Kacvinsky LLC is currently seeking lateral associates. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and a strong undergraduate and law school record. Excellent work/life balance. Location is negotiable. Virtual offices are acceptable.
Our firm is always looking for outstanding attorneys to join our team. While we prefer applicants with experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical, communications and software arts, we encourage resume submissions by new attorneys with demonstrated records of academic achievement. Must be patent attorney.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send a resume, writing samples (including two published patent applications and two office action responses corresponding to published patent applications), and undergraduate and law school transcripts in confidence to laura@lrdsearch.com. Kacvinsky Daisak PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Location is Negotiable
Lee & Hayes, an internationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking patent attorneys with at least 3 years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent experience in the Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering fields. Lee & Hayes advises some of the world’s largest multinational electronic commerce companies on IP strategy and management and the preparation and prosecution of their patent portfolios. We focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, validity analysis, and licensing and transactional work.
Lee & Hayes, was ranked number one overall in patent quality and in information technology for the past two years in a row, 2010 and 2011, by the Intellectual Asset Management magazine. We were also ranked number two for Innovation Cycle Time and in the top five for technology strength of patents issued, as rated by Intellectual Property Today. Lee & Hayes has a team oriented structure that values our professionals as equal and important team members. We foster a comfortable and professional work environment that is more akin to a high-tech industry setting. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Positions are available in Spokane, WA, Seattle WA, or Austin, TX.
Qualifications: Three or more years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience. Greatly prefer Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering/Science degrees. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane or Seattle, Washington; or Austin, Texas
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, a progressive Law Firm in Radnor, PA, seeks a Litigation Attorney to represent Intellectual Property clients.
Responsibilities: • Day-to-day litigation of complex Intellectual Property matters • Develop strategic and tactical thinking abilities in the course of litigating cases • Assist with the management of clerical staff to ensure support work is completed promptly and correctly • Work among a small team of prestigious Attorneys
Qualifications: • Candidates should have at least 4-6 years of complex Intellectual Property litigation experience • Must have excellent credentials and writing ability • Deposition and/or courtroom experience preferred • Experience with Electronic discovery issues preferred • Bachelor’s degree and/ or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred • Strong technical competencies required • Must have ability to work independently with a minimum of oversight; creative thinking encouraged • Ability to work in a professional manner and manage fast-paced environment with a consistently calm, positive demeanor required • Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
Amin Talati LLC seeks a patent attorney. Candidate must be Chicago-based, have an undergraduate degree (minimum) in chemistry, bio-chemistry, pharmacy or substantially related, and must have 10+ years of experience writing patent applications, responding to office actions and providing freedom-to-operate opinions. Patent litigation and IP licensing experience preferred as well. Salary 100-135K depending on experience level.
Choate, Hall & Stewart is looking to hire biologists, chemists and materials scientists to join our growing intellectual property patent prosecution practice. The positions involve drafting and prosecuting patent applications, strategically developing patent portfolios, and working with our intellectual property litigators to develop enforcement and defense strategies. Advanced degrees preferred. Registration with the USPTO and prior firm experience preferred. Candidates must have superior organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service.
Holland & Hart is seeking an Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary in their Boulder office to support their growing patent practice.
Duties include supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications at the USPTO and performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks. Applicants must have strong administrative/secretarial skills and a desire to have a long term career in the intellectual property field. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills are required, must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electronic filings. Excitement about IP, a strong work ethic and a drive to excel are all necessary.
We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.
Contact: Qualified candidates should sent resume to: Lisa Harston at laharston@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Goldberg Cohen LLP, a small IP law firm in midtown Manhattan, seeks mid-level associate (2-5 years) having general IP litigation and patent prosecution experience. Experience drafting motions necessary and deposition experience preferred.
The Intellectual Property group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks an Intellectual Property associate for its growing practice in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will possess 4 - 6 years of patent and trademark prosecution, and transactional trademark experience focused on the biotech, chemical and/or life sciences industry. An advanced technical degree and registration to the USPTO are required.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a list of "representative" published applications/issued patents by email or postal mail to:
Leana L. Staton Thompson Hine LLP 2000 Courthouse Plaza, N.E. 10 W. Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
Or, by fax to937.443.6635. Thompson Hine is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. is expanding the patent law department and seeking 2 additional patent attorneys, one with degree and experience in Materials Science / Chemistry and one with a Molecular Biology PhD. Patent attorney will be involved in proactive counseling of inventors and business units with respect to patent filing and strategies, domestic and foreign patent filing and prosecution, freedom to operate reviews, drafing and negotiation of licenses and other technologically focused contracts, trademark counseling and prosecution, as well as general IP counseling.
