Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Allentown, Pa.

August 15, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Design IP, a small intellectual property boutique law firm located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, seeks a patent attorney to join our thriving practice. Candidates must demonstrate strong legal writing and analysis skills. Ideal candidates will have a chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemistry degree and at least one year of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Technical Advisor or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 15, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lee Sullivan Shea & Smith LLP is an intellectual property law firm with offices located in Chicago, Illinois and Austin, Texas.

We are actively seeking those candidates who are interested in a patent career as a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent. Candidates must have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. The role involves working directly with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies engaged in protecting new inventions, to startups working on cutting edge technologies. Applicants will be exposed to a variety of technologies in a collaborative environment and will be working directly with inventors to draft detailed patent applications covering the inventors' inventions and to prosecute those applications.

The position will involve the following responsibilities:

- Drafting US patent applications
- Prosecuting patent applications
- Assisting clients with management of patent portfolios and providing recommendations regarding prosecution strategies
- Routinely conducting examiner interviews with the USPTO to expedite prosecution
- Preparing responses to outstanding communications from the USPTO in a timely manner
- Conducting invention disclosure teleconferences with inventors
- Performing complex legal analysis including freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis

A Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent is required for this position. In particular, we are interested in individuals with familiarity and experience in one or more of the following technologies: computer hardware, computer software, networking, communications, audio, video, and analog circuitry.

Actual USPTO patent preparation and prosecution experience is a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate. Must have excellent English communications skills, including a strong writing ability, and superior analytical skills.

We offer competitive salaries, insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Most importantly, we offer a challenging and exciting career opportunity in a small firm environment that includes continued exposure to a wide variety of leading-edge technologies.

Openings are available in both Austin, TX and Chicago, IL.

Contact
To apply, please email Neilesh Patel at: patel@ls3ip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Austin, Texas or Chicago, Illinois

Summer Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 8, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger, a premier intellectual property law firm, is seeking exceptional prosecution and litigation summer associates (1L and 2L) for 2016. Prosecution candidates must have a technical degree and will, preferably, have already passed the patent bar or at least registered to take the patent bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or computer engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks a registered patent attorney with 1-3 years of relevant experience and a strong background in materials science for its Indianapolis, Indiana office. The ideal candidate has experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications and writing opinions relating to a wide range of materials science and mechanical arts. The ideal candidate also has superior academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. An advanced degree or scientific industry experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or mechanical engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical and mechanical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

August 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Coats & Bennett, PLLC, a boutique intellectual property law firm in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has an immediate need to hire highly motivated Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents who are experienced in patent preparation and prosecution related to telecommunications and electrical technologies.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 3, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a patent attorney with at least two years of experience in patent prosecution and a background in mechanical or electrical engineering to join the Intellectual Property team in our Chicago, Madison or Milwaukee office.

Sr. Group IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Sr. Group IP Counsel to work in its Mentor, Ohio offices (30 minutes east of Cleveland).

The scope and responsibilities of the position include providing both U.S. and international intellectual property ("IP") services to Avery Dennison’s Materials Group of businesses, focusing on research, development and innovations, joint development efforts, patent preparation and prosecution, trade secret management and protection, potential business acquisitions, IP litigation, IP transactions, and opinions relating to patents, both foreign and domestic. This attorney will work closely with the Global VP of Research & Development and the Global VP of Marketing for the Materials Group of Avery Dennison, and their leadership teams, as a key business partner for the company’s IP and growth efforts. The intellectual properties of Avery Dennison are extremely valuable assets and include patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This position is based in the company’s regional office of the Law Department, in Mentor, Ohio.

In your role as Sr. Group IP Counsel, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:
IP strategy that targets growth and other key market segments, and supports new product innovations.
Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including: client counseling; technology development and licensing contracts; and patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
Strategic guidance as a business partner integrating legal advice with critical business strategies for product development, joint development efforts, licensing matters, and IP disputes.
Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors, foreign counsel, and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications.
Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent office, foreign and domestic.
Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements.
IP related advice for M&A assessments and negotiations.
Litigation services include advising the clients regarding potential and pending litigation; selecting and managing litigation counsel and the course of litigation; settlement agreements.
Client Counseling services include advising on the cost and effective use of intellectual property, and avoiding or reducing the adverse impact of third party intellectual property; counseling on legal issues relating to advertising and promotional programs; counseling on e-commerce issues.
Leadership responsibilities for the IP team, inspiring a motivated team that engages with outstanding service in support of the global R&D and marketing organizations.
Strong collaboration skills to engage with and leverage colleagues within the global law department.
Budget planning, forecasting and management designed to achieve R&D and marketing performance and cost goals.

What You Will Need to Bring to the Team
Avery Dennison has a long history of being a leader in innovation. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Must possess a law degree, be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing.

Experience

Must have at least 10-15 years of patent law experience, including litigation, IP transactional, patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate opinions; law firm experience is desirable.
Familiarity with technologies relating to Avery Dennison’s products and business strategies is a plus.
Must have the ability to deal effectively with complex legal issues that have both legal and business ramifications, as well as be proficient at defining and implementing new business and law department processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated record of collaboration and successfully engaging with global teams.
A strong working knowledge of and experience with PCT, European patent practice, and China patent practice is highly desirable.
Highly skilled at drafting patents (patent prosecution).
Outstanding Client counseling skills is required.
Must have transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities)
Litigation experience is highly preferred.

