The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is expanding its patent litigation practice and seeks candidates for litigation associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding a J.D. from an accredited law school and a minimum of 3 years experience as a patent litigation attorney. Undergraduate degree in engineering or science and registration to practice before the USPTO preferred.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder Firm Administrator The Webb Law Firm One Gateway Center 420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. seeks electrical associates with 3-5 years of patent prosecution or intellectual property litigation experience. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related degree is required. A graduate degree and/or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. is a leading intellectual property boutique. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Contact: If you would like to step out of the pack and into a highly visible role on our IP team, please contact us at legal.recruitment@hbsr.com. www.hbsr.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Concord, Massachusetts
AdvantEdge Law Group, an intellectual property boutique located in South Jordan, Utah, currently seeks candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science for its patent prosecution practice. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience as an agent or attorney, strong technical and writing skills, and a commitment to preparing a quality work product. ALG is a rapidly growing law firm with a strong and diverse domestic and international client base. ALG provides a relaxed work environment with flexible hours and a competitive compensation structure. Benefits include health insurance coverage and a 401k plan.
Contact: If interested, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to careers@alg-ip.com. Additional information about the firm may be found at ALG’s website: www.alg-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: South Jordan, Utah
North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II,” both with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience. Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. We look for a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. However, we will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical/electro-mechanical arts.
Associate I: We look for experience in drafting and revising New Applications to file with the USPTO. Associate I should handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and is expected to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Associate II: All of the qualifications for Associate I. In addition, Associate II should have extensive experience in drafting applications and Legal Opinions in pre-litigation matters. Client counseling and litigation experiences including drafting memorandums are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion/litigation experiences in a separate cover letter.
Contact: Please contact Mr. Bernard Chung via email only at: bernardc@nsiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Finnegan's Reston, VA office is seeking lawyers with a background in electrical technologies (semiconductor, telecom, computer or electrical engineering) and 1 to 3 years experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation. Our compensation package includes competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
The Washington, DC office of Dickstein Shapiro LLP has an immediate need for two (2) Intellectual Property Associates. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of patent prosecution and patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Michaud-Kinney Group LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Attorney with a chemistry or biology background and at least three years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Litigation, trademark and transactional experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send resume and writing samples to Michael Kinney, Managing Partner: Kinney@MKGIP.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Middletown, Connecticut
The Palo Alto office of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is seeking a mid-level associate for its patent practice; a Class of 2008 or 2009 law school graduate is preferred. The candidate will be located, full-time, in our Palo Alto office (no splitting time between other Sheppard Mullin offices). Electrical engineering or computer science degree, California bar and patent bar are required. The associate will have significant responsibility and daily client contact. Networking is expected and the associate's efforts will be supported by senior lawyers in the practice. Candidate should have high grades from a nationally ranked law school.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send their resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to nferrari@sheppardmullin.com.
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Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm: Job Location: Palo Alto, California
Stroock’s full-service Intellectual Property practice combines legal excellence and business-minded counsel to give clients an edge in developing, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property assets. Stroock’s clients benefit from the resources of a national law firm as well as the strategic advice and scientific knowledge of an intellectual property boutique. The firm’s comprehensive practice advises on patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters in the U.S. and overseas.
Being a member of the Stroock IP group means that you would be working for a diverse range of clients in the electrical, software, medical device and other areas in connection with a wide variety of matters. As a prosecution associate, you will draft and file applications and amendment as well as draft opinions. As an IP litigation associate, you will be an integral member of a team. Depending on the level of experience, the associate will draft briefs, prepare witness outlines, second chair and/or take depositions, meet with experts, participate in trial preparation and attend trial.
North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience.
We look for experience in drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and would expect candidates to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Well versed and extensive experience in drafting applications and legal opinions in pre-litigation matters are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion experiences in a separate cover letter.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. We look for a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. We will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical arts.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II – Patent Litigation to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position reports to the Head of Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Head of Patent Litigation and/or the VP of Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assist in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries • Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings; • Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same; • On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and • Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide
Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar. • USPTO Registration • Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.
Contact: We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Carlson, Gaskey & Olds, P.C.seeks a patent attorney with 4-8 years of patent litigation experience and preferably at least some patent prosecution experience.
CGO is a dynamic, growing IP boutique located in the upscale Detroit suburb of Birmingham. Serving a sophisticated, national client base, CGO's atmosphere is collegial, yet hard-working and its compensation is quite competitive.
Contact: Please send a resume to: hiringattorney@cgoweb.com or Hiring Attorney 400 W Maple Suite 350 Birmingham, MI 48009
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Birmingham, Michigan
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks an experienced trademark litigation attorney for a partnership-track position in our thriving Minneapolis Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. In this position, you will have an opportunity to work on trademark, copyright and advertising litigation as well as handling disputed matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Successful candidates should have two or three years of trademark and copyright litigation and TTAB experience as well as strong academic credentials, writing skills and professional recommendations. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:
Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Covidienis seeking an IP attorney to work in its New Haven, Connecticut offices (relocation benefit provided). The Intellectual Property Attorney spearheads patent protection for Covidien’s intellectual property and ensures that the Company has the right to manufacture and sell products develop brought to market.
A qualified candidate has deep experience in intellectual property, client counseling, strategic portfolio management and right-to-use studies.
Core Responsibilities: • The IP Attorney advances the specific technical interests of Covidien’s Surgical Devices’ business unit (SD GBU); • Works with research and development to secure disclosures of invention and closely follows development projects for preparation of patent applications in assigned areas of responsibility • Prepares and prosecutes patent applications before the USPTO; • Supervises outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications globally; • Ensures that SD GBU has the right to make, use and sell products developed and brought to market; • Promotes, as appropriate, the interests of SD GBU’s on intellectual property matters and; • Follows patents issued in fields of interest to SD GBU and brings relevant patents to the attention of appropriate SD GBU research personnel and Chief Patent and Trademark Counsel
Competencies/Skills Required: • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; • Must be able to strategically plan and drive execution; • Exhibit change- agent thinking; • Ability to develop and communicate compelling business arguments in a cogent, persuasive manner; • Comfort interacting with C-level executives; • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills and; • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Qualifications: • 4 - 6+ years’ patent prosecution, client counseling and licensing; litigation experience preferred • Proven track record of success in a large law firm with a specialization in medical devices and/or life sciences • Admitted to State Bar and registered to practice before USPTO
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: New Haven, Connecticut
The lifesaving work of medical professionals inspires us. Through partnerships with medical communities around the globe, we create advances in medical devices, supplies and pharmaceutical products to improve lives. From reducing surgery time to accelerating healing, our breakthrough solutions are a vital part of daily healthcare delivery.
Innovation drives our success. Through progressive thinking and cutting-edge technologies, Covidien is well positioned to lead the way in today’s rapidly changing healthcare industry.
Join us, knowing your career is backed by the resources only a $10+ billion healthcare leader can offer.
SASis seeking a Patent Counsel to support the company by providing legal advice and assistance throughout the company, including regional offices and subsidiaries on a worldwide basis. You will independently perform a full range of patent-related legal services and maintain a diverse caseload, but your primary focus will be on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for inventions made by SAS employees. However, you will also be involved in patent licensing, patent litigation and other intellectual property matters that arise from time to time.
Primary Responsibilities for Role: • Managing idea development and harvesting from global research and development. • Processing new ideas to develop complete invention disclosures to help control application drafting costs. • Efficiently identifying prior art. • Providing consistent claim strategy and ensuring that patent applications are efficient and complete. • Working with outside counsel and inventors to respond to office actions from the USPTO. • Supporting managing attorney in litigation and other corporate counseling roles. • Providing legal counsel and oversight for basic to complex legal matters affecting the company.
Essential Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law by being admitted to and a member in good standing of at least one state bar. If not a member of the North Carolina Bar, be qualified for admission to the North Carolina Bar within the first year of employment. Member in good standing of the U.S. Patent Bar.
Additional Qualifications: Works on legal issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Regularly interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Researches and analyzes proposed transactions, assesses risks and rewards, and recommends strategies to minimize risk. Ability to perform the duties of the job with general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Preferences: Three years of patent preparation and prosecution (in the software field) experience at a law firm. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Former examiner at USPTO. Prior in-house Corporate legal counsel experience managing preparation and prosecution. Experience with patent litigation.
Banner & Witcoff a national intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced manager to lead the International Department in either the Chicago or Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in a management or leadership role, and at least 5 years in the international area of intellectual property. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong computer skills and be able to multi task.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Managing the day-to-day operations of the International Department in both Chicago and Washington DC. • Training and mentoring new and existing staff. • Establishing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. • Preparing estimates for foreign filings and prosecutions costs.
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree; have the ability to understand the rules and practices of foreign patent offices and have a solid working knowledge of international IP regulations. Some US travel required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: dcjobs@bannerwitcoff.com for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associate for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive application drafting experience is required. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to provide superlative client service
The Atlanta office of Paul Hastings LLP is seeking a mid-level associate for its Patent Litigation Department. Preferred applicants will have a computer science degree and substantial experience with patent litigation, computer networking and/or software programming experience/knowledge. Outstanding academic credentials, strong legal writing skills and law firm experience are required. Candidates admitted to the Georgia Bar are preferred.
Paul Hastings LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.
Contact: Interested candidates may submit resumes to the attention of D. Brent Kenady at: bkenady@wellsstjohn.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington
a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is expanding its patent litigation practice and seeks candidates for litigation associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding a J.D. from an accredited law school and a minimum of 3 years experience as a patent litigation attorney. Undergraduate degree in engineering or science and registration to practice before the USPTO preferred.
