Patent Prosecution Attorney – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 23, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Patent Prosecution Attorney for The Legal Technology Transfer Center. The Legal Technology Transfer Center is responsible for identifying, obtaining and protecting the intellectual property generated by the research laboratory. Sandia has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney.

The successful candidate will support divisions developing new circuits, fabrication processes, advanced semiconductor packaging, and failure analysis techniques in both silicon and III-V technologies. Some particular applications include radiation-hardened circuits, advanced circuits for navigation and inertial sensing, and quantum computing. New hardware under development includes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), contour-mode resonators, and silicon and III-V photonics. Photonic devices include VCSELs, ring resonators, all-optical logic, solar cells, and infrared focal plane arrays. Drafts and prosecutes original patent applications. Advises on intellectual property issues related to the patentability of inventions, obviousness, scope of prior art, scope of patent claims, assignments, nondisclosure agreements, and cooperative development agreements.

Primary Job Duties
Manages an intellectual property docket, serving as a patent prosecution attorney for a research organization, with lesser responsibilities for contractual arrangements such as nondisclosure agreements, assignments, etc. Monitors and reviews Sandia publications for creation of statutory bar dates for Sandia inventions. Coordinates discussions with line management, technical staff, and technology transfer staff to select and prioritize invention disclosures and efficiently support Sandia's business needs. Coordinates joint patent applications with coinventing outside organizations. Renders opinions regarding possible patent infringements. Manages or supports other legal staff in litigation matters, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice law in at least one state and experience in preparation of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, prior art searches. Good written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated law office. Ability to deliver legal advice and counsel in context of Sandia strategic mission and business objectives. In responding to specific requests for legal advice, the ability to identify other existing legal vulnerabilities and business impacts beyond the scope of the request. Ability to work independently as appropriate.

Required

A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required for this position.
The successful candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, computer science or a relevant engineering discipline.
This patent prosecution attorney position requires the candidate to have excellent academic qualifications with 2-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent prosecution.
Ability to obtain and maintain a required DOE security clearance.

Desired

Masters or PhD level education is preferred.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed for this position.
The successful candidate should have strong project, and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field.

Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Benefits
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.

Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT

Contact
Please apply online at: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/patent-prosecution-attorney/41A251106BF741DE9A115CEF6D4949F5/job/#?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.

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

April 21, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ladas & Parry, Los Angeles, is seeking a patent prosecutor with at least two years of experience in prosecuting and writing U.S. patent applications. Those with at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science are sought. Having experience as an engineer will be helpful. The technology to be handled is very challenging. Patent attorneys and patent agents are encouraged to apply. The job will accommodate both full-time and part-time schedules. Those with strong writing skills will be preferred. The firm is hiring only US citizens and Green Card holders for this position.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Washington, D.C.

April 14, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a patent attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Intellectual Property (IP) law branch of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) within the Office of Counsel, Office of Naval Research. The position is physically located in South West Washington, D.C.

SALARY RANGE:
$89,668.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-04/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

OGC consists of 718 civilian attorneys, including 55 intellectual property attorneys, plus 29 uniformed Navy JAGs and Marine Corps Judge Advocates, and 198 support staff located throughout the United States and overseas and includes multiple grade levels. Approximately 300 are located in Washington D.C.; the remaining attorneys are located in 95 field offices throughout the country and abroad. Interested applicants should apply following the specific instructions below.

OGC provides advice to the various components and activities that make up the Department of the Navy by offices attached to those components. Civilian Navy OGC attorneys help clients address legal concerns in virtually every area of the law related to business, including government contracts, public employment ethics, environmental concerns, personal and real property law, fiscal issues, and intellectual property law. There are numerous benefits of being an OGC attorney:

•You'll have an immediate opportunity to directly serve clients assigned to you on significant matters.
•You'll have a clear opportunity to advance so that your skills increase, and
•You'll enjoy a sense of satisfaction from meaningful service.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399702900.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

NRL Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. NRL is a premier research facility with cutting-edge research programs in basic sciences and advanced technology development. NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research and development of advanced technologies. NRL's 30 person Office of Counsel supports these efforts by providing the full range of legal services related to the protection of government developed technologies, technology transfer, and contracting related to technology development. NRL-SSC is the Navy's premier laboratory for physics-based oceanographic environmental predictions, remote sensing, the physics of underwater acoustics, mapping, charting and geodesy, and characterization of the seafloor.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance. This opening is in our Denver, Boulder or Boise office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent agents with 1-2 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

April 9, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild LLP seeks a patent agent having at least 2 years of experience. All candidates must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree and a license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). USPTO examining experience or advanced degree preferred. Responsibilities will include a patent prosecution docket, patent application writing, as well as general patent research. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as part of responsibilities also include personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals. EOE. We are currently not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Sr. Attorney – Large Corporation – Dallas, Texas

April 8, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

AT&T seeks a motivated, self-reliant, experienced patent litigation attorney in its Legal Department in Dallas, Texas. The attorney will be responsible for handling a diverse, challenging patent litigation docket. The attorney is expected to actively supervise outside counsel, participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including the development of litigation strategies, the marshalling of evidence and the selection of witnesses and experts.

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

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

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Agent sought for fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position participates as a team member in our Intellectual Property Counseling and Transactions Group on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering, and related client counseling.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

April 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tucker IP, a law firm based out of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced and well-qualified patent attorney with a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. The applicant must have a degree in Electrical Engineering. A strong technical background is necessary to assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Must be a registered patent attorney and barred in Florida. To learn more about the firm, please visit the our website.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah or Las Vegas, Nevada

March 26, 2015- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Varian Medical Systems is seeking a Patent Agent who will work directly with inventors and scientists in all aspects of patent practice, including evaluating invention disclosures, drafting patent applications, and prosecuting applications. The company continuously pioneers leading edge technology in a number of exciting areas, including medical devices, software, security, and inspection.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials and prior work experience as a patent agent (4+ years), as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. A background in medical devices, imaging systems and software, and mechanical systems strongly preferred. Current USPTO registration as a patent agent required. The successful candidate will be one who enjoys drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and can maintain a significant docket of cases as his or her primary responsibility.

When you join Varian, you’re joining an organization with nearly $3 billion in annual revenue, and more than 6,500 team members across more than 30 countries. You’ll be backed by a culture that is centered on fostering your creative potential, and experience the full support of an organization and leadership committed to inspiring you to do your best work. You’ll also enjoy an array of benefits that give you security, including: 401K plan with a generous 6% match, employee stock purchase program, wellness programs and facilities, comprehensive insurance plans, flexible paid time off, and so much more.

You’re just one click away from the most impactful work you’ll ever do. Apply now. Someone, somewhere, will be glad you did.

Contact
To apply, please use this link: http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25044&siteid=5224&AReq=7731BR.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah or Las Vegas, Nevada

Varian Medical Systems’ mission is to focus energy on saving lives. To meet this challenge, we equip the world with new tools for fighting cancer, taking X-ray images, and protecting ports and borders. Since the 1950s we have been producing tools that harness the power of X-ray energy to benefit humankind. In recent decades, we have pioneered developments in the fields of radiotherapy, radiosurgery, X-ray tube technology, digital image detectors, cargo screening, and non-destructive testing. We have a robust product portfolio, and long-standing relationships with many of the world’s leading clinicians and manufacturers of industrial and medical imaging systems. As Varian continues to grow, our staff of over 6,500 people in 70 sales and support offices around the globe is developing innovative, cost-effective solutions that help make the world a healthier, more secure place.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

March 19, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Walters & Wasylyna is seeking a patent attorney with experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must be a USPTO-registered patent attorney with a strong technical background, preferably with a degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. Also, the candidate must be a member of at least one state bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

March 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a respected corporate and IP law firm, is seeking a mid-level to senior Patent Attorney with substantial experience (4-7 years) in patent prosecution and client counseling in biotechnology-related fields to join our successful and growing patent practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Bloomington Minn.

March 12, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP, a boutique patent prosecution firm, is searching for a patent attorney to fill a partnership track position in our Bloomington Minnesota office.

Associate – Law Firm – Flexible Location (Remote)

March 12, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. KLS is located in Austin, Texas, but the preferred candidate may work remotely. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and significant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

March 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Alexandria, Virginia office of Oliff PLC, a mid-sized IP law firm, seeks experienced Trademark Attorney with at least 3-5 years of Trademark prosecution experience to join an established and expanding Trademark practice.

Patent Paralegal – National Institute of Standards and Technology – Gaithersburg, Md.

March 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support NIST intellectual property management and patent prosecution. In this position, the Paralegal Specialist will interact with world renowned scientists and engineers, legal staff, and administrators that are engaged in commercializing new technology by using the patent system. The Paralegal Specialist is expected have a strong knowledge of the U.S. patent system, policies and practices of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Paralegal Specialist must be able to show initiative, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and interact professionally and collegially with internal and external parties.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Princeton, N.J.

March 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Technicolor is seeking two Patent Attorneys to join our team. These roles focus on:

Reviewing R&D projects, invention disclosures and prior art to propose actions for protecting the Group's intellectual property.
Preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications, including appeals to obtain valuable patents for licensing needs.
Providing patent support to the licensing organization through marking process and patent talks and to the business units.

We typically work on the following technologies therefore you will need some experience with:

audio and video technology including compression/codecs;
streaming media;
user interfaces;
mobile devices; and
embedded software

You must have demonstrated patent expertise in filing and prosecution and/or licensing support and generally at least 4 years of patent counsel professional experience.

US Patent Attorney strongly preferred.

The above are minimum requirements. Resumes from more experienced candidates are welcome. Compensation and responsibilities will depend on experience/qualifications.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://job-opportunities-technicolor.icims.com/jobs/2953/patent-counsel/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=920&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Princeton, New Jersey

Technicolor is home to industry-leading creative and technology professionals committed to the creation, management and delivery of entertainment content to consumers around the world. Propelled by a culture of innovation and underpinned by a dedicated research organization, the company’s thriving licensing business possesses an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies. Serving motion picture, television, and other media clients, the company is a leading provider of high-end visual effects, animation, and post-production services. In support of network service providers and broadcasters globally, Technicolor ranks among the world leading suppliers of digital content delivery services and home access devices, including set-top-boxes and gateways. The company also remains a large physical media service provider, being one of the world’s largest film processors and independent manufacturers and distributors of DVDs and Blu-ray discs™.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Open Source and Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

March 5, 2015- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Amazon’s legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead a team that supports Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com that is blazing new trails as a pioneer in the fast-growing cloud computing industry. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, database, content delivery, message queuing, mobile application developer tools, software-as-service products, and more.

If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products and services as they come to market.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications

7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for several business and technology teams, including training the business on patent filing and strategy, idea harvesting, management of patent application preparation and prosecution, addressing third party patent issues, and assisting in patent acquisitions and licensing
Ability to assist in-house and outside litigation counsel in patent litigation issues
Ability to counsel other Amazon lawyers with intellectual property issues that affect the business
Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Ability to work with various teams across the Company to advise on open source issues, including technical analysis of software products, education and training of technical teams, and review of licenses for open source projects
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and computer skills
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/jobs/243350/senior-corporate-counsel-open-source-and-patents.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

March 5, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. is seeking a mid-level patent attorney for an associate position. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as assist in patent litigation responsibilities.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 5, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a 210-attorney law firm, with 30 practice offerings and ten offices throughout New York State and the Northeast, is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Upstate New York offices or Boston 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.