Staff Attorney (Patent Prosecution) – Large Law Firm – Telecommute or Austin, Texas

March 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. We have offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Shanghai. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.

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

March 23, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wentsler, located in Mentor, Ohio, (30 minutes east of Cleveland) is seeking a patent attorney or a patent agent with 0-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Ideal candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical) or similar. Outstanding educational accomplishment is required. Patent examiners or former patent examiners are encouraged to apply.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 12, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, 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 and Las Vegas offices.

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

March 12, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Husch Blackwell, LLP is seeking a Patent Agent. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff.

Associate I.P. Attorney – Small Law Firm – Tampa Bay, Fla.

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking a registered patent attorney with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise. Preference will be given to those with electrical and computer engineering degrees.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

March 11, 2018- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sughrue Mion PLLC is actively seeking a U.S. Licensed Patent Attorney for our office in Tokyo, Japan. Responsibilities will include advising on U.S. patent law, noninfringement and invalidity opinions, patent prosecution, and patent litigation support.

I.P. Attorney or Partner – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. / Interstate

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman Ham, LLP offers partnership opportunities to one or more lateral patent attorneys to join our growing practice. Ideal candidates would have backgrounds in the chemical or life sciences fields, or patent or trademark litigation. These positions would require you to have your own book of business (and a willingness to help us develop and manage lateral work from our existing client base), and a desire to have more control over your work / life balance and income.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio (Telecommute Possible)

March 11, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cooper Legal Group, LLC is seeking a Patent Attorney/Patent Agent. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution in the software, computer related, and electrical arts for Fortune 500 and/or Silicon Valley based entities. Remote working arrangements and flexible hours will be considered. Exceptional compensation and benefits offered.

Patent Associate / Registered Agent / Tech Specialist – Large Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

March 7, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C. (“MBBP”), a dynamic, growing corporate/IP/litigation law firm headquartered on Route 128 in Waltham, MA, with offices in Boston and Cambridge, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Registered Patent Agent, or Patent Associate having a degree in the field of electrical engineering or computer science and with experience patenting complex software technologies, as well as some experience with mechanical/electrical devices. There is no expectation that the Technical Specialist or Patent Agent will attend law school.

IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or Remote)

February 28, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clairvolex Inc. is seeking a paralegal who will be primarily responsible for US patent paralegal functions for one or more customers. Quality control and direct, hands-on supervision of paralegal and administrative processes connected with filing and prosecuting patent applications until grant and post-grant maintenance of issued patents are key responsibilities. The candidate is expected to function as a mentor and a subject matter expert (SME) for a large team in the IPMS (Intellectual Property Management Solutions) business unit in India.

The role requires the candidate to have first-hand knowledge of patent prosecution at the USPTO, European Patent Office, though the PCT system of WIPO and other main national IP offices.

Acting as the primary customer contact for US based clients relative to paralegal, docketing and admin related projects will be an important aspect of this role. Client relationship management (CRM), in general, and oversight and management of billing and other administrative functions connected with CRM are functions the candidate will be expected to perform.

Job Responsibilities
Paralegal will be responsible for the following:

a) 100% compliance of docket deadlines for one or more customers in relation to their patent applications portfolio.
b) Coordinating patent prosecution matters with the Paralegal Manager and the office of the Chief IP officer, Outside Counsels and in-house paralegals of the customers.
c) Overseeing paralegal, docketing and admin functions of IPMS team relative to the customers for which the senior paralegal is responsible for.
d) Subject matter oversight and supervision on matters concerning IDSes at the USPTO, first and supplementary IDSs, Citation Matrix, online IDS filing, patent watch, post allowance review, issued patent proofreading and such other paralegal and admin functions.
e) Import training on paralegal functions to the team in India.
f) Quality control of the work-products generated by the IPMS team, in general, and in particular in relation to the Customers for which the Senior Paralegal/Paralegal Manager has primary responsibility.
g) Train, coach and mentor un-trained or trainee paralegals and docketers.
h) Offer technical support, subject matter expertise, and solutioning support to sales and business development team
i) When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews
j) When required attend potential customer presentations
k) Manage any special projects that Paralegal Manager or Clex Associate Vice President will require from time to time.
l) Attend client sales and marketing meetings, internal sales meetings, Clex strategy meetings when asked
m) Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees in relation to US paralegal functions
n) Participate in process building, process innovation, automation and similar activities directed at organization development.
o) Help in establishing the Clairvolex brand globally, may be asked to attend conferences, networking events, road-shows and also carry out regular visits to various potential and existing client facilities.
p) Provide every possible sales and marketing support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, and obtaining client references (if and when specifically required).

Other Details:

Educational/professional qualifications: US Patent Paralegal. Should be qualified to function as a paralegal in the United States. Must possess a degree from a US university. Formal paralegal training is an added advantage.
Experience: Not less than 8 years as a paralegal at a US IP law firm, or the patent prosecution practice of a GP firm or at an in-house patent operation. Should have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution matters.
Compensation: Commensurate to industry/law firm standards in the United States.
Position: Paralegal
Position open as on date.
Reports to: Paralegal Manager
Reported by: The role may have functional reporting by members of the IPMS team in India.
Compensation: Commensurate with US industry standards. Standard benefits as per Company policy.
Employer: Clairvolex
Business Domain: Intellectual Property Services and Solutions

Contact
To apply, email Prerna Jain at: prerna.jain@clairvolex.com. Please include a brief note on your Paralegal & Docketing experience.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or can be based anywhere in the U.S.)

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – McLean, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind.

February 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience to work in McLean, VA or the Indianapolis, IN area. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Mechanical Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

February 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC is seeking a Mechanical Patent Associate with two to four years of legal experience in the mechanical arts. Experience in opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent application preparation and prosecution is required.

Responsibilities include:

Perform and conduct patentability and freedom to operate searches, render opinions regarding validity, infringement, enforceability and freedom to operate.
Draft, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to mechanical arts. I
International patent prosecution experience is also preferred.

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in mechanical engineering with significant real life engineering experience. Must be admitted to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office and be a member of The Tennessee Bar (or willing to sit for the next exam).

Must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly internally with other attorneys and with clients. Must possess the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. Advanced writing, comprehensive reading, communication and research skill is required. A strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills will add to your success on our team.

To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials. The Patent Attorney must hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

About Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC

At Patterson Intellectual Property Law, we understand the value of ingenuity. We’ve committed ourselves to being the intellectual property leader when it comes to technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. As a mid-sized firm of 16 lawyers able to handle large cases, Patterson Intellectual Property Law gives extensive attention to your needs and the uniqueness of each intellectual property case. We take an invested, intellectual approach that your IP protection requires. For more information, please visit www.IPLawGroup.com.

Contact
Please send resume/CV to info@iplawgroup.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Patent Practitioner – Small Law Firm – Austin, Texas

February 19, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP is a small, growing firm that strives for excellence in our patent practice. We want someone who has a strong interest in technology, who is self-motivated to maintain knowledge of IP related cases, and who has a desire to learn. We are not interested in someone who wants to stamp out work for high billings. We pursue long term relations with our clients instead of short-sighted profits.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

February 12, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whole Biome Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent.

Responsibilities:

Be responsible for all aspects of company's patent practice, including assisting in evaluating invention disclosures, drafting patent specifications and claims, preparing and prosecuting applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Work with creative and inventive people at Whole Biome, whether in R&D, marketing, or any other function, to identify and refine patentable inventions and file strong new patent applications at an aggressive pace. Provide guidance and input on data generation to further enable and strengthen patent claims.
Implement winning strategies to ensure broad coverage and issuance of claims.
Prosecute and manage the full docket of patent applications with USPTO and with foreign patent offices, while working in close coordination with external IP counsel.
Oversee and evaluate freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
Analyze competitive threats on a dynamic basis by performing periodic reviews of third party patents and patent applications. Provide summary digests to company management.
Educate and train scientists and company personnel on relevant IP matters.
Stay on top of company's rapidly moving scientific progress and continuously review draft publications, poster presentations, conference abstracts, etc. for potential patentable content.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Patent Agent at a law firm is required
Registered to practice before the USPTO
An advanced degree in biology, pharmacology, immunology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar fields
Team-oriented individual able to interact with individuals in different functions
Lab training in biological sciences would be highly preferred
Prior experience at a small-mid size biotechnology company is a plus

Contact
To apply, please email careers@wholebiome.com. Send resume and an example of a patent filing, if available.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent (Patent Prosecution) – Small Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

February 7, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invoke IP, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for two innovative Fortune 50 companies, and a few exciting startups. Highly competitive pay based on billed hours that matches big law salary, while providing flexibility with no minimum billable hours.

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

February 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning is committed to maintaining the highest standard of client care, with an emphasis on providing client-focused, quality-driven services. We provide a full-range of legal services that span across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and that cover almost every industry and technology area. To provide such comprehensive IP-based services, our attorneys and agents combine technical and legal expertise with practical experience to help our clients fully protect and commercialize their intellectual property.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies.

HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as:

Blended reality technology - our unique Sprout by HP will change the way people do things, including:

3D printing
Multi-function printing
Ink in the office
Tablets, phablets, notebooks
Mobile workstations

We’re looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future’s yours to create!

HP Inc.’s Patent Development Group is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its legal team. In this role, Counsel will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HP's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Education and Experience Required:

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
To apply, please email ceyda.a.maisami@hp.com or vist this website: https://h30631.www3.hp.com/job/houston/patent-counsel/3544/7039025. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Washington, District of Columbia; Vancouver, Washington

Associate Attorney – Small Law Firm – Bloomington, Minn.

February 7, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Viksnins Harris Padys Malen LLP is searching for a patent attorney to fill a partnership track position in our Bloomington, Minnesota office. Resumes will be accepted from individuals meeting the following requirements:

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, 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. Although at least two years of experience is preferred, we welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with no prior patent prosecution work experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Campbell, Calif.

January 22, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mahamedi IP Law LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar with a BS or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science.