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

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – New York, NY

April 5, 2021- US - NYC, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

MG Miller – one of New York’s most exciting, up-and-coming intellectual property boutique law firms – is looking to add a new Associate Patent Attorney to assist with the firm’s patent work.

MG Miller was founded in Manhattan in 2016. Since that time, the firm has grown its client base to over 300 clients spread across 5 continents. The firm’s clients range from individual inventors working out of their garage, to serial entrepreneurs rolling out a new venture, all the way to multi-million dollar companies that have been around for decades.

MG Miller focuses on emerging markets and other high-growth industries, leveraging their expertise in the cannabis, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and 3D printing spaces. MG Miller has an excellent track record of helping their clients develop and enforce their intellectual property.

In addition to the work MG Miller has done for their clients, founding attorney Matt Miller has gone to great lengths to create a vibrant work culture that breaks from the mold of traditional law firms. While many firms tout their “quality of life” as being a perk, the positive firm culture at MG Miller is more than just a tag line – MG Miller places a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth of all of its staff members. To that end, there are no billable hour requirements for the attorneys.

While maintaining quality of life is important, we also seek candidates who are passionate about their work and care about doing a thorough, high-quality job. MG Miller firmly believes that this does not necessitate 15-hour days; instead, the expectation is that their attorneys will leave no stone unturned to try to get the best result for each client. Successful candidates will have a strong attention to detail, be thorough in their work, and have strong interpersonal skills.”

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct (with supervision) all aspects of patent drafting and prosecution, for both utility and design patents
Perform legal research
Draft enforcement letters against infringement
Prepare written opinions, such as patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions
Draft IP-related agreements
Counsel clients on how to establish or expand their patent portfolios

Requirements/Qualifications:

1-3 years of intellectual property experience in private practice or as a patent examiner with the USPTO
Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Admitted to at least one state bar, with a strong preference for candidates who are admitted to the New York and/or New Jersey state bars
Strong attention to detail
Technologically adept, particularly with Microsoft Office
Highly motivated and organized

To apply for this position, please follow the instructions at https://mgmiller.legal/careers-mgmiller

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY

Patent Analyst – Litigation Finance – Chicago, IL

March 22, 2021- US - Midwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore and Sydney.

The Firm has created a Patent Analyst position on the patent team. The patent team is responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing Burford’s patent-focused investments. The Patent Analyst will provide support to the patent team, including patent underwriting and patent business development personnel, to review and analyze potential patent-related investments. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an exciting and growing business in a unique role that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.

The role will report to a Director at Burford responsible for underwriting and managing the firm’s patent investments and be based in Burford’s Chicago offices.

Company Overview:

Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 93 of the AmLaw 100 and 89 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 130 people today, including some 60 lawyers.

Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution.

Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. US ONLY: Burford provides competitive health care benefits and a 401k matching program. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.

Position Requirements:

Review and analyze patent claims, patent specifications, and patent file histories
Learn about and become the internal expert on various patented technologies
Perform patent validity analysis, including review of prior art patents and other technical documents
Perform patent infringement analysis, including review of claim charts and related technical documentation
Review and analyze materials related to patent litigation damages
Collaborate with patent team regarding litigation strategy
Conduct research on various patent investment-related topics, including patented technology, potential litigants, counsel, courts and judges, and financial information
Interface with potential counterparties (including law firms and corporations) to gather, organize, and analyze investment diligence materials
Create written work product summarizing and making recommendations on assigned tasks
Work closely with patent underwriting and patent business development teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills Desired:

Qualifications & Experience

An undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline (computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science preferred). A graduate degree in engineering or science is also preferred but not required
A minimum of 3 years of experience performing substantive patent analysis, either as a Patent Agent, a technical specialist, an in-house advisor, or otherwise
Strong aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies
Deep understanding of the U.S. patent system
Experience directly supporting patent litigation is strongly preferred
Proficiency with any or all of Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, PACER, and USPTO PAIR a plus.

Core Competencies & Skills

An analytical thinker, able to deconstruct and analyze complex issues.
An efficient communicator, capable of explaining complex issues and describing them in plain language.
Proficient with general science and engineering concepts.
Practical and deal-minded, with a focus on providing commercially reasonable guidance and solutions to colleagues and managers.
A multi-tasker, capable of actively managing and prioritizing several projects concurrently.
A self-starter, capable of taking initiative and proactively adding value to Burford’s underwriting and business development processes.
A team player who can work collegially with team members at multiple levels and across various business functions.
Professional demeanor, pleasant manner, and patience in all interactions internally and with potential counterparties.
Ambitious and the desire to both hone existing skills and learn new skills.

Summary:

The Patent Analyst will join the patent team and play an integral role in analyzing patent-related investment opportunities and further enhancing the firm’s patent-focused capabilities. This role is located in our Chicago office and will report to a Director on the patent team also located in Chicago. This is a unique position that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, and correspondingly requires a unique blend of skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen and a deep understating of the U.S. patent system, as well as an ability to apply these skills in a practical, deal-focused investment setting. Also critical to this role are efficient communication skills and a collegial approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate seeking a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity for substantial growth.

Apply online at:
https://www.burfordcapital.com/about-burford/careers/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Orland Park, Illinois

March 19, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Nelson Bumgardner Albritton P.C. (NBA), a boutique patent litigation firm, is actively seeking a full time litigation associate for its Orland Park, IL office. NBA is a nationally recognized litigation and appellate law firm based out of Fort Worth, TX.

PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

March 10, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

McBee Moore & Vanik IP, LLC is seeking a remote PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent. We particularly seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative biotech, pharmaceutical and/or chemical corporations.