Ring Central, a fast-growing, well-funded venture backed SaaS telecommunications company is actively recruiting a patent attorney. This position will report to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities: • Preparation of new patent applications for the Company • Managing strategic development of the existing patent portfolio • Working with Company engineers and product managers to identify patentable inventions and generate invention disclosures • Understanding business needs and priorities to develop and implement an IP strategy • Evaluate and monitor third-party patent portfolios • Participating in negotiation of contracts involving IP • Analyses related to patent acquisition, litigation, licensing, freedom to operate, and infringement issues • Reviewing open source software licenses, advising on proper use and compliance
Requirements: • 4 + years overall patent prosecution experience, particularly in the software field • Software and telecommunications experience a must • Electrical engineering or computer science degree • Registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Must be a current member of the California State Bar • Trademark, litigation, and/or re-examination experience a plus
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated, entry- to junior-level associates to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent litigation, counseling, and prosecution preferred. Credit given for significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
Medtronic, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel (II) who develops and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors. Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions. Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law. Requires undergraduate or graduate science degree and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.
Responsibilities: FUNCTIONING FACTORS • Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth knowledge in one job family or broader expertise in most areas of a job function.
• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Ensures that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
• Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on customers and/or results and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing operations or changes relating to processes or programs. Leads briefings with internal and external contacts.
• Adhere to the Medtronic Core Behaviors of Customer Focus, Candor, Trust and Respect, Courage, Accountability, and Passion to Win.
Basic Qualifications: • A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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• A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Strong communication skills, both oral and written • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude • Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships. • 10-20% travel required. • Desired/Preferred Qualifications Bachelors/Masters Degree in Biomedical, Chemistry, Biology or related field highly preferred. Experience providing IP counsel with respect to regulatory filings is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group, is seeking a senior patent attorney. Coordinates the Ventana IP activities within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the companys intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.
Is a recognized specialist in a complex field of law, provides expert legal services to one or more operating departments as complex legal assignments are completed. This position is for a senior attorney with substantial experience who can demonstrate increasing competence in applying complex legal skills and departmental practices, plus evidence of maturity and judgment to help analyze and solve legal problems and deal with clients and outsiders.
Essential Functions: • Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas. • Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas. • Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the companys investment in research and development. • Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing. • Conduct trademark searching and opinions.
Requirements: Formal Training/Education: • Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotech; advanced degree in the Life Sciences is preferred. • Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states. • Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Experience: • At least twelve years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling. • Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals. • Experience with IP litigation matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid and trusting work relationships.
Contact: To apply please visit https://careers.ventanamed.com. Vacancy # IRC19598. Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Tucson, Arizona
L’Oréal leads the world of beauty with renowned brands like L’Oreal Paris, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline, Garnier, Redken, Giorgio Armani and Lancôme; $18 billion in annual sales; 23 consecutive years of double-digit profit growth; and has been consecutively ranked by BusinessWeek as one of “The Best Places to Launch a Career.” We are looking for a patent attorney.
The Patent Attorney is responsible for ensuring that L'Oreal USA is applying for all applicable patents in the hair, skin, and makeup métiers, and that all applications / registrations are in compliance with the global organization's mission and goals.
Principal Accountabilities: 1. Review internal developments stemming from our research efforts, and performs patentability reviews on those developments. 2. Determines potential patentability of U.S. R&D inventions. 3. Prepares and files patent applications with the Patent Office. 4. Prosecutes the applications as necessary, including their foreign counterparts. 5. Monitors possibility of patent infringement of L'Oreal patents. 6. Assists in the management of patent litigations. 7. Leads and directs the work of up to (2) others in the department. 8. Conducts freedom-to-operate analyses to ensure L'Oreal is not infringing third-party IP rights 9. Drafts agreements / licenses relating to external IP transactions
Requirements: • J.D. from accredited law school and B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering a must • Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in patent-related work, preferably in the Cosmetics / Personal Products, Chemical, and / or Pharmaceutical industries. • Must be experienced with licensing / contract matters. • Must demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is a must. • Must be able to report to Senior Management on complex patent and other legal matters. • Excellent communication (verbal &written), interpersonal, and computer skills. • Ability to prepare concise and lucidly written memorandums • Able to legally work in the USA on an ongoing basis without requiring assistance. • No relocation is offered for this position.
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Departmentand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
Responsibilities: 1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services 2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP 3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented 4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:
1. Registration to practice before the USPTO 2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics 3. JD degree from an accredited university 4. Admission to a state bar 5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney 6. Excellent written and spoken English 7. Strong academic credentials 8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems 9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment 10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 11. A positive attitude 12. A creative spirit
Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
A publicly-traded Houston-based company is expanding its legal department to include a Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Counsel. With an international reach, our client develops and builds technology-based solutions for the energy industry. This position comprises 2/3 patent prosecution and 1/3 IP portfolio management, including policy setting, IP litigation management, IP due diligence in M&A transactions, and licensing. Interested candidates should have 4-6 years' well-rounded intellectual property experience, with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Prior in-house experience strongly preferred. A mechanical engineering degree and/or energy industry experience would be ideal. This is a uniquely broad position with strong strategic influence and great upward potential. (No relocation benefits, so local candidates are preferred.)
Pye Legal Group is a boutique search firm that specializes in placing legal professionals with leading companies and law firms. With offices in Houston and Dallas, we have a team of 12 experienced recruiters who work collaboratively to produce the best results.
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
Gilead seeks a patent attorney to work in Seattle, Washington. The Patent Attorney will be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to Gilead's respiratory therapeutic area based in Seattle, WA. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with business and R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
This is a senior level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities:
• Draft responses to US and foreign office actions
• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
• Conduct patentability reviews
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting, nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy
• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions
• Manage patent portfolios in collaborative relationships
Requirements: • Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. • Bachelors/MSc degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry; a Ph.D. and other academics will be considered. • We expect a minimum 8 years total experience, 5 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience, and 3 years of experience working in-house in the patent department of a pharmaceutical company. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential.
An IP boutique in Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate to do prosecution and counseling work relating to pharmaceuticals and DNA sequences. They are looking for someone who is a mid-level associate up to a junior partner. The firm is hopeful that this person would either take on or grow into a leadership role within the firm.
Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral experienced patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, possess strong client development skills with the ability to take a lead role managing and growing a client account. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (i.e., software, hardware, networking, etc), we focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, and validity analysis.
Lee & Hayes has recently been ranked #1 for Overall Quality of Patents in four technology areas by IAM, and #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time in 2009 by IP Today. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is available in Spokane, WA, or Seattle, WA.
Qualifications: Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington or Seattle, Washington
Design IP is a small intellectual property law firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a patent attorney to join our growing practice. We offer a collegial and professional work environment and have very reasonable billing requirements.
The position will involve a broad range of IP practice areas, including patent prep & pros in a variety of technical disciplines (with emphasis in mechanical and software/computer arts), trademark prep & pros., IP litigation, and IP opinions.
Required Qualifications: • USPTO Registration • 2+ years experience in both trademark and patent prep and pros. • Strong claim drafting skills • Comfort level with technologies in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and software/computer arts • IP litigation experience, including drafting of motions and discovery requests
Preferred Qualifications: • Comfort level with technologies in the chemical (including organic) arts • Familiarity with graphics software, including Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and CAD viewing programs • Strong connection to the Lehigh Valley
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are willing to consider qualified candidates desiring a part time and/or flexible work schedule.
Toler Law Group, an Austin patent law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced IP Docket Manager. Responsibilities include providing support to managing attorney and assigned professionals within the Intellectual Property practice; calendaring and monitoring filing deadlines for all US and foreign patent applications; preparing, coordinating, and filing patent applications with the USPTO, outside counsel, and foreign associates/agents; maintaining a close working relationship with remote attorneys to prepare and file formal documents for US and International filings; ensuring legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate USPTO regulations and deadlines.
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Must have strong knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations. Proven proficiency and familiarity with the USPTO procedures and forms. Must be flexible, highly detail oriented, able to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced but friendly environment. Demonstrated attention to detail, good judgment and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, stay calm while meeting deadlines, and be willing to assist others. Strong knowledge of Foundation IP & PC Law desired. Flexibility for overtime as needed. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities: • Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio. • Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims. • Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same. • Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility. • Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units. • Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice. • Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives. • Conduct due-diligence when requested. • Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed. • Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility. • Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred; • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is one of the leading law firms in the Twin Cities. We are currently searching for a patent attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience, or a patent agent with over 5 years of experience, to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 25 attorneys. We seek applicants with broad intellectual property experience including patent prosecution and clearance opinion work, and client counseling. In particular, candidates should have an engineering background and experience with medical devices or medical device patents. Candidates should be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
In addition to the experience previously noted, candidates should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills along with strong academic/professional credentials. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment, which is friendly, open and flexible. EEO/AA
Contact: For consideration, please send your resume and transcript to: Greta M. Larson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or e-mail glarson@fredlaw.com. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in organic chemistry for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting chemistry-related patent applications and opinions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or small-molecule synthesis.
As patent counsel for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many chemical companies and universities worldwide, the Firm works with leading researchers in diverse fields of chemistry. For more information on the firm and its chemical practice group, please visit www.klarquist.com.
Klarquist Sparkman offers patent attorneys and agents not only a challenging career representing top-caliber clients, but also a balance between work and life outside of work. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a reasonable billable hour requirement and compensation based on a percentage of billings.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to recruiting@klarquist.com or by mail to:
Human Resources Manager Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
ResMedis a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory disorders. The company has experienced sustained and significant growth since inception. One of the principal contributors to this growth is innovation reflected in a commitment to producing world-class product lines.
As part of the Legal department the IP function performs a critical role in the business in protecting the company's Intellectual Property rights and advising the company on the scope of the Intellectual Property rights of others. As part of the Legal Department, the Patent Attorney works closely with inventors, designers, management and outside counsel to develop ResMed's Intellectual Property portfolio and to advise the company on Intellectual Property issues.
Responsibilities: • Timely Drafting and Prosecution of patent, design and trademark applications • Advising Internal Clients on matters relating to Intellectual Property Law • Periodic review of the company's Intellectual Property Portfolio to maintain alignment with the goals of the business. • Support with intellectual property issues relating to litigation • Review of competitor intellectual property rights • To be knowledgeable about the IP portfolio, the products and technologies of interest to the business.
As a minimum requirement you will be a Qualified US, European or Australian patent attorney with a number of years post registration experience. Experience within biomedical engineering and in-house will be looked upon favourably.
At Amazon, we're not just looking for people who want to be part of a business. We're searching for people who want to build businesses. We are currently recruiting for a business-minded Corporate Counsel to help lead us into the next phase of Amazon history. If you have a passion for patents coupled with a passion to help grow the world's largest online retail business, this is the place for you. Managing Amazon.com's worldwide patent portfolio, you will engage in direct client counseling, liaising with outside counsel to manage filing, and the prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patents, and mentoring junior patent counsel. Responsibilities include working with software development engineers to determine which inventions to patent, handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries, and managing opinion work and patent licensing.
The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the product as it comes to market. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate: • Experience in technology areas including: web services, digital media, search, e-commerce, and business methods patents • 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience, with a strong understanding of software and internet patents • Combination of in-house and law firm experience is required • Additional desired skills include managing open source issues and IP licensing and dispute matters
Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customer, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth's Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.
Miller Nash LLP is seeking a patent attorney or attorneys to join its Seattle office's Intellectual Property practice team. Applicants should have no less than 4 years of intellectual property practice experience, a substantial amount of which has been patent prosecution involving medically-related, electromechanical, mechanical, and software patents with knowledge in life sciences. Consideration given to both associate and junior partner applicants; will also consider partner/associate team with client base.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a junior/mid-level associate to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark enforcement and policing matters. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior writing and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. References will be required.
Requirements: 2-3 years of experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions, UDRP actions, and foreign oppositions and cancellations. Some trademark clearance and prosecution experience. Copyright experience is a plus as is federal court litigation experience.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator dpwille@hollandhart.com P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Fax: 303-558-4249
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
a fast-growing, well-funded venture backed SaaS telecommunications company is actively recruiting a patent attorney. This position will report to the General Counsel.
