IP Prosecution Associate, Counsel, Staff Attorney, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Menlo Park, California

February 6, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Silicon Valley office of McDermott Will & Emery LLP is seeking a candidate with at least 3 years of experience to join our growing IP Prosecution, Transactions & Strategy Practice Group. This search is open to Associates, Staff Attorneys, Counsel, and Patent Agents that have the below backgrounds.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD

February 6, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan LLC, an established IP law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to join its Gaithersburg, MD office.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Irvine, California

February 4, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Essential Functions:

Reviews invention disclosure records for potential patent application filing, including conducting patentability searches and portfolio analyses; works with patent review boards and inventors as necessary and appropriate.
Prepares and prosecutes US and foreign patent applications; works with outside counsel as necessary and appropriate.
Collaborates with senior business leaders and various departments such as but not limited to research and product development (R&D), business development to develop and implement proactive IP strategies.
Develops, prepares, and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications, and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
Develops and maintains an understanding of competitor products and patent portfolios; provides relevant strategic advice to business leaders.
Evaluates validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor from a recognized and accredited US law school.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or other related discipline.
Minimum two (2) years of significant patent analysis experience required, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Experience with a dental laboratory, medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics company strongly preferred.

Contact
Submit your application online via the following link: https://glidewelldental.com/company/careers/job-openings?p=job%2FodcYbfwi.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Irvine, CA

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Telecommute

February 4, 2020- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as a full-time associate. Remote associates are welcome. Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering and at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles or Washington D.C.

February 3, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arent Fox LLP has an open position for a patent attorney or patent agent with 2-4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their Los Angeles, CA or Washington, DC office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication and/or circuit transistor technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. This is a non-partnership track position.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

January 30, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

McGarry Bair is seeking individuals who have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes.

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering/Materials Science) – Law Firm – San Francisco or Orange County, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis in solid state/semiconductor devices, circuits and/or chip fabrication.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
At least one year of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Contact
Apply via the following link: http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=381. Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Orange County, California

Patent Scientist (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations Nationwide

January 15, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Orange County or San Diego, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist (Chemistry) – Law Firm – San Diego, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent / Clerk – Small Law Firm – South Dayton, Ohio

January 15, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens and Showalter, LLP is seeking a law clerk, patent attorney, or patent agent to join its South Dayton Office.

Junior Patent Prosecution Associate – Small Law Firm – New Providence, NJ

January 14, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Botos Churchill IP LAW is seeking a patent prosecution junior associate to join its New Providence, New Jersey office. The new attorney will prepare and prosecute patent applications, perform right to use studies and freedom to operate opinions, also perform patent ability analysis. There will be significant opportunity to work with clients.

Lateral Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Large Law Firm – San Francisco Bay Area or Telecommute

January 10, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay) patent law firm with over 20 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in chemistry or a bioscience.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

January 10, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel, P.A. is accepting applications for a patent prosecution attorney with a degree in electrical engineering and preferably at least two years of work experience. Applicants must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. Industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Long Island, N.Y.

January 7, 2020- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney/Patent Agent who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, computer and semiconductor arts. The successful candidate must have at least a B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and excellent communication skills. It is desirable for the candidate to have at least 2 years of patent drafting experience in a law firm and to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Chicago, or Denver

December 27, 2019- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is seeking an intellectual property attorney with a background in Mechanical or BioMedical Engineering to join the firm as an associate. Responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution and successful candidates will have 1+ years’ experience.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

King & Spalding LLP is seeking a patent agent to join its intellectual property team. We are open to hosting the role in several of our offices in cities including Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Palo Alto, CA.

Intellectual Property Counsel – Prosecution – Research Institute – Boston, Massachusetts

December 12, 2019- US - Northeast, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Office of General Counsel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks an attorney to join the team as an Intellectual Property Counsel. The Office of General Counsel is a full-service law department consisting of 9 attorneys serving the Institute and its affiliates. The ideal candidate should have approximately 4+ years of experience in life science-focused patent counseling and prosecution practice. The Intellectual Property Counsel will work both in support of more senior attorneys and independently to provide intellectual property counseling and portfolio management services to the Institute.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with and in support of the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and other senior attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.
Extensive interaction required with senior administrative, research, and medical staff throughout the Institute and with outside companies and outside counsel.
Review intellectual property disclosures and interviewing participants.
Conduct prior art searches and analyzing patent and scientific papers and documents.
Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom to operate.
Formulate publication and patent strategies.
Prepare and file emergency provisional patent applications.
Advise internal clients on patent filing, prosecution, maintenance, and defense.
Instruct and supervise international patent preparation and prosecution.
Understand assignment obligations and supervising assignment recordation.
Conduct due diligence assessments and providing intellectual property support for transactional projects.
Perform timely review of publication and Freedom of Information Act requests.
Build and manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators.
Supervise Patent Technology Specialists and support staff.

Qualifications:

J.D. required.
4+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a law firm or corporate setting.
Broad scientific knowledge in chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field required
Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office.
Computer skills needed include Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and research abilities.
Exceptional organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong client service skills and professionalism.
Discretion, diplomacy, and good judgment.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Contact
To apply, please visit: https://careers-dfci.icims.com/jobs/17764/intellectual-%20property-counsel-%E2%80%93-%20prosecution/job

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: Boston, MA

Senior Patent Attorney (Review Attorney) – Law Firm – Telecommute

December 10, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for experienced attorneys with 15+ years to work remotely reviewing patent applications and office actions responses for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300 companies. We offer true Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want. We provide ample, steady work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies. We have an innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

December 5, 2019- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Eckert Seamans seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join their growing Intellectual Property team in their Pittsburgh office. Applicant must have a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minimum of 5-years patent application drafting and prosecution experience.