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.
Contact
Qualified candidates may submit a resume and salary history/expectation to:
Victor J. Wasylyna
Walters & Wasylyna LLC
8193 Avery Road, Suite 101
Cleveland, Ohio 44147
Fax: 216.395.0115
Email: victor@wwiplaw.com
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Walters & Wasylyna is a boutique law firm focusing on intellectual property matters. The firm is highly active in patent preparation and prosecution, both in the United States and around the world, as well as patent enforcement in the federal courts. The firm represents clients of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Please visit wwiplaw.com for more information about the firm.
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.
Ability to lead or participate in due diligence a plus. Candidate should have strong qualifications in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and/or cell biology; advanced degree preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
The successful candidate will: be highly organized and able to multi-task to complete projects on time; respond well to constructive feedback and work well under pressure; have the ability to learn new technologies quickly; and have excellent interpersonal skills. Sophisticated and challenging work in a genuinely pleasant environment.
Contact
Send résumé to:
David J. Ludwick, Executive Director
Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C.
230 Third Avenue, 4th Floor
Waltham, MA 02451
Email: dludwick@mbbp.com
Principals only. EOE.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
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.
Resumes will be accepted from individuals meeting the following requirements:
Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
J.D.
Registered to practice before the USPTO
3 years or less experience practicing in a Law Firm or Corporate Law Department
The position will provide a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and reasonable hourly billing requirements. Must be willing to relocate.
Contact Resumes and cover letter should be sent to Michelle McCullough, Director of Legal Services at: mmccullough@vhpglobalip.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
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.
Contact We will accept resumes from candidates interested in full time positions as well as candidates interested in part time positions. To apply, please email us at: careers@klspatents.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Any Location (Remote)
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.
Responsibilities include trademark prosecution and litigation, including client counseling, as well as day-to-day management of the Trademark docket. Very competitive compensation package.
Contact Please email cover letter and resume in confidence to Oliff, PLC at hr@oliff.com. EOE
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
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.
Contact This is a position with the United States Government and requires U.S. citizenship. All applicants must apply through this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/396676500. All application material must be submitted no later than Thursday March 19, 2015.
Additional Info Employer Type: Government Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Technicoloris 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.
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™.
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
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.
Successful candidates will be expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:
Registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to a state bar.
B.A. or B.S. degree in engineering or hard sciences
A minimum of 3-5 years of intellectual property litigation, patent application preparation, and patent prosecution experience.
Experience in trademark prosecution is a plus.
Compensation is commensurate with background and ability.
Contact To apply for this position, please send your resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter to firm@olsonip.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
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.
Contact Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample in confidence to:
Recruitment Coordinator
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
One Park Place
300 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
An AM LAW 100 firm with one of the top IP practices in the country is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate for its Atlanta office. Immediate opening for a 2-5 year Patent Prosecution Associate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, to work primarily in the fields of computer software and hardware, electronics, and telecommunications. Very Collegial group, growing office, and great work. Exclusive Search.
Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience prosecuting chemical, mechanical and electrical applications as well as drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.
Contact Please email your resume to: recruiting@rmsclaw.com, and please visit our Website: www.rmsclaw.com. RMSC is an equal opportunity employer. RMSC does not reimburse for relocation expenses.
Compensation: discussion at time of interview.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: McLean, Virginia
Wagenknecht IP is seeking a California licensed patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our small but growing intellectual property law firm. Candidates should be passionate about developing a dynamic law practice that advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property law and should have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Primary duties and responsibilities will be preparation and prosecution of US patent applications for technologies including mechanical, simple electrical, medical device, and biotechnology. Prior scientific research or start-up experience is strongly preferred. Advanced scientific degree preferred. Interest and experience in trademark prosecution is also a plus.
This is a part-time position to start but could develop into a full time position with the right candidate.
Contact Please send resume and writing sample in confidence to: careers@wageniplaw.com. No calls and no recruiters please.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Diego, California
Dentons'Washington, DC office is seeking a patent attorney, patent agent, or technical advisor with 2+ years of experience to join our Intellectual Property & Technology practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and prosecuting applications related to computer science (software, networking, cyber security, cloud computing), electrical engineering, physics, semiconductors, and similar technologies. The ideal candidate should also have a strong educational background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, or comparable degree. An advanced degree or work experience is preferred.
The candidate must be eligible for registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, and attorneys must be admitted to a state bar and eligible for the District of Columbia bar.
Contact Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Applications should be sent to Heather Strickland, Legal Recruitment Manager, at heather.strickland@dentons.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
The Webb Law Firm, a fast-growing Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking associate candidates with a technical background in Electrical Engineering and / or Computer Science. The firm is seeking qualified candidates holding at least a Bachelor of Science degree, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an IP attorney. Industry experience, or experience in software development for web-based applications, mobile devices, Internet or social media is a plus.
Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and international) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder
Firm Administrator
The Webb Law Firm
One Gateway Center
420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Webb Law Firm, a fast-growing Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking associate candidates with a technical background in Computer Science and / or Electrical Engineering. The firm is seeking qualified candidates holding at least a Bachelor of Science degree, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an IP attorney. Industry experience, or experience in software development for web-based applications, mobile devices, Internet or social media is a plus.
Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and international) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder
Firm Administrator
The Webb Law Firm
One Gateway Center
420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Holland & Knight, a large national law firm, seeks 2nd – 5th year litigation associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in their Chicago office. Preferred candidates will have patent litigation experience at a law firm. Work experience would include handling a wide array of research and writing assignments, discovery and motion practice, and deposition preparation. Trial experience would be a plus, but is not required.
Candidates with a patent prosecution background will also be considered even if lacking patent litigation experience. Strong academics and writing skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have a technical background, with a preference for computer science or electrical engineering. USPTO registration is preferred, but not required. We offer a positive work environment and a comprehensive benefit package.
Davis Brown Law Firm- a general firm with a dynamic, growing IP department in Des Moines, IA - is seeking a patent attorney with at least 7 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Position requires a master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in biology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry with substantial experience prosecuting biotech and chemical applications. Trademark experience is advantageous but not required.
The firm’s Intellectual Property Department is a highly collegial and collaborative group. We are looking for a team player who values excellence, teamwork, and a work/life balance. A portable book of business is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have the desire and client development skill set to help expand her/his practice and the department’s client base.
Visit our website for additional information about the firm.
As the oldest and largest locally based law firm in Omaha, Nebraska, Baird Holm LLP is annually recognized as one of the preeminent law firms in the region. Our people are the defining factor that sets our firm apart from others. We believe that collaboration, diversity, and passion for the law bring our clients world-class solutions to real-world challenges. Since 1873, Baird Holm has constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients— we represent leading and emerging companies, and take pride in offering a diverse, collaborative team of attorneys who are committed to professional excellence in a collegial environment.
We are seeking an individual to join our team with six or more years of patent law experience to further develop and lead our patent practice area (a part of our robust Technology and Intellectual Property section). In addition to having strong leadership, client relationship and business development skills, your experience will include patent application drafting, patent portfolio development and support programs, capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing patent prosecution, analyzing third-party patents and conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions. Our ideal candidate will have an established client base, a passion for client service and the drive to build new business for the Firm's patent area.
Contact If you're interested in a challenging and rewarding career opportunity you can submit a resume, along with a cover letter, in full confidence to Lyndsay Lang, Baird Holm Manager of Human Resources at llang@bairdholm.com. No recruiters/agencies please.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Cargillis seeking to hire a patent lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area. This is an in-house lawyer position within Cargill's Worldwide Law Team, which is comprised of approximately 400 legal professionals (including 200+ lawyers) working in over 30 Cargill offices globally.
The lawyer filling this position will provide legal counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer, and will be a part of the Cargill Law Department's Intellectual Property Team. This lawyer will work closely with various Cargill businesses and its R&D Function. This lawyer will also work collaboratively with other Cargill lawyers and paralegal who provide legal counsel to Cargill worldwide as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Principal Accountabilities
Preparing and prosecuting patent applications, developing disclosures, and counseling inventors with a commercial focus;
Coordinating patent activities generally, including various business unit intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and infringement opinions, and developing patent strategies;
Developing, coordinating and providing training for key employees on intellectual property matters;
Providing legal counseling to Cargill's businesses, including due diligence and the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, technology licenses, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other transactional matters; and
Providing legal counseling and support related to pre-litigation evaluations and on-going litigation matters as they may arise
Requirements
License to practice law in Minnesota (or if currently licensed in another state the ability to become licensed in Minnesota), and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, are required.
2 to 4 years of experience as a patent lawyer is required, including significant experience drafting priority patent applications and preparing substantive office action responses.
Bachelors of Science in chemical, biochemical, food technology, chemical engineering or biological arts is required (advanced degree or comparable work experience is helpful).
Agreement and/or opinion experience is preferred.
Excellent academic track record (top 25% of law school class strongly preferred).
Strong strategic and commercial conceptual strength.
Creative, resilient, and flexible style and approach to solving legal problems.
Demonstrated ability to have a broad perspective and approach work with curiosity
Ability and desire to work with diverse teams in meeting corporate goals and missions.
Excellent communication, advocacy, and drafting skills
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.
a boutique patent prosecution firm, is searching for a patent attorney to fill a partnership track position in our Bloomington Minnesota office.
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.
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.
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.
is seeking two Patent Attorneys to join our team. These roles focus on:
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.
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.
Washington, DC office is seeking a patent attorney, patent agent, or technical advisor with 2+ years of experience to join our Intellectual Property & Technology practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and prosecuting applications related to computer science (software, networking, cyber security, cloud computing), electrical engineering, physics, semiconductors, and similar technologies. The ideal candidate should also have a strong educational background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, or comparable degree. An advanced degree or work experience is preferred.
a fast-growing Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking associate candidates with a technical background in Electrical Engineering and / or Computer Science. The firm is seeking qualified candidates holding at least a Bachelor of Science degree, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an IP attorney. Industry experience, or experience in software development for web-based applications, mobile devices, Internet or social media is a plus.
a large national law firm, seeks 2nd – 5th year litigation associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in their Chicago office. Preferred candidates will have patent litigation experience at a law firm. Work experience would include handling a wide array of research and writing assignments, discovery and motion practice, and deposition preparation. Trial experience would be a plus, but is not required.
- a general firm with a dynamic, growing IP department in Des Moines, IA - is seeking a patent attorney with at least 7 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Position requires a master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in biology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry with substantial experience prosecuting biotech and chemical applications. Trademark experience is advantageous but not required.
is seeking to hire a patent lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area. This is an in-house lawyer position within Cargill's Worldwide Law Team, which is comprised of approximately 400 legal professionals (including 200+ lawyers) working in over 30 Cargill offices globally.