Senior Counsel (IP) – Large Corporation – Waukegan, Ill.

February 29, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

At Cardinal Health, we’re developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities. We are seeking a member of the in-house Legal/Intellectual Property Team responsible for supporting the Company’s business units in intellectual property matters, with a primary focus on patent strategy development, patent prosecution/procurement, patent risk assessment and trademark guidance.

Responsibilities

Guide the Company’s business units in defining/executing practical patent strategies
Actively contribute to the Company’s in-house patent procurement team
Work with R&D, marketing and product development teams (both in the US and abroad) to review product offerings, conduct patent searches and provide guidance on the level of risk involved
Work with Marketing/Communications, as well as the marketing teams in the business units, to identify potential trademarks and to provide legal guidance thereon
Actively participate in the IP team’s current legal services in-sourcing initiative
Actively contribute toward the IP team’s goals of reducing total outside expenses while increasing the efficiency and practicality of the team’s interactions with the business units

Qualifications

BS degree (or higher) in engineering from an accredited US university, preferably in chemical engineering, chemistry or polymer chemistry
JD degree (or higher) from an accredited US law school, preferably with a concentration on intellectual property law
4-7 years’ experience, comprising at least 1-3 years of hands-on experience preparing/prosecuting US/PCT patent applications (and related foreign patent applications), US trademark registration applications. Some experience with patent/trademark FTO preferred
Significant experience drafting/negotiating technology transfer agreements, joint development agreements, etc.
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one US state and qualified to be admitted to the Illinois Bar
Registered in good standing to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Requires thorough knowledge/use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office applications, and proficiency with legal, patent and/or technical searching software such as Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Thomson Innovation, SAEGIS, Innography, as well as general web-based searching tools. Requires a high degree of proficiency in computerized patent/trademark searching strategies
Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized, tenacious, creative and possessing a keen attention to detail

Contact
Please apply online at: www.cardinalhealth.com/careers. Click on Apply Today and type in job number 20004683 in the “Job Number” search field. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Waukegan, Illinois

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a JD and a degree in chemical engineering to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Hartford, Conn.

February 28, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney or a patent agent with a degree in electrical engineering or physics to work in the firm’s Hartford office.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

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

Additon, Higgins & Pendleton, P.A. an intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced patent agent or patent attorney to join the firm.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

February 28, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Barclay Damon, LLP, a 275-attorney law firm, with 33 practice offerings and eleven offices throughout New York State and the Northeast, is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse Office, and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or life sciences. USPTO registration is required.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

February 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kacvinsky Daisak Bluni PLLC is a dynamic and growing national IP law firm that specializes in intellectual property including patents and trademarks. We are a group of experienced attorneys with a national presence with three main office locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Our preference for this position's location is our Research Triangle Park, N.C., office, but we are open to the position being at one of our other offices.

IP Counsel/Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Updated)

February 20, 2016- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

To help support its ongoing growth, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is seeking additional IP Counsel/IP Attorneys for its continuously growing IP team in Riyadh. SABIC’s global legal function already boasts about 190 legal professionals worldwide. You will be primarily responsible for supporting the Lead IP Counsel, KSA, Middle East & Africa and the Manufacturing and Technology & Innovation teams in developing and implementing IP strategy, providing legal and IP counseling and contract support to enhance the value of SABIC technology. This will include advising on, drafting and negotiating IP agreements and patent portfolio management, patent preparation, prosecution and maintenance, patent litigation and IP due diligence.

Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

February 19, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burton IP Law Group, a boutique intellectual property firm, seeks a stellar patent agent/attorney on a part-time basis. The agent/attorney should be experienced in one or more technical areas of patent preparation and prosecution, including but not limited to the following: electronic circuits, communications, microelectromechanical systems, optical processors, data management, signal processing, robotics or software architecture.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 19, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fennemore Craig, a highly visible, western regional firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in either Denver or Phoenix. Candidates must have at least seven years patent prosecution experience working in a law firm environment with an electrical or mechanical engineering background preferred. The ideal candidate will have a modest portable book of business, as well as the opportunity to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Trademark, transactional, licensing and opinion work experience is a plus. Applicable bar membership preferred. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.

Patent Prosecution Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

February 19, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, a leading mid-sized law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its team of professionals. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to work with WHD’s seasoned IP practitioners on patent preparation and prosecution, patent opinion and counseling work, intellectual property-related transactional work, and occasionally patent litigation matters.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 19, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

GTC Law Group LLP is seeking an experienced patent attorney/patent agent having extensive experience in both the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the management of large inter-related patent portfolios. GTC provides cutting edge IP solutions for a range of prominent inventors, venture-funded start-ups and established technology businesses.

In addition to day-to-day preparation and prosecution of various applications, the candidate must fully understand the subject matter and strategy for the existing portfolio and ensure that all patent preparation and prosecution is executed in a manner consistent with the strategy. They must also be generally proficient in other non-patent legal areas in order to identify other issues and work with the firm's other practices to serve client needs.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial person with a great team attitude and an aptitude for learning new and complex technologies. We are looking for a driven and focused candidate who is ready and willing to be a part of multiple internal teams consisting of one or more patent attorneys, technical specialists, project managers and paralegals.

GTC's patent prosecution and strategy practice is comprised of accomplished lawyers, technologists and entrepreneurs who operate in a unique, virtual and IP-centric environment. Notwithstanding the firm’s decentralized nature, candidates for this position must be located in or around: Michigan or Pittsburgh, PA.

Position Requirements:

5+ years of direct experience drafting and prosecuting a high-number of patent applications in a law firm and/or corporate setting
Direct experience working on, or being responsible for, large inter-related patent portfolios
Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the automotive field, including engine diagnostics, control systems, valve train parts, systems and assemblies, superchargers, transmissions and other automotive systems
High level of comfort performing all aspects of prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting applications, responding to office actions, and interviewing patent examiners
Current and well-versed in U.S. patent law with strong knowledge of the AIA
Significant experience with all, or a majority of, the following:
- managing multiple active patent portfolios, domestically and internationally
- preparing and prosecuting many inter-related patent applications
- filing procedures and formalities
- providing litigation support and prosecuting existing patent applications
- filing PCT applications and working with foreign counsel to prosecute foreign patent applications
- project and budget management of large patent portfolios
- preparing design guidance, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Liaising and dealing directly with clients and/or responsible business teams
Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
Experience working remotely
Must be willing to travel occasionally
USPTO Registration

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Experience in administrative patent proceedings such as Reexaminations, Interference and Derivation proceedings, Inter Partes Review, Post Grant Review, including administrative appeals related to any of the above
Experience preparing and prosecuting design and utility patent applications
Experience with the management of patent and trademark docketing software, recordkeeping, office and file management procedures
An entrepreneurial spirit

Personal Attributes Sought:

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

Collaborative style and a strong personal commitment to teamwork

Demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization

High comfort level with work in a “virtual” environment and eagerness to build relationships and serve and manage personnel at remote locations

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity and your qualifications meet our requirements, please send your resume and cover letter to jcouling@gtclawgroup.com. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: In or around Michigan or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

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

Jefferson IP Law, a fifteen patent lawyer/patent agent law firm, is seeking attorneys with 3+ years of IP prosecution experience. Candidates must have technical backgrounds in Computer/ Electrical/ Telecommunication fields and also must be experienced in IP prosecution.

Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

February 16, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for electronics or computer software. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

February 14, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd is seeking an experienced pharma and biotech patent prosecution attorney; degree in organic chemistry or a biotech discipline with at least 3, preferably more, years of hands-on experience in interacting with inventors, drafting and prosecuting US and OUS patent applications, and managing portfolios. Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) strongly preferred but not essential.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

February 14, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join our Mechanical or Electrical group.

Patent Agent or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

February 14, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Agents or Patent Engineers with emphasis in Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.

Qualifications
The Patent Agent or Patent Engineer positions are a desirable alternative for an engineer or scientist seeking a non-traditional, yet related profession. The job incorporates technical knowledge with analytical skills, and requires you to apply them in a variety of technical fields. You will need to learn new technologies quickly and be able to teach others as well. You must have strong reading and writing skills in the English language. Strong computer skills, especially computer searching and research skills, are necessary. We are looking specifically for those with education and/or experience in Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering.

The best person for the job is able to succeed in a casual work environment with a client-focused, yet highly professional culture. You should enjoy working with small teams while being independently responsible for your individual tasks. We need a problem solver who is strategically agile, who enjoys variety, who is quick to learn and adapt, and who is unafraid to work intensely with quick responsiveness to rapidly changing client demands.

If you are already a Patent Agent, that is a real plus. However, for the Patent Engineer, no legal experience is required; we will teach you what you need to know. You must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science (specifically Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering); an advanced degree is a plus but is not required. Ability to read Japanese and Korean will be helpful. For the Patent Engineer, opportunities for advancement to become a Patent Agent registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are available and encouraged.

Contact
Please send your resume and any questions about the position to Ann Hayes at: ahayes@axiosHR.com

Voice: 616-949-2525 Fax: 616-954-2824

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

McGarry Bair PC is an Intellectual Property law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law world-wide, including obtaining, enforcing, and defending patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and agreements. Our prime directive is responsive client service, which we accomplish with a team of hard-working and intelligent people who appreciate a relaxed, blue-jean culture, yet are able to thrive in an independent and sometimes intense work environment.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

February 10, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burr & Brown, PLLC, a Syracuse, New York Law Firm seeks experienced patent attorneys or patent agents to handle foreign-based patent prosecution. Candidates must have substantial experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Manager of Legal Recruiting – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

February 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oblon is seeking a Manager of Legal Recruiting who will work with the HR Director, the hiring partners and others to revamp the processes around communicating, sourcing, interviewing/vetting, hiring and on-boarding of new legal professionals (attorney and non-attorney technical professionals).

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

February 2, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking an associate in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates will need to have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and be patent bar eligible. A technical background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

February 2, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking associates in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates will need to have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and be patent bar eligible. A technical background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.