Proteostasis Therapeutics is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5+ years experience in patent prosecution. This individual will work with a variety of cross-functional teams to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues arising from our extensive support for a range of academic collaborations and pharmaceutical partnerships. The successful applicant will have a MS or PhD degree in a chemical or biological discipline.
Responsibilities: • Manage patent assets, including identifying patentable inventions through interactions with project teams, drafting patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence, and determining inventorship • Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all technology areas of the company • Identify, perform and/or manage patentability and freedom to operate searches, studies and opinions • Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication • Assist with due diligence reviews for licensing efforts • Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and sponsored research agreements with academic institutions • Supervise outside counsel; organize and conduct quarterly patent committee meetings • Educate staff concerning key intellectual property issues
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is the first company dedicated to the discovery of new therapeutics based upon understanding the body’s natural Proteostasis Network. Advances in our ability to characterize and pharmacologically control the Proteostasis Network create new opportunities for ameliorating diseases in a wide number of therapeutic areas. Regulation of the Proteostasis Network is a new approach to drug discovery that will provide the kind of foundational understanding that we have witnessed with other breakthrough treatment paradigms, such as with kinases and G-protein coupled receptors.
CooperVision, Inc. is a business unit of the NYSE listed company, The Cooper Companies, Inc., that manufactures and markets a broad range of contact lenses for the worldwide vision correction market. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. We are looking for a skilled patent agent to help support our intellectual property functions. You will work closely with our IP team supporting R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Corporate activities.
Responsibilities: • Maintaining a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including some hands on drafting, and managing outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution. • Collaborating with CooperVision’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio, including identification of patentable inventions. • Providing strategic patent advice to internal clients reflecting team objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks. • Diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and licensing support. • Operating within IP team to improve operational and strategic IP issues. • Developing in-depth expertise in contact lens and ophthalmic areas and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.
Required Skills: • Strong knowledge of and experience with US and foreign patent laws. European Opposition experience a plus but not required. • Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of manufacturing systems including robotic and computer systems, and medical device manufacturing are strongly preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions at all levels. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, manage heavy workflow, set priorities and deliver results. • Ability to promote positive cooperation and clear communication within IP team and with internal clients. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed.
Educational Background/Qualifications/Experience: • Must be a Registered U.S. Patent Agent (ie. licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.) • Degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering preferred. • Minimum 8 years experience, including US and foreign patent prosecution, with both experience in a law firm and in-house for a public company preferred. • Experience working with a medical device company or ophthalmic related field preferred.
Contact: To apply to this position, please email Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to crafting quality lenses for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support.
CooperVision has a refreshing perspective that sets us apart. We appreciate no two eyes, no two patients and no two days are ever the same. We understand our lenses are one of many valuable ingredients in peoples' daily lives. We know every wearer is unique, so we craft world-class lenses for both mainstream and challenging vision corrections, and we look for ways to make it easier for people to find the lenses that best fit their life.
Our perspective also enables us to be a better partner. We listen. We understand the dynamics of our industry. We keep it simple. And we act with speed, flexibility, and nimbleness, always looking for new and better ways to support our customers and keep them up-to-date.
In the end, we are committed to helping customers run and grow a successful business, and to keeping practitioners and wearers happy with our lenses and confident in CooperVision... today, tomorrow and beyond.
Join our team and become a part of a world class organization that is the second largest contact lens manufacturer in the United States and the third largest in the world. A global powerhouse, we tout a network of facilities that expands our reach to 70 countries.
We offer some of the most respected brands and most advanced lenses in the industry, including our recently launched silicone hydrogels Biofinity® & Avaira® which offer the best vision possible in a soft contact lens. Our Proclear Compatibles® lenses deliver unmatched all day comfort. And our Frequency® 55 Multifocal lenses use a revolutionary two-lens system to help correct presbyopia.
Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
What You’ll Need: • Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts • Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses • Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property • Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
Plus: • BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required • Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus • Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar • A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs • Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity • Law firm experience is a plus
Total Rewards: • World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure. • Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams. • Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union. • Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.
Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois
Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.
PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.
Wilen Group, LC is a privately owned holding company heavily involved in Internet, digital printing and direct mail seeking to hire an experienced patent attorney to establish our in-house legal department. Duties would include US and International patent litigation for our 20+ in process Patent Applications, as well as contract, license, disclosure and general corporate responsibilities.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an engineering background, a Juris Doctor Degree and United States Patent and Trademark Office (registration is required) experience.
The Phoenix office of Greenberg Traurig seeks a Patent Agent with 1-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent is required. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary.
Must be licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have excellent academic credentials. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: To learn more about our firm and the opportunities available in all our offices, please visit our web site at www.gtlaw.com. Send only qualified resumes to PHXHIRE@gtlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and/or Materials Science and a J.D. from an accredited law school. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and internationally) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
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:
Beem Patent Law, a patent specialty firm in Chicago, Ill., seeks partner with values of service, ethics and development, with demonstrated ability to manage clients, associates and files, and having a following. Must have substantial experience, skill and interest in preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Strong academic record, technical degree and USPTO registration required, engineering degree preferred.
Grimes & Battersby, LLC, a world-renowned Intellectual Property law firm with offices in New York City and Fairfield County, CT, is seeking senior IP attorneys located throughout the U.S. to join and help expand the geographic presence of the law firm’s practice.
The firm seeks to add lateral partners with established books of business to both help service the firm’s existing high profile client base and to grow the business nationwide. Successful candidates will have significant experience in IP litigation, prosecution and licensing matters as well as a proven track record of professional accomplishments and client development. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidates to play a meaningful role as part of the firm’s next generation of leadership.
Contact: Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s in confidence to Charles W. Grimes at bgrimes@gandb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut
Orange County based intellectual property law firm seeks to fill two positions. One is a part time litigator. The second is a full time litigator/prosecutor.
Part-Time Litigator will be involved with infringement and TTAB matters, with an emphasis in patent infringement. Should have at least 3 years of full time discovery, motion, and deposition experience. All technical backgrounds will be considered but an electrical engineering or computer engineering background is highly desired. Fluency in Mandarin or Taiwanese is also highly desired but not required. Some of the work can be done remotely from home.
Full-Time Litigator/Prosecutor will be involved with the above in addition to US and foreign patent/trademark prosecution. Must have at least 3 years of full time US and PCT prosecution experience. All technical backgrounds will be considered but an electrical engineering or computer engineering background is highly desired. Fluency in Mandarin or Taiwanese is also highly desired but not required. Some of the work can be done remotely from home. Must be able to work independently and desire client contact.
Casual and entrepreneurial atmosphere.
Contact: Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to admin.lawjob@gmail.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice, seeks a junior patent litigation associate with one to two years of litigation experience for our Mountain View, CA office. The ideal candidate must have either an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree. 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 (Mountain View, California)
Rockwell Collins has an immediate need for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel (Principal Corporate IP Counsel) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a highly visible position. This position provides opportunity to interface with upper management, engineers and corporate leaders of various organizations throughout the Rockwell Collins Enterprise. These organizations identify, develop and transition technologies that drive growth in the communications, navigation, computing systems, information systems, RF and miniaturization technologies arenas.
Key Responsibilities: • Prepares or supervises the preparation and filing of patents and amendments. • Provides legal advice and services to management regarding legal matters within the Intellectual Property area with some supervision. • Responsible for assisting Chief IP counsel with developing and implementing corporate strategy related to Intellectual Property. • Provides legal compliance training to management in areas of Intellectual Property and responsible for content of training modules. • Manages or assists with routine litigation related to Intellectual Property. • Performs IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions. • Develops aspects of our Intellectual Property strategies and manages the implementation of those strategies. • Periodically advises management on IP concerns involving transactions. • Performs patent studies on assigned topics. • Assists Corporate Development in patent licensing and counseling related thereto. • Performs work on all phases of complex licensing matters.
Requirements: • At least 4 years experience providing proactive legal advice and counseling to management regarding all aspects of intellectual property law for a corporation, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industry • BS in engineering or equivalent technical degree preferred; 2-3 years hands on engineering experience a plus • JD degree from ABA accredited school • USPTO registration • Thorough understanding of US patent practice, including at least 3 years experience primarily devoted to preparation and prosecution, preferably in a law firm • Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel in support of patent preparation and prosecution • Must be a self starter who is able to simultaneously support intellectual property concerns on multiple matters • Must have effective and concise verbal and written communication skills • Experience with FAR/DFAR provisions concerning interpretation and application of rights in technical data and computer software preferred • Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.
Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.
Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Advance your future in Corporate Law… If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins.
Established global, Fortune 500 aerospace company - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in avionics communication and electronics solutions is strengthened by our service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of 20,000 employees works to push the limits of technology. Motivated by the wants and needs of our customers, we strive to make the impossible possible ... the unthinkable, reachable.
s currently seeking lateral associates. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and a strong undergraduate and law school record. Excellent work/life balance. Location is negotiable. Virtual offices are acceptable. 
