Mid-Level Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

January 3, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

January 3, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, an Intellectual Property Boutique with a reputation for delivering the highest quality patent work, is seeking patent attorneys/agents to join its world class patent preparation and prosecution team in Fairfax, Virginia. We are seeking hard-working, quality-driven candidates with 2+ years experience as a patent associate/agent and/or 2+ years experience as a patent examiner. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or physics and be duly registered to practice before the USPTO. We provide extensive training in quality patent preparation and prosecution as well as professional development training in business development. Excellent compensation package with full benefits included. Hard-working attorneys/agents at Harrity & Harrity consistently out-earn their peers at other firms.

Sr. Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 3, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

January 2, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

A patent firm is seeking an independent contractor patent attorney/agent with at least 4 years of experience and a background in CS (telecommuting option).

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. or Seattle, Wash.

December 29, 2011- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

December 29, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP Law is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 3 to 4 years of prosecution experience.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gifu City, Japan

December 27, 2011- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiroe & Associates, a leading Japanese patent and trademark boutique listed in the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Handbook, requires a United States Patent Attorney to live and work in central Japan. The position requires 2-5 years or more of work experience including substantial U.S. patent prosecution. Japanese language proficiency would be useful but is not required. The firm’s clients include Japanese and international clients of varying sizes in a range of technological fields.

The attorney will file and prosecute patent applications electronically with the USPTO, advise Japanese and other clients with respect to U.S. patent and trademark matters, and work with Japanese attorneys and staff to provide Japanese patent and trademark services to clients in the U.S. and elsewhere outside Japan. The attorney must be proficient in all major aspects of U.S. patent prosecution, and have substantial day-to-day working experience with the USPTO’s electronic filing system.

The attorney will attend conferences and meetings inside and outside of Japan to meet with Japanese and international colleagues to foster goodwill and pursue business development opportunities.

The firm’s offices are located in Gifu City, a medium-sized Japanese city in the greater Nagoya metropolitan area. Gifu City is a friendly city that provides diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, with easy access to mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, ski areas and other scenic beauty. Gifu City’s proximity to Nagoya in the central region of Japan’s main island provides convenient access by road and rail to other locations in Japan, and by air to destinations throughout Asia and elsewhere around the world.

Working visa sponsorship and housing assistance will be provided by the firm. Benefits include salary, bonuses, paid vacation and full participation in the Japanese national medical insurance and retirement programs.

The position requires admission to at least one state bar and authorization to practice before the USPTO. U.S. citizenship is required to work as a U.S. patent attorney outside of the United States.

Contact:
Interested candidates should contact Ms. Keiko Tanaka at k_tanaka@hiroe.co.jp or +81 58 276 2175.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gifu City, Japan

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

December 13, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sequenom, a biotech company that is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions, is seeking a Patent Agent who will be responsible for managing intellectual property matters (particularly patents and patent applications) and assisting with the strategic direction of the company with respect to its IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will evaluate IP issues, such as patentability and freedom to operate and support as well as draft patent applications and review license agreements with respect to the scope and strength of the licensed IP.

Patent Attorney – NASA Ames Research Center – Santa Clara County, Calif.

December 12, 2011- US - West, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Office of the Chief Counsel (Code DL) at NASA Ames Research Center seeks interested candidates for a mid- to senior-level patent attorney position, capable of working independently. The candidate would have primary patent prosecution responsibilities for the Center, and provide legal advice and guidance in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, government procurements, and licensing. Salary will be commensurate with experience ($96,867.00 with potential up to $155,500.00 per year).

In-house Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

December 11, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

December 6, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Zagorin O’Brien Graham LLP, an Austin-based intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree and excellent academic credentials required. Industry experience and advanced technical degree preferred.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Lawrenceville, N.J.

December 5, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

December 5, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

November 29, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northern Va. (Interstate Telecommuting)

November 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus such as computer related fields.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nationwide (Updated)

November 23, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Champaign, Ill.

November 23, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

November 17, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson Thuente IP, a mid-size Minneapolis intellectual property law firm is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years experience in patent prosecution for high technology clients, in the areas of computer technology, electronics, materials science and software related matters. Qualified candidate will have a strong technical and academic background, the ability to think strategically, and an understanding of international IP issues. Ideal candidates will also have experience and/or interest in post-grant proceedings, licensing and litigation support.