications • Prosecute patent applications • Opinions regarding patentability of new products and technologies • Opinions regarding infringement, non-infringement and/or validity issues • Opinions on product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape • Opinions of competitors’ patents and technology and advice and opinions for developing both offensive and defensive IP strategies
Background: • 18 years experience as a patent attorney • J.D. from Washington University (St. Louis) • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Admitted to bar of the State of California and District of Columbia • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Contact: Email at claymcgurk@cox.net or call me, Clay McGurk, at (949) 395-3942 to discuss case load, priorities and rates. I reside in California and am generally available Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm PST.
Neugeboren O’Dowd PC, a growing intellectual property practice in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado, is looking for a mid-level associate to handle various aspects of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation support, and overall IP portfolio management.
The successful candidate will handle cases involving electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor, electromechanical, medical device, and software technologies. The firm regularly handles matters involving litigation of infringement and validity issues, licensing of patents, and corporate transactional matters involving intellectual property.
All applicants should be licensed attorneys who are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Colorado bar admission also required. Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required. While no particular technical background is required, experience in any of the mechanical, electrical, and/or software fields is highly preferred.
Flexible hours and compensation schemes available and encouraged.
Contact: Send resumes, writing samples, and references to bernadette@neugeborenlaw.com. No phone inquiries please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Lateral Associate or Patent Agent with two to three years law firm and/or USPTO experience for its Washington D.C. office. Demonstrated skill in preparation and prosecution of patent applications is a must. Former patent examining experience a strong plus, but not required. Candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. This position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (for domestic and international clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. This is not an IP litigation position.
Qualified candidates will have very strong background in chemistry, preferably in small molecule synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and/or medicinal chemistry. Masters or PhD degree, or relevant industrial experience, is preferred but not required.
Prestigious law firms in Chicago looking for the following candidates:
