Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote

McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

We are looking for experienced attorneys and agents with advanced degrees in Chemistry. Candidates must have at least 3 years relevant experience in patent prosecution and/or patent counseling or patent litigation. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, parental leave, an EAP program, and a 401K plan with generous matching component. Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.

For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $180,000 – $260,000 per year. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $250,000 – $270,000 per year.
For agents committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $135,000 – $210,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

We encourage candidates to apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NH, NC, NY, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office. We will consider applications from any US state.

Apply online at:

careers@mcneillbaur.com

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Prosecution Associate/Of Counsel – Law Firm – New York, NY

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a patent prosecution associate with at least 5+ years of biotechnology experience to join the Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape, ​freedom-to-operate, noninfringement, and invalidity analysis, conducting IP due diligence, and mentoring junior patent agents. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology, is required as well as admission to the​Patent Bar admission.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal, communication, research, analysis, and writing skills, as well as a track record of academic and professional excellence. They should be prepared to assume significant responsibility in the management of their matters, and to take on a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. Expected Patent Prosecution Attorney salary is $345,000 to $415,000 depending on experience.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Apply online at:
https://steptoeapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=2&FilterJobID=254

Please include a resume, transcript & cover letter with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY

IP Patent Agent, Biotechnology – Law Firm – New York, NY

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Intellectual Property Patent Agent, Biotechnology to join our Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group in the New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.

Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. Expected patent agent salary is $140,000 - $210,000, depending on experience.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Apply online at:
https://steptoeapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=2&FilterJobID=253

Please include a resume, transcript & cover letter with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY

Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, NY

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join the Intellectual Property ("IP") group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence. Candidates will have a degree in an electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering, along with a strong background in computer science/software. Two or more years of experience and strong academic credentials are preferred.

Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. Expected patent agent salary is $135,000 - $200,000, depending on experience.

Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the ability to become registered is also required for all candidates. For consideration, please submit your cover letter; resume; undergraduate, graduate, and transcripts; and a writing sample.

Apply online at:
https://steptoeapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=250

Please include a resume, transcript and cover letter with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY

Patent Litigation Associate (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – New York

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in New York. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required. Expected Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate salary is $225,000 to $370,000 depending on experience.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Apply online at:
https://steptoeapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=2&FilterJobID=277

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York

Patent Attorney – Government – Albuquerque, NM

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Intellectual Property Law Center at its Albuquerque location. This is an in-person position, and the selected candidate must live in Albuquerque or the surrounding area. The attorney will draft and prosecute patent applications, manage a patent docket, and provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, policies, and procedures. The position offers the opportunity to branch out beyond solely performing patent drafting and prosecution work. Our attorneys counsel on technology transfer activities ranging from non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, user facilities agreements, license agreements and negotiations as well as software licensing, copyright, litigation, and trademark registration.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Prepare and prosecute Sandia patent applications.
  • Manage a patent docket.
  • Provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, policies, and procedures.
  • Counsel on technology transfer activities ranging from non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, user facilities.
  • Prepare and negotiate patent and software licenses in conjunction with our technology transfer organization.
  • Counsel on litigation matters.
  • Routinely advise management and staff while engaging at all levels of the company.
  • Interact with corporate counsel, DOE/NNSA counsel, and outside counsel.
  • Advise management on complex projects and intellectual property legal matters to anticipate, identify, and protect the corporation against legal liability.

Apply online at:
https://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/counsel-patentintellectual-property-attorney-onsite/0350D6ED0E664AA3A02BBD1B2315F8BB/job/

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE: A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required. Excellent academic qualifications with at least four (4) years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent drafting/prosecution and technology transfer transactional work and master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, physics, systems engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, component engineering areas or a relevant science or engineering discipline OR at least seven (7) years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent drafting/prosecution and technology transactional work and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, physics, systems engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, component engineering areas or a relevant science or engineering discipline. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed. The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

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Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, a large law firm, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to work in Charlotte, NC, or Minneapolis, MN

Roles and Responsibilities:

Utilizing your patent prosecution experience, you will help your team write and file utility and design patent applications and pursue corresponding U.S. and foreign patent protection. And, as a registered patent attorney, you will have the opportunity to perform freedom-to-operate analyses and write opinions of counsel. A strong team player, your days will be spent working closely with team attorneys and staff members on intellectual property matters including patentability analyses, patent drafting, patent prosecution, opinion work (freedom-to-operate, non-infringement, invalidity), IP-related agreements, and IP litigation.

You have 2 to 4 years of experience practicing in the area of patent preparation and prosecution while holding an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering. You have excellent academic credentials, a solid work ethic, and your writing and analytical skills are strong. You are admitted to and in Good Standing with the North Carolina Bar or the Minnesota State Bar (or willing to become admitted to either bar) and you are admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (or eligible to sit for the Patent Bar).

Apply online at:
https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/3656/intellectual-property-associate/job

Include your Cover Letter, Resume & Transcript with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN

Intellectual Property Counsel – Corporation – Columbia, MO (remote possible)

EquipmentShare, a large corporation, is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to work in Columbia, MO (remote possible).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with outside counsel on various IP matters involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
  • Advise and counsel employees in the product development teams regarding legal compliance and risk management
  • Advise and counsel employees on various marketing-related matters, including name-logo-slogan approval, waivers, contest language, website copy and disclaimers, etc.
  • Draft, negotiate, interpret, and advise employees on IP-related agreements (license agreements, joint development agreements, invention disclosures, etc.)
  • Negotiate, interpret, and advise employees on IP provisions in commercial agreements, such as manufacturing, SaaS, and supply agreements
  • Work with outside counsel to evaluate inventions to determine patentability and draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
  • Work with the relevant stakeholders to develop and write policies such as open source policy, AI policy, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Requires membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State and must remain in good standing with the State Bar including being current on any applicable Continuing Legal Education requirements
  • Must have 5+ years of experience as an IP attorney, including experience with counseling clients on business aspects of IP matters, with in-house experience highly preferred
  • Ability to operate with significant independence
    -Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and interface effectively with leadership, internal business partners, and external partners, such as outside counsel
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
  • Adaptable to growth and changes in the organization, role, and systems
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
  • Exceptional presentation and negotiating skills
  • Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects

Apply online at:
https://www.equipmentshare.com/careers/openings/5856108/intellectual-property-counsel-at-columbia-mo-corporate?requestId=7886a3c2-318f-4873-8468-abd2cd92608d%3AAPAb7ITXiQMWFKLr9HwsX8n309VJcwaABA%3D%3D

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, MO (remote possible)

Advertising & Promotions Partner – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Michael Best, a large law firm, is seeking an Advertising & Promotions Partner.

 

Knowledge Base & Education:

  • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in advertising law, with a proven record of successful client representation
  • Provide expert legal counsel on advertising, marketing, and promotions matters in traditional and new media, including ad campaigns, promotions, sponsorships, branded entertainment, activations, endorsements, and user-generated content
  • Protect clients’ business interests and brand elements in all aspects of a campaign’s life cycle, from concept, to clearance, implementation, activation, and data collection and use
  • Counsel clients to avoid and respond to challenges from government agencies, competitors, and consumers for alleged false advertising and unfair sales/marketing practices
  • Lead litigation of false advertising and unfair competition claims in court and before NAD
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, actively participating in business development initiatives to further expand our advertising, marketing and promotions practice

Adaptability:

  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

  • Ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff
  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience in litigation false advertising and unfair competition claims
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
  • Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

  • Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW5DMm9Q&at=OF9DRw==

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Patent Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations/Hybrid

Michael Best, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate or Agent. This position is hybrid and available for our Chicago, Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, or North Carolina offices.

Knowledge Base & Education:

  • At least 2 years of in-house or law firm patent prosecution experience
  • Experience drafting patent applications is required
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering (B.S.), Chemistry (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry (Ph.D.), or Molecular Biology (Ph.D.)
  • Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • Excellent academic credentials

Adaptability:

  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
  • Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

  • Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

To be considered, please apply online through the following site: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW4lM2Ixb1A=&at=OF9DRw==

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Job Location: Hybrid (Chicago, Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, or North Carolina.)

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, or Tampa

Carlton Fields is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) associate with three or more years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will effectively manage day-to-day litigation tasks and independently prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and effectively communicate with other lawyers. Experience taking and defending depositions is a plus. Excellent academic credentials, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and practical judgment are required. Candidates must be currently admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, or New York. A USPTO registration number or technical background is strongly preferred. Patent and trademark litigation and prosecution experience is a plus. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcript. Carlton Fields is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at:
https://apply.carltonfields.com/viDesktopEx/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3&FilterJobCategoryID=12&FilterJobID=245

Include a resume, cover letter, and transcript with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, New York, or Tampa

Director, IP Development – Large Corporation – Phoenix, AZ

Onsemi, a large corporation, is seeking an IP Development Director to work in Phoenix, AZ

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Manage other legal team members and lead the implementation of best practices and process improvements across entire IP portfolio.
  • Develop an intimate understanding of key technology areas relevant to one of the Company’s assigned business units.
  • Understand the competitive landscape of the assigned business unit.
  • Counsel engineers through the ideation process, conduct idea harvesting sessions, and lead internal idea review board activities.
  • Manage patent prosecution efforts of outside counsel and directly engage in strategic patent prosecution from time-to-time as necessary.
  • Actively cultivate a portfolio of existing patents to match business need.
  • Partner with business leaders to provide guidance on IP matters generally.

Apply Online At:
https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2500282?keyword=director+ip&mode=location

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

IP Licensing and Litigation Counsel – Corporation – Phoenix, AZ

Onsemi, a large corporation, is seeking an IP Licensing and Litigation Counsel to work in Phoenix, AZ

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop an intimate understanding of onsemi’s patent portfolio and the key technology areas relevant to onsemi and its competitors
  • Review technical analyses for various integrated circuit products (including, e.g., image sensors, power semiconductor products, and power management products) to analyze the strength of potential patent claims against such products
  • Prepare claim charts relating to usage of onsemi’s patents by other companies, and develop and execute assertion strategies using onsemi’s patent portfolio
  • Analyze and defend onsemi against patent assertions made by others
  • Participate in a wide variety of contentious IP matters at every stage of the dispute from initial analysis through to trial and appeal

Apply online at:
https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/2500205/?keyword=2500205&mode=location

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Armstrong Teasdale, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Work hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products
  • Assist in the identification of patentable inventions
  • Research current patented technologies to best assist clients in patentable work
  • Draft patent applications with the assistance of the patent team
  • Track the patent application process from initial application to granted patent to ensure the team remains on track
  • Complete ability searches regularly
  • Solve client challenges and respond to client needs
  • Respond to office actions and correspond with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Consistently meet billable hour requirements

Apply online at:
https://www.armstrongteasdale.com/careers/current-openings/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

IP Associate – Patent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, a large law firm, is seeking an IP Associate.

Roles and Requirements:

  • Assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patent for a diverse client
  • Required Education: Juris Doctor
  • Required Experience: 1 years’ experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm
  • Preferred Experience: 2-8 years’ experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm
  • Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements; Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • Preferred Education: Bachelors or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Apply online at:
https://www.armstrongteasdale.com/careers/current-openings/?office=all&position=attorneys

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

In-House Corporate Patent and Licensing Attorney – Corporation – Remote, New Mexico

Epiq Counsel, a large corporation, is seeking an in-house Corporate Patent and Licensing Attorney to work remotely.

Roles and Requirements:

  • Minimum of eight years’ of Intellectual Property experience with a deep focus on the patent process and commercialization of patents from ideation to launch.
  • Deep expertise in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and technology transfer.
  • Experience in-house, at a laboratory, university, or government setting.
  • Expertise in strategically aligning IP assets (including patent applications) with clients’ commercial objectives, analyzing and mitigating risk across the organization, and ensuring quality deliverables tailored to clients’ commercial objectives.
  • Demonstrated skill in and knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in preparing for negotiations, conducting negotiations, and counseling clients regarding developments and options in a negotiation relating to intellectual property.
  • Client service orientation with excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage a large patent portfolio while collaborating closely with a variety of internal business clients, outside counsel and inventors to drive expert support and guidance.
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate experience in biology or physics preferred but not required.
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the legal and business teams focused on the intersection of national security and science.
  • Support the licensing group by understanding their key business strategies.
  • Manage, oversee and coordinate on a large patent portfolio across a variety of sciences and technologies. Including but not limited to patent preparation and prosecution functions between the business division, inventors, licensing group, and outside counsel for multiple patent sub-portfolios.

Apply Online at:
epiqcounsel_apply@epiqglobal.com

Please include a resume and best contact information for an interview.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote, New Mexico

Senior Patent Agent – Corporation – San Jose, CA (hybrid)

Takara Bio USA, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in San Jose, CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility for managing communications with outside counsel; taking the lead in providing guidance to counsel on the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications so as to best match claims to our products and strategy.
  • Works with R&D to assess patentability of new inventions; assist in drafting and reviewing related invention disclosures and drafting provisional patent applications.
  • Review and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions on 3rd party IP in collaboration with outside counsel, as necessary. Undertakes proactive reviews, where necessary.
  • Responsible for assigning products to relevant licenses for royalty reporting purposes.
  • Actively guide senior management in evaluating licensing and business transactions based on review of relevant IP.
  • Proposes strategies for developing the Company’s patent portfolio based on strong understanding of the Company’s technologies and those of its competitors.
  • Provide periodic training to Company employees regarding the protection of intellectual property.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations or statutes affecting the Company’s intellectual property.
  • Proposes IP expenditure budgets, based on agreed strategy. Assist in managing expenses to budget.
  • This position may have supervisory responsibilities.A Ph.D. in a life-science discipline required; molecular biology and NGS experience preferred.
  • Must be a USPTO registered Patent Agent.
  • A minimum of 6 years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications and conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches both at a law firm and within a company environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead IP reviews with key internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to suggest strategies for internal IP based on understanding of external IP and company’s technology position in the market.
  • Skilled in preparing, filing, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications.
  • Strong advocacy skills in connection with patent prosecution.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage priorities so as to meet tight deadlines.
  • Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive a project to completion.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to communicate clearly both within the organization and externally to drive projects forward.
  • Highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to detail.
  • Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Apply online at:
https://jobapply.page.link/ZiK5L

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid)

Patent Paralegal – Law Firm – Broomfield, CO; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI; Raleigh, NC; Salt Lake City, UT; or Washington D.C.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join our Broomfield, Chicago, Denver, Madison, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C. or Waukesha office. The Patent Paralegal will work closely with attorneys in the Firm’s Intellectual Property Group.

The person in this position will be responsible for providing legal support on a variety of tasks focused on patent prosecution. Individuals with exceptional client service and communication skills, as well as experience in a fast-paced environment will be successful in the Patent Paralegal role. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working as a paralegal in patent prosecution.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Collaborate with attorneys to prepare, file, and prosecute new patent applications in the PCT, U.S. and foreign jurisdictions
  • Generate reports and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met and system is properly updated
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with attorneys regarding upcoming filing deadlines
  • Communicate with internal staff, foreign associates and clients regarding routine or procedural patent prosecution events
  • Ability to meet 1,250 billable hour requirement and production target
  • Assist with patent due diligence projects
  • Work with the IP team to develop, implement, and maintain docketing processes, procedures and policies for patents, and patent applications
  • Maintain the integrity of electronic data in accordance with firm policy and procedures
  • Perform additional projects and administrative tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

Knowledge Base & Education:

  • Associate’s degree and minimum of two years of experience working as a paralegal in patent prosecution
  • The ability to learn rules, regulations, and procedures specific to the assigned practice area as well as policies and procedures established by the firm and apply them accordingly
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects while managing critical deadlines
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of Anaqua, Elite and/or iManage (or similar document management system) is a plus

Adaptability:

  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
  • Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

  • Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

To be considered, please apply online at: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW4lM2Yyb1A=&at=JTNhJTQwJTNiQQ==

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Broomfield, CO; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI; Raleigh, NC; Salt Lake City, UT; or Washington D.C.

