A prestigious international D.C. law firm located near metro is seeking an experienced Patent Agent.
Global Excellence, LLCproviding successful law firm recruiting and has been asked to help in their search.
We are looking for candidates with at least five years experience as a patent agent preferably with electrical engineering experience. Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be organized, have strong work ethics, interpersonal skills and desire to be a part of an exciting team growing their IP practice.
Please submit your resume in word format with your salary requirements to: Dian@GlobalExcellence.us
Dian Milton Kaputa President Global Excellence, LLC 910 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 www.GlobalExcellence.us 202-293-3366
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Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D. C.
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, Sim, Lowman, Ashton & McKay LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, are one of Canada’s premier intellectual property boutique practices. The Firms combine an extensive international patent and trade-mark agency practice with international and domestic commercial litigation in all aspects of intellectual property, professional errors and omissions, and disputes involving the commercialization of technology.
Sim & McBurney is a partnership of patent and trade-mark agents entitled to file and prosecute patent, trade-mark, industrial design, integrated circuit and copyright applications in Canada and the United States of America, with connections throughout the world to enable clients to efficiently file and coordinate applications on a global basis. Our clients range from companies to universities, hospitals institutes; from the individual inventor to multinational corporations.
Sim & McBurney is seeking:
Qualified Patent Agents holding a PhD in Chemistry or a Biological Science to join our Advanced Sciences Group;
Qualified Patent Agents specializing in the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Software fields; and
A Patent Agent Trainee with 1-3 years experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics.
The successful applicants will become part of a very collegial practice in our flexible boutique firms with a sensible workload and a team approach, well supported by experienced agents and clerical staff. Please send your resume in confidence to Lola Bartoszewicz at bartoszewicz@sim-mcburney.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice is searching for a patent agent or attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background to join our intellectual property team. We will consider patent agents with at least 1 year of patent drafting and prosecution experience and attorneys with 1-3 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. patents for several high profile technology companies. The preference would be to locate this attorney or patent agent in our Tysons Corner, VA office, but we will consider candidates who wish to be located in one of our other offices as well.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to iprecruiting@wcsr.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, VA, but will consider other offices Type of work (Check all that apply): Prosecution
Lee & Hayesis seeking experienced patent attorneys with excellent communication skills.
Attorneys with 3+ yrs of experience, who demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, may advance to managing clients and/or teams of patent attorneys. Please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com for confidential consideration.
Lee & Hayes is a contemporary, growing, dynamic, premium IP law firm with a client-centered model and an entrepreneurial culture. We specialize in computer-related technologies, e.g., software, hardware, networking, and e-commerce.
Lee & Hayes has been ranked #1 for quality computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and is one of the largest IP law firms in the US that emphasizes patent prosecution and other non-litigation IP services. We develop and help commercialize strategically positioned IP portfolios for our clients; We are global--in our reach and clientele.
Lee & Hayes is a trusted advisor and essential business partner for many high-caliber, sophisticated, and well-known clients. We represent six of the world’s top-20 U.S. patent recipients, according to IFI Patent Intelligence, and six of the top-50 of the Fortune™ 500.
We typically focus on the following technologies: o Computer software, hardware, and networking o Electronics o Semiconductor technologies o Digital media o Business and financial services o E-commerce and mobile commerce o Telecommunications o Aerospace o Healthcare & Medical devices o Consumer goods o Biotech
Our offices are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (Spokane and Seattle, Washington).
Novellus Systems designs, builds, and services manufacturing equipment that is used in the production of semiconductor devices, or chips. We are the backbone of the tech revolution. As one of the top ten global semiconductor equipment companies in the world, our systems are essential to producing fast, complex, powerful, and cost-effective chips used in the latest cell phones, computers, MP3 players and HDTVs. [Apply Online]
Description: Directs outside counsel in connection with the Patent prosecution and maintenanceprocesses. Identifies opportunities to strengthen and realign patent Novellus applications and patents with technology shift and anticipated industry trends. Educates Novellus inventors in ways to increase the quantity, quality and strategic focus of invention disclosures. Coordinates with inventors and patent attorneys during the preparation of new patent applications. Attends design reviews, brainstorming sessions and other Business Unit gatherings in order to capture IP and protect the business' technology roadmap. Also serves as a resource on IP coverage, prior art and other relevant IP-related information, as well as reviews and analyzes the competitive IP landscape for key Business Unit technologies and supports the company's patent litigation process.
Knowledge: A broad knowledge and scientific understanding of Novellus' products, competitors and customers.
Experience: Typically requires patent legal experience and a JD.
Novellus Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Novellus Systems designs, builds, and services manufacturing equipment that is used in the production of semiconductor devices, or chips. We are the backbone of the tech revolution. As one of the top ten global semiconductor equipment companies in the world, our systems are essential to producing fast, complex, powerful, and cost-effective chips used in the latest cell phones, computers, MP3 players and HDTVs. [Apply Online]
Description: Directs outside counsel in connection with the Patent prosecution and maintenance processes. Identifies opportunities to strengthen and realign patent Novellus applications and patents with technology shift and anticipated industry trends. Educates Novellus inventors in ways to increase the quantity, quality and strategic focus of invention disclosures. Coordinates with inventors and patent attorneys during the preparation of new patent applications. Attends design reviews, brainstorming sessions and other Business Unit gatherings in order to capture IP and protect the business' technology roadmap. Also serves as a resource on IP coverage, prior art and other relevant IP-related information, as well as reviews and analyzes the competitive IP landscape for key Business Unit technologies and supports the company's patent litigation process.
Knowledge: A broad knowledge and scientific understanding of Novellus' products, competitors and customers.
Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years experience in the semiconductor equipment industry. M.S., Ph.d. or equivalent advanced degree in a semiconductor-related discipline preferred. Patent legal experience or a willingness to commit to at least 40 hours of Company-paid training. Patent agent (USPTO) desired.
Novellus Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Law Office of Schneck and Schneck has an opening for a Patent Prosecution Associate with a minimum two years experience.
A successful candidate will have a technical background sufficient to sit for the patent bar, proven capacity to learn and understand new technologies, and a desire to gain exposure to a variety of technical areas. Most preferred is an electrical engineering or physics degree with a strong background in semiconductor physics and/or circuit design. Additionally, a successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and a desire to be a part of our exciting intellectual property practice. Interest and experience in trademark and licensing matters useful.
Our office offers competitive benefits and salary, a relaxed work environment, and challenging projects in cutting edge technology. We are looking for experienced professionals who are striving to find a rewarding work environment where they can develop a career and still have a life outside the office. Our reasonable billing requirement and dynamic practice will make this the perfect fit.
Send a resume, reference and writing sample to:
Managing Partner Schneck and Schneck Box 2E San Jose CA 95109
Job Description: Preparation and prosecution all phase of electrical patent applications, and handling appeals before Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.
Qualified patent agents are also welcome to apply.
Contact: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Robert E. Bushnell, REBUSHNELL@aol.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C. Type of work: Prosecution, Electr / Mech
Capricorn Pharma, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing firm with multiple technology platforms. Capricorn is focused on creative R&D, innovation and patenting. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD, with additional operations overseas.
The agent will work closely with R&D and senior management in identifying and evaluating new inventions; conduct prior art searches; and draft provisional applications for filing in the US. The agent will manage the portfolio of patent cases that are prosecuted by outside counsel. The agent will obtain freedom-to-operate analysis and contribute to patent strategies and portfolio analysis. There will be minimal or no docket-management in-house.
Qualifications
Must have minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceutical patents, with experience in drafting and prosecuting a minimum of 10 applications in drug delivery technologies
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Must have a basic degree in life sciences with excellent academic credentials and prior research experience, or an advanced degree with some work experience
Must be self-motivated, highly disciplined with excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be proficient in various search techniques for a thorough searching of prior art in the pharmaceutical drug delivery area.
Salaray and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact: Send Resumes to: Patent Agent Job Posting Capricorn Pharma Inc. 6900 English Muffin Way Frederick, MD 21703
No telephone calls or e-mails please.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Frederick, MD
Title: Medicinal Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent at Genentech in South San Francisco
Description: Responsible for preparing and prosecuting a portfolio of medicinal chemistry patent applications (U.S and foreign) and providing, or assisting with, legal advice to clients for: patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property, and may include managing collaboration IP, litigation support and IP-related transactional work.
Requirements: Successful candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of patent experience with highly developed skills in drafting and prosecuting medicinal chemistry applications and advising clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Registration before the USPTO and an advanced degree in chemistry, or a related field, are essential as are strong verbal and written communication skills. A JD degree and transactional experience are a plus.
Contact: Apply for the job through the gene.com website and refers to requisition number 07-1000018459. Contact Maria Willett with questions (willett.maria@gene.com)
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Sheridan Ross PC is a law firm specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law. Founded in 1954 and located in Denver, Colorado, Sheridan Ross is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.
COMPANY PROFILE: Intrexon Corporation is an advanced biotechnology company whose gene-based tools help researchers modulate and characterize specific protein-protein interactions in predetermined subcellular locations. Subcellular protein-protein interactions play an important role in cell signaling and other bio-molecular events that represent promising therapeutic targets for critical diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiac failure and neural disorders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These include the following:
Manage current staff of four patent agents and one paralegal, including assigning work, creating deadlines, tracking progress of patent filings, tracking progress of freedom to operate searches, monitoring bottlenecks, distributing work per available staff capacity.
Advise on questions of patentability and patent prosecution procedure.
Mentor new patent agents.
Provide patent prosecution backup for IP team members.
QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are representative of the desired skill, and/or abilities:
Registration to practice before the USPTO
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and maintain a high quality work product
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, one of the premier intellectual property law firms in the United States, is seeking associates to join our Electronics & Software Practice Group in our San Francisco, Palo Alto or Walnut Creek offices. Ideal candidates should have an EE, CS, Physics or ME degree with experience in circuits, graphics, software, semiconductors, computer architecture, or electromechanical systems. Candidates with relevant background and experience will also be considered. 2-4 years of experience preferred. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
Fliesler Meyer LLP is currently seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents with technical experience in the (1) software arts, and (2) medical devices arts; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong leadership potential. Candidates should have at least a BS or MS in either (1) EE, Computer Science or Physics, together with a solid understanding of computer architectures, networks, programming languages, Java, and other object-oriented systems; and (2) EE or Mechanical Engineering, with an understanding of human physiology and biology. Practical experience in designing, implementing and programming enterprise software applications is preferred. Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office with at least 2-years experience in software patent prosecution. Members of the California Bar preferred.
Fliesler Meyer LLP is a San Francisco law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, litigation, and all other aspects of both the law and business relating to IP. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and worldwide. Their technologies range from the physical sciences through the electrical, electronic and software arts, to biotechnology, medical applications, mechanical devices, and consumer products. The firm offers a highly-trained, diverse, and rewarding working environment, that emphasizes both personal and professional growth.
Qualified candidates should submit contact cyc@fdml.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Francisco
Exciting opportunity to grow with a well established intellectual property boutique in sunny South Florida. Must have at least 1 year of experience in the patent law field and must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or patent agent. Must have a background in electrical, electronic, computer hardware, software, or communication arts. BSEE / MSEE preferred and industry experience is desirable.
Our firm, Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., has a relaxed, team-oriented practice in a Class A downtown office environment. Competitve salary and benefits.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to mail@cwiplaw.com.
Scenera Research, LLC: An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join the legal team at our Cary, NC based software development company. This permanent position is an opportunity to work with a creative R&D team in a company focused on innovation and patenting.
The Attorney/Agent will primarily be responsible for drafting original U.S. patent applications, prosecuting applications, and working closely with R&D in the processing of new invention disclosures. Opportunities also exist for managing the work of outside patent counsel and for participating in the analysis, valuation, and development of the company’s growing patent portfolio.
Essential Requirements: - Must be self-directed and able to work independently - Must be registered to practice before the USPTO - Must have 2-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting applications - Must have computer science or electrical engineering background
Desired Experience:
- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting software patent applications - Relevant industry experience considered a plus
Young & Thompson, a well established, mid sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Arlington, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in the chemical and/or bio-technology for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have a chemical or bio-technology degree, and at least 2 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney.
The firm offers a relaxed environment and excellent training with a competitive salary and benefits.
Job Title: Patent Agent / Technical Specialist Program- Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences. We have been further enhancing our technical expertise and depth through a patent agent and technical specialist program. Our patent agents and technical specialists have outstanding technical backgrounds and an interest in working in the area of patent law. Our patent agents and technical specialists focus on patent prosecution, although they also assist with litigation and corporate matters that require technical assistance. In addition, our patent agents and technical specialists are also eligible to participate in our tuition reimbursement program for law school.
Presently, we are seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and/or prior work experience. Candidates should also have strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates need not have prior patent law experience and need not be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates that are willing to prepare for and take the registration exam to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are eligible for a reimbursement program for this exam.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and school transcript to:
Attorney Recruiting Department Fenwick & West LLP 801 California Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Fax 650.938.5200 Phone 650.335.4949 recruit@fenwick.com
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, CA