Professor of Law – Franklin Pierce Law – Concord, N.H.

September 22, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Concord, New Hamshire

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

September 16, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

September 16, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Kansas City / St. Louis, Mo.

September 10, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

August 27, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to jobs3068@o2micro.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Overland Park, Kan.

August 27, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent (Electrical) – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

August 27, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

August 26, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

August 25, 2008- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Santa Clara, Calif.

August 21, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Clerk/Specialist – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

August 19, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

August 19, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP & Business Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

August 6, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

August 1, 2008- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

July 14, 2008- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, PLLC seeks a highly skilled, motivated and experienced patent attorney.

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.

Contact:
Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Location: Bellevue, Washington