Patent Agent – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

June 8, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is recruiting a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property Group in Harrisburg, PA. Preference would be given to candidates with an advanced technical degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and a desire to use those skills as a Patent Agent. Ideally, candidates would be registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent agent and would have at least two years experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Industry experience or experience as a patent examiner are a plus.

Contract Partner – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

May 29, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament Gilman & Cepeda LLP, a Morristown, NJ IP firm, seeks patent counsel with a book of business of $300,000 or more. The firm is prepared to offer very advantageous terms of association for the right candidate. Partnership track is possible.

Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 13, 2013- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

AMPACC Law Group, PLLC is a patent boutique firm seeking a patent attorney or agent having at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. AMPACC’s practice areas include semiconductor devices, circuits, signal processing, storage systems, wireless communication, and networking. While a Bachelor of Science, graduate degree, or other experience related to any of those fields is preferred, it is not required. The right candidate will be highly motivated and willing to learn new technologies, and will have a strong work ethic and excellent writing and organizational skills.

Senior IP Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent GC is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing lawyers for 10+ years, and will have expeirence in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.

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

May 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

May 2, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Counsel with 3-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. This person will be a critical member of the organization and will work with a variety of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues and require the development of independent partnerships with senior scientific and business management.

Requirements:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical field
• 3-5 years of law firm or corporate law department experience required
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (optional)

Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
• Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams
• Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches, identify any potential issues and advise project teams
• Assist with due diligence reviews
• Supervise outside counsel
• Educate other Citizen Owners about intellectual property issues

Technical Competencies:
• Ability to independently draft patent applications and conduct patentability and FTO structures searches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify patent innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.

Contact:
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.infi.com/careers-opportunities.asp.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.

Job Description Title: Patent Agent / Patent Counsel
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tempe, Ariz.

April 29, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

PATENT LAW GROUP: Atkins & Associates, P.C., located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for patent attorney to join busy intellectual property practice in the technical areas of semiconductors, electronics, mechanical, optics, computer hardware and software, etc., for a wide variety of clients. Duties and responsibilities include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.

Patent Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Taipei, Taiwan

April 28, 2013- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

U.S. patent law firm with branch office in Taipei, Taiwan seeking an entry- to mid-level patent agent or engineer to handle US prosecution work at local office in Taipei. Required: electrical engineering degree, preferably with emphasis in circuit design, strong analytical and English written communication skills. USPTO agent registration desirable but not required. Note: you must provide your own eligibility to remain in Taiwan (the firm will NOT sponsor Taiwan employment visas).

IP Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

April 28, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a northwest regional law firm, has an opening in the Portland, ‎OR office for a full time intellectual property litigation associate in the Intellectual Property ‎practice group. The ideal candidate will have:‎

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. (Updated)

April 25, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, Full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical/computer/software technical areas. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Experience in analog circuit design or analysis a plus.

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

April 24, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fahmi Sellers Embert & Davitz, a boutique law firm focusing on patent prosecution and IPR practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience with patent prosecution in the electrical and/or computer science arts and a degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Menlo Park, Calif.

April 24, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Facebook seeks a highly motivated, team player to serve as Patent Counsel. This position will help manage the patent portfolio activities for our technology areas and report to the Associate General Counsel, Patents.

Associate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

April 18, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the largest U.S. options exchange and creator of listed options, continues to set the bar for options trading through product innovation, trading technology and investor education. We are looking for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel.

Position Summary:
Assist in protecting CBOE's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO.
• Register copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches.
• Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects.
• Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters.
• May work on IP licenses.
• Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• 2-5 or more years’ experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution. Experience in business method/computer art applications.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of:
• Patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets- preferred.
• Intermediate level skills in:
• Legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools
• MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). VISIO is strongly preferred.

Ability to:
• convey complex ideas or concepts clearly in written form; develop communications related to unique or non-recurring issues which effectively inform, influence or compel; tailor tone or style of writing in relation to needs of different audiences; evaluate documents and proofread/edit for structure, clarity, syntax, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; meet deadlines.
• interact in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; use tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; appropriately handle and communicate controversial or sensitive information.
• work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback.
• organize and express ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; use professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately.
• evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establish logical connections; form sound decisions based on analysis.

Education:
• Bachelors degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). JD degree.

Contact:
To apply for this job, visit: https://rn12.ultipro.com/CHI1009/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=405 or apply via our website, http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/Careers.aspx.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

CBOE is committed to continue to develop innovative products, to deliver quality service and to enhance our trading technology. CBOE has developed a unique Hybrid market model - a composite of the most valuable aspects of screen-based and floor-based trading environments - which offers our customers greater liquidity and instantaneous point-and-click order execution, while still preserving the benefits of trading through open outcry.

The opportunity to work at an industry leader with a dynamic environment that offers technical challenges like no other is just one reason to choose CBOE.

At CBOE you'll find rewarding work as well as outstanding benefits, some of which include: a business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical and dental plans, tuition assistance, 401(k) plan with a $2 for $1 match and a transit voucher program for commuting expenses.

CBOE is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's downtown financial district and easily accessible by public transportation and commuter train lines

Patent Attorney / Associate – Law Firm – California

April 18, 2013- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Client is looking for a patent attorney with a M.S or PhD. Strong chemistry, for a fabulous patent group in CA. This position will be patent prosecution oriented. National and international firm. Great people to work with.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

April 16, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Denver (or Boulder), Colo.

April 16, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a partnership track Associate to join our thriving Colorado Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 1-2 years experience, an electrical engineering, computer science or physics degree, and be a member of the patent bar. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Summit, N.J.

April 12, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gearhart Law, a rapidly growing, entrepreneurially oriented IP firm in Summit NJ seeks self starter who wants to work in a collegial yet professional environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success, and at least 2 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications. An undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Software, or Mechanical Engineering is a must, with a masters or Ph.D. preferred. This position will provide you with opportunities for professional growth, such as product clearance, licensing/transactional work and opinion drafting. In addition to a competitive salary, the firm also provides generous incentives and support to grow your own practice, while allowing you to maintain a healthy life/work balance.

IP Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga. or Austin, Texas

April 11, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland LLP group is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation/ prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with business methods, software, and/ or communications-related technologies is preferred. Excellent academics are required.

Shareholder Level Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northbrook, Ill.

April 8, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rosenbaum IP, P.C. is seeking a shareholder-level patent attorney. Position requires a minimum of 10 years patent prosecution, IP counseling, opinion work, IP litigation and licensing experience. A portable book of business is required. Candidate will preferably have experience in one or more of the following technologies: medical devices, material science, biomedical engineering, diagnostics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, semiconductor processing and/or business methods and software applications, particularly pertaining to Internet commerce.

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

April 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a growing intellectual property boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. We are actively seeking resumes from associate patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our growing practice. NSIP Law offers associates the rare opportunity to grow along with our dynamic group and to be active participants in our practice. Our ideal candidates will have a technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or other similar technologies recognized by The United States Patent & Trademark Office suitable for registration to practice before The United States Patent & Trademark Office. Experience in wireless technology is a plus.