M.E.) – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

November 9, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

oliff Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields for the Alexandria office. Background in optics and/or a secret clearance a plus. Applicants should have at least two years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and patent drafting experience required. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE.

Patent Agent (E.E. / C.S. / Prosecution) – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 9, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking highly-qualified and motivated patent agent for our Intellectual Property practice. The position will be based in Denver, Houston, DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley or Boston. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills. Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates.

Patent Attorney – Government – China Lake, Calif.

November 9, 2017- US - West, Emp - Government, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Dept. of Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in China Lake, California.

Notice Number: 104-17
Announcement Date: 11/06/2017
Closing Date: 12/7/2017
Command & Location: NAVAIR - NAWCWD China Lake, CA
Grade: DA-03/04/05/06
Position Title: Patent Attorney

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy Office of General Counsel has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You’ll find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide and working with Naval and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Navy's business is conducted.

There is an anticipated vacancy for an Assistant Counsel to serve as a Patent Attorney within the Office of Counsel, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), located in China Lake, California. NAWCWD is a field activity of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), providing research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons and weapons systems. The Office of Counsel, NAWCWD, employs 16 attorneys and support staff at China Lake and Pt. Mugu, CA, practicing primarily in the areas of federal acquisition law, civilian personnel/labor law, environmental law, intellectual property law, fiscal law, agreements, investigations, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act, ethics/standards of conduct, and litigation related to these areas.

The NAWCWD China Lake site is located onboard the Naval Air Weapons Station, in the Mojave Desert, approximately 150 miles north/northeast of Los Angeles, California. China Lake is within the Los Angeles-Long Beach Locality Pay Area. For information about Locality Pay, see
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2017/general-schedule/. For
information about NAVAIR and NAWCWD, see http://www.navair.navy.mil/ and
http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/command/Navy.aspx. The candidate selected for this position will provide a range of intellectual property services, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, reviewing research publications for potentially patentable material, providing litigation support for patent infringement claims, resolving patent and copyright administrative claims, and counseling on contract and technology transfer intellectual property matters such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data, and computer software.

The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay for performance system using pay bands with salary ranges. The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management Pay Band DA-03/04/05 (comparable to GS-11/12/13). Although the Full Performance Level of the position is the DA-06 Pay Band (comparable to GS-14/15), the intent is to fill the position at the DA-03/04/05 level, with future advancement being subject to various factors (e.g., incumbent’s performance, office/client need, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and client policies, budget, etc.). Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay setting guidelines.

To be eligible for selection at the DA-03 (GS-11 equivalent) level, applicants must have one year of legal experience. Recent law school graduates with less than one year of legal experience must have superior law student work or activities demonstrated by graduating in the top third of their law school class, work or achievement of significance on an official law school law review or journal, winning a moot court competition, membership on the law school's official moot court team, or membership in the Order of the Coif. To be eligible for selection at the DA-04 (GS-12 equivalent) level, applicants must have two years of successful relevant legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the DA-05 (GS-13 equivalent) level, applicants must have in excess of two years of successful relevant legal experience.

Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) the depth, breadth and quality of their experience in technical areas related to NAWCWD’s mission; 2) recent and relevant experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications; 3) oral communication skills and ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships; 4) ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 5) research, analytical, and writing skills; and, 6) interpersonal skills. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the Department of the Navy OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice are desired.

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or other education and work experience clearly demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position, and particularly as those duties relate to the chemical arts. Experience in chemical/chemistry-related patent application preparation and prosecution is highly desired.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. Applicants must also be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Applicants should submit: a cover letter; an SF-171, OF-612, or resume that includes the applicant’s employment and educational history, as well as a listing of state bars of which the applicant is an active member, and the applicant’s registration number to practice before the USPTO; two recent and relevant legal writing samples (up to ten pages each -- excerpts, to avoid exceeding the ten page limit, are acceptable); the two most recent performance appraisals (if available); and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted as part of the application process (we will make every effort to advise applicants before current supervisors are contacted). Attorneys who graduated from law school after 2012 must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.

Application file size must be under 7MB and must be submitted electronically to the following address: NAVAIR.OGC.PA-72@myteam.navair.navy.mil with copies to stuart.nissim@navy.mil and meichelle.mcguire@navy.mil.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, EST, December 7, 2017. Applications must be received by this date to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.ogc.navy.mil).

Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter, identify the basis for the claim, and include supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other supporting documentation) with their submission. Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit www.opm.gov/veterans and review the "Vets Info Guide" and the "Vets Guide." There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference for attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor in the attorney hiring process. Applicants who do not claim and do not provide adequate supporting documentation for veterans' preference will not receive the positive factor consideration.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Employer Type: Government
Job Location: China Lake, California

Patent Attorney / Agent (Optical Lens) – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

November 7, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP NSIP LAW is a successful intellectual property boutique law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. Our practice has consistently grown over the years. NSIP Law offers a competitive salary with the rare opportunity to grow with our group and to be active candidate for promotion within our practice.

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

November 7, 2017- 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 Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. D&M also seeks an experience litigation attorney with a technical background.

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.

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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.

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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.