Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

November 3, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney.

Are your law firm’s billable hours and rates frustrating your ability to draft and prosecute high quality patent applications for your clients?

Do you find that your clients are just as frustrated?

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. understands these frustrations and believes we have a better way of practicing patent law. Our growing patent law firm has an excellent reputation in the technology field. We are a diverse firm with a growing client base of Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies. Fountainhead Law Group believes that creating a climate in which attorneys can do high quality work results in happier clients and a far more rewarding experience for our attorneys.

Fountainhead Law Group is currently seeking experienced patent attorneys with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, 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

The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with limited opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, and high tech transactions.

Job Requirements

California State Bar
USPTO Bar
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
2+ years of actual engineering or development experience
4+ years of experience in patent prosecution
Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications
Drive to provide top quality work product
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and the in-house team

Compensation

Generous packages based on billed and collected hours.

Contact
If interested, please email us at: careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Resume must include:

Listing of all universities attended and all degrees earned
Listing of all professional employment
Sample granted patent personally drafted and prosecuted
Sample of recently published and personally drafted patent application
Two (2) personally drafted sample office action responses to §103 rejections
California Bar Number and USPTO Reg. No.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DSM, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.

Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.

Responsibilities

Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US

Qualifications

Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;
- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
Good communication skills

Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

October 24, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Valorem Law Group LLP is seeking IP litigation attorney with five years or more significant patent litigation experience to join the IP litigation group in the Silicon Valley office. This attorney will work on complex patent and related complex commercial and technology litigation in federal courts around the United States.

Patent Litigation/Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

October 20, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney with 2-5 years of expereince (70% litigation and 30% prosecution) to join our Cleveland office. The candidate must be registered with the U.S.P.T.O. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Knoxville, Tenn.

October 16, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Luedeka Neely Group, P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney having a degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in patent prosecution. The position will involve preparation and prosecution of patent applications in electronics, controls, power systems, signal processing, software, electromechanical, and mechanical arts, patent opinion work, and assisting in patent litigation. Trademark, copyright and IP litigation experience is desired, but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm Davenport, Iowa

October 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lane & Waterman LLP, a Davenport, Iowa AV rated firm, has an opening for a Registered Patent attorney with a minimum 2 years patent prosecution experience. Technical background of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, but will consider other related technical degrees. Ideal candidate would have experience in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications as well as experience with intellectual property transactions.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

October 8, 2014- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an IP litigation associate with two to five years of experience to join the IP Litigation group in its Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States.

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bloomington, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Seagate is searching for an Intellectual Property Attorney for one of our facilities, preferably to be located in the following locations: Bloomington or Shakopee MN, Fremont, CA, or Longmont, CO. This role will report to our IP Associate General Counsel.

The Seagate Technology Intellectual Property Team handles all patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret and copyright matters, including IP strategy, client counseling and training, prosecution and enforcement. The team also supports IP litigation. The team includes IP professionals and staff located in six offices worldwide, and interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and use intellectual property in support of Seagate’s business strategies. The Intellectual Property Team is part of the Seagate Technology Legal Department.

Specific duties of the position may include:

Client counseling on intellectual property matters including integrating intellectual property considerations into business plans, enterprise intellectual property risk management and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
Technical responsibility areas may specifically include magnetic recording media, digital communications, and areas related to signal processing; and generally data storage;
Transaction support including technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances;
Patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret surveillance and enforcement, and leveraging combined intellectual property assets into comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives;
Supervising outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications both domestically and internationally;
In cooperation with the Seagate litigation team, advising clients on potential and pending litigation;
Conducting white space, freedom to operate and similar analyses to inform business plans/products;
Evaluating potential IP licensing opportunities and provide recommendation;
Drafting and negotiating IP-related joint development, licensing, non-disclosure, and know-how agreements;
Collaborating with and advising corporate contracts and litigation group, as necessary, in intellectual property based transactions, examples of which include independent contractor agreements, supply agreements, and marketing agreements;
Preparing and conducting IP-related client training;
Managing invention generation, review and prosecution via facilitated focused invention sessions, brainstorms, and strategic IP harvests;
Managing and coordinating invention disclosure review and formulating portfolio-specific intellectual property strategy with respective invention review boards; and
Managing the associated budget.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3 years' experience;
Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law with preference for licensure in Minnesota;
3 years minimum legal experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, due diligence activities, licensing or merger and acquisitions, IP litigation support, patent portfolio management and client counseling, preferably with experience at both a law firm and a corporation;
Registration with the USPTO;
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field is desired; background in physics, material science, or chemistry will be considered;
Strong communication skills - ability to convey and discuss intellectual property issues in understandable terms and to establish, manage and leverage relationships with management, co-workers, relevant technical community, and internal and external partners;
Creative thinking and problem solving in a high volume and fast-paced environment, as well as demonstrated ability to lead or collaborate with others across multiple discipline areas to achieve tangible results;
Taking initiative, doing more than is expected;
Results-oriented team player skills, who works best in a collaborative environment; and
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary.

Contact
Apply online via this link: https://seagate.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=147176.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. has an immediate opening for a partnership-track associate with 0-3 years of experience to join our Patent Group. This Group focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, noninfringement and invalidity investigations, and other USPTO proceedings, in addition to working closely with our IP Litigation Group. The position presents a great opportunity for highly-motivated individuals with distinguished academic credentials, exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and an engineering/science background. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patent prosecution.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

September 9, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Holland & Hart is seeking an attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join its IP Litigation practice in Salt Lake City. Holland & Hart is the only law firm based in the Mountain West ranked on The American Lawyer's list of the top 200 law firms in the US.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 15, 2014- US - Midwest, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. is seeking a mid-level patent attorney for an associate position. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as assist in patent litigation responsibilities.

Global IP Counsel – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

July 30, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Xero is looking to continue on its aggressive global growth plans, particularly in the U.S. To facilitate and help drive this growth, Xero is looking to hire a Global Intellectual Property Counsel to be based in San Francisco and head up Xero's IP function, taking responsibility for strategy and execution across the entire IP spectrum.

The role will report to Xero's General Counsel (located in NZ), and will work closely with US based in-house legal, product, development, and other business units globally, interacting with senior management on all matters relating to Xero's IP strategy.

This is a unique opportunity for an intelligent and commercially minded IP professional to drive and implement a global IP strategy for a fast-growing global SaaS company.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving and implementing Xero's global IP strategy
Providing pro-active legal advice and preparing internal policies in relation to relevant IP matters
Assisting with the development and management of Xero's internal patent portfolio program, including management of patent application preparation and prosecution
Managing Xero's global trademark strategy and coordinating with applicable business units
Managing any IP related litigation and enforcement issues
Liaising with, and managing, Xero's external IP advisors and
Managing all other IP functions of the Xero Group

You will need:

JD degree with strong academic results, and admission to at least one state bar
7+ years relevant experience in a law firm or in-house
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is preferred
Broad US IP experience, preferably also with global focus
Experience with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Experience with drafting and prosecuting trademark applications, and dealing with any trademark enforcement issues
Preparing and negotiating license agreements and other IP related contracts
Experience advising on US data security/privacy compliance is a bonus, as is experience in open-source licensing matters
Experience advising companies in the technology sector (preferably cloud based or SaaS companies)
Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to take a proactive and creative approach to managing/solving relevant issues
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (to New Zealand in particular)

Xero is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.xero.com/us/about/careers/job/1621926/.

Additional Info
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Xero is beautiful accounting software that's changed the way people do business all over the world. The company is also nearly doubling in size every year. We're winning. Come help us win more.

Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

July 30, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nike seeks a Patent Expert to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As our Patent Expert, you'll research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel, and interface with outside counsel and inventors to finalize utility patent applications.

The candidate must possess the ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in areas of design, science, and engineering in a continually dynamic environment. You'll report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the patent procurement process. You'll assist in managing the investigation process by collaborating with the Innovation, Product, Trademark, Litigation and Patent groups. You'll provide for intellectual property protection of relevant Nike products and innovations and consult with outside attorneys.

You'll maintain a high level of awareness of all current Nike development projects, production techniques, and materials relating to Nike products. You'll manage and maintain the system of obtaining timely disclosures of new technologies and IP strategic plans from Nike footwear teams. You'll provide these teams with strategies for managing information dissemination with regard to such patents.

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
At least 7 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred
Experience in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
Technical background recognized by the Patent Office for registration
Member of the Patent Bar
Understanding the patenting process
Understanding of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and production techniques
Strong understanding of research methodologies and how they relate to manufacturing and product development
Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies
Strategic planning skills helpful
Must have a high level of engineering skills and knowledge

Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5761652-patent-expert-jobs. Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Flyknit or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike. So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we’ll raise the bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 13, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., a mid-sized IP firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a patent attorney with at least five years of patent prosecution and IP agreement experience. An undergraduate degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will handle patent preparation and prosecution, draft various types of IP agreements, and counsel clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 500 companies to start-ups.

Junior Associate / Patent Agent / Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks:

Patent Litigation Counsel – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

June 19, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Gazdzinski & Associates, a growing full-service intellectual property law firm, is seeking a litigation associate to join its IP litigation team in Rancho Bernardo, California. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

June 3, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 3rd or 4th year associate (2010-2011 JD) to join the Patent department of our New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects in a client-team structure, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Law – University of Connecticut – Hartford, Conn.

June 3, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Connecticut School of Law is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Law for its Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“IP Law Clinic” or “Clinic”). This position affords a unique opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys patent law and practice and wishes to share his or her wisdom and experience with students interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property. It combines in one place the opportunity to practice in what is in effect a boutique intellectual property law firm, train and mentor law students, and engage in the legal representation of start-ups, small businesses and individuals in patent matters before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”).

Intellectual property is one of the most dynamic areas of law and practice, and many of UConn Law School’s most promising students are thus drawn to the IP Law Clinic. This position provides a rare opportunity to be part of an experiential learning process that prepares students for jobs in intellectual property law upon graduation. The Clinic was one of the six original law school clinics selected nationally to participate in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's law student practice program, under which law students are granted limited recognition to practice before that body under faculty supervision. Thus, for the right candidate, this is an opportunity to be part of an exciting approach to legal education and practice before the USPTO.

The position is at the Law School campus in Hartford and/or Clinic location in East Hartford. It is a half-time, non-tenured position that is renewable yearly. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

Contact
Please view the job posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4080 for information on qualifications as well as instructions for submitting an application. Potential candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Joseph DeGirolamo, Director of the IP Law Clinic at joseph.degirolamo@uconn.edu or at (860) 728-2110. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Hartford, Connecticut

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented population.

Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass. (Updated)

May 29, 2014- US - Northeast, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pegasystems is seeking a Senior Patent Agent. This role will assist the Senior IP Counsel in providing IP thought leadership by strategically developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio with an eye towards supporting the company’s business objectives.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse or Rochester, N.Y.

May 27, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 210 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Newark NJ. and Toronto is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY or Rochester, NY offices, and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies.