Design Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a patent associate, patent agent, or technical specialist to join our design patent team. Our ideal candidate would have some experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting design applications. USPTO registration along with a technical or engineering degree are preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

July 9, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY office 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, providing patent counseling to clients, and providing litigation support. 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.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is a national intellectual property law firm with offices in Houston, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Shrewsbury, New Jersey; Greensboro, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in all areas of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, opinions, portfolio management, trade secrets, related litigation and technology transactions and licensing.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for the best and the brightest patent attorneys/agents to draft and prosecute patent applications for some of the leading technology companies in the world. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics, and a minimum of 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Patent Examiner experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior IP Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

July 2, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is seeking a Senior IP specialist (a hybrid patent prosecution paralegal/administrative patent portfolio manager) to support their growing electronics patent practice in Boulder, CO. Duties include supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications at the USPTO, and performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Applicants must have substantial experience with patent prosecution, and the USPTO electronic file system. Superior attention to detail is required. Applicants must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Patent paralegal experience is highly desirable, as is skill at producing Microsoft Visio documents. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly-technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electrical material. Excitement about patents, a strong work ethic, and a drive to excel are all necessary.

Specific Duties: 1. Manage aspects of very large patent portfolios, and perform range of duties related to electronic internal file system; 2. Generate templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions. These duties relate to filing/correspondence with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates; 3. Prepare additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments); 4. Review formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.); 5. Perform electronic filings at USPTO; and 6. Manage intake and opening of matters We offer outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.

Contact:
If you qualify and are interested in joining a dynamic friendly organization send resume to cmoe@hollandhart.com or fax to Charlene Moe 303-295-8261. No phone calls please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Paramus, N.J.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cha & Reiter, LLC, a small growing firm, is acceptng resumes for an electrical or computer science background Patent attorney with 3-10+ experience.

Tech Startup IP Director – Small Corporation – Lexington, Ky.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NOHMs Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Tech Startup IP Director to work in its Lexington, Kentucky, offices.

General Description of Duties:
The IP Manager/Director has significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents, and will develop and direct the implementation of intellectual property strategies and policies for NOHMs to enable product sales, and enhance and protect shareholder value. The IP Director is expected to be the authority on intellectual property matters within NOHMs, and will consult with external council and/or services as needed to provide sound legal and strategy advice to the management team. This may involve providing assistance in the preparation of requisite legal documentation, assistance in securing patents for ideas and technologies that NOHMs has developed, undertaking research on new legal requirements around patents, and provision of process support to the organization. This is a management position that will provide important input to overall company strategy.

Major Functions:
1. Enhancing technology portfolio value
A. Develop a comprehensive IP strategy coordinated and aligned with NOHMs' technology investments, business strategies, and competitive position.
B. Secure objectives of IP strategy using available resources and minimal disruption other business activity.
C. Provide timely, competent and professional legal advice and guidance to business leaders regarding technology and intellectual property including patents, trademarks, software, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets.
D. Provide solutions and support for cross-functional teams involving business deals, working with third parties, innovation, and future joint venture, M&A, competitive IP assessment, and IP transactional needs, and other matters involving licensing, litigation, or enforcement.
E. Otherwise contributing as directed by the CEO, the board, or your supervisor.

2. Protecting technology portfolio value
A. Ensure that all IP transactions and activities are performed in a manner that complies with the high level of integrity and personal responsibility required by the corporation as well as all legal and ethical requirements.
B. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and policies, including but not limited to:
1. Product clearance studies.
2. Competitive IP assessments.
3. Litigation and pre-litigation activity.
4. Record Retention
C. Determine a budget for all activities and implementing policies and procedures within the limitations of the budget.
D. Provide training, education and counseling activities to support and encourage participation in execution of IP strategies and to ensure compliance with IP policies.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Experience and Educational Requirements:
• Experience with the battery or chemicals industry is a plus.
• Must have at least 10 years combined technical/legal experience, including (1) patent preparation and prosecution particularly in inventor-facing and strategy-oriented aspects (2) preferably at least 50 personally prepared patent applications; (3) experience as a legal counsel lead for a significant business is a plus; (4) experience with licensing and patent litigation a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to lead.
• Must be able to identify, lead, and support appropriate tasks, strategies and implementations in leveraging our IP Team’s efforts for competitive IP business advantage.
• Must have proven successes in communicating complex legal and technical issues in an understandable manner with executives, business and technical leaders, and legal service providers.
• Experience as an inventor of one or more patent applications a plus.
• Proficient in computer software, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Team player and good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full time position to be located in Lexington, KY, or Rochester, NY with up to 20% travel to other business locations and a variety of business partners.
• Must possess a Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in a technology field. Chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred. Candidates with electrical or mechanical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possessing an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) and admitted to practice law in at least one state and to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a plus.
• Work evenings or weekends during periods of heavy workload or to meet deadlines.
• Sit and use a personal computer for moderate periods of time.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for full company fringe benefits and stock options.

Contact:
To apply for this position, send a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlights of relevant work experience, and your resume or CV to:

E-mail:
info@nohms.com

U.S. Mail:
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 95 Brown Road, M/S 1050, Suite 289, Ithaca, NY 14850

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Lexington, Kentucky

NOHMs Technologies is a dynamic and quickly growing lithium ion battery materials development company. Established in 2011, the team is commercializing novel materials and components that will enable disruptive growth in future military, consumer, automotive and grid storage markets. NOHMs Technologies is licensing core materials patents from Cornell University, and is actively building its own IP portfolio for battery electrode and electrolyte materials, and manufacturing technology for these materials. Our technology enables high-energy, long-life performance, and better safety than state of art lithium-ion batteries. NOHMs is currently establishing and staffing key product and manufacturing development positions to enable 2014 initial market entry.

IP & Technology Transactions Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Houston office of Haynes and Boone seeks an associate with a background in mechanical engineering and 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience for its Intellectual Property practice. Experience in oilfield services or mechanical systems would be preferred. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills, and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.

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

June 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Murphy, Bilak & Homiller, PLLC, a patent law boutique in Cary, NC, seeks an EE patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute strategic, high-value patent applications for its top-tier technology clients. Applicants must have an EE degree. Experience is preferred but all well qualified candidates will be considered. The position provides a top salary, challenging work, and a good work/life balance in a great area to live. Relocation packages available.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Columbus, Ohio

June 19, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Columbus office of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP is seeking a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, be registered with the USPTO, and have 1-4 years of experience as a patent attorney or patent agent, including work related to electrical engineering, and at least light mechanical engineering technology. Experience in trademark preparation, prosecution, and clearance is also a plus.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Kobe, Japan

June 19, 2013- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Haruka Patent and Trademark Attorneys, a leading intellectual property law firm with offices in Tokyo and Kobe Japan, is seeking a qualified US patent attorney to work in our Japanese offices. Successful candidates must possess a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics and be registered to practice before the USPTO. US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required. Job responsibilities include drafting and filing new applications, prosecuting applications, drafting opinions, and advising clients on US patent matters. Previous patent prosecution experience is preferred but not required.

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

June 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

June 14, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Byrne Poh LLP is a rapidly growing, but currently small boutique patent law firm located in New York, NY seeking associates and patent agents to join our practice. We are looking for talented and motivated attorneys and patent agents that will work closely with our attorneys in the preparation of all documents related to US and foreign patent applications for our clients. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, and high-tech startups. While no prior experience in patent law is required, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and must be able to sit for the patent bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Bethesda, Md. or Portland, Ore.

June 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC, a patent prosecution and counseling firm is searching for a patent attorney with a mechanical engineering or physics background. A minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience (PTO and/or private practice) to join the team. Excellent writing skills, organized, finely developed sense of patentable subject matter, and attention to detail are required. Almost all work is from domestic clients, must have drafted a minimum of 30 original patent applications from scratch. Flexible, collegial work atmosphere with focus on excellent work product.

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

June 14, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally ranked boutique intellectual property law firm, is seeking motivated patent associates or patent agents with 1+ years patent prosecution experience with EE and/or CS degrees.

Firm Atmosphere:
Vierra Magen was founded with the principles of providing top notch legal service to its large client base, while at the same time providing a friendly, collegial and relaxed environment for its attorneys, agents and staff. We remain true to these principals as we continue to grow. The firm has been ranked as the top boutique IP law firm in the nation by IP TodayTM.

Compensation:
We provide a competitive base salary and benefits package. Our policy is to reward those reaching or exceeding the requested annual billed hours with a bonus, above and beyond the base salary. The bonus is based on a straight percentage of collected billings. Our attorneys choose their own balance between work and social life. Though by no means expected, those choosing to work “big firm" hours will be rewarded with net compensations schemes competitive with or exceeding those of big firms.

Firm Clients:
Our clients include some of the largest and most technology-driven companies in the world, including Microsoft Corporation, Sandisk Corporation and Computer Associates, as well as a wide variety of smaller businesses and start-ups. These clients have come to rely on us for our detailed personal attention to their IP needs and our unsurpassed technical expertise. Each attorney at Vierra Magen is given close and direct client contact, including meeting with inventors and management, and working directly with inventors to prepare and file patent applications.

Mentoring:
At Vierra Magen, we understand the importance of training and feedback. The firm provides each attorney with ample supervision, education and review of their work product to ensure development in the fundamentals and subtleties of patent practice.

Offices:
Our offices are in the world-class Market Center buildings in the heart of downtown San Francisco, with views of the San Francisco Bay, Transamerica Building and financial district.

Contact:
If you are interested in speaking with us about a position at Vierra Magen, please send your resume to: Hiring Partner, Vierra Magen Marcus & DeNiro LLP, 575 Market Street, Suite 3750, or email hiringpartner [at] vierramagen.com

Please, only those with patent prosecution experience in electronics and computer software need apply.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Lateral Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria Va.

June 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Juneau Partners IP Law Firm seeks one or more lateral patent attorneys to join our growing practice. Position requires you have your own book of business and a desire to have a bit more control over your life.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Paul, Minn.

June 14, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

3M is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel for the Corporate Research Lab located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Be part of what’s next!

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Counseling assigned clients regarding opportunities for obtaining intellectual property protection and on other intellectual property matters.
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and other countries.
• Drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related agreements.
• Rendering intellectual property legal opinions on matters such as patent validity and infringement.
• Managing intellectual property litigation.
• Delivering training on intellectual property legal matters to technical and business personnel.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in physics, optics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bio-medical engineering, chemistry, materials science, computer science, or other technical discipline not listed
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the courts of at least one state.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of professional patent law experience in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Experience in and/or familiarity with physics and optical technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organized with a good attention to detail, mature personality able to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities

Location:
• Maplewood, Minnesota

Travel:
• May include up to 10% domestic and international travel

Relocation:
• Is authorized

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Contact:
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M.
3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For a complete description, and to apply for consideration, go to 3M's Careers Web Site (http://3m.com/careers-us). Click "Search & Apply", and in the “Job Number” field input 1305150 then click "Search for Jobs". To view the description, click on the title of the position. Or, use this direct link: http://jobs.3m.com/job/Maplewood-Intellectual-Property-Counsel-Job-MN-55106/2645606/. 3M is an EEOE.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. Be part of what’s next! Join 3M – follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

June 12, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, a full-service Dallas firm, seeks intellectual property attorney having 2-4 years of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and transaction experience. Ideal applicants will have graduated in the top 25% of their law school classes. Applicants graduating in the top 50% of their class will be considered with extraordinary accomplishments including, by way of example: 1. Judicial Clerkships; 2. Law Review; and 3. Mock Trail/Moot Court.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

June 11, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution