Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Ipswich, Mass.

April 4, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

New England Biolabs, Inc., a recognized leader in enzyme design and development, is seeking a part-time Patent Attorney who will be responsible for assisting the Intellectual Property Counsel with drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Large Corporation – Lake Forest Calif.

April 3, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oakley, a global leader in performance eyewear, apparel, footwear, and accessories is looking for a motivated patent paralegal with excellent credentials and a willingness to learn. Candidates who seek responsibility and enjoy working as part of a team at a cutting-edge company are encouraged to apply.

1. Position entails all phases of US and foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Emphasis is in design application preparation and handling of correspondence exchanged with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and our foreign patent agents. Responsibilities include: document preparation, filing, typing, copying, proofreading and projects as assigned; and maintaining patent files and personal docket, ensuring that all due dates are met and that the company's records are current.

2. Assist attorney in drafting, editing and electronically filing new design applications, prosecution documents and associated transmittal forms at the USPTO, including: responses to missing parts, restriction requirements, and office actions; recordation of assignments; information disclosure statements; and issue fee payments. Identify and resolve formal & semi-substantive patent issues prior to the granting of the US Patent, including a review of the Notice of Allowance & the file history to ensure that all necessary references have been cited to the USPTO; advise attorney of the next best course of action & necessary steps to be taken.

3. Assist attorney in preparing application documentation for foreign patent applications and transmitting instructions to our foreign agents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Experience (and other qualifications):
Position requires knowledge of the detailed U.S. patent laws & the deadline requirements for various actions, and experience reviewing incoming US & foreign correspondence to confirm the accuracy of the deadline date provided by an IP docketing software system.

Must be able to follow instruction, prioritize workload, efficiently complete assignments in a timely manner, and be able to work independently but cohesively within a team environment. Successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience, superior attention to detail, and excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.

Successful candidate should have 3 to 5+ years of overall patent prosecution experience including significant experience at a patent law firm preparing and e-filing new applications and prosecution correspondence with the USPTO; foreign filing experience, including drafting and forwarding correspondence to foreign agents; and maintaining a patent docket. Position requires knowledge of rules & requirements set forth by the USPTO. Experience in market clearance and due diligence, including the ability to conduct factual research using online search tools, is desired but not required. General purpose software proficiencies include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Patent-specific software proficiencies include the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent application information retrieval system (PAIR), electronic filing system, and electronic assignment recordation system. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Contact:
To Apply please follow the link: https://oakley.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=0026W.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Lake Forest California

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

April 2, 2013- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent / Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Albany, N.Y.

March 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

March 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Turner, Padget, Graham, and Laney, P.A. is one of South Carolina’s ten largest law firms, with over 90 attorneys and a support staff of 125 in offices in Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach.

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Law Firm – Costa Mesa and Palo Alto Calif.

March 26, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker has an employment opportunity available for a Patent Agent or Patent Associate with a minimum 3 – 5 years patent prosecution experience. This position will be located in the firm’s Costa Mesa office and will assist partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice in its Costa Mesa and Palo Alto offices.

Summer Clerkship – Law Firm – Atlatna, Ga.

March 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dardi & Herbert, PLLC is looking for a Law Student for a summer patent law clerkship in Atlanta. An advanced science or engineering degree is required, as well as technical skill in chemistry, polymer chemistry, or advanced inorganic materials. Join attorneys that have Ph.D. technical degrees at a firm having an established patent practice in chemical and material sciences, medical devices, biotechnology, biomaterials, green tech and other high technology areas. We are a small firm with a dynamic international practice and world class clients. We have a commitment to strong mentoring supported by an expert staff. Travel expenses for successful non-local applicants will be covered. Preferred advanced degrees are directed to Chemistry or Materials Science. The firm has a deep commitment to client service built on high quality legal and technical support.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. suburb

March 24, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., is a rapidly growing Twin Cities patent law firm that seeks patent attorneys with 1 to 5 years of experience. The firm provides patent prosecution and opinion services to an expanding base of U.S. and International corporate clients in the fields of telecommunications, software, electrical circuits and medical devices.

Mechanical Technologies Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wolf Greenfield is the largest New England-based law firm focused solely on intellectual property (IP) law. We have immediate openings for a mid-level patent prosecution associate in the Mechanical Technologies group.

Electrical and Computer Technologies Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chemical and Materials Technologies Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biotechnology Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

largest New England-based law firm focused solely on intellectual property (IP) law. We have immediate openings for a mid-level patent prosecution associate in the Biotechnology group.

IP Manager – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

March 19, 2013Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wells Fargo recently created an Enterprise Wide Patent office to manage and build our Patents across the organization The Enterprise Patent Office will be a centralized organization accountable for progress and more intentionally orchestrated overall Intellectual Property approach for the Company. The IP Manager position will be part of a key enterprise initiative to better protect the Company as more of our services are transformed by new technology. Team will proactively partner with LOBs to create new IP assets, acquire patent portfolios, and to provide competitive intelligence. These positions will report to the Head of the Enterprise Patent Office.

These individuals will be responsible to increase patent filling for the lines of business (LOBs) and functional groups for which they have responsibility. The IP Manager will work with senior business leaders and product/process innovators to identify patent (and licensing) opportunities in the ideation stages of product and project formation. The IP Manager will conduct time-sensitive as well as ongoing research and scanning of the IP and competitive landscape in technology and market spaces which are priorities for his/her LOBs. The IP Manager will engage with LOB leadership and with Law Department colleagues to develop strategies which preserve freedom to operate and promote innovation. The IP Manager will also train partners in the LOB who will become IP champions within their groups.

• Engage regularly with LOB counterparts to know LOB priorities for business improvements and new initiatives. Understand LOB reliance on key vendors and how IP for product and process improvements can generate value for Wells Fargo. (IP Manager may serve multiple LOBs, and/or have responsibilities which cross LOB lines)
• Educate LOB and other colleagues on Enterprise Patent Office resources and processes;
• Research the IP landscape for those areas which are priorities for the LOB. Learn and master data base research tools, including monitoring alerts of new patent filings, and patent issuance. Research is both proactive and reactive. Synthesize and present findings effectively;
• Write invention disclosures which will be generated and refined with the input of LOB or technology experts;
• Promote innovation through recognition activities for LOB colleagues who submit invention disclosures, and by creating linkages across LOBs and with other innovation efforts in the Company. Conduct facilitated sessions as needed to generate and harvest ideas for potential patents;
• Bring patent acquisition and licensing opportunities to the attention of LOB leadership. Lead the analysis of the quality and potential value of the patents or licensing opportunities. Coordinate negotiations with the LOB and Legal, and lead negotiations if appropriate;
• Coordinate with LOBs, Legal Department, and other partners to respond to assertions of infringement by third-parties;
• Produce monthly and quarterly progress reports which reflect the status and changes in patent and innovation activity;

Basic Qualifications:
• 8+ years strategic planning experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with workflows, technology, market trends and customer behavior;
• Proven examples of earning credibility, being collaborative and influencing decisions with senior business leaders, technology partners, product managers and legal colleagues;
• Track record and examples of making recommendations that were successfully implemented;
• Demonstrated understanding of technology as it relates to computer architecture diagrams and functional specifications;
• 8+ years demonstrated success with program and process management. This includes enterprise focused initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and implementing strategic responses and solutions to enterprise requirements. This includes experience researching pro s and con s in order to develop a recommendation for licensing and or contract strategies;
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills. This includes the ability to effectively question assumptions, identify root causes and recommend systemic solutions. Ability to see the big picture and solve for complex enterprise business issues, but still be in the details
• Demonstrated relationship building with the ability to communicate business objectives and influence on strategy and opportunities.
• Demonstrated track record and confidence to meet critical milestones and commitments under pressure
• Demonstrated effective communication and facilitation skills

Preferred Skills:
• Demonstrated understanding of financial services products
• Specific understanding or experience with Wells Fargo products and services for one or more Lines of Business
• Demonstrated knowledge of patent and license process (filing, defending, etc). This would include process, business and/or technology patents.
• Demonstrated deep understanding or experience with negotiating licenses or contracts.
• Bachelors and or Masters degree in a related technical and/or business domain

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: www.wellsfargo.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Manager may be open to other locations within the domestic United States based on applicant experience.

Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent (EE/CS) – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

March 17, 2013- US - Northwest, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

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

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Updated)

March 12, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a growing intellectual property boutique law firm situated in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a design specialist, or a patent associate/agent with some experience in design drawings 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/engineering degree or a technical drawing degree, are preferred but not required.

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

March 11, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a growing intellectual property boutique law firm situated 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. The selected candidate may also be involved in the prosecution of utility patent application, as needed, by the firm. USPTO registration is preferred, but not required, along with a technical or engineering degree.

Patent Analyst/Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison Foerster LLP is seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster 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 analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.

At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.

Requirements:
Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.

Contact:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.

Recruiting Contact (San Diego)
SDAttyRecruit@mofo.com

EEO Statement
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Los Angeles, California

We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

March 5, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. (WHD), one of Wisconsin’s leading business law firms, seeks a full-time Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

February 27, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cypress Semiconductor has an exciting opportunity for a sharp and experienced patent agent to help grow their internal patent department at its San Jose headquarters in Silicon Valley. The agent will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of semiconductor-related technologies. Such responsibilities also include preparing and responding to office actions and other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) communications, promoting patent disclosures, participating in disclosure meetings, evaluating patentability of innovations, performing
prior art searches, and working with both outside and inside counsel on various patent prosecution issues.