Patent Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA (remote work is possible)

December 31, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kubota & Basol LLP is looking for patent agents that have at least one year of patent prosecution experience to join our team. Electrical engineering and/or computer science backgrounds preferred, though other backgrounds will also be considered. Remote work is possible.

Patent Attorney or Agent (Chemistry or Biology) – Law Firm – Remote

December 17, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent (Chemistry or Biology) towork remotely.

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 looking for attorneys and agents with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 3 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience 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. Applicants must 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 candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

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.

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

Apply via email to:
careers@mcneillbaur.com

Do you have any special instructions for applicants, such as materials to include with their submission?
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.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Associate Patent Attorney/Agent (Mechanical) – Law Firm – Remote, San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, Silicon Valley, Menlo Park

December 17, 2021Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our mechanical group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners and can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner.

You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients, including start-ups, large companies, and universities. Technical areas include those relating to wearable fitness devices, electrical connectors, smart window systems, satellite deployment mechanisms, rocket systems, semiconductor processing equipment, wafer handling robots, portable and laboratory assay devices, medical devices, casino gaming machines, fashion accessories (design), display technologies, MEMS devices, and electrolyzers.

WAVS IP is a growing, San Francisco Bay Area-based patent law firm with over 30 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. WAVS IP provides opportunities for advancement within the firm and informal and formal mentorship. We have a friendly work environment and highly trained support staff.

Our Bay Area offices are in downtown Oakland and Menlo Park. Remote, in-office, and hybrid working arrangements are supported. We offer a compensation structure that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance and a competitive benefits plan. WAVS IP does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualification Requirements:

Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
B.S. or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or pertinent patent and/or industry experience
At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Commitment to patent prosecution

Preferred Requirements:

Admission to practice before the USPTO
M.S. or other graduate degree in mechanical engineering or pertinent patent and/or industry experience
Experience in design patents
Familiarity with SolidWorks

Apply via email to: Recruiting Coordinator at wavsrecruiting@wavsip.com Please send an email with “Mechanical Experienced Patent Prosecution Position” in the subject line with the following: Cover letter, resume, transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable), writing samples, references.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote, San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, Silicon Valley, Menlo Park

Associate Patent Attorney (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

December 17, 2021- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our chemical group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners and can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner.

You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients, including start-ups, large companies, and universities. Technical areas include those relating to semiconductor processing, chemistry and materials sciences, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials.

Qualification Requirements:

Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience
At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Commitment to patent prosecution

Preferred Requirements:

Admission to practice before the USPTO
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field
At least 6 years of patent attorney or agent experience

Apply via email to:
Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com

Please send an email with “Chemistry/Life Sciences Experienced Patent Prosecution Position” in the subject line with the following: Cover letter, resume, transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable), writing samples, references (upon request).

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

Patent Attorney (Remote) – Law Firm – Reston, VA

December 15, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a registered Patent Attorney or Agent who has experience in Patent Prosecution (preferably at least 2 years), and a Chemistry background, preferably organic chemistry. Experience with organic light emitting diode display devices, and related technologies is highly desirable to support our foreign origin based patent practice. Remote working environment.

Patent practitioner – Law Firm – Remote

December 15, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cooper Legal Group, LLC is a growing IP firm seeking a patent attorney or patent agent to primarily handle patent preparation and prosecution in the semiconductor, electrical, and/or mechanical arts. Candidates will ideally have degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and/or the like. Remote working arrangements and flexible hours are available. Exceptional compensation and benefits offered. Please send resumes to admin@cooperlegalgroup.com.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

December 15, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP LLP is seeking a patent attorney to work remotely. The qualified professional should have a minimum of 10 years of experience and drafted over 100 priority patent applications. A degree is required in mechanical engineering or physics as are sound writing and analytical skills and strong academic credentials. An aptitude for mechanical systems and the ability to independently develop details and convey in writing aspects of invention disclosures are key characteristics of a successful candidate. USPTO registration is a plus but is not required.

Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) – Law Firm – Concord, MA or Boston, MA/Remote

December 10, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate for its Life Sciences team. Candidates should be capable of working on all matters involving small molecules, and have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses and supporting due diligences related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. Successful candidates will also have outstanding writing and interpersonal skills, as well as strong academic credentials. A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related discipline, J.D. from an accredited law school with admission to at least one state bar, and registration with the USPTO are required.

Patent Attorney (Biotechnology) – Law Firm – Concord or Boston MA/Remote

December 10, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, has a need for a Patent Attorney with a specialty in Biotechnology or a related discipline. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work on matters in most areas of Biotechnology and related life sciences. A Master’s degree in Biotechnology or related discipline is required. A Ph.D. in Biotechnology is desirable, but not required. Work experience with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or general life science patent matters is beneficial.

Patent Attorney/Agent (Electrical & Biomedical) – Law Firm – Plantation, FL (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale metro)

December 9, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent (Electrical & Biomedical)

Associate IP Attorney – Law Firm – Tampa, FL

December 9, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking entry-level intellectual property candidates. Candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and hold a state bar registration. Remote working is an option after a period of employment, but training and periodic meetings are held at the Tampa office. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise.

Patent Associate – Electrical – Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

December 6, 2021Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel is the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina. As we do not have a leveraged firm structure, all of our attorneys/agents are actively engaged in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and we hire attorneys/agents with the expectation of a long-term relationship. We are currently accepting applications for an attorney with at least one year of patent prosecution experience in electronics. Applicants must be registered or qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. An advanced degree and/or industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Counsel or Patent Agent – Non-Profit – West Lafayette, IN

December 3, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Work - Patent Prosecution

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent to work in West Lafayette, IN

Essential Functions:

Perform prompt and competent analyses of intellectual property (IP) protection strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue IP in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and life sciences arts.
Evaluate and implement strategies for the protection of IP in a manner that maximizes commercial and licensing potential.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate IP protection.
Prepare and file patent applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and register copyrights with the US Copyright Office.
Prosecute patent applications pending with the USPTO and work with foreign associates to prosecute corresponding pending patent applications worldwide.
Engage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters and coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with OTC business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any OTC matter.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
Provide the OTC business development team with expertise and advice of IP licensing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read blueprints.
Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar in good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing required.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia required.
Strong diplomatic skills required.
Legal contract comprehension preferred.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
Occasional travel required.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with peers.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills required.
Frequent travel and driving PRF vehicles required.
Valid Indiana driver’s license required.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other life science-related fields.
MS or PhD preferred.
JD preferred.
3-5 years of direct patent application drafting and prosecution before the USPTO in pharmaceutical, biomedical or life sciences arts preferred.
Experience as patent agent and/or patent attorney will be considered.

If you are interested in applying, please click here to begin the process: https://www.applyatprf.com.

The application deadline is Friday, January 7, 2022. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

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Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: West Lafayette, IN

Computer Science Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

December 3, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2 to 4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications relating to computer science. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

December 3, 2021- US - Northwest, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 3-5 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Attorney (Contractor) – Law Firm – Remote

November 29, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plager Schack LLP is a Huntington Beach-based law practice with national business clients in major cities across the United States. We represent business clients with sophisticated legal needs of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 25, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DiBerardino McGovern IP Group (DMIP Group) is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with 4-10 years of experience to join our team.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 23, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

WAVS IP is seeking a lateral patent attorney or agent with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in electrical engineering. Computer science or a graduate degree in physics is acceptable with relevant experience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of chip design such as microprocessor architecture and semiconductor processing. Additional knowledge of wireless digital communication, ML/AI, and optics would be helpful. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, NY

November 23, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearl Cohen LLP is seeking a patent agent to work in their New York offices.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Remote/Flexible)

November 23, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking laterals, senior patent attorneys, associates, and agents for a full-time position assisting us with our expanding practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. Lateral partners looking for a comfortable atmosphere in which to grow their practice are also welcome. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment that embraces diversity in all forms. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Though we are based in Washington, D.C., Applicants may be remotely located.