Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westport, Conn. and Melville, N.Y.

October 1, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP, an Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Westport, CT and Melville, NY seeks an Associate Attorney. Duties include prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the electrical and computer science arts.

Patent Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

September 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent associate or patent agent for its Milwaukee office. The Patent Associate must have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school, and undergraduate transcripts.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

September 25, 2014- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ONDA TECHNO is a leading Japanese IP firm with over 45 years of history. Our main office is located in Gifu city and we have branch offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, China and Taiwan. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background (especially, controls and electro-mechanical devices) and at least five years experience in prosecuting patent applications. State bar and patent bar registration is required. The candidate will be stationed in our Tokyo office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. has an immediate opening for a partnership-track associate with 0-3 years of experience to join our Patent Group. This Group focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, noninfringement and invalidity investigations, and other USPTO proceedings, in addition to working closely with our IP Litigation Group. The position presents a great opportunity for highly-motivated individuals with distinguished academic credentials, exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and an engineering/science background. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patent prosecution.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Suburban Boston, Ma. (Burlington)

September 14, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (primarily organic) or chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, clean technology, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software;
Chemistry: organic chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceuticals;
Materials/Physics: semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells;
Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston, Massachusetts (Burlington)

IP and Commercial Counsel – Other – New York, N.Y.

September 10, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Quirky is seeking an Intellectual Property and Commercial Counsel to work in its New York offices.

 The Candidate
You are a talented legal advisor who can navigate the patent and trademark world with ease. You make sound judgment calls and decisions when confronted with difficult risks. You have significant experience as a legal decision-maker and know your way around consumer electronics and software. You are excited about the opportunity to protect our intellectual property rights and avoid infringing rights held by others. You are able to tackle a variety of projects simultaneously to meet demanding deadlines. You are familiar with and have a soft spot for the USPTO. If this sounds like you, keep reading...

The Responsibilities

Analyze new products for patent and trademark infringement risks and available scope of protection
Analyze competitor products for patent and trademark infringement
Assist in patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management
Assist in counterfeit and infringement enforcement
Draft, negotiate and administer a variety of commercial agreements
Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and advice on legal and business issues
Engage in and lead various other legal projects and duties, including compliance matters, as assigned

The Qualifications

Passion for what we are building at Quirky
3-5 years of legal professional experience, including deep experience in patent and trademark prosecution and clearance work
JD from accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one state
USPTO registration
Competency with privacy and other technology law issues, including application of the DMCA and UDRP
Experience with consumer electronics and software and/or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Significant experience drafting patent non-infringement and invalidity opinions and conducting patent and trademark clearance searches
Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property / technology transfer agreements
Excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels, internally and externally, with lawyers and non-lawyers
Ability and willingness to make sound judgment calls on questions of risk

Contact
Check us out at www.quirky.com. If you like what you see, please continue. Submit your resume and application online along with a cover letter letting us know why you are perfect for this role.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: New York, New York

We are Quirky.   We make invention accessible. We believe that the best ideas in the world aren't actually in the world--they're locked in people's heads.    We exist to solve that problem.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind. (Updated)

September 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-8 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

August 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hartman & Citrin LLC is currently seeking a candidate for a patent attorney or patent agent position with the firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 15, 2014- US - Midwest, 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 Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

August 8, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a growing business law firm headquartered in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Registered Patent Agent, or Patent Associate, in particular candidates having a degree in the field of computer software and with experience patenting software technologies, as well as some experience with mechanical/electrical devices.

Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

August 4, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mori & Ward, LLP, a small intellectual property law firm, seeks bright, motivated patent attorneys to join our Alexandria, Virginia office. Qualified candidates have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, and have between 0 and 3 years of experience in patent law. Candidates also must have excellent communication and time management skills. We are looking to involve the associates in all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution including examiner interviews, and thorough training will be provided. U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration is required.

Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

July 30, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nike seeks a Patent Expert to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As our Patent Expert, you'll research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel, and interface with outside counsel and inventors to finalize utility patent applications.

The candidate must possess the ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in areas of design, science, and engineering in a continually dynamic environment. You'll report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the patent procurement process. You'll assist in managing the investigation process by collaborating with the Innovation, Product, Trademark, Litigation and Patent groups. You'll provide for intellectual property protection of relevant Nike products and innovations and consult with outside attorneys.

You'll maintain a high level of awareness of all current Nike development projects, production techniques, and materials relating to Nike products. You'll manage and maintain the system of obtaining timely disclosures of new technologies and IP strategic plans from Nike footwear teams. You'll provide these teams with strategies for managing information dissemination with regard to such patents.

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
At least 7 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred
Experience in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
Technical background recognized by the Patent Office for registration
Member of the Patent Bar
Understanding the patenting process
Understanding of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and production techniques
Strong understanding of research methodologies and how they relate to manufacturing and product development
Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies
Strategic planning skills helpful
Must have a high level of engineering skills and knowledge

Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5761652-patent-expert-jobs. Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Flyknit or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike. So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we’ll raise the bar.

Patent Liaison – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

July 30, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nike seeks a Patent Liaison to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As a key member of the Nike Patents Team, the Patent Liaison will work closely with Patent Experts, Nike Innovation teams, and outside counsel providing assistance in moving inventions through the patent process while supporting the management and development of Nike’s world class patent portfolio.

The Patent Liaison will coordinate and assist Patent Experts in innovation development sessions and Patent Review Committees, perform technical searches, review invention disclosure materials to provide a summation for outside counsel, , and coordinate with innovators to obtain necessary technical details to incorporate into patent applications and patent strategies.

The Patent Liaison will help form a team approach to managing the patent portfolio, working with Nike Patent Paralegals, Nike Patent Assistants, and outside patent counsel teams to maintain dockets for Patent Experts and ensure that data and documents housed in the IP management system are accurate and up-to-date.
The Patent Liaison will report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the innovation capture and patent procurement process, and assist in providing patent status updates to inventors and business units.

Nike is an energetic and dynamic company. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, a motivating personality, and a passion for learning.
In short, life is a sport, make it count. Write the future. Find your greatness.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above in science or engineering.
Ability to communicate technology in both written and verbal form and to interact with a wide array of individuals having expertise in areas of design, science, engineering, and business in a continually dynamic environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Experience in facilitation of committees and meetings.
Ability to process and understand diverse technical concepts in a fast-paced environment.
Patent experience a plus, but not required.
Prior art searching experience a plus, but not required.
Docket coordination/maintenance experience a plus, but not required.

Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5743203-patent-liaison-jobs. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Upstate N.Y.

July 29, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 210 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester) as well as New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Newark N.J., and Toronto is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Upstate New York offices, 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, and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.

IP Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

July 24, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several associates to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Greensboro, N.C.

July 24, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, 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.

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

July 20, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morris & Kamlay LLP, is seeking registered Patent Attorneys with the following requirements:

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 20, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Baker & Hostetler LLP is one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms with more than 800 attorneys and 14 offices. We have an immediate opportunity in our Cincinnati office for a patent attorney or a patent agent with 1 or more years of experience in patent prosecution work. The ideal candidate would have a technical degree and background in mechanical or electrical with superior academics and solid prior law firm or in-house experience. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

July 16, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP seeks an associate-level candidate with a technical ‎background in electrical engineering or equivalent (bachelor’s degree or higher from an ‎accredited college/university) as well as a law degree from an ABA-accredited law ‎school. Candidate should have three to five years of experience in patent prosecution in ‎a law firm or in-house; industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include: review ‎invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, analyze patent ‎portfolios, perform due diligence, patent validity and infringement analyses, and ‎coordinate international patent prosecution activities. Candidate may be called upon to ‎provide patent litigation support as needed as well as be involved in contested ‎proceedings (inter partes review and covered-business method proceedings before the ‎Patent Trial and Appeal Board). The ideal candidate should also have excellent ‎communication (verbal and written) and time management skills. Must be admitted ‎before the US Patent & Trademark Office; California Bar admission is preferred. ‎

Lewis Roca Rothgerber encourages a supportive, congenial work environment that ‎enables its professional management team and administrative staff to become integral ‎parts of your practice. We offer qualified candidates a competitive salary ‎commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. ‎

Contact
If you are interested in making Lewis Roca Rothgerber a part of your future, please send ‎your resume to Mary W. Kiley, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at ‎Recruiting@LRRLaw.com.‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate ‎on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ‎color, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, a serious ‎medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by ‎federal, state or local law. ‎

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

Lewis Roca Rothgerber has 250 lawyers with a broad range of legal expertise ‎throughout California, the Rocky Mountains, and the Southwestern United States and is ‎committed to helping local and national clients face a myriad of legal challenges. Lewis ‎Roca Rothgerber works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical ‎development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas ‎in view of business strategies.‎

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 13, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., a mid-sized IP firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a patent attorney with at least five years of patent prosecution and IP agreement experience. An undergraduate degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will handle patent preparation and prosecution, draft various types of IP agreements, and counsel clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 500 companies to start-ups.