Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Charleston, S.C.

March 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Barnwell Whaley is seeking a patent attorney to work in its intellectual property practice group. The successful candidate will be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and have sufficient experience to prepare and successfully prosecute a US Patent Application to issue with minimal supervision in a broad range of technologies. Candidates should have at least $150,000 per annum portable business. Trademark prosecution experience is a plus. Attorneys with substantial portable business will be considered for special counsel or member status.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

February 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins & Pendleton, P.A. an intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced patent agent or patent attorney to join the firm.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

February 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kacvinsky Daisak Bluni PLLC is a dynamic and growing national IP law firm that specializes in intellectual property including patents and trademarks. We are a group of experienced attorneys with a national presence with three main office locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Our preference for this position's location is our Research Triangle Park, N.C., office, but we are open to the position being at one of our other offices.

IP Counsel/Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Updated)

February 20, 2016- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

To help support its ongoing growth, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is seeking additional IP Counsel/IP Attorneys for its continuously growing IP team in Riyadh. SABIC’s global legal function already boasts about 190 legal professionals worldwide. You will be primarily responsible for supporting the Lead IP Counsel, KSA, Middle East & Africa and the Manufacturing and Technology & Innovation teams in developing and implementing IP strategy, providing legal and IP counseling and contract support to enhance the value of SABIC technology. This will include advising on, drafting and negotiating IP agreements and patent portfolio management, patent preparation, prosecution and maintenance, patent litigation and IP due diligence.

Patent Prosecution Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

February 19, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, a leading mid-sized law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its team of professionals. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to work with WHD’s seasoned IP practitioners on patent preparation and prosecution, patent opinion and counseling work, intellectual property-related transactional work, and occasionally patent litigation matters.

Manager of Legal Recruiting – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

February 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oblon is seeking a Manager of Legal Recruiting who will work with the HR Director, the hiring partners and others to revamp the processes around communicating, sourcing, interviewing/vetting, hiring and on-boarding of new legal professionals (attorney and non-attorney technical professionals).

Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate with a Ph.D. in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

November 10, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate for a full-time position in the St. Louis office.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guerbet is seeking a In-house Patent Agent Medical Devices. You will work with the Head of the IP department in a global patent strategy. There is substantial contact and key relationships with senior business and R&D leaders. You will have regular interactions with internal clients in R&D located in the US or in France, and manage activities being conducted by outside counsel or third party.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Seattle. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Seattle" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

HBSS is a premier class action and large-scale complex litigation firm, focusing on representing plaintiffs in securities, antitrust, product liability, consumer fraud, employment, environmental, and intellectual property cases. Founded in 1993, HBSS has 10 offices nationwide, and has become one of the nation’s leading firms in these fields. HBSS is consistently listed among the top ten plaintiffs’ firms in National Law Journal’s annual survey.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Pasadena. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

J.D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Pasadena" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. (Updated)

September 4, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, a small Midwestern boutique patent law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys who are registered to practice before the USPTO, have a minimum of 5 years of experience and have a portable book of business of at least $250,000.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Va.

September 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Tredegar Corporation is seeking a Patent Counsel who will report to the Company’s General Counsel and be based in the Company’s Richmond, Virginia headquarters. This individual will lead all activities associated with the Company’s intellectual property initiatives. The Patent Counsel will be a strategic partner to the Company’s business units and play a critical part in the Company’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle.

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Iowa City, Iowa

August 15, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Kinze Manufacturing is seeking a corporate counsel. Provide legal counsel to Kinze ownership, senior management and business units for the following areas: marketing and advertising, business and commercial transactions, intellectual property, litigation, franchise and distribution, antitrust, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. Cost-effective management and coordination of counsel retained by Kinze for legal matters.

This position requires the ability to work closely with business units to provide fast, accurate, and business-savvy legal counsel to the company and commitment to Kinze’s Mission Statement and Core Values. Additionally, this position requires vision and a differentiated value proposition for its customers - Kinze business units - with the capability of demonstrating and measuring value to Kinze and Kinze’s bottom line.

