Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Mountain View, Calif.

November 7, 2017- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

intuit Intuit is looking for a talented patent attorney experienced in strategic patent portfolio generation, as well as advising legal and business teams on the same, to join our dynamic Intellectual Property Practice Group. You'll be one of the primary legal contacts partnering with Intuit's business units on patent related matters.

Primary duties will include developing and maintaining client relationships, driving growth of Intuit’s patent program, which includes development of patent strategy, solicitation and evaluation of invention disclosures, and supervising outside patent counsel. This position also provides transactional IP support, manages IP related third party disputes, patent litigation support, and handling various patent and technology related matters as they arise.

Additional responsibilities may include patent licensing matters and IP support for mergers and acquisitions. Opportunity exists to gain experience in other areas of law, as well as leadership experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong innovation culture and be part of an exciting group that is in the process of growing a strong intellectual property program.

Responsibilities:

World-wide patent portfolio growth within Intuit's businesses
Regularly interact with business leaders and creative teams
Manage outside patent counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Support patent litigation; IP support for M&A projects
Legal support for use of, and contribution to, open source by engineering teams
Provide IP related transactional support
Lead and/or participate in IP Team and Legal Department initiatives

Qualifications:

Experienced patent portfolio manager
Proven ability in working with creative teams to discover innovative work
Experience supporting IP litigation, M&A
Experience in supporting contract and transactional teams
Experience with open source licensing is a plus
A mix of law firm and in-house experience

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience as a patent attorney
USPTO registered patent attorney, licensed in California
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT related field
At least 2 years of experience with patent preparation and prosecution

The ideal candidate has proven good business judgement, confidence in influencing decision making processes, effective communication and presentation skills, and business focused client counseling. Must be adept at balancing risk and opportunity, creative problem solving, and working with the business to make smart decisions. Must have a sense of humor.

Imagine a career where your creative inspiration can fuel BIG innovation. Year-over-year, Intuit has been recognized as a best employer and is consistently ranked on Fortune's "100 Best Companies To Work For" and Fortune World's "Most Admired Software Companies" lists. Immerse yourself in our award winning culture while creating breakthrough solutions that simplify the lives of consumers and small businesses and their customers worldwide.
Intuit is expanding its social, mobile, and global footprint with a full suite of products and services that are revolutionizing the industry.

Utilizing design for delight and lean startup methodologies, our entrepreneurial employees have brought more than 250 innovations to market – from QuickBooks® and TurboTax®, to GoPayment, Mint.com, big data, cloud (SaaS, PaaS) and mobile apps. The breadth and depth of these customer-driven innovations mean limitless opportunities for you to turn your ingenious ideas into reality at Intuit.
Discover what it's like to be part of a team that rewards taking risks and trying new things. It's time to love what you do! Check out all of our career opportunities at: careers.intuit.com.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.intuit.com/job-category/12/legal/job/00129753/patent-counsel.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mountain View, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Manchester, N.H.

November 7, 2017- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Finch & Maloney PLLC is currently seeking lateral associates with electrical engineering, computer science, and physics degrees for its patent prosecution practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, which is conveniently located approximately a one hour drive from the White Mountains, ocean beaches, and Boston. All positions require excellent writing ability, attention to detail, USPTO registration, state bar, and a minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates with pre-law engineering work experience are preferred. Experience in any of semiconductor process and packaging, image processing, and communication systems is a major plus. Say goodbye to your long commute, and join us to work with experienced attorneys and exciting technology in a client-focused and collegial environment.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Raleigh, N.C.

November 3, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ward and Smith, P.A. is seeking a Patent Attorney with a degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering. Formal training and experience in software development is of particular interest and experience from 2-4 years in both drafting and prosecuting patent applications is beneficial, but not required. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to excellence are required.

IP Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent / Engineer – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 1, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an additional Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate, Agent, or Engineer for either Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, WI.

Our Prosecution Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Eligible candidates will preferably have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, but experienced candidates from Biomechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Physics backgrounds may be considered.

2+ years of firm patent prosecution experience are required. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Attorney candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 IP professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and either official or unofficial transcripts.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
Please apply through the Michael Best website using the following link: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=111. To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and either official or unofficial transcripts.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, Wisconsin

U.S. Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Gifu City, Japan

October 26, 2017- Asia, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ONDA TECHNO Intl. Patent Attys. is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with a mechanical engineering background (especially, electro-mechanical devices) and at least five years experience in prosecuting patent applications. State bar and patent bar registration is required. The candidate will be stationed in our main Gifu office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

October 25, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for Patent Prosecution Associate with 5-7 years’ experience who possesses an ME or EE degree. The candidate’s skillset should have a primary emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution work, with experience in product clearance/opinion work and supporting the technical aspects of patent litigation. We seek a lawyer with strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude, ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. IL admission required. Large law firm experience preferred. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Patent Agent / Technical Writer – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 23, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Portland, Oregon office of Stoel Rives LLP, a full service regional law firm, seeks a patent agent or technical writer to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) practice group in Portland. The Firm’s TIP practice group is multidisciplinary and includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 20, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a patent associate. The candidate should preferably possess patent preparation and prosecution experience in the software, electrical, or mechanical areas. Patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Patent Attorney (E.E. / C.E.) – Large Law Firm – Cary, N.C.

October 16, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

withrow Withrow + Terranova, PLLC, a mid-size patent boutique law firm located in beautiful Cary, North Carolina and next to Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney that possesses at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Telecommute

October 14, 2017- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Do you want to find real balance between working on interesting technology and enjoying your life?

Biotech Associate / Counsel – Small Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 11, 2017- US - Northeast, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a biotech patent prosecution and counseling attorney with at least 5 years of relevant experience. McNeill Baur has been recognized as the 2017 IP Firm to Watch by LMG Life Sciences, recommended by LMG Life Sciences in the patent prosecution and patent strategy and management categories, and named 2016 and 2017 IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP).

Senior Patent Attorney (USPTO Registered) – Small Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

October 10, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

AuerbachSchrot LLC, an intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, USPTO-registered, senior patent agent or attorney, preferably a member of the Maryland Bar, to assist in its growing domestic and international biotechnology and high technology patent prosecution practice.

Patent Prosecution Associate (I.P.) – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

October 9, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

perkins The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate attorney to join its Patent Prosecution group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and at least two years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. patent office, preferably in matters relating to medical devices. To be considered, you should have a background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and/or physics and must be admitted to the USPTO.

Mechanical Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

October 9, 2017- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz Levin is looking for a Patent Agent to join their Boston office. Patent Agents at Mintz Levin work side-by-side with attorneys in the Intellectual Property practice, utilizing their technical knowledge to enhance the firm’s capacity to serve our clients’ intellectual property needs.

Foreign Patent Specialist Paralegal – Small Law Firm – Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), Calif.

October 9, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gazdzinski & Associates, PC, a San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) intellectual property law firm, is seeking Foreign Patent Specialist Paralegal to join our growing team. Candidate must be experienced in foreign patent prosecution, including preparing and filing PCT and foreign patent applications, and related formality requirements. Two or more years of foreign filing experience preferred. Candidate must have knowledge of foreign patent rules/regulations and have experience working with foreign patent offices and attorneys. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. U.S. patent prosecution experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Salary commensurate with experience/knowledge.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

October 6, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with one to five years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa. or Wilmington, Del.

October 3, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

panitch Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is seeking a patent agent. The scientific advisor or patent agent will provide technical support and scientific expertise to assist with all aspects of patent protection, both US and foreign, focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnical arts. The scientific advisor will assist in searches and reviews for due diligence, patentability and freedom to operate analyses as well as the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Canton, Ohio

October 2, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dureska & Moore, LLC is seeking a full-time or part-time Patent Attorney/Patent Agent, experience preferred but not required, for sophisticated Intellectual Property Boutique located in Canton, Ohio servicing local, regional and global clients. Must be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, be able to work independently and handle multiple ongoing projects. Outstanding writing and analytical skills required. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

October 2, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

edell Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC is seeking a EE/computer science patent agent with 1+ years of experience. Successful candidate must be well organized and have a strong ability to multi-task.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

October 2, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

A full-service intellectual property firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate with two to five years of litigation experience with a degree in any technical field (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a Life Science). The ideal candidate will be a high performer with superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills who desires a quality firm experience.