Gardner Groff, a small suburban Atlanta IP boutique, seeks entrepreneurial EE patent attorney to lead and grow our electrical practice group. Prefer 5+ years of prep and pros experience, and partial book of portables. Low billable requirement (1320 hours/year), no downtown commute or parking hassles, solid systems and staff support, and a rate structure that works for flat fee clients.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact the Hiring Manager by sending an email to: HR@gardnergroff.com.
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
Responsibilities: • Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals • Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing) • Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel • Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness • Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise
Requirements: • Proficiency in following competencies is critical: • Effective written and oral communication • Proactively recognizing & solving problems • Independent decision making • J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state • 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm • Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities
Preferred: • Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science
Contact: For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Columbia, Maryland
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities: • Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel. • Strong organizational and communication skills are required. • Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential. • Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable. • Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications: • Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field. • Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required. • A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience. • J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact: To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Alameda, California
Franklin Pierce Law Center seeks applicants for a tenure track position as Professor of Law starting in the fall 2009. We seek an individual with significant experience in the area of patent litigation. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong commitment to teaching in a diverse and multicultural law school environment. Teaching experience and evidence of research and scholarly achievement are preferred but are not required to apply for this position. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is a private, ABA-accredited, independent law school, established in 1973. Pierce Law offers a rigorous J.D. program, which includes the Webster Scholar Honors Program—a first-in-the-nation alternative pathway to bar membership. Beyond the J.D. program, Pierce Law is renowned for its intellectual property graduate programs, which attract candidates from all over the world. As a result, Pierce Law has alumni/ae in over ninety countries. Pierce Law awards interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law, and LL.M. degrees in those same areas. Pierce Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, approximately one hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the White Mountains, and is the only law school in the state.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity among its faculty, students, and staff.
Contact: Send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to: Prof. Buzz Sherr, Chair of the Appointments Committee Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street Concord, NH 03301
Or, e-mail us with a cover letter, resume and other supporting materials as attachments.
Franklin Pierce Law Center seeks applicants for a tenure-track position as Professor of Law, starting in the fall 2009. We seek an individual with significant practical experience in intellectual property and business laws, preferably with expertise in those practice areas relating to the business aspects of intellectual property (e.g. asset securitization and strategic management of intellectual property.) The successful candidate may also teach in the basic business law curriculum. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong commitment to teaching in a diverse and multicultural law school environment. Teaching experience and evidence of research and scholarly achievement are welcome but are not required to apply for this position. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is a private, ABA-accredited, independent law school, established in 1973. Pierce Law offers a rigorous J.D. program, which includes the Webster Scholar Honors Program—a first-in-the-nation alternative pathway to bar membership. Beyond the J.D. program, Pierce Law is renowned for its intellectual property graduate programs, which attract candidates from all over the world. As a result, Pierce Law has alumni/ae in over ninety countries. Pierce Law awards interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law, and LL.M. degrees in those same areas. Pierce Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, approximately one hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the White Mountains, and is the only law school in the state.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity among its faculty, students, and staff.
Contact: Send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to: Prof. Buzz Sherr, Chair of the Appointments Committee Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street Concord, NH 03301
Or, e-mail us with a cover letter, resume and other supporting materials as attachments.
Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a patent agent for its Irvine, Calif. office. Patent agents are integral members of the firm’s IP Practice who will work on technical assignments wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. Such projects will vary in length and will aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Each Patent Agent is required to participate in varying aspects of the patent application process. Patent Agents work directly with attorneys in the firm and are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, inventors and patent examiners alike.
Responsibilities: • Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow. • Writes the patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy. • Prepares the official correspondence with the USPTO regarding each assigned case. • 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.
Requirements: • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics Engineering with interest in intellectual property law preferred. Large law firm experience preferred. • 5+ years experience with Electrical Engineering or Telecom patent prosecution preferred. • Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and possess acute attention to detail and organizational skills. • Each Patent Agent will participate in a patent law course and will be required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined amount of time.
Benefits: We offer 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 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 opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
LS9, Inc., a San-Francisco-based clean-energy start-up, is seeking a new patent attorney. The patent counsel’s primary responsibilities will include all aspects of intellectual property counseling related to LS9’s product development and technology innovation efforts. In particular, the Patent Counsel will have the following responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications and manage outside counsel involved in drafting; • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally, and manage outside counsel involved in prosecution; • Participate in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures/guidelines related to intellectual property protection; • Participate in developing and implementing a corporate IP strategy; • Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies; • Provide advice on LS9 product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape; • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues, and patentability of new products and technologies; • Keeping up to date and knowledgeable concerning third party IP and industry IP trends, caselaw and other legal development; • Providing education to various company functions and facilitating the integration of corporate IP strategy company-wide. Requirements: • The candidate must have a J.D. with four to eight years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients. • An advanced degree in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry is desirable but not required. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a state bar is required. Contact: Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, California
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a premier international law firm, is currently seeking a Patent Agent for its Kansas City or St. Louis office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 4 years experience and a background in electrical engineering or computer science. We are seeking candidates who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits: Business Casual Dress, Paid Covered Parking, Bar Association Fees, 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Family/Dependent Care Leave, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option, Life/AD&D, Long-term Care Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Domestic Partner Benefits, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Relocation Expenses, Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.).
Contact: If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and salary history to Kim Morgan at kmorgan@sonnenschein.com (St. Louis) or Danielle Babb at dbabb@sonnenschein.com (KC). Applicants should specify position of interest on the subject line.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City / St. Louis, Missouri
O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.
O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.
Responsibilities: • Draft and review U.S. patent applications • Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO • Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions • Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO • Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation
Requirements: • Eligible to practice before the USPTO • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering • Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO • Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.
Hovey Williams LLP, a well established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in the Kansas City area is currently seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry or Chemical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in new, beautiful offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure. Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage, additional insurance options including dental, life, disability, and long term care are available at group rates with generous spousal, family and dependant coverage. The firm also has a generous 401k and profit sharing plan.
Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, and transcripts (undergrad and law school) via e-mail to aturner@hoveywilliams.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
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 2 years of experience as a patent examiner, 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 dependant 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: Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to csale@young-thompson.com. Interviews will commence in late September / Early October. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Storm LLP, a nationally renowned intellectual property boutique in Dallas, has Associate and Of Counsel positions available. The ideal candidate would have 5 years of patent prosecution experience. This leading boutique specializes in all intellectual property matters and would give the associate great hands-on experience in a fantastic atmosphere. USPTO registration is required.
Requirements: Associates are given significant case responsibility, so litigation experience is very important. USPTO registration is required.
Contact: There is an immediate need, so apply today. For more information, please contact:
Meredith Foster Storm LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 7100 Dallas, TX 75202
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications: Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities: Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimum credentials: • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • California State Bar • USPTO Bar • 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution • 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred • Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact: If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a full time law clerk, patent agent or technical specialist with at least 1 year patent counseling / prosecution experience (USPTO or private sector) needed for its Washington DC office. Current law clerk attending evening law school program in the DC area or registered patent agent with plans to attend an evening law school program in the DC area is preferred.
Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution (USPTO or private sector) is strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required and an advanced degree is required.
Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. This is not an IP litigation position. Candidate will be eligible for full law school tuition reimbursement.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a lateral associate with at least 2 years of law firm patent counseling / prosecution experience needed for its Washington DC office. Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution and counseling strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required. Experience with small or start-up domestic companies and investors preferred. Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), IP due diligence, opinions, patent portfolio management and general client IP counseling. This is not an IP litigation position. Top academics and experience required.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Graves Law, an IP litigation boutique in West LA, is seeking a junior to senior level litigation associate with at least one year of experience at a high quality firm, a strong academic background and solid interpersonal skills. Strong interest in patent litigation is a necessity; patent litigation experience is preferred but not required. Congenial environment with a high level practice representing industry leaders in high stakes litigation.
Compensation based on experience, includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Danial Lewis at dlewis@graveslawpc.com. Please include job title in response and attach your resume for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: West Los Angeles
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”), a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Patent Attorney.
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. For more information see our website.
Requirements: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, CS or similar • Some medical device experience helpful • Strong prosecution fundamentals • Minimum 4 years patent prosecution experience • Must work well in a team environment
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting Contact: Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Intellectual Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue
Intellectual Ventures (“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 intellectual property in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Responsibilities: Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies.
Additional responsibilities: • Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees. • Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review. • Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement. • Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc) • Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above. • Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.
Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Experience managing outside counsel • Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information) • Ability to make sound business decisions • Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred
Education: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney with the following:
• J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required. • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.
Setter Roche LLP, a patent law firm located in the Denver-Boulder metro area, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with a background in electrical or computer engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and 2+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Experience with opinions, licensing, and transactional matters is a plus. Ideal candidates will possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The Firm works with leading scientists and engineers in the telecommunications and computer hardware and software fields. Attorneys and agents at Setter Roche enjoy a work-life balance and compensation that is highly competitive with other patent firms in the Midwest and Mountain West regions.
Gardner Groff, a small suburban Atlanta IP boutique, seeks entrepreneurial EE patent attorney to lead and grow our electrical practice group. Prefer 5+ years of prep and pros experience, and partial book of portables. Low billable requirement (1320 hours/year), no downtown commute or parking hassles, solid systems and staff support, and a rate structure that works for flat fee clients.