Position Duties and Accountabilities

Manage Kinze intellectual property portfolio, including analyzing, developing and implementing IP strategies and policies; Prepare patent applications and trademark applications; Conduct patent and trademark searches and freedom-to-operate evaluations; Advise and counsel Kinze ownership, senior management and business units on intellectual property acquisition, protection, and enforcement; Counsel senior management, as well as work directly with engineers, to help shape the development of innovative new products.
Prepare contracts, agreements and other legal documents, and policies for compliance with state and federal law; Perform and manage negotiations of agreements with suppliers, contractors, and partners.
Advise and counsel Kinze ownership, senior management and business units on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to Kinze activities, policy questions and regulations.
Cost-effective management and coordination of outside counsel retained by Kinze for legal matters, including managing and tracking budgets, evaluation of fees, and case disposition.
Advise and counsel Kinze ownership and senior management on commercial transactions including the acquisition and disposition of businesses and major assets, and commercial contract disputes.
Conduct research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; Research legal problems and make recommendations.

Position Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering
Juris Doctorate
Admitted to practice law in at least one state. Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and business and commercial transaction. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in department management
Possess knowledge of related legal fields, litigation, franchise and distribution law, antitrust, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions; Experience with mechanical patent prosecution, contract work and technology licensing as well as intellectual property strategy development and implementation.
Excellent analytical, writing and problem solving skills
Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, independently and often in ambiguous environments under deadline pressure; Ability to coordinate the work of others on projects and assign work to and assist less experienced legal professionals or staff.
Strong skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, Proficient at legal research on Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and other online legal research platforms
Basic clerical skills, establishing daily priorities, handling highly confidential information with discretion, maintain control of files of legal matters
Exceptional written communication and negotiation skills. And oral communication and negotiation skills
Practical business judgment and strategic thinker, as well as common sense. Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Ability to operate with substantial latitude in an informal, fast-paced environment. Capacity to envision practical solutions to the complexities of an innovative business model,
Ability to analyze and present issues in an independent and objective manner that fosters critical evaluation and engenders trust
Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Must be resourceful and self-motivated, have ability to work effectively with senior management and meet their requirements as internal clients

Contact
Apply online using this link: http://www.bullhornreach.com/sites/kinzecareers/job/2100130_corporate-counsel-williamsburg-ia.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Allentown, Pa.

August 15, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Design IP, a small intellectual property boutique law firm located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, seeks a patent attorney to join our thriving practice. Candidates must demonstrate strong legal writing and analysis skills. Ideal candidates will have a chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemistry degree and at least one year of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Summer Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 8, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger, a premier intellectual property law firm, is seeking exceptional prosecution and litigation summer associates (1L and 2L) for 2016. Prosecution candidates must have a technical degree and will, preferably, have already passed the patent bar or at least registered to take the patent bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or computer engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or mechanical engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical and mechanical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

IP Litigation Attorney – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

August 2, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

DuPont is looking for an IP litigation attorney (0594150721) who will join the DuPont Intellectual Property litigation team with primary focus on patent litigation. A general description of the duties, previously demonstrated experience, expected skills/proficiencies and required qualifications is as follows:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage US patent litigation including related post-grant proceedings and other disputes on behalf of the Company for the assigned business. Responsibility for all aspects of litigation and disputes, including responsibility for:
• case development, witness and trial preparation, attendance at key depositions and hearings, engagement with third party neutrals and opposing counsel.
• leading or co-leading cross-functional (e.g., commercial, research/technical, internal and external legal) teams in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and strategic efforts.
• all aspects of discovery process, including supervising document retention, collection and production processes, electronic discovery processes, etc.
• outside counsel and vendor management, including negotiating fee agreements, creating and monitoring budgets, reporting financial forecasts to internal stakeholders, etc.
• Support strategic efforts for risk assessment, including working with business patent professionals on FTO issues and global IP strategy.
• Provide legal advice to diverse group of highly engaged stakeholders – e.g., commercial, research and other technical stakeholders, and legal and business management teams.
• Partner with legal and non-legal colleagues to address potential disputes in order to avoid litigation.
• Train lawyers and non-lawyers in aspects of litigation related subject matter; act as litigation resource for non-litigation legal colleagues and business.
• Communicate effectively within the organization.

