Associate, Legal Analytics – Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 12, 2023Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of a comprehensive suite of solutions to help companies manage the risks and costs that arise at any stage of their IP program. To learn more about RPX services, please visit us at www.rpxcorp.com.

By combining world-class transaction expertise with proprietary data and advanced analytics, RPX obtains patent rights that avoid or resolve patent-related disputes shared among our diverse global memberships and provides unique insights that inform our members’ strategic and tactical executive decisions.

What you can expect as an Associate, Legal Analytics:
You will have the opportunity to solve complex problems to help global technology companies, while interacting with industry leading professionals. You will analyze legal data, uncovering legal and business trends in response to questions from RPX's clients, internal groups, the press, and academics.

In this role, you will:

Answer sophisticated legal questions with data analysis and visualization
Generate and test hypotheses to identify trends in IP markets
Conduct long-term research projects on IP risk in new technology areas
Develop an understanding of the data in RPX’s proprietary databases
Prepare presentation materials for communication to partners
Learn new information and technologies at a rapid pace

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree, experience in the legal field (e.g., patent agent, paralegal, legal project manager), or experience with intellectual property law
Bachelor’s degree; hard science degree viewed favorably
Experience in SQL-based querying or coding experience (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript); proficiency preferred
1-2 years of working with technology
Comfortable with independently handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Strong quantitative analysis skills with a passion for discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
Detail-oriented, creative problem solver
A person with dedication and worth ethic that thrives in a collaborative culture with excellent social, networking, and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Data development and analysis experience
Experience with data visualization

Interested in Learning More About Us?
In compliance with CA Pay Transparency, the target budgeted salary for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 depending on skills and experience and the RPX base salary range is $78,000 to $145,000. In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits and perks, including group health coverage, company HSA contribution, 401(k) matching, medical disability and family leave benefits, fitness reimbursement, community service days, charitable donation matching, and more, as well as the option to work remotely or from our beautiful San Francisco office.

At RPX, we value diversity. Our differences unlock our strengths. We embrace diversity of thought and background to foster opportunities for innovation and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, humility and empathy where authenticity is welcomed, and all people are supported. Uplifting each other enhances the well-being of our communities as well as the success of our company. By encouraging everyone to speak, and listening carefully to every voice, we’re better equipped to understand our clients’ increasingly diverse needs and deliver solutions to their most complex problems.

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

We will make reasonable accommodations to enable any qualified individual with a disability to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the relevant position, and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as those enjoyed by similarly-situated employees without disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please notify RPX HR.

For this position, RPX will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Apply online at:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oMgLmfwT&s=Patently-O

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Patent Searcher/Analyst – Corporation – Wilmington, DE or Union Beach, NJ (hybrid)

April 10, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Analysis

It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF and we have an opportunity for an experienced, dynamic person to join the Intellectual Property/Knowledge Management (IPKM) group as a Patent Analyst/Searcher. The position requires a creative, inquisitive, and technologically adept individual who will work closely with R&D and legal teams to drive and support global Intellectual Property and Technology Platform development for research projects.

Responsibilities:

Conducting IP searches based on complex search strategies using various search engines for landscape analysis, prior art identification, FTO clearance, invalidity and providing a logical and complete search history
Leading the analysis of identified new technology and market opportunities and developing recommendations on those opportunities in collaboration with project teams

Integrating IP planning, strategy, and goals into the early stages of projects and ensuring that these plans stay relevant and are followed through until end of project
Creating a robust intellectual capital culture, ensuring teams are aware of IP strategy, positions, tools and their roles/responsibilities for creating, defending, and managing IP

Maintaining proficiency with commercial patent searching databases A passion for intellectual capital strategy

Job Requirements:

B.S. degree in one of the following areas: biotechnology, biological science, molecular biology, microbiology, human physiology, food chemistry, or biochemistry (Masters degree a plus)
6 years of search experience in Biotechnology or Chemistry IP
Technical understanding of the invention disclosure and identification of search focus to develop a highly skilled search methodology
Ability to work independently, across multiple geographies, prioritize work/projects, and seamlessly pivot when necessary
Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
Good influencing and coaching skills to drive team alignment of goals and accountabilities to meet IP and business objectives
Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Team player with highly organized time management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, OneDrive
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

This position can have a flexible schedule, working onsite occasionally at either our Wilmington, DE or Union Beach, NJ locations.

Apply online at:
https://careers.iff.com/job-invite/343741/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, DE or Union Beach, NJ (hybrid)

Patent Analyst – Other – Remote

March 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Edge LLC is seeking a patent analyst director to work remotely.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Irvine, California

February 4, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Essential Functions:

Reviews invention disclosure records for potential patent application filing, including conducting patentability searches and portfolio analyses; works with patent review boards and inventors as necessary and appropriate.
Prepares and prosecutes US and foreign patent applications; works with outside counsel as necessary and appropriate.
Collaborates with senior business leaders and various departments such as but not limited to research and product development (R&D), business development to develop and implement proactive IP strategies.
Develops, prepares, and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications, and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
Develops and maintains an understanding of competitor products and patent portfolios; provides relevant strategic advice to business leaders.
Evaluates validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor from a recognized and accredited US law school.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or other related discipline.
Minimum two (2) years of significant patent analysis experience required, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Experience with a dental laboratory, medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics company strongly preferred.

Contact
Submit your application online via the following link: https://glidewelldental.com/company/careers/job-openings?p=job%2FodcYbfwi.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Irvine, CA

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering/Materials Science) – Law Firm – San Francisco or Orange County, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis in solid state/semiconductor devices, circuits and/or chip fabrication.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
At least one year of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Contact
Apply via the following link: http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=381. Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Orange County, California

Patent Scientist (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations Nationwide

January 15, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Orange County or San Diego, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist (Chemistry) – Law Firm – San Diego, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Analyst, Analytics – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

December 5, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Analysis

RPX is seeking a Senior Analyst to contribute to the growth and success of the Analytics Department. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of analytical tools for client use. In this role, you will utilize our proprietary database of patent litigation data to build custom visualizations. This position reports to the Manager, Analytics at RPX.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytical tools for client use
Meet regularly with stakeholders, gather requirements, and track progress
Organize open issues and regularly interview teams for requested improvements
Desire to learn new technologies and ability to teach yourself new skills
Perform self-directed analysis and visualization under limited supervision

ABOUT YOU

Education

Bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, or coding school with portfolio of work required

Experience

1+ year experience with analytics, visualization, and application development

Skills and Abilities

Strong quantitative analysis skills with an aptitude towards discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
Desire to influence business decisions through strategic data analysis and visualization
Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented culture
Ability to work with virtual, global teams
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills

Proficiency in SQL-based querying, preferably PostgreSQL
Proficiency in programming, preferably JavaScript, HTML, CSS, R, and/or Python
Experience with cloud computing environments
Experience with Github or other source code control systems
Experience in web development
Experience with Vue, Firebase, APIs, D3, SVG, Netlify, JSON preferred

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online at: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj= oO0Ebfwn&s=Patently-O

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Northern California

Senior Patent Engineer, Semiconductor Technology – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

September 28, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Analysis

RPX Corporation is seeking a Senior Patent Engineer, Semiconductor Technology.

Position Summary

The Patent Analysis department synthesizes complex technologies and legal patent issues into actionable intelligence for RPX executives and clients. Patent Analysis research supports initiatives in defensive portfolio acquisitions, prior art validity actions, and advisory services. The positions in Patent Analysis require a deep and broad knowledge of specific technology sectors.

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will analyze patent claims and related materials in view of legal, technological, and business environments to understand the technical merit and patent quality of individual patent portfolios. Your main responsibility is to distill a body of analysis and research into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position reports in to the Director of Patent Analysis.

About This Role

Assess numerous engineering and legal factors to extract patent value proposition
Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
Explain complex technical issues to nontechnical audiences
Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents including prosecution and litigation
Research timeliness of patents in support of validity challenges and prior art reports
Support analysis conclusions with research driven logic and confidence
Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
Establish and build relationships internally and externally

About You

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy viewed favorably

Experience: Experience with client engagements in explaining highly technical subject matter; Involvement in patent issues including prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably; Patent Attorney or Agent viewed favorably

Skills and Abilities

Experience with independently handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Demonstrates a shown history of success, ownership, and accountability
Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
Adaptable to the many changing requirements and needs of a dynamic company
A person with dedication and work ethic that thrives in a team-centric culture with excellent social, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated and focused with a willingness to pursue additional projects
Able to demonstrate good judgment
Highly focused, organized, and pay attention to details
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills

Broad expertise in semiconductor architecture, design, and implementation of areas such as:
- Processors (e.g., standalone, embedded, multi-core, SoC)
- Memory (e.g., DRAM, Flash)
- Analog (e.g., ADC/DAC, PLL) and clock management
- Interfaces (e.g., PCIe, high speed serial connectivity, bus architectures)
- Power management ICs
- FPGA systems
- Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., fabrication process, packaging, assembly, and test)
- Standards and architectures (e.g., JEDEC, x86, ARM)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oprW4fwA&s=Patently-O.

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

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of a comprehensive suite of solutions to help companies manage the risks and costs that arise at any stage of their IP program. Founded in 2008, RPX provides cost-effective, predictable solutions to the IP counsel’s most challenging problems by harnessing the power of our deep patent expertise, our client network, industry relationships, and a more commercial approach to resolving legal disputes. RPX acquires patents in the open market and out of litigation that could be used offensively against its clients and executes large-scale structured transactions on behalf of its clients. It also provides innovative patent litigation insurance and delivers in-depth market intelligence and strategic advisory services to its client network. At RPX, we are a team of go-getters who thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We’re highly collaborative and believe that ideas and perspectives from a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders produce the best results. We rely on disciplined, logical, and organized thinking and planning to develop innovative solutions to our clients’ complex intellectual property challenges. To learn more about RPX, visit www.rpxcorp.com.