In-House IP Counsel – Corporation – Boston, Ma or Remote

Elucid, a small corporation, is seeking an In-House IP Counsel to work in Boston, Ma or remotely.

We're looking for an in-house intellectual property attorney who will play a critical role in ensuring that Elucid’s IP is successfully protected. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of IP experience and have a strong technological background including an advanced technical degree. Technical familiarity with and understanding of SaMD and AI is a plus. In this role, you will work with the Elucid team and outside counsel to support high volume US and foreign patent generation across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and management of Elucid’s IP portfolio, collaborating closely with internal technical stakeholders on patent applications
  • Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications and manage outside counsel as appropriate
  • Lead collaboration with and management of outside counsel in relation to IP matters, as appropriate
  • Be a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders to provide practical and strategic advice in navigating the complex and evolving IP landscape in the SaMD and AI arena
  • Provide actionable legal advice and strategies to internal stakeholders on a wide variety of IP matters, including patents, trade secrets, freedom-to-operate and validity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Elucid’s R&D team and business leadership to develop and enhance IP awareness and implement IP strategies including the promotion of internal filings of invention disclosures to ensure that company innovations are protected
  • Maintain a deep and current awareness of evolving relevant laws and regulations in the IP space for SaMD, AI, software (including open-source) and healthcare to mitigate risks associated therewith
  • Develop and maintain a deep and current awareness of the competitive IP landscape
  • Draft, revise and negotiate IP terms of various contracts, including collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, joint development agreements and non-disclosure agreements
  • Render legal opinions regarding patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate

Education and Experience:

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to a state bar in good standing
  • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in good standing
  • Ph.D. or master’s degree in a related technical field (i.e., electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or associated discipline) with excellent academic credentials
  • A minimum of 8 years' IP experience in a corporation or, law firm
  • Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
  • Experience developing and managing global IP portfolios, and drafting, revising and negotiating transactional agreements including licensing agreements, JDAs, and NDAs
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many projects at once in a timely manner

Apply online at:
https://elucid.applytojob.com/apply/GgHWngEijB/InHouse-IP-Counsel?source=patentlyo

 

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Boston, Ma or Remote

Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property – Corporation – Menlo Park, CA

GRAIL, a small corporation, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to work in Menlo Park, CA.

Roles and Requirements:

As the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, you will support all aspects of GRAIL’s global Intellectual Property portfolio strategy, with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution in the life sciences and bioinformatics spaces. This role is based in Menlo Park, CA requiring an on site presence of two days or more a week. This role requires periodic travel, including travel to our affiliate GRAIL location in Raleigh, NC.

You will:

Report directly to the Head of Intellectual Property and lead a team of IP professionals/attorneys to develop and implement strategic IP plans and initiatives Assist in the implementation of IP programs and strategies in line with GRAIL’s business priorities and goals, with a focus on strategic US and ex-US patent filings and prosecution.

Collaborate with research and product development teams to identify and capture high value innovation, and identify the best forms of IP protection for such innovation

Manage internal and external resources for the preparation, filing, prosecution, strategy and management of U.S. and international patent and trademark portfolios

Partner with R&D and commercial business units as an IP generalist, including monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property and product offerings, coordinating patent landscape searches and analyses, and supporting corporate IP awareness through IP training

Your background should include:

  • 10+ years experience practicing international patent prosecution, with prior in-house experience preferred
  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, admittance to California bar and in good standing, and registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Demonstrated success managing direct reports
  • Technical background and advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., biochemistry or molecular biology, ideally, with at least some bioinformatics and/or data science experience)
  • Demonstrated experience and track record of success building and maintaining a global intellectual property and patent portfolio
  • Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments
  • Experience with global patent prosecution, patent appeals, post-grant proceedings, and European opposition proceedings
  • Ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines required and to flexibly change priorities as needed
  • Strong ability communicate complex patent and technical issues to management
  • Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Apply online at:
https://jobs.lever.co/grailbio/59b7fdd6-95cd-4f76-aed1-2793d21cb499

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, CA