IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

February 12, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a 210-attorney law firm, with 30 practice offerings and ten offices throughout New York State and the Northeast, is seeking an IP litigation attorney with four or more years of experience in patent litigation. Prior experience must include some or all of the following: drafting Markman or summary judgment briefs, taking and defending expert or inventor depositions, and appearances in Court to argue substantive motions. It is not a requirement that the candidate be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), but the candidate must be able to read and understand patents and their file histories on his or her own, and needs to be generally familiar with PTO practice and procedure both in connection with original prosecution and post grant procedures. The submission of a writing sample for which the candidate was the primary author, preferably on substantive patent law or related issues, is required before an interview will be scheduled.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Boca Raton, Fla.

February 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schneider Rothman IP Law Group, a small Boca Raton, Florida IP firm, seeks smart, entrepreneurial, patent-barred attorney. But first, a warning: This job is definitely not for everyone.

Look elsewhere if:

You are looking for a big firm. We are two lawyers who used to work at big firms, but we like small much better and do not plan to grow much bigger than 3 lawyers any time soon. A firm our size requires you to be open to doing everything from typing your own work product to refilling the printer with paper. “No job too big or too small” should be your motto. “No Prima donnas” should be our motto.
You are not a lawyer and are not admitted to the patent bar. We need a patent-barred lawyer, not a patent agent. We love patent agents, really we do, but we need a patent lawyer. If you are a lawyer and have the qualifications to sit for the patent bar we will consider you, but we would really prefer it if you can hit the ground running.
You have oodles and oodles of experience prosecuting patent applications. Some experience is necessary, even if it is fairly limited, but this is not a position for someone with 100’s of applications under their belt, or someone who has been an examiner for years and years and is looking to make a break.
You are not already living in South Florida or you are unwilling to relocate here immediately. We are in Boca Raton, Florida, and we are not moving. Also, while we love the idea of virtual law firms, for you to get the most out of this position, and for us to get the benefit of your talents, you need to be here, where we are. Not there, wherever you are.
You are not 100% confident of your research and writing skills, and have the experience to prove it. You will be doing more than just filing patents, you will also be assisting us with our federal court infringement litigation practice, which requires heavy duty research and writing and the ability to deliver clear, concise and convincing prose in short order day in and day out.
You are not admitted to practice in Florida, New York or D.C. If you are admitted in either New York or D.C. but you are not admitted to practice in Florida, you should either be well on your way to being admitted or in a position to get admitted very quickly. If you have not already looked at what is required for admission in Florida, you are already behind the eight ball and should seriously consider whether you want to take another bar exam and go through the Florida background check process before sending us your resume.
You are not interested in learning a lot. If you think you know a lot already, that’s great, as long as you don’t think you know everything there is to know about IP. This is a position for someone who wants to learn, get experience, and grow as an IP lawyer.
You do not absolutely love intellectual property. We love IP. We find it challenging and stimulating every day of the week. If you love IP but don’t love your current job, that’s fine. But if you are not sure whether IP is really for you, don’t bother.
You have no sense of humor. "Did you hear the one about the extroverted patent lawyer? When he talks to you he looks at YOUR shoes!" We don’t look at shoes very much unless someone has infringed our client’s footwear patent because jokes are hard to tell if you are looking down at your shoes. Not everybody gets it. You should.

Salary depends on experience, but if you have lots of six figure experience we probably cannot afford you. Five figure experience works best for us. EOE and all that jazz.

Contact
Apply by sending a) your resume, b) your writing sample, and c) why you satisfy each of the conditions above, by email to Joel Rothman at joel.rothman@sriplaw.com. Attach a) and b) to the email in PDF and write c) in the body of the email in no more than 500 words. Do not call please. We are busy. We will call or email you.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boca Raton, Florid

Mid-level Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Redwood City, Calif.

January 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Turner Boyd is looking to add a junior or mid-level associate to our growing team.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent litigation associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our growing IP Litigation group.

Patent Litigators – Large Corporation – Queens, N.Y.

January 12, 2015- US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

Steuben Foods, Inc. is seeking Patent Litigators who will work, both independently and within a team, to conduct an advanced legal analysis of patents, relevant technologies, and other materials for intellectual property matters within the legal group of a privately owned food and beverage company.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

January 12, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Ruttenberg IP Law, a Professional Corporation is seeking a mid-level patent litigation associate for boutique Century City Intellectual Property law firm. Ideal candidate is a fast learner/team player with top academic credentials, at least 3 years of patent litigation experience and a solid work ethic. Engineering or other technical background preferred.

Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 10, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP seeks patent prosecution and patent litigation associate attorneys to join its dynamic Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) groups in the Portland, Salt Lake City and Seattle offices. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters. Undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar discipline and USPTO registration is required. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in patent prosecution. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 6, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGinn IP Law Group, PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located near the Greensboro Metro Station in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is seeking patent attorneys and agents to join its growing practice. Candidates must have a B. S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or electronics and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion studies and client contact is preferred.

Paralegal – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

December 6, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation

Ruttenberg IP Law, a boutique IP Litigation firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to assist with litigation and general IP matters.

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, Calif.

December 6, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.

The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for developing patent portfolios and supporting licensing programs, particularly for video compression standards. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, and conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions.

Job Functions

Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee.
Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Draft and prosecute patent applications of particular importance to Dolby’s business.
Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third-party technologies and related intellectual property matters.
Advise on third-party patent claims against products and technologies.
Support patent licensing and enforcement activities.
Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.
Provide such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm, and, preferably some experience working in-house.
Juris doctor degree.
Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO.
In-depth understanding of the key processes in video compression systems, such as H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC standards
Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of video signal processing.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction under pressure.
Superior organization and project management skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation.
Experience in standard bodies and patent pools.
Management of worldwide patent strategies.

Contact
Apply online by using this link: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=5921&company=Dolby&jobpipeline=patentlyo.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, California

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Arden Hills, Minn.

November 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Boston Scientific Corporation is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Arden Hills, Minnesota, offices. This person provides legal advice and service on patent, copyright, and trademark matters; evaluates patents and potential product infringement issues; prepares or oversees outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing in the U.S. Patent Office; and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law, and provides other general legal advice where required.

Responsibilities

Directs the company's patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property legal work.
Prepares or directs the preparation and prosecution of the U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications.
Reviews Outside Counsel work to ensure the work, methodology, and costs meet Boston Scientific’s expectations.
As directed, reviews third party patents for product clearance issues.
Facilitates the patent committee meetings by leading discussions, managing action items and delegating responsibility for follow-up items to committee members ensuring resolution of agenda topics.
May supervise exempt or nonexempt employees, and manage employee career counseling, performance evaluation, discipline, and time and attendance issues when required.
Provides legal advice in preparing and reviewing confidentiality, research, consulting, and other agreements.
Provides advice on marketing and promotional material.
Conducts IP related diligence on companies and/or third party patent portfolios for possible acquisition or licensing analysis.

Quality System Requirements

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable: Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Qualifications

J.D. admitted to a state bar in good standing
Registered Patent Attorney
Strong academic background
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Biomedical engineering with significant electrical engineering/computer science coursework.
Medical Device experience preferred
At least one year of IP Litigation practice exposure
3-5 years of law firm or corporate department IP practice experience
At least 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the area of electrical and computer sciences

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=98822&company=BScientific&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota

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.