Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

December 29, 2015Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys or Patent Agents. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated mid-sized corporations to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF products, gaming products, nanotechnologies, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, and other services.

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

December 26, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s Intellectual Property group is seeking a full time Patent Agent/Technical Advisor with an Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background for our Silicon Valley office. Candidates should have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering and/or computer science. Primary responsibilities include technical analysis of patents, drafting claim charts, patent drafting, patent prosecution, opinions and due diligence. Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and communication skills.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

December 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent. Chevron is interested in filling Patent Agent positions in Richmond, CA.

Position Overview
Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
- Fuel and lubricant additives
- Catalyst and zeolite materials
- Refining and hydroprocessing
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the chemical or chemical engineering arts.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=41973&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Richmond, California

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Senior Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

December 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, 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 to assist in its growing domestic and international biotechnology and high technology patent prosecution practice.

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

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. 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 – Large Corporation – Houston, Texas

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent through December 14, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
Exploration – Geoscience, including seismic data interpretation and imaging
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the seismic data interpretation and/or imaging.

Relocation Options

Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
Please use this link to apply online: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=42545&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Technical Expert/Patent Agent Trainee – Law Firm – Munich, Germany

November 29, 2015- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking recent physics/engineering graduates with interest in and/or experience in intellectual property law for a position as trainees in our main offices in Munich, Germany.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

November 29, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established IP boutique in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking candidates for the following full-time, immediate, position:

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. (Telecommuting)

November 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to its rapid growth. An advanced degree and industry work experience in semiconductor processing is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

November 16, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW has been consistently growing and is thus seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our team. We welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with at least two years of experience or those with significant experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience. For candidates with significant amounts of experience, although portable business is welcome, it is not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Las Vegas, Nev. (Updated)

November 13, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5-15 years experience to join our Las Vegas office. Howard & Howard operates like a business and promotes a culture based on successful business principles. We focus on maintaining low overhead, providing quality service at competitive hourly rates, and compensating our attorneys based on merit. We foster and reward creativity, collaboration, and accomplishment.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Charlotte, N.C.

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

InVue is drive the growth of InVue’s IP portfolio and support the Chief IP Counsel in a variety of IP-related tasks. Your mission is to protect InVue's IP and ensure that InVue has the freedom-to-practice its own products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with InVue's innovation and engineering teams throughout the product development process.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mannava & Kang, P.C., a boutique intellectual property law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney/Agent. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.

Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland is seeking a second to fourth year Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with software, semiconductor process and integration, cloud computing, network technologies, digital imaging, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred. Excellent academics are required.

Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate with a Ph.D. in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with a Ph.D. in biotechnology or chemistry. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

November 9, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beeson Skinner Beverly, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in the Uptown district of Oakland seeking a registered patent attorney having ability to immediately engage in an active U.S. and international patent prosecution practice with emphasis in the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts. Experience in trademark and other IP matters a plus. Position offers opportunity to practice in a collegial small firm environment with a well established client base, and to participate in the growth of the practice. Applicants must have good writing and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

IP Patent Prosecution Associates & Litigation Associates – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 5, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several associates to join their Intellectual Property Section. The Kansas City and Seattle office locations are looking for candidates for their patent prosecution team. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. USPTO registration is required. A background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, but other technical backgrounds will be considered. In addition to Shook’s patent prosecution needs, the Kansas City and Houston offices are seeking candidates with 2 or more years of Intellectual Property litigation experience. A technical background for these positions is preferred, but not required. Shook offers a solid history and a proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in Intellectual Property. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree. No third party submissions please. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the link provided.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 2, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

GTC Law Group LLP has a thriving patent strategy and patent prosecution practice and is seeking an experienced patent attorney 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 patent attorney 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. The attorney 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 attorney 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, other automotive part manufacturing methods
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
- representing both start-up and mature companies, as well as licensees of university-owned patents
- 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: Michigan or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

GTC Law Group LLP (the “firm” or “GTC”) specializes in Intellectual Property Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business & Technology Transactions for IP-centric companies and institutions worldwide. GTC is a Massachusetts-based law firm headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, with an office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and an affiliated entity in Toronto, Canada. In addition, GTC has attorneys and other personnel working in several cities on a “virtual” office model in which many personnel work from home offices.

Contractor Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas (Telecommute)

November 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polansky & Associates currently has a unique virtual (work from anywhere) contractor opportunity for an experienced patent attorney/agent with an EE or related degree who is registered to practice with the USPTO. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner/Owner, this part-time position provides unlimited opportunity for professional growth, including possible full time employment in the future. Billing/collection-based compensation is negotiable.