McGlinchey Stafford’s Baton Rouge office seeks Registered US Patent Attorney with a least 7 years of chemical patent practice experience. Experience must include preparation and prosecution of chemical patent applications, legal opinion work in the chemical patent field and patent portfolio management. First chair IP litigation experience may be useful, but is not required. Candidates should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with excellent academic credentials.
Pay will be market-competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials.
Contact: Please direct all inquiries to Juliette Clark, 601 Poydras Street, 12th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504)-596-0315, jiclark@mcglinchey.com.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (GSH), is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. We are looking for a partner to lead and develop the firm’s intellectual property practice. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection our clients. Successful candidate can work anywhere in the United States or be based out of one of our fourteen offices located from coast to coast.
The selected candidate should have 15 + years experience in intellectual property and patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, a proven desire to practice intellectual property/patent law and an appetite to succeed. Experience with software/hardware is preferable. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our national client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
GSH is a national cross-cultural firm providing service to clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family owned businesses. This is a great opportunity to join a national diverse firm and have access to national a client base.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Margo McCormack, GSH Director of Human Resources, at 414-847-1370 or at margo_mccormack@gshllp.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere in the United States
The Atlanta office of Heninger Garrison Davis LLC is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Intellectual Property Group. A technical background and patent bar eligibility are preferred, but not required. Heninger Garrison Davis is a litigation boutique based in Birmingham, AL which focuses on the enforcement of the rights of plaintiffs in numerous areas of law, including patent law.
Candidates are expected to be able to handle the full cycle of patent litigation, from pre-suit investigation through appeals. Candidates will be expected to manage the day-to-day operation of multiple patent cases of the most complex variety.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Douglas Bridges at dbridges@hgdlawfirm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
SPONSORED LISTING: National firm seeks EE Partner Level Attorney...
National IP Firm seeks Partner Level Attorney with EE background. Portable book needed to at least be self sustaining. Top compensation, national brand, strong support and superb client list.
Contact: For consideration, please send resume and information in confidence to us at jobs@patentlyo.com. Use "Sponsored Listing" in the subject line.
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP, a Central New York intellectual property law firm, has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney.
Candidates must have 3 - 10 years experience in litigation. Candidates should also be registered to practice before the USPTO.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package that is comparable to that offered by larger firms in New York and Boston, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at: http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Central New York
Established 200 member law firm with a strong Northeast corridor presence, seeks a patent attorney(s) with prosecution experience for its expanding Boston Office.The firm, with an established and highly developed patent practice, is interested in a partner or partners with a minimum of 5 years experience and with individual portable book(s) of 500K or more.
Contact: For immediate consideration, insterested candidates should respond to: BostonIP@gmx.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsels performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Required Experience & Skills: • 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm. • Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering • Registration to practice before the USPTO • Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills: • Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry • 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry • Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel • Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit www.invistacareers.com to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We?re a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is currently seeking a junior to mid-level Associate specializing in patent law with a background in biotechnology to join our Boston office Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A Juris Doctorate degree and at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience required. An advanced degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, or related field is also required. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills.
Contact: Candidates should send resume, writing sample and law school transcript via email to attorneyrecruiting@eapdlaw.com. Please use the subject line "IP Lateral Associate/Patent Agent/Technical Specialist Search" in your email.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is currently seeking a junior IP Attorney or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist with a background in biotechnology to join our Boston office Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A PhD (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, etc.) is preferred. A candidate with previous patent prosecution experience is strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will have superior academic credentials and very strong writing skills.
Contact: Candidates should send resume, writing sample and law school transcript via email to attorneyrecruiting@eapdlaw.com. Please use the subject line "IP Lateral Associate Search" in your email.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boston
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD). Contact: For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC29451. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Qualcomm is hiring an Open Source Software Attorney to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. This position will be primarily focused on conducting internal Open Source software investigations and educating Business Units on the associated risks of using Open Source software. The successful candidate will work very closely with top software developers to understand how internally developed software will be integrated with Open Source software. They will analyze Open Source license agreements and investigate risks to QUALCOMM's intellectual property rights associated with using Open Source software. The successful candidate will provide counseling on sophisticated issues regarding Open Source compliance to senior executives and Business Unit engineers and legal staff.
Skills/Experience: Three to seven years experience as a practicing software licensing attorney, with a strong and broad understanding of intellectual property and open source licensing issues, including at least three years experience counseling in-house on intellectual property and open source issues. Familiarity with C, C++, or Java preferred.
Responsibilities: A candidate's ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals is essential.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. JD and at least one state bar registration required.
Qualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
Skills/Experience: The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage.
Responsibilities: The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.
Education: Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
The role includes patent preparation and prosecution, and patent portfolio management. Other skills include invention disclosure review, publication review, project liaison, and patent searching. The right person for this role will have high technical ability both in the scientific realm and in the legal field.
The successful individual will have a strong engineering background with knowledge and experience in areas including: microfluidics, optics, imaging, image/signal processing, and instrumentation design/control. Familiarity with secondary analysis software applications associated with DNA sequencing instrumentation including bioinformatics, software and algorithms is also desirable. A working familiarity with molecular biology principles and DNA sequencing methodologies (including sample preparation, instrumentation, and data analysis) will be an asset.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative instinct, and can-do attitude are a must.
Education: Advanced degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or other).
Experience: The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3 to 4 years of Patent Agent experience.
This position will be located in Carlsbad, CA or Foster City, CA. Relocation benefits are available. Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Niki Wallace at niki.wallace@lifetech.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego OR Foster City, California
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Responsibilities: • Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases • Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel • Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio • Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Key Qualifications: • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science, or commensurate work experience • Admission to Washington or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution • Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Required demonstrated skills and abilities: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • Foreign prosecution • In-house experience or other experience managing attorneys • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a growing, mid-size Rockville, Maryland law firm seeks an associate with at least two years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical arts. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have strong writing skills. Familiarity with USPTO practices and prior experience in engineering are desirable. Pleasant work environment, competitive benefits and great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact: Send cover letter, resume and transcripts to: dmr@usiplaw.com or fax to 240-864-2490.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
A revolutionary startup from the creators of Massively Parallel (Next-gen) DNA sequencing ION Torrent Systems is developing ground breaking and highly disruptive technology both in Connecticut and California locations. We are seeking individuals that understand what it takes to build a great company, create a truly disruptive technology, and want to work with others that are driven and passionate about their work.
Seeking patent attorney with semiconductor expertise to work with business and R&D professionals in a highly technical environment. Key responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications; supporting corporate and business development teams by reviewing and drafting contracts and licenses; conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability studies; supervising outside attorneys and foreign associates; and helping to create and maintain legal and IP infrastructure in a rapidly growing company.
Essential skills and background: • Semiconductor intellectual property expertise. • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work together collaboratively with professionals across the company. • Ability to amplify technical contributions of scientists and engineers by skilled and creative patent application drafting. • J.D. degree, admission to at least one State Bar, admission to practice before the USPTO, and at least 2-5 years of experience as a patent attorney. • A strong technical background and experience in design, architecture, and fabrication of integrated circuits; solid state physics; materials science, or electrical engineering; evidenced by B.S. or higher degree in electrical engineering or related field and work experience.
Other useful qualifications: • Background and experience in signal processing, semiconductor packaging, fluidics, biosensor technology, high speed ADCs, CMOS imager design, surface chemistry. • Experience in litigation support. • Experience in licensing and contract negotiations. • Experience in preparing and filing appeal briefs in USPTO; managing oppositions in EPO or invalidity trials in Japan; preparing invalidity or non-infringement opinions.
Contact: To apply e-mail a cover letter with evidence you have mastered the essential skills listed, your resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to jobs@iontorrents.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Intellectual Property Legal Group currently has a full time opportunity for a Patent Attorney.
The Patent Attorney will identify and conduct patentability analysis of BNL inventions from scientific departments as assigned, and report on patentability to Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. In this role you will work closely with the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships in support of its licensing program/strategy for individual technologies from various scientific departments.
Responsibilities: • Provide IP legal review, as needed, of all agreements including licenses, user agreements, CRADAs, WFOs, NDAs and MTA. • Review manuscripts, abstracts and other documents from scientific departments as assigned for inventive disclosure. Participate in scientific department activities as appropriate, including seminars, retreats and staff meetings. • Obtain patent protection in the U.S. and where appropriate in foreign countries for BSA owned inventions in the fields of scientific departments as assigned. • Oversee outside counsel and patent agents in the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships with respect to patent prosecution for all U.S. and where appropriate foreign filings. • Assist in discussions between industry participants as necessary to address IP legal issues. • Provide IP legal counseling to Licensing and Sponsored Research managers. • Obtain DOE approval for and obtain copyright protection in the U.S. if appropriate. • Advise staff on release of Open Source Software and obtain DOE approvals as needed. Requirements include: • At least 2 years as a registered patent attorney (J.D., registration before the U.S. P.T.O., and license to practice in at least one state). • Copyright and trademark experience – preferable. • Strong technical knowledge (minimum B.S. in a technical area – materials science or computer science preferred). • Ability to work independently with some guidance, and interact with clients and co-workers with a professional, approachable and positive demeanor.
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to: • Medical Plans • Vacation • Holidays • Dental Plans • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Plan • On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits
Contact: We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://www.bnl.com and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and apply to job #15117. Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 2 to 5 years experience in patent prosecution, patent opinion, and other patent work. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 4 to 6 years experience in patent litigation. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
A successful Pittsburgh start-up is looking for a patent agent/attorney with a background in electrical and computer engineering. Basic job duties will be to prosecute and expand a docket focusing on consumer electronic devices.
Required experience is two years drafting and prosecuting domestic applications. Preferred experience is at least five years of patent drafting and prosecution.
Compensation packages will include a combination of salary and equity.
Applicant must be self-motivated and desire to work in a high-growth, high-profile startup. Applicant will report to the company's General Counsel and CEO.
Baton Rouge office seeks Registered US Patent Attorney with a least 7 years of chemical patent practice experience. Experience must include preparation and prosecution of chemical patent applications, legal opinion work in the chemical patent field and patent portfolio management. First chair IP litigation experience may be useful, but is not required. Candidates should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with excellent academic credentials.
