Candidates must have the following qualifications: (1) a strong academic record, (2) a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, (3) membership in a state bar, (4) membership in the patent bar, and (5) at least one year of experience as an Examiner at the USPTO or a patent prosecution associate.
An Associate in this position will be involved in the prosecution of patent applications, advise clients on questions of patentability and render patentability opinions.
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. offers a competitive benefits package and an enjoyable work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Contact Apply on-line by e-mailing your cover letter, resume and transcripts to: recruiting@wenderoth.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. has been a leader in the intellectual property law field for over 90 years. We specialize in patent and trademark prosecution and have maintained long-term partnerships with our clients. Many of our exceptional clients have been working with the firm for over 50 years.
H.C. Park & Associates, PLCis seeking a Litigation Attorney to work in its Reston, Virginia, offices. Litigation attorney should preferably have 5 years experience or more in patent litigation and is licensed in VA.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: To apply, email at: tkassick@park-law.com.
The Chicago office of Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience in patent litigation and counseling. Experience handling all phases of patent litigation is required, as well as performing intellectual property due diligence, and negotiating and drafting agreements regarding patent licenses and applications. Trademark and copyright litigation experience is considered a plus. Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Will also consider other technical backgrounds. Must be registered with the USPTO and be a member of the Illinois State Bar. Direct applications only.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a patent associate with 0-3 years of patent prosecution of experience to join our Minneapolis office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent projects, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and opinion work. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Qualified candidates will have:
Up to three years of patent prosecution experience,
Top academic credentials, and
Excellent writing skills.
USPTO admission is preferred. Eligibility to take the USPTO exam is required. For candidates with patent prosecution experience, please also submit two writing samples (one application and one prosecution document, such as an office action response) in addition to your cover letter, resume, and copy of your law school transcript.
Dorsey & Whitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice seeks a mid-level patent litigation associate for its Silicon Valley office.
The ideal candidate will have two to six years of patent litigation experience. Candidates with a degree in electrical engineering, computer science or computer engineering preferred, but not required. Candidates with professional software development experience without a technical degree will be considered. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
Contact To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to: recruit@fenwick.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley Area, California
Fenwick & West is a top-tier firm with a small firm feel. With more than 300 attorneys and 500 employees firm-wide in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Seattle, we work with companies on the cutting edge of technology, life sciences and cleantech sectors. For more than four decades, our Firm has helped some of the world's most recognized companies become and remain, market leaders. We are proud to have been named, for the fifth consecutive year, one of the top five Best Places to Work in the Bay Area and first among law firms our size.
We offer a rich benefits package that includes health and disability plans, domestic partner healthcare, flexible spending plan, 401k, transportation expense reimbursement, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and many others.
Weide & Miller, Ltd., an established Las Vegas IP firm has positions open for an IP litigator and a patent attorney. Enjoy Las Vegas's world-class entertainment and outdoor recreation. We value high quality work product and client service. EE, ME or CS background preferred with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and admission to USPTO bar or 5+ years of litigation experience.
Bejin VanOphem & Bieneman, a boutique full-service intellectual property law firm based in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a mid to senior-level patent associate to immediately join the firm.
The successful candidate will be involved in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electronics, software, controls, electro-mechanical and mechanical arts. Experience with intellectual property litigation and opinion work is a big plus.
The successful candidate will have a degree in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering (or related areas), at least two years of patent drafting experience, and must be registered to practice with the USPTO.
Contact: Please send your resume, writing samples, and cover letter to tenkel@bvbip.com.
Bejin VanOphem Bieneman PLC (bvbip.com) is a member of the IP Legal Network (www.iplegalnetwork.com), and an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Detroit, Michigan
Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C. (RMSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm (RMSC) located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a Patent Attorney with 2-5 years experience having an electrical engineering or computer sciences degree. Assist with a full scope of IP matters including patent prosecution dockets.
Note: RMSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: Please email your resume to: recruiting@rmsclaw.com, and please visit our Website: www.rmsclaw.com. RMSC does not reimburse for relocation expenses.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: McLean, Virginia
Abel Law Group is seeking a chemical practitioner with 2+ years of experience. Successful candidate must be mature, have exceptional client handling skills, and be a pragmatic, results-oriented practitioner.
Candidate will have exposure to a wide variety of areas, including preparation and international prosecution of patent applications, clearance/right to practice analyses, M&A due diligence, and invalidity and non-infringement opinion generation. The open position is particularly well suited for a practitioner seeking exposure beyond typical prep/prosecution duties. Strong interpersonal skills are required as the practitioner will have direct client contact with sophisticated in-house counsel and foreign counsel.
Above market average compensation is available to the ideal candidate.
Abel Law Group, LLP is comprised of a well-established practice group with a strong group of practitioners, and boasts a stellar support staff, a collegial, casual work environment, and strong benefits package. The firm was ranked 5th largest in Austin according to the Austin Business Journal, June 2013, and continues with a growth rate outpacing the industry.
Contact: Apply by emailing your resume and two writing samples to the firm at: hr@abel-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
X-Patents, APC is seeking a contract lawyer needed for analysis, research, and writing in support of patent litigation practice. A technical or engineering background is not required. Patent litigation experience is helpful. Work will be consistent with a mid-level litigation associate at a large firm, including strategic analysis, legal research, brief writing, and discovery practice.
Anticipated workflow is a consistent 30-40 hours per week.
Location is irrelevant, but the ability to work independently and availability of a fast, reliable internet connection are critical.
Contact: Apply by emailing jon@x-patents.com. Please provide a current, complete resume and a real, un-edited litigation writing sample.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere
Looking to make a move? Finch & Maloney PLLCseeks a lateral partner to head its USPTO Litigation Practice and to continue growth of its patent prosecution business. The firm is located on the river in the millyard of Manchester NH. Great city, great opportunity.
Abel Law Group (Abel IP) seeks patent prosecution attorneys or agents with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and/or semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree required. Industry experience preferred. Candidates will have exposure to preparation, prosecution, and offensive and defensive analyses for high quality, established electrical clients.
Abel Law Group, LLP is an Austin-based intellectual property practice having a strong group of IP practitioners and boasts a stellar support staff, a collegial, casual work environment, and a strong benefits package. The firm was ranked as the 5th largest IP firm in Austin according to the Austin Business Journal, June 2013.
Contact: Apply by emailing your resume, undergraduate and, if applicable, law school transcripts, as well as two technical writing samples to the firm at: hr@abel-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier intellectual property law firm located in Washington, D.C., with an international reputation for excellence, is looking for experienced IP attorneys with a chemical engineering background.
We are seeking IP Attorneys with 1 – 3 years of patent law experience and a degree in Chemical Engineering to assist our Biotech practice group. An advanced degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
DISH Network, in order to add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Senior IP Counsel to oversee our intellectual property team. Responsibilities include supervising the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications by in-house and outside counsel, providing infringement and clearance opinions, conducting patent licensing negotiations, investigating and assessing patent assertions by others, assisting with patent litigation and conducting IP related due diligence investigations.
Responsibilities include: • Evaluate and value potential acquisition and licensing opportunities, including responding to patent assertions • Negotiate and close resulting deals • Work with the litigation team in resolving patent disputes, including analysis of asserted claims and developing settlement/licensing strategies
Education and Experience: • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Physics, JD from an ABA accredited law school • 7+ years of patent licensing experience with a demonstrated experience of closing significant deals
Skills and Qualifications: • Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and at least one US State Court preferred • International experience a must • Excellent patent analysis ability • Ability to work internally and externally with multiple stakeholders and negotiate agreements with varying opinions • Experience managing in-house and outside counsel • High energy to perform and meet deadlines and growth goals • Strong technical and legal background
Other Information: • Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance • Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Referral Program • Training opportunities • FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming • Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies
DISH Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://tinyurl.com/mafdcma.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
DISH Network is an innovative industry leader distinguished by its pioneering spirit. Ever since our establishment in 1980, we’ve been the ideal workplace for people with adventurous spirit and creativity, smart risk takers and aggressive winners - all those for whom the status quo just isn’t enough. Our Fortune 200 Company continues to define the curve in television entertainment. We are always improving and extending our products and delivering greater value to people, including our workforce of 20,000 plus. Come explore the big picture with us!
Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you’ll find at DISH Network, the pioneer in television entertainment. We offer flexible career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. It’s our way of giving back to exceptional people who have kept us at the forefront of our industry.
Seed IP Law Group, one of the country's leading intellectual property law firms, is looking for a litigation associate with a minimum of two years of patent litigation experience and a degree in chemistry. Ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including discovery,depositions, writing briefs,and trial preparation.
Contact: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcripts to ErleC@SeedIP.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a global leader in personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovered some of the most important cancer predisposition genes including BRCA1, BRCA2 and PTEN. Its molecular diagnostic portfolio comprises products in predictive medicine (e.g., BRACAnalysis® testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk) and prognostic medicine (e.g., Prolaris® testing for prostate cancer recurrence risk), generating product revenue last fiscal year of nearly $500 million.
Attorneys in Myriad’s intellectual property department tackle novel, challenging legal issues involving cutting-edge technologies in molecular diagnostics and we are seeking a patent attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in hands-on patent preparation and prosecution, foreign patent prosecution, internal opinions on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, infringement and enforcement, assisting in IP licensing efforts, and supporting IP litigation. The successful candidate will be capable of handling a sizable patent portfolio with minimal supervision and will also be able to assist in general commercial and contract matters.
Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the above work, particularly in the field of molecular diagnostics, and must be admitted to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a degree and laboratory experience in molecular biology.
The West Palm Beach, Florida office of Akerman Senterfitt seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of litigation experience for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Patent or trademark litigation experience is preferred but not required. Must possess excellent academic credentials, oral communication, legal research and writing skills. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or willing to sit for next examination.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Akerman is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle-market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice.With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 19 offices, we are ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2012). We also are ranked among the top 100 law firms for diversity by MultiCultural Law magazine (2011) and recognized as the law firm of the year for diversity – South by Benchmark Litigation (2012).
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. Excellent compensation. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence. Relaxed work environment. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located.
Requirements: • Excellent writing skills. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field. Advanced degrees and/or industry experience in these areas preferred. • 1 or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and/or examining U.S. patent applications. • Registration to practice before the USPTO.
Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes, undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts, samples of non-confidential work product, and references to careers@fwiplaw.com (Attn: Recruiting Manager).
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY office and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, providing patent counseling to clients, and providing litigation support. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.
Contact: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample in confidence to:
Recruitment Coordinator Hiscock & Barclay, LLP One Park Place 300 South State Street Syracuse, NY 13202
The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking associates to become an immediate part of their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates (for both IP Litigation and IP Prosecution) will need to have 2-5 years of Intellectual Property experience. A technical background is preferred for Litigation candidates, but not required. Prosecution candidates must be Patent Bar eligible. SHB offers a solid history and a proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in IP for both Litigation and Prosecution. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree.
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate to join our Mechanical group.