Travel

Travel to Europe and Asia will be required; approximately 25-35% travel.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11322&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearne & Gordon LLP, one of the oldest and largest Intellectual Property Law Firms in Cleveland, Ohio, is accepting resumes for the position of Patent Attorney. Candidates must possess:

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

July 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sheppard Mullin's Intellectual Property practice seeks a patent agent with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our growing and dynamic team, working in either D.C. or Northern Virginia. Since 2010, the firm’s IP group has strategically doubled in size, growing from 45 to nearly 100 IP professionals, to support our burgeoning client base. We and take pride in our diverse and collaborative team of attorneys and staff committed to professional excellence in a collegial environment.

From Fortune 500’s to startups, we represent a range of industries and cutting edge technologies. The person hired for this position will work closely with attorneys to draft and prosecute applications to support clients in gaming, social media, augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive media industries. The ideal candidate will be at least a user, if not an enthusiast, of technology in these industries. The position presents opportunities to interact with leading inventors and entrepreneurs in these emerging fields.

Responsibilities

Draft US patent applications
Prosecute patent applications
Assist clients with management of patent portfolios and provide recommendations regarding prosecution strategies
Routinely conduct examiner interviews with the USPTO to expedite prosecution
Prepare responses to outstanding communications from the USPTO in a timely manner
Conduct invention disclosure teleconferences with inventors
Perform complex legal analysis including freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis
Participate in invention disclosure teleconferences

Qualifications

The candidate must be admitted to the patent bar and have experience in patent prosecution; USPTO experience preferred. Excellent academic credentials and great communication skills are required.
A technical undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering is preferred although applicants with other technical undergraduate degrees will be considered
Experience in drafting US patent applications required; prosecution experience preferred
Excellent technical, writing, communication and analytical skills
Must be a team-player and willing to “take ownership” of projects.
Law school students who are registered patent agents are welcome to apply
Patent Agents applying for this position must be registered to practice before the USPTO, though we will consider Technical Advisors that are qualified to sit for the registration exam. USPTO experience preferred

Contact
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, and resume to MKershek@SheppardMullin.com Note to Search Firms: if you wish to submit a candidate for this position, you must have in place, or be prepared to sign, Sheppard Mullin's current fee agreement before submitting your candidate's resume and transcript.

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

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 21, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Associate (0-5 years of experience) or Patent Agent for our Minneapolis office. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

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

Intel is seeking a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise to:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 17, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice in our Minneapolis office of our thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 2+ years patent drafting and prosecution experience, a technical degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and be a member of the patent bar. This is a unique position which will further enhance our expertise in patent work while providing an opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Experience in training and mentoring junior associates and building client service teams a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location

July 16, 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 - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dilworth IP is seeking a highly competent Patent Attorney with at least 8 years of experience, possessing extensive experience writing and prosecuting software and electrical patents while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and productivity. Compensation package is competitive and rewards productivity.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 14, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Patent Prosecution Attorney, Patent Agent, or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Cupertino, Calif.

July 14, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking patent attorneys, agents, and engineers to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering. The firm represents Silicon Valley’s top emerging growth clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Albany, N.Y.

July 8, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Associate to join its Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Group.

Patent Paralegal – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

July 6, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC has an opening for an experienced, highly qualified Patent Paralegal.

Experience
Experience in foreign patent prosecution is preferred. Outstanding candidates with experience in only U.S. prosecution will also be considered.

A minimum of five years of foreign and/or U.S. patent prosecution experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail, ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task, excellent inter-personal and relationship management skills, ability to maintain and properly handle confidential client information, ability to exercise good judgment, and will have good tenure and outstanding references.

Duties
Duties will include preparing PCT and international forms; electronic filing of documents in the USPTO, International Bureau, and various International Searching Authorities; responses to office actions and Information Disclosure Statements, preparing foreign filing order letters, communicating with associates throughout the world; preparing other patent forms and correspondence.

Duties will also include management of patent docket including reviewing and docketing patent correspondence, updating the status of patents and patent applications, assisting patent attorneys, and inspection of electronic patent file histories. Additional duties may include assistance with overflow trademark prosecution and export control clearance projects on an as needed basis.

Salary
We offer a generous base salary with an expectation of 960 minimum billable hours per year.

For candidates who generate over 960 billable hours per year, we also offer a guaranteed bonus for each hour deemed billable over 960 hours.

Total compensation is based on experience, but is projected to be about $95,000 to $100,000 for about 1600 billable hours. If performance is accurate and efficient, salary may be projected to be well over $100,000 for about 1800 to 1900 billable hours during a normal working year.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to fessig@marburylaw.com
• Location: Reston
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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

Marbury is one of Metro Washington, D.C.’s premier mid-size, full service intellectual property and technology, commercial law, litigation, and trademark litigation law firms, having achieved the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Founded in 1994, the firm represents a full spectrum of clients from Fortune 500 companies, mid-size technology companies, high tech start-ups, and venture capital funds. Marbury offers a professional, supportive and efficient office environment. The professionalism and efficiency eliminates the need for last minute midnight filings. Marbury partners are accessible and have an open-door policy, which allows for an easy work flow. Marbury also offers casual dress, flexible work hours, low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, etc. We are located in Reston a few blocks from the Reston Town Center and a few blocks from Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, Silver line. For more information, visit our website.

Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

June 30, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clements Bernard PLLC is seeking 1-2 associates/agents for its Charlotte, NC office.