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.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC is seeking highly motivated patent attorneys with at least 2 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, as well as a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients. Positions are available in our Washington, DC and Bloomfield Hills, MI offices.
IP Associate – Law Firm – Reston, Va.
Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C. is looking for a junior or mid-level patent prosecution associate with an electrical engineering or computer-science/engineering background. The firm is looking to involve the junior or mid-level associate in all aspects of patent prosecution. Thorough training will be provided. Responsibilities for this position include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting validity and infringement studies, and assisting in pre-litigation and litigation matters when called upon. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, and excellent academic credentials and writing skills. This candidate preferably has one or more years of experience in patent prosecution, either practicing at a firm or as an Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate must be registered or eligible to register to practice before the United States and Trademark Office. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mahwah, N.J. (Updated)
Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).
Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Osaka, Japan
Shinjyu Global IP, a member of United GIPs, is seeking a patent attorney or a patent agent to join our office in Osaka, Japan. We are a patent prosecution firm, and provide a collegial environment, flexible working hours, and encourage professional growth and development. We are seeking a patent attorney or a patent agent to fill a full time US patent prosecution position. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent preparation and prosecution matters, directly interact with Japanese clients and Japanese patent attorneys, and receive personal recognition for your work. All work will be conducted in English, though Japanese language abilities are a plus.
Junior Associate / Patent Agent / Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.
Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks:
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent agent to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent preparation and prosecution matters in the electrical and computer arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and have 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent attorney. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, litigation and counseling matters in the mechanical field with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering and have 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.
Patent Scientist – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is seeking a Patent Scientist to work in its San Francisco office. We provide an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.
Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and at least 2-3 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.
Patent Agent / Tech Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.
Patent Agent or Technical Advisor position at Invention Mine, a growing patent boutique in Chicago. We work extensively on sophisticated telecommunications signal processing technologies, control systems, video processing/compression/coding, financial products and services, and computer-related inventions and business methods.
Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.
The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a midlevel or senior Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join their dynamic IP Procurement practice in the Seattle office.
The ideal candidate will have four to six years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting. Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics is required. This position will focus on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in electrical, software, and mechanical fields, but will also include some licensing and intellectual property due diligence support.
Candidates must have substantial experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Frederick, Md. or Washington, D.C.
Miles & Stockbridge P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney or agent with a background in chemistry or biotechnology to work in our firm’s Frederick, MD or Washington, DC office drafting and prosecuting patent applications and providing IP counseling for some of the leading multinational chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, privately held companies, start-ups, and universities.
Science Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.
Goodwin Procter seeks seeks a highly qualified science advisor with 2+ years experience to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies (IPTS) group. Candidate must have experience drafting patent applications and office action responses, conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses, reviewing patent and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys in prosecution, counseling and litigation, and performing due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.
Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Technical Specialist sought to join Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's growing intellectual property group in its Boston office. The candidate will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading high-tech companies and start-ups. Primary responsibilities include patent prosecution and opinion work. The position requires an associate degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The candidate must have strong communication, writing, analytical and organizational skills, and will receive mentoring and training in the practice of intellectual property law, as well as the opportunity to attend law school.
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Davis, Calif.
Novozymes, a biotech-based world leader in enzymes and microorganisms is seeking a registered patent attorney for our Davis, CA based Research and Development site.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Saul Ewing LLP is seeking an experienced full time Patent Agent/techn ology specialist in the biotechnology area for our Boston office. Will be responsible for drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, patentability searches, freedom to operate and patent landscapes analyses in the biotechnology area. We are seeking individuals with immediately transferable skills who have strong academic backgrounds and industry and/or law firm experience. Successful candidate will have a minimum one year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, neurobiology or a related discipline. Must be detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Admission to the USPTO is preferred.
Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 3rd or 4th year associate (2010-2011 JD) to join the Patent department of our New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects in a client-team structure, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Research Triangle Park, N.C.
BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Responsible for a broad range of IP services in support of the North American affiliates for BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products, including implementation of appropriate patent strategies for the protection of innovations arising out of projects and research conducted at the BASF Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility in North Carolina.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law – University of Connecticut – Hartford, Conn.
The University of Connecticut School of Law is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Law for its Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“IP Law Clinic” or “Clinic”). This position affords a unique opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys patent law and practice and wishes to share his or her wisdom and experience with students interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property. It combines in one place the opportunity to practice in what is in effect a boutique intellectual property law firm, train and mentor law students, and engage in the legal representation of start-ups, small businesses and individuals in patent matters before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”).