Qualifications
Previously Demonstrated Experience:

• Seeking an individual having a combined minimum of 10 years of patent litigation experience as (1) partner or senior associate at leading law firm with significant patent litigation experience; and (2) an in-house patent litigation professional responsible for significant patent litigations
• Senior level experience in all aspects of litigation – e.g., managing daily activities, taking/defending depositions of key executives, arguing dispositive motions, preparing experts and expert reports, etc.
• Previously demonstrated experience as outside counsel working directly with internal counsel and clients
• Demonstrated ability, experience, and comfort advising and counseling senior executives
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituency

Expected Skills/Proficiencies
• Subject Matter Expertise: Exceptional skills in all aspects of IP litigation, IP disputes and general litigation matters
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels – e.g., equally comfortable with scientists, sales/marketing and corporate executives
• Teamwork: Team focused and willingness to contribute to highly motivated team of experienced professionals
• Leadership: Ability to lead or co-lead cross-functional team of subject matter experts – i.e., senior research, commercial or corporate executives – in strategic matters
• Accountability/Responsibility: Remaining accountable and responsible for legal matters and legal advice to the business
• Business Focus: Ability to learn all aspects of business and then translate or apply legal or litigation issues to business issues and objectives

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years’ patent litigation experience
• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
• Admission to state bar
• Biotechnology background preferred but not required
• Admission to the USPTO preferred but not required

Contact
Apply online at: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/ip-litigation/0594150721/. EOE.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Sr. Group IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Sr. Group IP Counsel to work in its Mentor, Ohio offices (30 minutes east of Cleveland).

The scope and responsibilities of the position include providing both U.S. and international intellectual property ("IP") services to Avery Dennison’s Materials Group of businesses, focusing on research, development and innovations, joint development efforts, patent preparation and prosecution, trade secret management and protection, potential business acquisitions, IP litigation, IP transactions, and opinions relating to patents, both foreign and domestic. This attorney will work closely with the Global VP of Research & Development and the Global VP of Marketing for the Materials Group of Avery Dennison, and their leadership teams, as a key business partner for the company’s IP and growth efforts. The intellectual properties of Avery Dennison are extremely valuable assets and include patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This position is based in the company’s regional office of the Law Department, in Mentor, Ohio.

In your role as Sr. Group IP Counsel, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:
IP strategy that targets growth and other key market segments, and supports new product innovations.
Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including: client counseling; technology development and licensing contracts; and patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
Strategic guidance as a business partner integrating legal advice with critical business strategies for product development, joint development efforts, licensing matters, and IP disputes.
Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors, foreign counsel, and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications.
Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent office, foreign and domestic.
Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements.
IP related advice for M&A assessments and negotiations.
Litigation services include advising the clients regarding potential and pending litigation; selecting and managing litigation counsel and the course of litigation; settlement agreements.
Client Counseling services include advising on the cost and effective use of intellectual property, and avoiding or reducing the adverse impact of third party intellectual property; counseling on legal issues relating to advertising and promotional programs; counseling on e-commerce issues.
Leadership responsibilities for the IP team, inspiring a motivated team that engages with outstanding service in support of the global R&D and marketing organizations.
Strong collaboration skills to engage with and leverage colleagues within the global law department.
Budget planning, forecasting and management designed to achieve R&D and marketing performance and cost goals.

What You Will Need to Bring to the Team
Avery Dennison has a long history of being a leader in innovation. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Must possess a law degree, be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing.

Experience

Must have at least 10-15 years of patent law experience, including litigation, IP transactional, patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate opinions; law firm experience is desirable.
Familiarity with technologies relating to Avery Dennison’s products and business strategies is a plus.
Must have the ability to deal effectively with complex legal issues that have both legal and business ramifications, as well as be proficient at defining and implementing new business and law department processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated record of collaboration and successfully engaging with global teams.
A strong working knowledge of and experience with PCT, European patent practice, and China patent practice is highly desirable.
Highly skilled at drafting patents (patent prosecution).
Outstanding Client counseling skills is required.
Must have transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities)
Litigation experience is highly preferred.

Travel

Travel to Europe and Asia will be required; approximately 25-35% travel.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11322&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio