Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 26, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, ranked among “Top Patent Firms” by Intellectual Property Today and listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in the St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and Las Vegas offices.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va or Telecommute

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for a local or remote, part-time patent professional with an electrical engineering background to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

August 14, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cesari and McKenna, LLP is seeking an experienced attorney with a background in patent prosecution. The position is ideal for a candidate that is looking to develop and grow an existing practice in a boutique environment, among a supportive team. A degree in chemistry is required.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Updated)

August 10, 2018- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

OKADA PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE P.C. , a leading Japanese intellectual property law firm in Nagoya, Japan, seeks a US patent attorney or agent to fill a position which will be vacant. The position is for two days work per week except national holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience. The successful candidate will work at our office in Nagoya, Japan.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 4, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking an entry level associate to join its Intellectual Property group in its Charlotte office. Candidate will practice in the areas of patent and trademark law, patent prosecution, licensing and litigation support.

Manager, Data Analytics – Other – San Francisco, Calif.

August 1, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

RPX Corporation is seeking a Manager, Data Analytics to work in its San Francisco offices. Among other things, this person will answer complex questions from RPX constituents, through data analysis and visualization, with awareness of the legal and business context motivating the question.

Responsibilities:

Generates and tests hypotheses to identify trends in IP markets
Performs self-directed analysis under limited supervision
Manages long-term research projects on intellectual property risk in new technologies
Maintains and improves existing data algorithms and models to include new variables and data sets
Performs ad hoc data analysis and reporting as requested
Consults closely with Client Services team to define high impact messaging to RPX clients and to produce customized presentations for high value clients

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded university with demonstrated strong academic performance. JD is highly preferred.

Requirements:

2-4 years of practice at a law firm doing litigation or IP-related transactional work is preferred, but applicants with work experience at a leading strategy consulting or financial services firm with a focus on patents and/or intellectual property markets should also apply. Skills and abilities
Strong quantitative analysis skills with an aptitude towards discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
Desire to influence business decisions through strategic and creative data analysis
Result-driven and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key partners internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and willingness to work in a team-centric culture, often across geographic boundaries
Motivated, self-directed, and dedicated with a willingness to take on additional projects
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate good judgment
Highly organized and meticulous
Ability to track multiple projects on different timelines and deliver ahead of deadlines
Consistent track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills:

Fluency in SQL-based querying required
Visualization technologies (e.g. Tableau, D3) preferred
Coding experience (e.g., Python, R, C++, Java) preferred

Contact
To apply, please email recruiting@rpxcorp.com. Or, for more details on the position, visit this link: https://www.rpxcorp.com/about-rpx/rpx-careers/?p=job%2FoxD47fw5.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Spokane, Wash.

August 1, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

SBMC is looking for smart, driven, and creative individuals to join our team of Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to help serve our multiple Fortune 500 clients—leaders in the high-tech industry.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 29, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chernoff Vilhauer is seeking a Patent Attorney. Candidate must be USPTO licensed. We prefer at least 3 years of substantive experience drafting applications and office action responses. Technical background in metals, hydraulics, or electrical engineering preferred but not required.

Search Trainer – Small Corporation – Detroit, Mich.

July 29, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

CPA Global is seeking a Search Trainer who is responsible for content development, delivery of live and recorded training sessions, and achieving training department objectives for contractual and internal quality metrics. Leads training staff and supports quality assurance personnel to align training activities with business needs and deliverables. Provides training support for patent classification, Patent Cooperation Treaty examinations, and commercial searching. Leads and manages library team member.

Responsibilities:

Develop patent search and patent classification content.
Deliver live and recorded training sessions.
Utilize metrics to ensure alignment of training department functions and customer needs.
Monitor and schedule training workloads in addition to review and analysis of monthly quality reports to provide targeted training to employees in close coordination with the Director of Quality.
Responsible for coordination of training delivery based on quality review metrics.
Monitor quality and deliver targeted training as required by individual or group performance.
Work closely with India-based training team to support training of US and EMEA Commercial Search teams.
Collaborate with corporate management and foreign and domestic training teams to ensure consistent documentation and adherence to operational processes/procedures between delivery centers, including standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and training initiatives.
Continually review processes and procedures to recommend changes and improve efficiencies.
Responsible for training team members to ensure content development is delivered in a consistent and effective manner.
Plan and lead training activities for commercial and government search groups.
Responsible for the leadership, management and mentorship of team members.
Lead and support library team member in management of domain-specific database systems, contracts, IDs, vendor relationships.
Conduct performance reviews of direct reports and manage performance issues effectively including annual reviews.

Experience Required:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering or science discipline and four or more years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of previous supervisory experience is required.
Advanced written, oral and verbal communication skills
One or more years of Patent search, examination, classification, or patent prosecution experience
Proven ability to teach, lead, mentor, manage and develop team members
Ability to obtain US Government public trust clearance within 30 days of hire
Strong decision-making skills with an ability to effectively prioritize and delegate work
Subject matter expert in patent search and classification
Must be a proactive, team-focused individual contributor and leader
Strong attention to detail
Brand champion who displays role model-level leadership qualities
Acts as a champion of the company and supports senior leadership decisions
Strong knowledge of patent law as well as search databases to support staff and client requests

Contact
To apply, please email us at: mfath@cpaglobal.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Detroit, Michigan

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 29, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is currently seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents with an electrical/computer science background, by way of a technical degree or work experience, interested in joining our team.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity is looking for a remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

July 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, chemical engineering, or chemistry. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Electrical / Software Patent Attorneys / Agents – Large Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

June 18, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino is seeking Electrical/Software Patent Attorneys/Agents. The ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical and/or software technologies.

Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, or Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

June 16, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C. seeks one (1) electrical and one (1) chemical patent attorney, patent agent, or technical advisor. Applicants must have 2 years of experience and an undergraduate degree in an applicable field, and preferably have an advanced degree such as a PhD, LLM, or JD.

The chemical position requires a background in chemical engineering, such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, solid-state chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, electrochemistry, and/or industrial chemistry. Specific areas of expertise could include semiconductors, organic and inorganic chemical products, pharmaceutical chemistry, materials science, compositions, catalysts, polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, etc. In addition, the ability to work on prosecution of mechanical patent applications would be beneficial.

The electrical position requires a background in electrical engineering. Specific areas of expertise could include electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, computers, data processing, transistors, active solid-state devices, control systems, electrical resistors, electrophotography, energy storage, radiant energy, nanotechnologies, optics, sensors, signal and image processing, etc.

Job duties include drafting applications, drafting claim amendments, preparing responses to office actions including addressing 35 USC 101, 112, 102, and 103 rejections, preparing appeal documents such as appeal briefs, reply briefs, etc., conducting interviews with Examiners, preparing opinions, reviewing outgoing client correspondence and USPTO submissions, complying with USPTO and MGIP rules and regulations, and other projects on an as-needed basis.

Contact
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to careers@mg-ip.com. We are located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Applicant will preferably work on-site in our Fairfax office, but a remote position could be considered for the ideal candidate.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Fairfax, Virginia

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C. provides client counseling in the field of intellectual property law, including the electrical, mechanical, chemical, biotechnology, electronic, wireless technology, design, and other fields. Most of our attorneys have science or technical degrees, and many have experience working in industry. In addition, a number of our attorneys worked as patent examiners at the United States Patent and Trademark Office before practicing law. We provide legal services to large domestic and foreign corporations and to a wide range of mid-sized and start-up organizations. Our technical, business, and legal experience allows us to assist our clients in obtaining protection for their intellectual property in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Assistant General Counsel (IP) – Large Corporation – King of Prussia, Pa.

June 16, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arkema Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Intellectual Property) to provide advice and counsel to assigned Business Unit(s) Senior Management respecting patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The incumbent is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Department Team, consisting of 4 Attorneys, 2 Paralegals, and 2 Administrative Assistants. This person will be based at Arkema's Corporate Offices and R&D Center in King of Prussia, PA

Specific Job Activities Include (but are not limited to):

Ensure that the results of the company's R&D investment are properly protected globally; participate in the stage-gating of projects; identify patent issues and recommend productive areas for research. Ensure that patent applications are properly prepared, filed and prosecuted, so as to obtain valid and enforceable patents.
Provide general and specific advice to management concerning the development, acquisition, utilization and enforcement of global patent portfolios and define strategies to optimize their value to the company.
Protect the company's capital investment in new plants and in equipment for new products and processes by evaluating new products and processes for potential infringement of patents owned by others and defining specific steps to be taken when there is a risk of infringement.
Protect the company's competitive position in the global marketplace by evaluating products, processes and trademarks belonging to others for potential infringement of the company's patents and trademarks; recommend appropriate action and, with management, develop strategies to implement the recommendations.
With the management of the relevant businesses, define objectives and assist in negotiation and drafting of agreements relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, joint development and other programs.
Ensure the accurate and timely administration of the global patent portfolios.
Review and draft Confidential Disclosure Agreements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

J.D. required, plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in Chemical Patent Practice.
Bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry; Master’s degree preferred.
Membership in a State Bar and the American Bar Association is required.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, including, writing and oral presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work as a member of a team, as well as an ability to lead teams (this role will require both competencies).

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=30098&company=ARKEMA&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Intellectual Property Junior Patent Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

June 7, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms, seeks to hire a highly qualified junior associate with patent prosecution experience in the mechanical arts, to join our growing Intellectual Property Practice in Philadelphia. Note that this position is for an experienced lawyer, not an entry-level associate.

Job Requirements:
Candidates are preferred to have patent prosecution experience in the mechanical arts such as medical devices, consumer products, residential and industrial equipment, aeronautics, automotive, control systems, and electro-mechanical devices, with a degree in mechanical engineering preferred but not required. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates with experience in intellectual property due diligence, licensing and technology transfer are desirable. Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior examiner experience is desirable and Pennsylvania Bar membership is preferred.

Qualified candidates only. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Morgan Lewis is not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate, even if Morgan Lewis hires said candidate.

Morgan Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Practice Description:
With nearly 200 lawyers and other professionals, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest intellectual property practices of any full-service law firm in the world. We provide a range of IP services, including litigation at the district court, International Trade Commission, and appellate levels; patent preparation and prosecution; trademark and copyright counseling and portfolio management; post-grant and other administrative proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); licensing, technology transfer and other transactions; and addressing IP issues in corporate transactions.

Our patent practice is very diverse, and has been named to the The National Law Journal’s IP Hot List and ranked a Top Patent Firm by IP Today. Patents we prepared and prosecuted for one of the world’s largest companies have been successfully enforced in a highly publicized litigation in the United States. We handle patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, valuation, portfolio management, opinion, and counseling work, as well as post-grant proceedings at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Contact
To apply, visit this link: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/lc_supp_jobpost.aspx?%40Pl3%3cKWEX%40=1mg1&%3db8=8_CG. Please submit your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample using the “Apply Now” button below. Please note, you must click the box at the top right hand corner to activate the “apply now” link.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Associate Counsel, I.P. – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

June 5, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The General Counsel’s Organization of American Express is seeking a hard-working, highly-motivated and creative patent attorney. The attorney will join the Intellectual Property Law and Strategy (IPLS) practice group as Associate Counsel - Patents, and report to the Chief IP Counsel. The IPLS is the legal function that handles intellectual property issues across the company world-wide, including patent filing and prosecution, patent litigation and intellectual property due diligence to support M&A and other commercial transactions.

The attorney in this position will work with clients across multiple functional areas to strategically protect the company’s intellectual property interests. The work will include client counseling; managing patent preparation and prosecution; rendering legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity and freedom to operate; advising on intellectual property aspects of agreements; and, as needed, supporting patent litigation, due diligence reviews and intellectual property related transactional work.

Responsibilities include:

Partner with management and colleagues to develop, implement and execute policies and practices that drive a proactive, business oriented IP program
Provide clear, actionable and business-savvy intellectual property advice to business clients engaged in product development and innovation
Build the company’s patent portfolio through strategic patent preparation and prosecution
Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with the inventor community and outside patent prosecution counsel to ensure high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions
Collaborating on the invention disclosure review process to help ensure that the best inventions are identified and patented
Collaborating with business and technical teams in invention mining sessions and patent education sessions
Educate clients on important intellectual property issues and forge strong client relationships that leverage opportunities to identify, create and protect valuable intellectual property
Manage intellectual property risk, including overseeing freedom-to-operate analyses and rendering opinions with respect to patent infringement and validity
Provide support, as needed, on intellectual property due diligence for strategic transactions, intellectual property litigation, and intellectual property related transactional work
Participate as team member, offering thought leadership for cross-subject matter practice group issues and projects

Are you ready for the challenge?

Minimum qualifications:

B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
J.D. from a highly respected law school and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
At least 3 years of patent attorney experience with reputable, highly rated law firms and/or financial services or technical companies
Excellent patent preparation and prosecution skills, with experience in managing patent prosecution
Comprehensive understanding of intellectual property case law, rules and regulations
Proficient in using the full suite of Microsoft Office programs

Preferred qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both oral and written format
Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results
Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances
Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative work style
Effective oral and written communication skills; fits message to audience
Self-directed, highly motivated
Learning agility
Growth mindset
Attention to detail
Great problem-solving skills
Well organized and resourceful
Strong professional drive
Excellent analytical and intellectual capabilities
Excellent relationship building, influencing and negotiating abilities

Additional Details:

Location: 200 Vesey St, New York, NY 10080
Workplace Flexibility: Potential to work remotely part of the time based on current projects and team needs.
Travel: Little to none
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

American Express:

Delivering extraordinary experiences to its customers and employees every day.

The success of American Express since its inception has been defined by its ability to innovate, evolve, disrupt, and take risks. What has remained constant throughout this history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, to our employees, and to the values on which American Express was built: integrity, quality, respect, and community.

Our open, creative, and collaborative culture is a big part of why we regularly win best workplace awards all over the world. So if you’re ready to take on a challenge and make an impact, you owe it to yourself to launch or grow your career here.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://jobs.americanexpress.com/careers/jobs/18005244?lang=en-us.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York; Phoenix, Arizona; or Sunrise, Florida

General Counsel’s Organization: Where great legal minds influence global business strategy. Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by: Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development; recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results; and respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 29, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

May 29, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Medley, Behrens & Lewis, LLC, a growing IP law firm in Independence, Ohio (10 minutes south of Cleveland), is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with 0-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related fields and will be USPTO admitted. Candidates can expect to work primarily on patent preparation and prosecution matters. Remote working arrangements and flexible hours will be considered.