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.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colo.

November 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volentine & Whitt, PLLC seeks senior patent attorneys for preparation and prosecution work for variety of domestic and foreign clients. Minimum 10 years recent experience preparing applications and responses. Background in electrical arts only. Positions can be remote from firm’s main office in metro DC area. Primary responsibilities include application drafting and prosecution before USPTO. Please include at least one application and three prosecution matters drafted in past 6 months.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New York, N.Y.

November 5, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NeoStem is seeking a Patent Agent to assist with drafting, writing, and prosecuting patent applications; and, strategically developing patent portfolios, and supporting litigators in the development of enforcement and defense strategies. The ideal candidate will NOT have a JD and will have a strong technical background in Biology and MUST have 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. NO JDs will be CONSIDERED at this time.

Responsibilities

Prepares and drafts patent applications
Conducts prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 patents and patent applications
Analyzes patents and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecutions in the US and OUS
Works closely with business, project teams, general counsel and product development to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protections
Supports Patent attorneys in patentability and analysis
Coordinates prosecution activities with various departments
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
At least 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution; prior firm experience is a plus
DOES NOT require a JD degree and NO JDs wll be considered at this time
Must have scientific knowledge and experience in cellular biology/biotechnology
Must be available to work minimum 15-20 hours per week
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel
Must have an excellent track record in building effective relationships with other departments and third parties
Ability to comfortably interact and clearly communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple activities and make complex decisions
Must be organizational savvy and action-oriented
Ability to manage critical and ambiguous situations to make effective decisions
Ability to maximize business results through continuous improvement
Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills required
Strong influencing, planning, organizing, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Contact
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your resume directly to scotton@neostem.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York

As a leader in the emerging cellular therapy industry, NeoStem is pursuing the preservation and enhancement of human health globally through the development of cell based therapeutics that prevent, treat, cure, or regenerate damaged or aged tissue, cells and organs and restoring their normal function. Cellular therapy is the process by which new cells are introduced into a tissue to prevent or treat disease, or to regenerate damaged or aged tissue. We believe that cell therapy will play a large role in changing the natural history of diseases as more breakthrough therapies are developed, ultimately lessening the overall burden of disease on patients and their families, as well as the economic burden that these diseases impose upon modern society.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 5, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP, a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. A technical background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar background is required. Experience in the medical device space is a plus. USPTO registration is also required. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. Principals only. No recruiters, please. Stoel Rives is an EEO/AA employer.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

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

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with two to three years of work experience as an Examiner at the USPTO and a degree in Computer Sciences or Electrical Engineering.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

November 3, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney.

Are your law firm’s billable hours and rates frustrating your ability to draft and prosecute high quality patent applications for your clients?

Do you find that your clients are just as frustrated?

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. understands these frustrations and believes we have a better way of practicing patent law. Our growing patent law firm has an excellent reputation in the technology field. We are a diverse firm with a growing client base of Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies. Fountainhead Law Group believes that creating a climate in which attorneys can do high quality work results in happier clients and a far more rewarding experience for our attorneys.

Fountainhead Law Group is currently seeking experienced patent attorneys with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in software, analog/digital circuits, wireless communications, or networking are encouraged to make inquiries.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with limited opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, and high tech transactions.

Job Requirements

California State Bar
USPTO Bar
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
2+ years of actual engineering or development experience
4+ years of experience in patent prosecution
Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications
Drive to provide top quality work product
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and the in-house team

Compensation

Generous packages based on billed and collected hours.

Contact
If interested, please email us at: careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Resume must include:

Listing of all universities attended and all degrees earned
Listing of all professional employment
Sample granted patent personally drafted and prosecuted
Sample of recently published and personally drafted patent application
Two (2) personally drafted sample office action responses to §103 rejections
California Bar Number and USPTO Reg. No.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C. (Updated)

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

Additon, Higgins, & Pendleton, P.A., a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DSM, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.

Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.

Responsibilities

Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US

Qualifications

Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;
- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
Good communication skills

Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland