August 14, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

August 10, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Wilmington, Del. (Updated)

August 10, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP, a firm with a highly regarded intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with science or engineering degrees, particularly those with degrees in chemistry, or chemical or electrical engineering, to support our growing prosecution practice. In addition to solid academic credentials, candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to a State Bar. A minimum of 3-5 years of related patent prosecution experience preferred.

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

August 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP, a collegial, growing 25 attorney international IP boutique seeks an electrical attorney/agent with 1 to 3 years of experience for our Washington, DC office. Must have an electrical engineering degree and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Preference given to candidates with prior industry experience and/or second language capability.

Associate – Law Firm – Houston or Austin, Texas

August 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trop, Pruner & Hu PC seeks associates with electrical engineering/computer science backgrounds. Experience with processors is preferred for related high end prep/pros work. Admittance to practice before the USPTO, a J.D., and prior patent prosecution experience (two years minimum) are preferred. Positions are available for the firm's Austin and Houston offices. Associates with litigation experience in addition to preparation/prosecution skills are preferred.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Charlotte office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution attorney with a technical background in electrical engineering or computer engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years' of patent prosecution experience and excellent academic credentials as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 27, 2012- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP is currently seeking well qualified Associates to join our firm, located in Portland Oregon. We are looking specifically for applicants having at least four years of patent prosecution experience as a registered Patent Attorney, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

July 25, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Varnum LLP is seeking a registered intellectual property attorney with at least six years' experience in patent prosecution for its Grand Rapids, Michigan office. The ideal candidate would have a track record of building business and have an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering background.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

July 25, 2012- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ONDA TECHNO is a leading Japanese IP firm with over 40 years of history. Our main office is located in Gifu city and we have branch offices in Tokyo, Osaka and Shanghai, China. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background and at least five years experience of prosecuting patent applications. State bar and patent bar registration is required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

July 25, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Austin, Texas, office of Baker Botts seeks an experienced Patent Agent. Must have at least a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications, and be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Paralegal – Other – Charlottesville, Va.

July 18, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group is seeking a patent paralegal. The patent paralegal supports two patent attorneys and a licensing staff by maintaining the patent docket, preparing and filing patent applications and associated documents and forms, corresponding with inventors and licensees, and responding to inquiries and requests regarding the docket and status of patent applications. The successful candidate will have patent experience, preferably U.S. and PCT/foreign; at least a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred); a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience; the ability to process computer data and generate reports; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines and manage a diverse workload.

Patent Associate/Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, DC

July 17, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II”. With 25 professionals, we are an IP boutique firm that continues to grow steadily and have excellent track record when it comes to encouraging professional growth and balancing life-style.

IP Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

July 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP, a premier full service law firm of over 800 Attorneys and 23 national offices, is seeking an IP Associate experienced with 2-6 years of experience in Patent Prosecution to work in our New York City (Midtown) office.

IP & Licensing Counsel – Small Corporation – Scottsdale, Ariz.

July 16, 2012- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.

Responsibilities:
Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions
Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development
Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling
Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape
Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy
Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes
Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities
Innovation capture and invention analyses
Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities)
Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses
Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements
Team leadership and/or management

Qualifications:
J.D. Required
Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology)
At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements
Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly
Management experience a plus
Strong computer skills
Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment
Great attention to detail
Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships
Team player

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Contact:
If interested, apply online by visiting this link: http://www.medicis.com/employ/careers_apply_now.asp?jvi=oWN6Vfwu.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

July 14, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Virginia (including interstate telecommuting)

July 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Attorney – Small Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 11, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney – Other – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

July 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

BASF is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the supervision and direction of a senior BASF intellectual property attorney, this person provides patent support to BASF's Plant Sciences (BPS) unit in Research Triangle Park (RTP).

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

July 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Specialist – Other – Bothell, Wash.

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Carlsbad/San Diego, Calif.