Managing Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

January 22, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

An Intellectual Property boutique firm is seeking merger opportunities with a small firm or solo practitioner(s). We seek one or more experienced Patent and/or Trademark Attorneys to join our firm in Old Town Alexandria. Management experience is desired. Candidates must have portables amounting to 50% of billable hours, at a minimum.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah (Remote)

January 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

A patent attorney with a small firm in Salt Lake City is seeking several patent agents to outsource patent preparation (and prosecution) matters. The patent applications are usually on simple mechanical devices, although there are some software.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent prosecution lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ legal experience in the fields of electronics, software, networking and related fields to join our IP/Patent team, or 1-4 years’ legal experience coupled with commensurate industry experience.

Patent Preparation and Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Orange County, Calif.

January 12, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Orange County office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a patent preparation and prosecution associate to join their Intellectual Property Section. USPTO registration and California Bar are required and a technical background or experience in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Physical Chemistry is preferred. Shook Hardy offers a solid history and proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in IP. Candidates should have a strong academic background from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Vancouver, B.C.

January 10, 2015- Canada, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gowlings is a leading Canadian law firm offering a diverse range of services within intellectual property law, business law and advocacy to help organizations achieve their business objectives. Gowlings has over 700 professionals across offices in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo Region, Calgary, Vancouver, Beijing, Moscow and London, U.K.

Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 10, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP seeks patent prosecution and patent litigation associate attorneys to join its dynamic Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) groups in the Portland, Salt Lake City and Seattle offices. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters. Undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar discipline and USPTO registration is required. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in patent prosecution. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 6, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGinn IP Law Group, PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located near the Greensboro Metro Station in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is seeking patent attorneys and agents to join its growing practice. Candidates must have a B. S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or electronics and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion studies and client contact is preferred.

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

January 6, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Associate or a Patent Agent with two to four years of experience for our Seattle office. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Paid Internship – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. and Bethesda, Md.

January 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC offered a unique paid internship opportunity for new JDs and patent agents in the fall of 2013. The first class of interns successfully completed the program and were offered permanent positions. All three are currently employed as patent attorneys with Plumsea.

Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 4, 2015- US - Northeast, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a junior associate to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice in the Pittsburgh office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif. (Updated)

December 31, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker has an employment opportunity available for a Patent Agent or Attorney with patent application drafting experience (minimum 10 applications). This position will be located in the firm’s Costa Mesa office and will assist partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice.

Patent Attorney / Design Lawyer – Law Firm – Silver Spring, Md.

December 23, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group has an opening for an exceptional and experienced patent attorney or patent agent for its growing practice.

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.

December 11, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

ON Semiconductor is seeking to hire an IP counsel to provide support across several different IP areas. Responsibilities will include:

Managing invention generation by counseling with inventors, providing IP training, attending patent committee meetings, and reviewing invention disclosures.
Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing patent prosecution efforts of outside counsel.
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing intellectual property agreements, including: license agreements, development agreements, supply agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Providing support for various IP matters in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
Analyzing, mining, and monetizing the patent portfolio, including investigations of competitive products and preparation of claim charts.
Providing litigation support, both offensive and defensive matters.
This position can be located in Europe or in other US cities where ON Semiconductor has an office location.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
Member of a state bar and be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
Electrical Engineering or Physics degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Detail: This position reports to the head of intellectual property in Phoenix, Arizona. Related semiconductor industry experience is highly desirable and should be highlighted. The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates flexibility and is able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters in a timely manner. Position is in Phoenix, however, other locations, Europe or other US cities, will be considered depending on the candidate. Occasional travel (<20%).

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://tinyurl.com/mexg4ex.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) is driving innovation in energy efficient electronics, empowering design engineers to reduce global energy use. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficient power and signal management, logic, discrete and custom solutions to help customers solve their unique design challenges in automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, military/aerospace and power supply applications. ON Semiconductor operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and quality program, and a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gainesville, Fla. (Updated)

December 11, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk logo seeks a highly qualified individual to draft, and prosecute patent applications relating to semiconductors, circuits, computer architecture and/or software. This individual will also counsel clients and prepare Opinions. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Greensboro, N.C.

December 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson + Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background and at least 1 year of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

IP Paralegal/Docketing Specialist – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

November 20, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. has an immediate opening in our Milwaukee office for a Paralegal/Docketing Specialist in our Intellectual Property Department. This is a rare opportunity for the well-qualified candidate to join a dynamic and growing legal department at a large, established law firm that offers career growth potential as the practice grows. You will assist and support timekeepers in meeting the needs and demands of their clients in patent- related matters in the Intellectual Property practice area. You will join an award-winning team with a sophisticated practice. Their philosophy involves a synergistic approach to intellectual property protection and intangible asset management.

Responsibilities

Learn all phases of the patent process and procedures.
Prepare and maintain docket.
Assist registered practitioners with filings with US Patent Office.
Assist registered practitioners with communications with foreign counsel.
Communicate with the USPTO.
Open new clients and matters and follow all appropriate procedures for this process.
Enter data for new cases in appropriate database and task the appropriate attorney for all deadlines.
Check CPI Database and keep updated.
Run all appropriate docket reports on weekly and monthly basis.
Enter incoming and outgoing correspondence into CPI docketing system daily.
Print and docket correspondence from PAIR receive daily.
Prepare and send quarterly annuity/MF letters to clients.
Research and review files, databases and other resources to obtain information.
Organize docket deadlines.
Effectively prioritize daily workload based on available time and deadlines.
Assist timekeepers with managing priorities, deadlines and docket.
Organize and maintain files.
Take an interest in client matters and gain background knowledge about clients and their businesses.
Take lead on preparing client correspondence and substantive patent prosecution documents.
Analyze and identify resources to increase efficiency and add value to services we provide.

Qualifications

Experience in all phases of the patent process and familiarity in the U.S. Patent Office is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
General understanding of patent docketing procedures is preferred, but we will train the right candidate
Interest and ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Positive attitude and good people skills.
Excellent written, oral and e-mail communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve and make practical decisions.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Must take initiative and be comfortable working in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to prioritize and handle/complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Outstanding customer service/interpersonal skills.
Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
Excellent grammar, spelling, vocabulary and language skills.
Efficient, flexible and patient.
Ability to display complete discretion and tactfulness with confidential information.
Bachelors' Degree required.

Contact
Our constant focus is on superior client services. If you can demonstrate the skills and commitment required for this position, we welcome you to discover the Reinhart Advantage. Please forward your resume along with a cover letter to: Cindy Miilu-Draper Employee Relations & Staff Recruiting Manager Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. 1000 North Water Street, Suite 1700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Or e-mail Cindy at: cmiilu@reinhartlaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 20, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Austin Rapp & Hardman, a boutique patent firm in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking an experienced patent attorney or agent, or IP litigator. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or IP litigation and strong writing skills. A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science is preferred. Candidates with backgrounds in other disciplines will still be considered, particularly if seeking a position associated with IP litigation. Depending on experience and other considerations, this position offers the possibility of working remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Chemistry Associate, Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

November 13, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pabst Patent Group LLP is seeking an Associate, Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor to join its Atlanta based Chemistry Patent Prosecution Practice.

Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

November 13, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a junior associate to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice in the Pittsburgh office.

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

November 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP law firm that is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Chemistry for its Alexandria, Virginia office. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and 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 benefit package.