Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

September 29, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

Technical Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York

September 24, 2021- US - NYC, - US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a technical advisor or patent agent to join the IP Group. The candidate should have excellent academic credentials in addition to strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. The ideal candidate would also have one or more Electrical Engineering degrees with a focus in wireless communications. The candidate would handle strategic patent prosecution and patent vetting matters, support patent infringement actions in analyzing infringement and validity issues, and evaluate and map patent claims to industry standards. This position may be located in our Austin, Dallas, or Houston office. Please indicate your office(s) of interest in your inquiry.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, TX

September 4, 2021- US - Southwest, Work - Patent Litigation

Carter Arnett PLLC is seeking a patent litigation associate to work in Dallas, TX.

Counsel-Patent Strategy Team – Law Firm – Florham Park, New Jersey

August 27, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small, rapidly growing Lifescience and IP firm in Morris Country, New Jersey is looking for Counsel in its Patent Strategy team, reporting to Chair of Patent Strategy/Founder of the firm. The suitable attorney will have excellent academic credentials, an advanced degree in a lifescience discipline or organic chemistry, over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical patent strategy, including patent prosecution and opinion drafting. Particularly important is experience drafting non-infringement and invalidity opinions, especially for generic pharma clients. Non-legal work experience in pharma company is very helpful. Both in house and outside experience in pharma work are helpful. Understanding of pharma subject matter from legal, technical and business standpoint is extremely helpful.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple locations

August 19, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a midlevel IP Litigation Associate to join any of our offices. The candidate should have minimum of three years of IP litigation experience. A technical background, membership in the Patent Bar, and/or experience as a federal judicial clerk are advantages, but are not required. Ideal candidates will have experience working within the Intellectual Property/Litigation department of a comparable law firm and a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 13, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Workman Nydegger, a mid-size intellectual property and litigation law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent litigation associates with 4+ years of experience in patent and business litigation matters. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and patent bar registration is preferred. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Florham Park, NJ

July 22, 2021- US - Northeast, Work - Patent Litigation

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small, rapidly growing life sciences and IP law firm in Morris County, NJ is looking for a litigation associate. The firm represents a number of corporate pharma clients in ANDA litigation. The firm also represent patent plaintiffs in patent contingency litigation.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

July 22, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Banner Witcoff is a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are the trusted IP partner of choice for organizations around the world. We provide sound legal guidance and inventive IP solutions to power business for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Madison, WI

July 20, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is a business law firm, providing legal solutions to clients ranging from start-up businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. We work as hard to support each other as we do for our clients, and as a result, enjoy a culture that fosters teamwork, develops talented attorneys, and instills trust in one another. We are growing our Intellectual Property team and we want attorneys who want to grow with us.

Patent Attorney – Company – Anderson, SC

July 8, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

One World Technologies, Inc dba TTI Power Equipment ("TTIPE") is seeking to fill an in-house Patent Counsel/Agent position located at its Anderson, SC office. TTIPE is a global leader in quality consumer and professional power tools and outdoor products, designing and developing products under brands including RYOBI, HART, and RIDGID. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays. Relocation assistance may be available.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – St. George, Utah

July 1, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gurr Brande & Spendlove, PLLC, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to work in St. George, Utah. An ideal attorney candidate will have 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates will be expected to be self-starters capable of managing patent prosecution as well as helping with an active litigation caseload under supervision of the firm's four partners. Exceptional writing, analytical skills, attention to detail, and professionalism are mandatory characteristics of a qualified candidate for this position. GBS manages a diverse caseload including work in the mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other fields, with a particular expertise in medical and consumer products. GBS also represents clients in IP litigation, including both plaintiff and defense representation in patent, trademark and copyright cases. Therefore, the Ideal candidate will have experience in prosecution and litigation, although the main duties of this candidate will be patent prosecution. Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is preferred, but not required.

Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC

June 24, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other engineering disciplines or physics, along with work experience or an aptitude in computer architecture, computer science, or signal processing fields.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote

May 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Government, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

McNeill Baur has multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the fields of chemistry and biology. We are looking for one or more attorneys or agents with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

About you:

You love science and ideally have an advanced biology or chemistry degree, preferably a PhD, from a superior institution.
You have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
You have strong persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution (for a prosecution position) and due diligence investigations and opinion writing (for a counseling position), and effectively present work product orally.
You are admitted to practice before the USPTO.
You can support partners in multiple locations and work independently.
We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

About us:

McNeill Baur was founded nearly seven years ago 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.
We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance. We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

We have no work origination or business development requirement in this position.
Attorneys and agents design their own work plan, including schedule and billable hour goals, in consultation with partners.
The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows us to hire the best candidates from different locations.
We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, a competitive salary, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.
We provide home office equipment.
We support professional development by providing training.

Contact:
Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing 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

IP Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, GA

May 7, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Miller & Martin, a leading Southeastern law firm, is seeking an IP associate for their Atlanta, GA offices.

Junior Attorney – Law Firm – Frankfurt, Germany (U.S. Firm)

April 30, 2021- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with 1–4 years of experience to be an associate in its Frankfurt, Germany office.

Successful candidates will be authorized to practice in at least one state of the United States and before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics degree. German language proficiency is a plus, but not required, as the working language of the office is English.

As an associate at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, you will experience a collegial and supportive environment that challenges your technical knowledge and improves your legal skills. Typical work activities include: U.S. patent prosecution, analysis and preparation of patent opinions, drafting agreements related to technology licensing and associated transactions; and support of litigation, administrative reviews, petitions, and appeals. Preferred candidates will have experience in at least some of these areas.

Leydig, Voit, and Mayer is a U.S. law firm with offices throughout the United States, as well as international offices in Germany and China. The firm has been at the forefront of intellectual property law for more than 100 years and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of intellectual property practice, including holding a Tier 1 ranking in Patent Law from U.S. News and World Report. The firm is committed to mentoring and associate development and offers an open-door environment in which you can seek assistance from anyone in the firm. Associate compensation begins at $160,000 and is adjusted based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, associates based in the Frankfurt office receive an ex-pat package, including additional travel benefits for travel back to the U.S.

Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.

Candidate submissions for the Frankfurt associate position should be e-mailed to lawcareers@leydig.com and include: a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position; your resume; at least one writing sample, preferably relevant to patents (e.g., Office Action responses, appeal briefs, etc.); and certified or uncertified copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts, as well as graduate school transcripts if applicable.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Frankfurt, Germany (U.S. Firm)

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

April 27, 2021- US - Northwest, Work - Patent Litigation

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt ‎has an opening in its Portland, Oregon office for a full time Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney in the Intellectual Property practice group.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Florham Park, New Jersey

April 18, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small but rapidly growing life sciences and IP law firm in Morris County, NJ is looking for a litigation associate. The firm represents corporate pharma clients in ANDA litigation. The firm also represent patent plaintiffs in patent contingency litigation.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 15, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Tucker Ellis is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with approximately 4-6 years of experience. The firm’s nationwide practice will provide the candidate with an active and multi-faceted experience in Intellectual Property litigation, especially trademark enforcement, domain name, and cybersquatting matters.

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA

April 12, 2021- US - West, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years’ experience in IP litigation to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in its Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. California bar admission required; technical background preferred but not required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Litigator – Corporation – Remote

April 8, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the economy, and intellectual property (IP) is becoming an increasingly important element for the sustained growth of the industry. The future of IP development, transactions, licensing, and litigation for the cannabis industry is now being established, and tremendous opportunity exists for experienced IP practitioners to establish themselves as leading figures and thought leaders in the cannabis industry.

The Company has an industry leading patent portfolio and growth strategy and is seeking a patent litigator with at least six years of patent litigation and PTAB experience. The selected candidate will directly handle day-to-day case and licensing demands in the fast-growing cannabis and hemp industries. This requires an entrepreneurial spirit and someone with a wide range of technical, legal, and business development and negotiation skills. This role will provide the candidate with an opportunity to be at the forefront of patent enforcement for the cannabis industry.

Job Summary:

Initiate, defend, and manage post issuance patent proceedings such as post grant reviews, inter partes reviews, oppositions, and patent litigation.

Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, pre-trial and trial, mediation, settlement. Establish and develop streamlined SOPs for all patent proceedings.

Participate in: acquisition and licensing negotiations in both contentions and non-contentious settings; licensing campaigns; due diligence; and the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of agreements covering intellectual property rights.

Proactive and resourceful, with ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, deadlines, ambiguity, and operating in novel situations.

Assist in identifying potential assets for acquisition and licensing, international patent prosecution and portfolio management, patent drafting, IP audits, idea generation and harvesting, and IP partnership tasks with select partners.

Requirements:
Generally, at least six years of patent litigation experience, we welcome applicants with substantially more experience.

Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the ability to handle IPRs and IPR defense.

Bar membership in good standing in your state of residence with preference given to those licensed to practice in Oregon, California, and/or Colorado.

Scientific degree(s), with a preference for organic chemistry, engineering, and/or physics. Formulation, pharmaceutical, and chemical expertise is appreciated, including botanical extraction (e.g., water, ethanol, Co2, hydrocarbon solvent-based techniques). Cannabis and hemp-specific experience is appreciated, but is not required.

Apply via email to:
PatLitResume@gmail.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Remote