Patent Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

July 26, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent, technical advisor or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, or Botany or plant related biotechnology and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the biotech fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in these fields are preferred.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent attorney with 15 years experience, looking for 1-2 partners to start new IP law firm in Alexandria, VA. My background is chemical, and my work has been mainly in the area of patent application preparation and prosecution, with some opinion work and some trademark work.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New Delhi, India and USA

July 21, 2016- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Clairvolex, a rapidly growing IP asset management company that helps global IP owners build smart patent portfolios, is looking for a US patent attorney/well-experienced patent agent for an expat role at its global delivery center near New Delhi, India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring our team of patent agents on various prosecution and portfolio management activities. Quality oversight, development and compliance of portfolio development guidelines, customer communications, team-efficiency, process development are also key responsibilities of the role.

Eligible candidates include qualified USPTO-admitted patent attorneys or patent agents with 8+ years of experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in hi-tech industries (telecommunications, semiconductors or enterprise software). Although not required, prior in-house experience as patent counsel will be an added advantage.

The role carries attractive remuneration commensurate to an overseas assignment and other benefits. Upon completion of two years in the expat role at our India delivery center, the candidate will have the option to relocate to one of Clairvolex’s offices in the United States (Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or Salt Lake City).

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for patent prosecution oversight in general, and more specifically supervision and quality control of the production of U.S. and EPO office action responses. Manage outside counsels for legal functions connected with filing office action responses, Examiner interviews and legal steps relative to allowance. The person will hands-on coach, train and mentor engineers in all aspects of US patent preparation and prosecution, and in particular the following:

A. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

B. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Contact
If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressed to: Abha Jaiswal Head, Global Talent Acquisition Clairvolex abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New Delhi, India and Silicon Valley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 20, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a Computer Software or Electrical Patent Agent or Patent Attorney. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have strong technical credentials, either through academics or work experience. Previous experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software or electronics is desired but not required.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

July 18, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Intellectual Property Associate at our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Marlboro, Mass. or Albany, N.Y.

July 18, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts a national law firm seeks experienced Software/Electrical patent attorney (3 + years). Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science or relevant on job experience. We have openings in Massachusetts, New York (Albany ) and Washington, DC. Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts is a boutique firm focuses that exclusively on the practice of intellectual property law, and covers all components related to Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Computer and Trade Secret Law.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

July 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 18, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Denver office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for the firm’s patent group. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline. USPTO admission preferred with 2-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 5, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Patent Associate/Agent with 3-5 years of patent experience. Qualified candidates must have extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The preferred office is Alexandria, but we are open to considering satellite locations. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silver Spring, Md.

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAIDMAN DESIGNLAW GROUP is seeking an exceptional patent attorney. We are a boutique’s boutique, a small law firm specializing in a unique IP niche - design law - the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the aesthetic appearance of our clients’ products.

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

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.

Patent Prosecution Secretary – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is recruiting for a Patent Prosecution Secretary in their Alexandria, VA office. The Patent Prosecution Secretary will support members of our Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities:

Providing domestic and foreign patent prosecution secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents;
Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO" and reporting filings to clients;
Reviewing and maintaining attorney's dockets and entering their time into DTE on a daily basis;
Offering support for miscellaneous client-related projects;
Performing general secretarial duties including but not limited to preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney's incoming telephone calls.

Skills and Requirements:

3+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic and foreign patent prosecution preferably in a law firm environment.
Display excellent knowledge of and the ability to interpret and utilize current domestic and foreign patent prosecution procedures, correspondence and documents.
Ability to prepare USPTO filings, draft correspondence to clients and enter attorney's time utilizing proper grammar and accurate spelling.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team with your peers and attorneys.
Knowledge of and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Technically savvy.
Typing speed of 60 - 70 WPM; ability to produce accurate and attractive letters, USPTO filings, documents and reports.
Good proof reading and editing skills - attention to detail is a must.
Experience working with Lecorpio a plus, though not required.

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offer a benefits package that includes

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Program
Pension Profit Sharing Program
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Contact
To apply to this position visit: https://careers.bipc.com/Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=16111. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

At Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, working together - to serve clients and to serve each other - is what we're all about. Our Firm has multiple offices in Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as offices in California, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.; we are always looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Melbourne, Fla.

June 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Widerman Malek, PL, located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a patent attorney to join their global practice in their Melbourne, FL office, located on the Space Coast just east of Orlando. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to PTO Office actions, managing IDS procedures, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

June 27, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volpe and Koenig, P.C., a Center City Philadelphia Intellectual Property law firm has an opening in its electrical department for an electrical engineer and/or computer science attorney with at least three years of intellectual property experience.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

June 26, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison & Foerster LLP has an urgent an urgent need for a Patent Prosecution Agent in the San Diego office.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Stamford, Conn. – Huntington, N.Y.

June 24, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Otterstedt, Ellenbogen & Kammer, LLP is seeking a highly qualified and motivated patent agent or attorney for a full-time position in our Stamford, CT or Huntington, NY office. Telecommuting options may be available for candidates with demonstrated proficiency.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

June 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Toler Law Group is seeking a patent attorney with 1+ years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates with Electrical Engineering degrees and corporate R&D or engineering experience. We are also interested in candidates with IPR and PTAB experience. We provide IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

June 20, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Illumina is looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual that is creative and strategic with a drive to deliver results in a fast-paced innovative space. This attorney joins a dynamic legal team and will be the legal advisor and strategist for product development projects and related portfolios. Responsibilities include capturing inventions, building enforceable global patent portfolios as well as setting and advising on IP strategy to create long term business value. Location will be Illumina’s San Diego Headquarters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepares and prosecutes global patent applications.
• Develops and executes against a forward looking IP strategy for projects and portfolios in line with company business goals.
• Collaborates within and across business units to identify and capture high value innovation.
• Cost-effectively manages high quality patent prosecution work by outside counsel in the US and abroad.
• Effectively partners with product development teams to shape IP strategy for product offering.
• Provides value/risk assessment on third party IP estates and/or landscapes for collaborations, consortiums and other third party complex agreements.
• Contributes to intellectual property assessments in mergers, acquisitions and investments.
• Works strategically and collaboratively with IP litigation team.
• Contributes to educational efforts across business on best practices for IP and other legal matters.
• Drives operational excellence within legal and across the business.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Requirements:
• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Top tier law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical thinking.
• Experience with global patent prosecution, patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, inter partes reviews proceedings, and litigation is a plus.
• Proven track record as team player with strong work ethic.
• Clear and flexible communication skills.
• Able to adapt and iterate seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• Approaches life with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Exemplifies highest ethical standards.

Education:
• Technical degree required in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, material sciences, or related field.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) in the above disciplines strongly preferred.
• U.S. Law degree and license required.
• USPTO Registration Number required.
• Knowledge of genetics and other biological sciences is beneficial.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

Contact
To apply, please email Nathalie Becker at: nbecker@illumina.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of next generation life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and biological function. These systems are enabling studies that were not even imaginable just a few years ago, and moving us closer to the realization of personalized medicine. With the innovative advances in our sequencing technologies, we are rapidly impacting the clinical market in areas such as reproductive health and oncology. The expanding Illumina oncology portfolio of next- generation sequencing NGS and microarray technologies is revolutionizing cancer genomics research. Our customers include a broad range of academic, government, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other leading institutions around the globe. For more information on us, please visit our website.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – United States (Remote)

June 19, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, an eight lawyer/agent IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys/agents and trademark attorneys having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business in the range of $500,000 or more.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Brookfield, Wisc.

June 17, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C., a boutique southeast Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law, firm seeks associate attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience. Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred. Industry experience is required, as well as admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.