Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

November 17, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

O’Brien Jones, PLLC is looking to hire full-time patent attorneys and patent agents in Tysons Corner, Virginia with 2-5 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates will also have client counseling experience with opinion drafting and other related patent practice experience. Qualified candidates will have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following: biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

November 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks a patent attorney with 5 to 8 years law-firm experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. Require technical background in mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical or materials. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Mid-Level Patent Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

November 11, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oblon Spivak is home to the leading post grant patent practice group in the country. The firm is currently seeking experienced associates to join its rapidly expanding post grant practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Location Negotiable

November 10, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

November 3, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Contract Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Bay Area, Calif.

November 3, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Storella Law Group is seeking contract patent attorney or patent agent with excellent skills and expertise in biotechnology to do patent prosecution and IP diligence for private practice and with start-up and growing biotechnology companies. Bay Area preferred but will consider virtual relationship. Flexible compensation arrangements.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

November 3, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

October 19, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The St. Louis office of Global Patent Group, LLC is in search of a patent agent or attorney with a background in the field of Plant Biology.

Jr. Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (Updated)

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

Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP two junior associates to work in the Firm's electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Firm also seeks a 3L (2012 graduate) for the electrical arts group. Candidates should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Farmington Hills, Mich.

October 11, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with strong patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled at drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and foreign originating), identifying patentable subject matter, harvesting invention disclosures, collaborating with both engineering and business unit executive management to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies, working well in a team-oriented environment, coordinating with foreign counsel and supervising external patent counsel and internal patent personnel. Experience with IP licensing, litigation and patentability and freedom to operate studies/activities is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Interfacing regularly with engineers to identify patentable subject matter.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role).
• Collaboration with engineering and business unit executive management.
• Supervising patent counsel, patent attorneys and paralegals.
• Ability to assist with developing US and overseas patent strategy.
• Working with the IP leadership team to determine appropriate freedom to operate/patentability strategies.

Basic Qualifications:
• One needs at least 8 years experience with patent prosecution.
• Member of a state bar.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical knowledge of audio components and acoustics a plus.
• Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to engage in extensive traveling (Harman has engineering centers throughout the world).
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels of the organization.

Desired Characteristics:
• Large IP law firm experience preferred; in-house experience is a plus.
• IP licensing.
• Developing and overseeing IP litigation and pre-litigation strategies.
• Experience supporting patent litigation.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel 35%+ of the time.
• Willingness to work in an office in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

Contact:
Apply online by visitng the careers section of our website: http://www.harman.com/Careers/Pages/Welcome.aspx.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Harman International) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Lifestyle, Infotainment and Professional. The Lifestyle segment designs, manufactures and markets audio systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers as well as audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Infotainment segment manufactures and markets infotainment systems for vehicles applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 10, 2011- US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

October 6, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trading Technologies is currently seeking a driven and talented Patent Lawyer for the Intellectual Property (IP) team in Chicago, Illinois. The Patent Lawyer will have an integral role in the development and management of Trading Technologies expanding global patent portfolio in the trading software industry. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable with teamwork.

Responsibilities:
• Help to continue to strategically build a patent portfolio.
• Work closely with our Engineering, R&D and Product Management departments.
• Generate new disclosures.
• Prosecute patent applications.
• Work with outside counsel on prosecution matters.
• Work on patent acquisition projects.
• Monitor and evaluate industry patents.
• Assist with litigation/licensing as needed.
• Provide other general legal advice.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science.
• Admission to a state bar and the Patent Bar.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated prosecution experience as a Patent Lawyer, preferably with extensive computer software experience.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications filed in the business method art units is a plus.
• Experience dealing with IP issues and working with law firms outside the U.S.
• In-house as wells as outside counsel experience is a plus.
• Experienced, creative, confident, well organized, and a self-starter.
• Excellent communication skills.

TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.

TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!

Contact:
For more information regarding TT, please visit our career website to view our video. Please send your resumes to: careers@tradingtechnologies.com.

Trading Technologies
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.tradingtechnologies.com/careers

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Are you interested in exploring your passion and developing your knack in an industry that demands technological innovation? Trading Technologies (http://www.tradingtechnologies.com) develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including the world’s premier investment banks, proprietary traders, brokers, Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), hedge funds and other trading institutions. The company’s X_TRADER® software and related services provide direct access to dozens of the major international derivatives exchanges. TTNET™, TT’s fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major exchanges in Chicago, New Jersey, London, Frankfurt, Singapore and Tokyo. Headquartered in Chicago with 11 offices globally, TT has received "best in class" awards from numerous independent third parties including FOW, Buy-Side Technology, The Technical Analyst and Chicago magazines as well as the Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA).

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

October 1, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecutors – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 30, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff Hartman, LLC has immediate openings for experienced patent agents or attorneys with mechanical and electrical/computer backgrounds. Qualified candidates will possess at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and have a minimum of 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

IP Associate (EE/Chem) – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

September 30, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, a leading Midwest law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking experienced associates with 4-8 years intellectual property patent preparation and prosecution experience. We are seeking backgrounds in electrical engineering and chemical engineering to join our Intellectual Property practice. Qualified candidates will have experience originally drafting no fewer than 25 patent applications.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

September 29, 2011- US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fairchild Semiconductor seeks an intellectual property attorney with a EE degree and understanding of semiconductor technology, incluing discrete technologies and/or IC circuitry to work in either South Portland, Maine or San Jose, Calif.

Responsibilities:
• Working with the global director of IP to help formulate and implement worldwide patent strategy.
• Partnering with business unit at the segment and product line levels to integrate patent strategy; help identify patents the company can or should seek based on business and intellectual property strategies
• Aid technical staff in developing new products and patent opportunities support and assist with management of intellectual property litigation as needed.
• Assist in licensing of products and technology and other business support identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce patent rights.
• IP-related due diligence in connection with acquisitions and other corporate transactions assist in developing and nurturing the organizational partnership between legal and business units, including innovation promotion and training programs.
• Working alongside in-house IP team, business lawyers and outside IP and non-IP specialists as needed, this position is responsible for providing general strategic patent and general IP advice to the supported organizations, and helping to formulate an optimal IP strategy in the context of the supported organizations’ overall strategy, threats and opportunities faced today and in the future.
• The candidate will work closely with and report to the global director of IP.

Qualifications:
Position duties fall into three major categories: (1) patent strategy and prosecution; (2) patent enforcement and IP litigation; and (3) patent/IP licensing and related business transactions. Experience in these areas is preferred.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work in a matrix management environment are essential. The successful candidate would be respected as a business team player as well as trusted counselor and legal advisor to the business units the attorney will partner with.

Other helpful but not required attributes would include:
• Experience as an engineer working with discrete and/or analog circuits experience as in-house counsel or patent agent/engineer working to develop patent and IP capture programs.
• Direct experience in patent litigation and/or patent dispute resolution significant experience as a lawyer outside of the area of patent prosecution.
• Demonstrated ability as a lawyer in dealing with a variety of technologies demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Pre-law work experience and overall maturity will be valued.

Education:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated competence with semiconductor technologies including discrete semiconductor technologies as well as analog and/or digital integrated circuitry.
• Law degree, with a minimum of 3 years experience as a lawyer.
• Admission to the practice of law and/or admission/license to practice patent law as applicable.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careers.fairchildsemi.com/details.asp?id=Q0VFK026203F3VBQB8MQWF6XC&nPostingID=209&nPostingTargetID=922&nDepartmentID=12&mask=fcext.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Portland, Maine or San Jose, California

Attorney-Biologists, Chemists & Materials Scientists – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

September 27, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

September 27, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

September 27, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Maginot, Moore & Beck, a growing Indianapolis IP boutique law firm, seeks EE registered patent attorneys with 1-5 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications. EE attorneys with more experience will be considered. Our firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package with salaries commensurate with experience and ability.

Former Federal Circuit Clerk – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

September 21, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Ware Firm, a small, dynamic, Dallas IP firm, is seeking a recent (last 1-4 years) Federal Circuit Clerk with a strong technical background. Duties include valuating civil patent cases and appeals. This is a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, but does not want to be consumed by litigation. Solid technical (e.g., EE, Physics, or equivalent) and communication skills are a must.