Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – South Carolina or North Carolina

July 13, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nexsen Pruet is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science) to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in any of its Office Locations.

Litigation/IPR Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

July 4, 2022- US - Northwest, Work - Patent Litigation

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation / IPR associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 2–4 years of experience litigating district court patent suits and/or inter partes reviews before the PTAB. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background, active patent bar, and judicial clerkship experience (particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals) are highly preferred.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple locations

June 26, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Shook IP counseling team is seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys to work with our exciting roster of brand-name clients from any of our US office locations. You will assist our team in procuring patents in the US and abroad, drafting patent opinions, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling, while working with our team of talented attorneys who strive to provide team members with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in all stages of patent preparation/prosecution. All technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply while candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or physics are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple locations

June 26, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Shook is seeking one or more commercial litigators for our intellectual property group to work with our roster of national brand-name clients. Positions are available in any of our US office locations. You will work on complex, high-stakes matters in federal courts across the country. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in technology areas ranging from electronics and telecommunications to medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation, with a preference for experience in patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark matters. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds in computers, engineering, math, and science are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged apply . The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed.

Senior Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, DC (remote as well)

June 21, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Unified Patents, a small corporation, is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to work in Washington, DC

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, OR

June 13, 2022- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a USPTO licensed patent attorney with preferably at least three years of patent prosecution experience. Preferred candidates will also have a technical background in electrical engineering, fiber optic communications, and/or encryption/security. Chernoff Vilhauer exclusively practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and licensing. We help our clients grow their portfolios and enforce their interests domestically and internationally. We offer flexible work hours, room to grow your practice, and a congenial work environment while providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

Patent Attorney – Opinion and Diligence – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Our diligence and opinion practice is growing! We are looking for attorneys with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 4 years relevant experience in opinion drafting, due diligence investigations, litigation, and/or patent counseling.

Candidates with prior litigation experience and/or clerkships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Preferably, applicants should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce.

About Us:
McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.
For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $180,000 – $260,000 per year. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $250,000 – $270,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing relevant writing samples (e.g., briefs, appeals, or representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted) to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Sr. Director – Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, Indiana

March 23, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview:

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to the Sr. Director – General Patent Counsel and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to small molecules in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.

Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.

Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.

Develop, coordinate, support and, optionally, lead inter and ex parte challenges in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and/or third-party portfolios.

Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.

Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.

Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.

Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

Minimum of four years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.

At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecules, and some experience preparing and prosecuting peptide and biologic (large molecule) patent applications.

Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.

Innovative and proactively identifies opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions.

Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.

High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Additional Information:

Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel--Neuroscience-_R-26614-1

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Syracuse, NY, and other locations

March 23, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Barclay Damon, a large law firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to work in Syracuse, NY, and other locations.

Patent Engineer – Electrical or Mechanical Engineers – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, MI and/or remote

March 17, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Engineers with a Mechanical background or Electrical background to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.

Qualifications:

The Patent Engineer position is a desirable alternative for an engineer or scientist seeking a non-traditional, yet related profession. The job incorporates technical knowledge with analytical skills, and requires you to apply them in a variety of technical fields. You will need to learn new technologies quickly and be able to teach others as well. You must have strong reading and writing skills in the English language. Strong computer skills, especially computer searching and research skills, are necessary. We are looking specifically for those with education and/or experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally someone that knows about motors and generators.

The best person for the job is able to succeed in a casual work environment with a client-focused, yet highly professional culture. You should enjoy working with small teams while being independently responsible for your individual tasks. We need a problem solver who is strategically agile, who enjoys variety, who is quick to learn and adapt, and who is unafraid to work intensely with quick responsiveness to rapidly changing client demands.

If you are already a Patent Agent, that is a real plus. However, for the Patent Engineer, no legal experience is required; we will teach you what you need to know. You must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; an advanced degree is a plus but is not required. For the Patent Engineer, opportunities for advancement to become a Patent Agent registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are available and encouraged.

McGarry Bair PC is an Intellectual Property law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law world-wide, including obtaining, enforcing, and defending patents, copyrights,trademarks, trade secrets, and agreements. Our prime directive is responsive client service, which we accomplish with a team of hard-working and intelligent people who appreciate a relaxed, blue-jean culture, yet are able to thrive in an independent and sometimes intense work environment. Our office is in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, a vibrant and growing city.

McGarry Bair is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply via email to:
amh@mcgarrybair.com

Include resume with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI and/or remote

Licensing Director – Other – Remote

March 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

IP Edge LLC is seeking a licensing director to work remotely.

Lateral Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, PA with remote opportunities

February 27, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

The Webb Law Firm is seeking lateral intellectual property litigation attorneys to work in Pittsburgh, PA with remote opportunities.

Patent Agent or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Husch Blackwell, LLP

February 27, 2022- US - Midwest, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Husch Blackwell, LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent or Patent Engineer in any of our physical offices or our virtual office, The Link.

Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, or other like disciplines.
- Admission before the United States Patent and Trademark Office preferred.
- At least one year of related law firm and/or industry experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications preferred.
- Strong academic background.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times and maintain a professional appearance.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Husch Blackwell is committed to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our people and our communities. As such, our Firm requires all Partners and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a negative COVID-19 test result weekly. This policy applies to all partners and employees, including those working from home/remotely. If an accommodation to this policy is needed, please inquire for more information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical activity of this position:

Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The physical requirements of this position:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HUS1001HUSCH/JobBoard/b6637591-8c8d-49b8-b093-5524b203b157/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d81cf1ed-e757-4ecf-b742-bc720e917419

When applying please include a cover letter, resume and a writing sample that includes an application and/or an amendment that was previously submitted to the USPTO, along with salary requirements

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Husch Blackwell, LLP

Patent & ITC Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or New York, NY

January 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Crowell & Moring LLP, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join our Patent & ITC Litigation practice group in our Washington, D.C. or New York office.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA

January 31, 2022- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a junior to mid-level Associate to join the IP Litigation Team of the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group. This position may be located in Northern California, with a preference for Silicon Valley.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY

January 24, 2022- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson’s New York office is looking for a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its rapidly growing IP practice. Ideal candidates will have a strong science background, with at least an undergraduate degree—if not a master’s or Ph.D.—in a life science, e.g. biology, chemistry, immunology, pharmacology, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

IP Life Sciences Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Flexible location

January 16, 2022Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Duane Morris LLP, a named Top 10 Law Firm for Pharma Work by BTI Consulting Group, has an opening for an intellectual property litigation associate with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience to join its Life Sciences practice. Candidate should have familiarity with intellectual property strategies, including trade secret, patent estate and lifecycle management strategies in protecting FDA-approved drug products, for both pre-litigation analysis and active litigation, including prior art searching. Our ideal candidate will hold a B.S. or advanced degree in the life sciences or related disciplines, will have 2-5 years’ IP-related experience in a relevant life science discipline, will be well-versed in pharmaceutical IP analysis and possess litigation skills, and who will thrive in our creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Admission to the USPTO preferred and flexibility in office location with bar admission required in jurisdiction of practice or waiver eligible. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Scientific Advisor, Biotechnology – Law Firm – Chicago, IL; Walnut Creek, CA; Alexandria, VA

January 16, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join the firm as a Scientific Advisor in its Chicago, Alexandria, Virginia, or Walnut Creek, California, offices. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, genomics, biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This position is full-time.

Counsel – Patent – Corporation – Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

January 2, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The patent attorney has a high level of technical expertise in the fields of electrical/computer engineering and software to be able to properly support the engineers discovering and implementing features for Honda products and in clearing proposed technology being considered for Honda products to make sure that it is not infringing on third party patents. This attorney also prepares and negotiates intellectual property provisions and contracts with suppliers and universities on behalf of Honda.
At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day will include:

Collaborate with inventors to create and align patent strategy toward future technologies including for example connectivity/autonomous technologies, advanced materials, energy systems, or robotics; expand or adapt inventor ideas to the broadest extent possible and evaluate inventions for patentability, perform and review patent searches and prepare opinion reports, including patentability analyses, infringement analyses, invalidity analyses and litigation support
Work with engineers in developing a robust strategy that ensures the appropriate technology for incorporating electric motors to generate movement instead of internal combustion engines and focusing on the major components found in electric cars together with their function within the system; provide advice as to what extent Honda’s new advanced technologies will rely on patented technology standards
Research forward-looking technology to identify innovation whitespace, scout for innovations, and benchmark the R&D strategies of competitors in both traditional Honda-related fields as well as new competitors from new business areas; Perform IP analyses such as IP landscape studies, and make proposals for development and business groups; evaluate patents in new fields that may be worthwhile commercializing
Prepare and prosecute patent applications in advanced technologies, and perform all tasks related to managing the assigned portfolio of patent applications through the patent offices
Negotiate and draft contracts for AHM-IP clients; meet with engineers and other relevant associates to understand the project details, schedule and other requirements; report contract terms/negotiation status to management

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Counsel - Patent, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, physics or other similar scientific discipline
JD from accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar of Ohio or California, or willing to arrange to become admitted in Ohio or California.
Must be a registered patent attorney in good standing with the USPTO
10 years of patent prosecution or relevant experience in complex technologies including software, electrical, computer or advanced materials
Ability to understand technical information including drawings, schematics, and formulations, and to communicate effectively with engineers/scientists regarding complex matters
Knowledge of how to perform patentability, clearance and invalidity investigations and provide opinions in complex technology areas including software, electrical, computer, or advanced materials
Ability to manage outside counsel in complex matters
Ability to communicate effectively with management regarding activities involving complex technologies
Ability to understand and create IP landscape reports
Ability to negotiate and draft contracts

Apply online at:
http://www.honda.com/careers

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

IP Life Sciences Associate – Law Firm – Flexible Location

December 17, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation