Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Assistant.
Responsibilities: Support patent prosecution attorney with all clerical tasks. Prepare and file documents with the USPTO. Conduct online preliminary screening searches. Draft IP related agreements. Docket entry and quality control. Manage client portfolios. Generate status reports. Interact with clients via telephone concerning routine matters.
Requirements: Qualified applicants will be mature, motivated and detail oriented with a strong work ethic. In addition, the position requires someone who works well independently and as part of a team. Applicants must demonstrate initiative and flexibility in handling a variety of tasks and should possess the following attributes: ▪ Minimum four years U.S. and foreign patent prosecution experience ▪ Knowledge of IDS, domestic and foreign filing procedures ▪ Strong communication and organizational skills ▪ Ability to work overtime as needed ▪ Word, Excel, Outlook and power point at advanced level
Duft Bornsen & Fettig, LLP is patent law firm located next to Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. The bulk of our work is patent preparation and prosecution. We are looking for associates with 1 - 4 years of experience. We are primarily interested in EE backgrounds but will consider other backgrounds when there is some demonstrated knowledge in the EE arts. The right candidate must have an open mind and be willing to do things our way. We work hard but we have a lot of fun. We also want someone who wants to be part of our team. We are looking to hire in the January to March 2013 timeframe. Please submit a published writing sample with resume (e.g., an office action response or an application).
Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will (i) provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and (ii) review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).
Responsibilities: • Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications. • Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc. • Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity. • Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing. • Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.
Qualifications: • Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred). • Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. • A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus. • Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations. • Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment. • A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Contact: To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3f5sgq3. Maquet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Wayne, New Jersey
The MAQUET Group is a subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swedish company GETINGE AB and is the leading international provider of forward-looking products and therapeutic applications for the OR and ICU.
As a specialist for the three divisions Cardiovascular, Critical Care and Surgical Workplaces, MAQUET employs more than 5,000 personnel worldwide in research, development, production, sales and service.
• In the Critical Care division MAQUET focuses on the implementation of innovative products and solutions for ventilation and anesthesia. • In the Cardiovascular division MAQUET bundles its competencies for the gentle treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. • In the Surgical Workplaces division MAQUET concentrates on the implementation of efficient, practice-oriented workplaces in the operating room.
Avery Dennisonis seeking an IP Counsel to work in The Materials Group, its largest global division. This intellectual property counsel will focus on both U.S. and international intellectual property services, including IP prosecution (patent applications and office actions), transactions involving IP (licensing and development), patent opinions, right to markets, patent landscapes, trade secret protection, trademarks, and copyrights. This attorney will also be expected to work closely with the Materials Group’s global research and innovation functions assisting with efforts in the US, Europe, China, and India. This position reports to the Materials Group Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and is based in the Regional Law Department in Mentor, Ohio. A background in chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skills in practical day-to-day client support and counseling is a must.
Responsibilities: • Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including client counseling, IP transactions including technology development and licensing contracts, patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation. • Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results. • Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities. • Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors and foreign counsel for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; handle such filing and liaison activities. • Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent offices, foreign and domestic. • Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements, as well as intellectual property advice in regard to M&A negotiations and other transactions.
Requirements: • Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related field. • Must possess a law degree (with excellent academic credentials), be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing. Willing to consider outstanding candidates admitted to the Bar in any state. • 3-7 years of patent legal experience in a diverse intellectual property practice (law firm or in-house), including patent drafting and prosecution, non-infringement opinions, and freedom to operate opinions. • Familiarity with films and adhesives, or products that are based on related chemistries is a plus. • Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful. • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. • A working knowledge of PCT and European patent practice is desirable. • Experience drafting patents (patent prosecution). • Transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities) is a plus. • Litigation experience is a plus. • Approximately 25% travel should be expected.
Turk IP Law, a growing intellectual property law firm is seeking an Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in one or more of the electrical, communications, and computer science technologies.
The successful candidate must have a degree in a relevant engineering branch with strong technical knowledge. 2-5 years of experience and registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are preferred. USPTO Examiner background is highly valued. Excellent writing and communication skills are required. Please be prepared to provide references.
We provide excellent work conditions and are proud to support our firm members' personal and professional growth.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to hr@turkiplaw.com. No calls at this stage, please. Turk IP Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Multiple Locations (work from your home location)
FLSmidth, a multinational company in the engineering and manufacturing industries seeks, due to continued growth and expansion, an experienced Patent Attorney to work in our Global IPR Portfolio Management department, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
Responsibilities: • Negotiate and administer IP agreements including confidentiality agreements, joint development agreements, licensing agreements and consultancy agreements • Manage litigation matters involving Company’s intellectual property rights • Advising on the infringement and enforcement of patent and trademark rights, including working with outside counsel to defend or enforce company patents and trademarks worldwide; • Working closely with Research & Development Department and inventors on patentability of new inventions and on surveillance of competitor patent activities; • Advise management and Patent Committee on various IPR legal matters, including chances of success of obtaining patents; • Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); • managing overseas agents on applications for foreign patent and trademark applications; training and educating company employees on intellectual property issues
Qualifications: • Juris Doctor • Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah (or have the ability to obtain such license) and before the USPTO • At least 5 years experience of legal experience • Great communication skills both verbal and written. • Fluent in English. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities • The position involves domestic and international travel. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC is a mid-sized boutique intellectual property firm in Atlanta, GA with a dynamic corporate and institutional IP practice serving regional, national and international clients. The firm is seeking qualified associate candidates to fill a growth-based need in the litigation area. Candidates must either be or be qualified to become a registered patent attorney.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of legal experience. While this role is primarily intended to support the firm’s litigation practice, the firm offers the full range of IP services and there will be opportunities to help with the firm’s opinion, trademark, and patent prosecution practices. Previous exposure to IP litigation including experience with case management, brief writing, depositions and discovery is preferred, but is not required.
The firm places a high value on the ability to work as part of an integrated team, contributing to multiple areas of IP legal practice. Competitive compensation and benefits provided, commensurate with experience.
Contact: Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements in confidence to Miles Hall, Principal, at mhall@mcciplaw.com. Qualified candidates who are contacted for an interview should be prepared to provide more detailed references, academic transcripts and other supporting materials. Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. Some portable business desired. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and filing of patent applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications • Patentability searches and opinions
• Counseling clients on matters of patentability
• Infringement and invalidity opinions
• Licensing and technology based agreements • Due diligence investigations and support
Qualifications: • Five or more years practicing as a patent attorney • Degree in biochemistry or chemistry. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred • Substantial experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and related processes, analytical techniques and devices using or implementing any of the above. Experience prosecuting biotechnology applications is also desirable
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar preferred
• Superior legal writing and computer research skills
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and filing of patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office • Prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications • Patentability searches and opinions • Counseling of clients on matters of patentability • Infringement and invalidity opinions • Due diligence investigations and support
Qualifications: • Five or more years practicing as a patent attorney • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science • Experience in computer science/software/hardware • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications involving, communications, networking, telecommunications systems, and computer systems • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar preferred • Solid legal and computer research skills
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation. This position reports to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assist in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries • Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings; • Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same; • On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and • Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar. • USPTO Registration • Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Mentor Graphics is an electronic design automation (EDA) company that creates software and hardware for designing, verifying, and testing IC and PCB circuits and embedded digital systems. The company’s product areas include circuit simulation, logical verification, physical verification, design-for-test, place and route, hardware emulation, synthesis, and mixed signal simulation.
The position will work in Mentor Graphics’ Legal Department as part of a small patent prosecution group working closely with product R&D organizations. Specific duties include identifying and prioritizing inventions for patenting; drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications; managing foreign associates for prosecution of non-U.S. patent applications; and advising product groups on patent infringement, design-around projects, and other intellectual property related issues.
Job Qualifications: All candidates should have excellent decision-making and judgment skills; demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and time zones; have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field; and be willing to occasionally travel. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is preferable, but not required.
Experienced patent attorneys will have passed the USPTO patent bar; have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications; and be familiar with USPTO and PCT rules. Experience within the EDA industry is a significant plus.
Mentor Graphics will also consider candidates who are not patent attorneys, but who have demonstrable, excellent technical writing skills and are willing to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam; and have direct experience with EDA tools and the EDA industry.
The Benefits: Mentor Graphics believes in fostering a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our world class benefits package includes up to 32 days of vacation/holiday pay per year, 401k matching, Stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and much more. Our Wilsonville site also has an onsite, 24/7 workout facility, full service cafeteria, day care center, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and daily exercise classes.
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston has immediate openings for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent in its Upstate New York offices, including Syracuse and Rochester. The firm’s growing Patents & Prosecution Practice Area, which currently includes ten USPTO registered patent attorneys and agents, focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications as well as litigation support for a broad range of clients that include national Fortune 100 companies.
The firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in working in a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Upstate New York. Candidates must have a minimum of three to five years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and be registered to practice before the USPTO. While qualified candidates of all technical disciplines will be considered, backgrounds and/or significant patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering and computer science/software are preferred.
Contact: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample in confidence to:
Recruitment Coordinator Hiscock & Barclay, LLP One Park Place 300 South State Street Syracuse, NY 13202
The Washington, D.C. office of Arent Fox LLP seeks an associate for its patent practice group. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution or drafting in telecommunications technology. The ideal candidate will also have experience with 3G and/or 4G/LTE technology. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Law school and undergraduate transcripts are required. Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Levine Bagade Han LLP, an intellectual property law practice in Palo Alto, Calif, is seeking a Patent Associate.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Managing Partner.
Schedule: Full Time: 1500 client billable hour goal.
Responsibilities: Under general direction performs patent prosecution, patent strategy, due diligence, licensing, some trademark counseling and prosecution, and other legal services for clients as needed.
Technical Background: Mechanical or biomedical engineering background preferred. Other science and engineering degrees considered.
Experience: 2-6 years of prosecution experience preferred.
Qualifications: California Bar and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration required. Ph.D. or M.S. in relevant technical field or substantial technical work experience preferred.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Palo Alto, California
We work closely with fast-moving clients who care about their intellectual property (IP). We focus on IP strategy, patent prosecution, portfolio management, due diligence (client and investor based), IP licensing, IP procedures management, trade secret counseling, litigation support, trademark prosecution, etc.
Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a dynamic, growing business law firm conveniently located on Route 128 in Waltham is seeking registered Patent Agent or Associate, in particular candidates having a degree in the field of computer software and with some experience patenting mechanical or medical devices. There is no expectation that the Patent Agent will attend law school. Preferred candidates will have approximately 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Part-time and contract positions are possible, with a potential path to full-time employment if circumstances allow.
Contact: Send résumé to: Laurie J. Macdonald, Firm Administrator, Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., CityPoint, 230 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. Fax: 781-622-5933. Email: mbbp@mbbp.com.
EOE. Principals only
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Greater Boston Area (Waltham), Massachusetts
Thomas|Horstemeyer currently has openings for 2 full time associates who are set to graduate in 2013 (current 3Ls) or laterals with up to 4 years of experience. Additionally, we also have openings for 2 summer clerks for the summer of 2013 (we typically hire 2Ls, but we’ll consider 1Ls). An ideal candidate for either of these positions will have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience writing software code in an engineering capacity is preferred, but not required. As much as we value technical experience and legal competence, we also value someone with a positive attitude who is professional, disciplined, and focused with exceptional writing skills.
Contact: Thomas|Horstemeyer offers competitive salary structure, reasonable billable hour requirements, partner & associate training and focused training. To express your interest in joining our team, please send your cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to Mike D’Aurelio at recruiting@thomashorstemeyer.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Fenwick & West LLP is currently seeking patent prosecution associates one to four years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or physics background, or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
Contact: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and undergraduate and/or graduate school transcript to: recruit@fenwick.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in the both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking Patent Associates with 2-6 years of patent experience and/or similar technical experience. We have a need for electrial engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering backgrounds.
J.D. and excellent academic credentials are necessary, along with admission into a state bar and registration with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP seeks an experienced trademark associate for our St. Louis office. Candidates applying for this position should have experience in domestic and foreign trademark clearance, trademark prosecution and trademark and domain name enforcement, including TTAB and UDRP proceedings. Experience in copyright, trademark licensing and advertising is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and -benefit package.
Requirements: • J.D. and admission to a state bar are required, along with strong academic credentials. • The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and have a working knowledge of trademark search software, query formulation and clearance activities. Working knowledge of docketing practices and software is a plus.
Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, a dynamic Intellectual Property law firm based in Glendale, California, is seeking an IP Associate with one to three years of experience with internet matters including domain name disputes and a degree in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Knowledge of the technical workings of the internet, computer programming, how website content gets served, and database technology is strongly preferred. Member of the Patent Bar is a plus. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of law school and undergraduate transcripts, along with a writing sample. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE/AA
has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Assistant. 
