Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, junior patent prosecution attorney for its Denver office. 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required, preferably in the area of materials science and/or chemical engineering. Industry experience preferred. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to Lorie E. Springer, HR Director, Durham Jones & Pinegar, resumes@djplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents • Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures • Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies • Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings • Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets • Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances • Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence
• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred • Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
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.
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.
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 firm seeks independent contractor patent agent or attorney with deep background in computer science. • Are you tired of commuting to work everyday, face time pressures in the firm, trying to make billables while doing prep and pros, or partners that don't understand your challenges? • Would you rather have the flexibility to set your own work schedule and make more money than you are making now per hour? • Are you interested in working with the best inventors, cutting edge technologies and Fortune 100 companies? • If the above appeals to you and you meet all of the below minimum requirements then please contact us. • Required - Independently prepared from scratch at least 100 patent applications in the software and computer software architecture space. • Required - Registered patent agent or attorney • Plus - Advanced degree in computer science. • Plus - Prep and pros experience in online internet and social networking technologies.
Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm’s Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or optics is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership to the Oregon or Washington bar is preferred. For more information on the firm and its Technology & Intellectual Property practice group, please visit www.stoel.com.
Qualifications: Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting electrical-related patent applications and opinions.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Rebecca Whittall, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, at rswhittall@stoel.com. For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm. Please, no calls. EOE
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington
NSIP Law is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 3 to 4 years of prosecution experience.
We look for experiencing drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in the US.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, optical areas. However, we also have a fair amount of work in chemical and bio-engineering.
It will be considered a plus if you have experience in prosecuting design and trademark applications (not required, though).
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
Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a patent attorney with 2 plus years of legal experience. A bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred. Other intellectual property or business experience is also preferred in the areas of engineering, patent prosecution and technology licensing. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Contact: Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO12112.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.
Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a 2012 law school graduate with a technical background, preferably electrical engineering or other science degree that allows eligibility to the Patent Bar.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Contact: Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO1211.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.
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.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, prosecute, and manage Sequenom’s intellectual property portfolio • Assist with opinions on patent and other intellectual property matters • Perform due diligence and analyses for in-licensing and collaboration opportunities • Review draft manuscripts and other Company literature, such as advertising materials, technical notes, etc. for intellectual property issues • Assist Senior Intellectual Property Attorneys
Requirements: • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 4+ years of relevant experience • Bachelors of Science degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a similar field is required. Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree highly desired • Strong knowledge of molecular biology, molecular diagnostics and genetics • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to quickly understand and effectively communicate
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Sequenom is on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking clinical diagnostic tests. Headquartered in San Diego, with offices located around the world, we provide the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated scientific leaders while developing and expanding your own career. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation. Our employees are rewarded with excellent compensation and top-notch benefits. Consider joining the Sequenom team, where you can help make an impact in revolutionizing medical technology.
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).
Contact: Interested candidates should apply through the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website Job Announcement Number AR12N0001 ( http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303764800 ), or mail a resume that is to be received no later than December 16, 2011, to Chief Counsel, NASA Ames Research Center, Mail Stop 200-12, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Moffett Field, California
Brain Corporation, a fast growing startup incubated on Qualcomm campus, has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced in-house Patent Agent/Patent Attorney. You will be closely working with world’s leading experts in computational neuroscience and robotics, who develop an artificial nervous system for the next generation of smart robots.
Essential Job Duties: • Attend daily brainstorming sessions with scientists and researchers • Identify patentable inventions, conduct invention-disclosure meetings, draft and file patent applications • Work with outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution • Develop in-depth expertise in the growing field of neuroscience and robotics
Qualifications: • Solid experience in patent preparation and prosecution; 3+ years for an attorney; 5+ years for an agent • Advance degree (preferably PhD) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field • Familiarity with concepts of artificial intelligence and neural networks
Brain Corporation provides competitive compensation and benefit package, including stock options, performance-based bonuses, 401k matching contributions, health, dental, vision, etc. All employees have access to Qualcomm facilities and amenities.
Brain Corporation offers intellectually challenging and rewarding collegial environment, requiring high IQ and sharp out-of-the-box thinking. Before being invited for an in-house interview, successive candidates undergo skype video interview on problem solving.
Contact: Submit your resume to jobs AT braincorporation DOT com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
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.
Bristol-Myers Squibbis seeking an IP Counsel to work in Lawrenceville, N.J. The attorney in this position will be responsible for addressing global biotechnology patent issues for R&D, business development, and other functions within BMS. The work includes patent application preparation and prosecution, client counseling, and rendering legal opinions in relation to patentability, validity, and freedom to operate. Other responsibilities include Intellectual Property due diligence reviews, Intellectual Property transactional work, and patent matters relating to ongoing BMS alliances with third parties. The attorney is expected to collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys to accomplish the objectives of the BMS Intellectual Property Department. The attorney will also be required to work closely with senior IP leadership in counseling clients, review Intellectual Property issues, formulate strategies, and effectively communicate with R&D, business development, and other BMS clients.
The ideal candidate must have 5 or more years of patent attorney experience (including USPTO registration) in biotechnology or a mix of biotechnology and chemical practice, as well as strong academic credentials including a background in molecular biology or biochemistry. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a team. The successful candidate must also have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues to patent, legal, and general management.
Contact: For more details and to formally apply to requisition #1104810, please visit our website, www.bms.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Lawrenceville, N.J.
Steinfl & Bruno, an IP boutique in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent specializing in electronics with 2-3 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields. Admission before the USPTO and drafting/prosecution experience required. For more information about our firm, please visit our web site at www.sbpatlaw.com.
Clements Bernard PLLC, a boutique IP law firm located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Preferred candidates should have or be able to sit for the patent bar. Position is for patent preparation and prosecution along with litigation and trademarks.
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.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.