Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia Preferred

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience to assist our team in prosecution, IP diligence, IP transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in Chemistry is required, and a PhD is preferred. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are expected. Admission to the patent bar is required.

Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The health, safety and well-being of our Ballard community is a top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. We believe this is the most prudent position to take in order to meet our obligation to provide as safe of a workplace as possible. The firm will provide exemptions and accommodations for medical and religious reasons consistent with applicable law.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping. Typing ability for the use of a personal computer.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

This Job Description describes the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job; they may change from time to time and are dictated by the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will. Ballard Spahr may change the functions and responsibilities of the position at any time, and it may reassign the employee to another department in its sole discretion.

Apply online at:
https://selfapply.ballardspahr.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=6bf2d801-4948-434e-afd6-9b82cc32a3ec

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia Preferred

Sr. Director – Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, Indiana

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview:

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to the Sr. Director – General Patent Counsel and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to small molecules in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.

Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.

Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.

Develop, coordinate, support and, optionally, lead inter and ex parte challenges in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and/or third-party portfolios.

Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.

Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.

Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.

Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

Minimum of four years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.

At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecules, and some experience preparing and prosecuting peptide and biologic (large molecule) patent applications.

Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.

Innovative and proactively identifies opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions.

Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.

High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Additional Information:

Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel--Neuroscience-_R-26614-1

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Syracuse, NY, and other locations

Barclay Damon, a large law firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to work in Syracuse, NY, and other locations.

Ideal candidate should have at least three years of patent litigation experience, including discovery, infringement and invalidity analyses, and brief writing. A background in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent is strongly preferred but not an absolute requirement. Candidates must have strong verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Apply online at: https://www.barclaydamon.com/careers/-ip-litigation-associate-syracuse-or-other-locations

Include resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Syracuse, NY or other locations

Patent Analyst – Other – Remote

IP Edge LLC Overview | SignalHire Company ProfileIP Edge LLC is seeking a patent analyst director to work remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to understand patents and claim construction
  • Ability to mine patent portfolios, identify patents of value, develop infringement theories, and prepare claim charts
  •  Ability to deep dive into technology, e.g., electrical and software technologies, standards (e.g., WiFi, cellular, Bluetooth) to construct claim charts
  • Ability to defend claim charts to counsel, provide support where needed for claim interpretations
  • Ability to have an understanding of patent damages, to differentiate high value patents from low value patents
  • Ability to understand company business objectives and identify patents that read on particular industries or companies, and construct licensing campaigns against such industries or companies

Requirements:

  • Remote position, online access
  • Prior patent analyst experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to anticipate questions and issues
  • When instructions aren’t clearly conveyed, be able to ask clarifying questions
  • Organized, attention to detail and can multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
  • Must be willing to improve constantly and strive to exceed ever rising performance threshold
  • Must be able to adapt to what may seem to be continual changes in direction and strategy without compromising performance
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Can work independently with limited oversight

Please submit your resume to ops@ip-edge.com.

Please include cover letter, resume and start date. No work visa applicants

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote

Licensing Director – Other – Remote

IP Edge LLC Overview | SignalHire Company ProfileIP Edge LLC is seeking a licensing director to work remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Have soft skills to negotiate and close licensing deals
  • Understand claim charts, underlying technology in a variety of fields, e.g., electrical and software space, and damages base, to be able to interface and negotiate with opposing counsel, who are trying to argue non-infringement, invalidity, unenforceability, etc.
  • Have emotional control, even when opposing counsel may act unprofessional and make personal attacks
  • Understand negotiating parameters set by company and close deals within those parameters
  • Understand license agreements and be able to handle redlines and negotiate on licensing terms

Requirements:

  • Remote position, online access
  • Prior licensing experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to anticipate questions and issues
  • When instructions aren’t clearly conveyed, be able to ask clarifying questions
  • Organized, attention to detail and can multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
  • Must be willing to improve constantly and strive to exceed ever rising performance threshold
  • Must be able to adapt to what may seem to be continual changes in direction and strategy without compromising performance
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Can work independently with limited oversight

Please submit your resume to ops@ip-edge.com.

Please include cover letter, resume and start date. No work visa applicants.

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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote

Operations Manager – Other – Remote

IP Edge LLC is seeking an operations manager to work remotely. The OperationsIP Edge LLC Overview | SignalHire Company Profile Manager will coordinate and work with internal management and resources to set deadlines, define responsibilities, and consistently monitor progress of projects. The Operations Manager shall update management and team on status of projects. The Operations Manager will work with and manage multiple teams that include law firms, outside vendors and other parties to ensure deliverables are completed on time. The Operations Manager must have ability to think ahead, anticipate potential risks to project timelines, and take action to mitigate risks. The Operations Manager will need to learn and understand the nuances of patent due diligence and licensing to understand how decision-making impacts bottom line revenue for the company.

The Operations Manager will be successful in their role if he or she demonstrates the ability to run company projects from start to finish, meeting metrics and deadlines and earning management’s trust. Many times, meeting a metric not only involves meeting a measurable threshold, but meeting the threshold in a manner that optimizes business performance. The Operations Manager will need to thoroughly understand company objectives, and issue spot and raise questions to determine which business operations that are optimal, and which operations need to be modified to optimize business performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Define project objectives and scope
  • Monitor project schedules
  • Measure and track project progress according to defined metrics, and account for adjustments
  • Manage relationships with clients, law firms, vendors, and other outside parties and stakeholders
  • Mitigate project risks –proactively identify issues and problem solve without oversight
  • Coordinate with team members and third parties/vendors for execution of project deliverables
  • Identify, analyze, and implement the correct course of actions in the face of different possibilities, to ensure optimal team performance
  • Delegate tasks based on team member’s skills and experience and responsibilities
  • Provide progress reports to management. Must be able to spot and escalate issues as needed
  • Research counsel and makes calls to retain new counsel, for both lead and local counsel
  • Monitor incoming actions for the litigation team, coordinate with responsible team members to deliver prompt responses
  • Proactively identify where you need help and support and communicate your needs, to help ensure optimal team performance
  • Understand current business processes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies through process improvement
  • Lead new initiatives across the company to establish new processes and infrastructure necessary for scaling and supporting growth
  • Manage quarterly and annual reporting, including financial reporting
  • Manage accounting of patent enforcement budgets and revenues

Requirements:

  • Remote position, online access
  • Prior project management work experience
  • Prior patent experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to anticipate questions and issues
  • When instructions aren’t clearly conveyed, be able to ask clarifying questions
  • Organized, attention to detail and can multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
  • Be comfortable working with P&L and financial reporting
  • Must be willing to improve constantly and strive to exceed ever rising performance threshold
  • Must be able to adapt to what may seem to be continual changes in direction and strategy without compromising performance
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Can work independently with limited oversight

Please submit your resume to ops@ip-edge.com

Please include cover letter, resume and start date. No work visa applicants.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote

Intellectual Property Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Illinois

Husch Blackwell, a large law firm, is seeking an intellectual property staff attorney to work in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study. The candidate must have an excellent academic record, proficient writing skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a team, superior judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

The ideal candidate will also have experience with one or more of the following: global patent prosecution and portfolio management, freedom to operate and patent clearance, licensing and other technology transactions, and due diligence related to merger and acquisitions.

Apply online at:
https://www.huschblackwell.com/careers/attorneys

Include a resume, cover Letter, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, VA

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, P.C. (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia is seeking multiple registered Patent Attorneys or Agents. One attorney or agent with up to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in computer/software technologies or electrical engineering. Ideal applicant will have up to 50% of their own docket. We are also seeking an attorney or agent with upwards of $400,000.00 portfolio in chemical engineering.

Apply online at:

recruiting@rcsc-ip.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: McLean, VA

Patent Agent or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Husch Blackwell, LLP

Husch Blackwell, LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent or Patent Engineer in any of our physical offices or our virtual office, The Link.

Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, or other like disciplines.
- Admission before the United States Patent and Trademark Office preferred.
- At least one year of related law firm and/or industry experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications preferred.
- Strong academic background.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times and maintain a professional appearance.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Husch Blackwell is committed to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our people and our communities. As such, our Firm requires all Partners and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a negative COVID-19 test result weekly. This policy applies to all partners and employees, including those working from home/remotely. If an accommodation to this policy is needed, please inquire for more information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical activity of this position:

  • Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  • Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  • Repetitive Motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The physical requirements of this position:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HUS1001HUSCH/JobBoard/b6637591-8c8d-49b8-b093-5524b203b157/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d81cf1ed-e757-4ecf-b742-bc720e917419

When applying please include a cover letter, resume and a writing sample that includes an application and/or an amendment that was previously submitted to the USPTO, along with salary requirements

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Husch Blackwell, LLP

Senior Patent Counsel – Other – South San Francisco, CA

Denali Therapeutics is seeking a senior patent counsel in south San Francisco, CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

  •  Creatively draft, file, and prosecute patent applications that protect Denali inventions and create lasting business value
  • Partner with scientists and team leaders to understand the direction of early-stage neuroscience research and participate in experimental planning to generate data to support the IP strategy
  • Develop and implement thoughtful and creative prosecution strategies for U.S. and foreign patent portfolios to build a strong yet cost-effective global IP position
  • Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, and analyze third party patent estates to identify risks and opportunities; communicate business-oriented advice regarding the results to Denali Leadership and project teams, including design solutions and risk mitigation strategies
  • Partner with outside counsel to foster long-term relationships, and manage the relationships by prioritizing and focusing the work done externally, so that Denali achieves cost-effective, high quality legal results
  • Support global research and development collaborations by assisting the Contracts team in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing agreements, and by assisting the Corporate Development team by supporting the business with new and existing collaboration agreements
  • Contribute to the growing Legal team by identifying creative ways for the team to improve and develop new capabilities in order to achieve success in our mission

Basic Qualifications:

  • JD degree and a graduate degree in a life sciences discipline
  • 6+ years of experience in life sciences patent preparation and prosecution, including significant experience with large molecule therapeutics in the past 2 years
  • Self-motivated and creative patent attorney
  • Active registration in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
  • Advanced knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property laws, regulations, and processes relating to patents
  • Ability to independently manage, with the assistance of outside counsel, global patent portfolios related to protein therapeutics
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Naturally open, transparent, and thrives in teamwork environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in life sciences

Apply online at:
https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/job?id=3840644

Resume

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: South San Francisco, Ca

Patent Agent / Scientist / Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated patent agent or scientist/technical specialist for our Biotech/Life Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The position can be based in any US office with a strong preference for Seattle, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement and superb writing and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have (or will soon have) an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or biochemistry. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with challenging work in a collegial work environment. Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and a writing sample via polsinelli.com directed to Francesca Schoenwandt, Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting.

Apply online at:
http://virecruitex.polsinelli.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?Tag=73fdb7e5-8955-4501-85a1-374fa9bfc856

Include resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample with your submission.

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

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office location / Hybrid remote.

Knobbe Martens is seeking motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required, and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Open to any office location in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Washington DC. We enjoy a hybrid work from home policy.

EOE/Vet/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=467

Please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

 

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office location / Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office location / Hybrid remote.

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1) Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
2) Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
3) Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
4) Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required.
  • Patent prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
  • Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to any office location in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Washington DC. We enjoy a hybrid work from home policy.

EOE/Vet/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=465

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office location. Hybrid remote.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years' experience to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree and experience in drafting patent applications in the AI and machine learning space. The ideal candidate will also have experience with providing technical litigation support, such as preparing invalidity contentions and charts and preparing infringement contentions and charts. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude, ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with CA bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Apply online at:
https://www.duanemorris.com/site/careers.html#tab_CurrentOpportunities

Include resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote or Southfield, MI

Bejin Bieneman, PLC is seeking a patent associate or agent to immediately join the firm to help support our diverse and growing intellectual property law practice. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electronics, software, controls, electro-mechanical, and mechanical arts.

Skills and Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a USPTO registration and at least three years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Patent prosecution experience, and a degree in, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics is required. Experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning will be a significant plus. Experience with mechanical work is also a plus, but not sufficient for this position.

Bejin Bieneman is a boutique full-service intellectual property law firm with a national practice based in Southfield, Michigan. We are committed to growing our practice, and are looking for smart, like-minded people to join us in that effort. We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a full range of benefits, and a fun, informal working environment. We are fully equipped for remote working and will consider candidates regardless of geographic location.

Apply online at:
info@b2iplaw.com

Please, no phone calls and no recruiters. Interested candidates should send a resume, writing samples, and transcripts.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote or Southfield, MI

Patent & ITC Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or New York, NY

Crowell & Moring LLP, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join our Patent & ITC Litigation practice group in our Washington, D.C. or New York office.

Candidates must have 2-5 years of patent litigation experience from a nationally-recognized law firm. Candidates must have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or similar education/experience. Candidates should have experience conducting research assignments, drafting pleading, motions and briefs, preparing discovery documents, and taking/defending fact and expert depositions. Prior experience with Section 337 Investigations before the International Trade Commission is required. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed organization, writing and analytical skills. Candidates must be members in good standing of the NY or D.C. Bar, or eligible to waive in where applicable.

Apply online at:
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CrowellMoring/lawyers

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C. or New York, NY

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY

Steptoe & Johnson’s New York office is looking for a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its rapidly growing IP practice. Ideal candidates will have a strong science background, with at least an undergraduate degree—if not a master’s or Ph.D.—in a life science, e.g. biology, chemistry, immunology, pharmacology, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

Steptoe’s Life Sciences group is a high-end patent litigation practice regularly handling mix of small molecule and biologics work related to blockbuster therapeutics.   Steptoe’s Life Sciences group offers real opportunity for hands-on work, practical experience, and growth as an attorney, including the opportunity for associates to handle depositions, motion practice and briefing.

Steptoe offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship.  To be considered, please submit your cover letter; resume; undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school transcripts; and a writing sample.

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=156

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

Intellectual Property Specialist – Small Corporation – Rolla, MO and some remote

Brewer Science, a small corporation in Rolla, MO, is seeking an intellectual property specialist. Roles and responsibilities include:

  • Support invention activities and intellectual property protection, including dragging invention disclosures out of reluctant inventors, performing and summarizing freedom to operate and patentability searches, assisting with patent planning and drafting, assisting with office action research and strategy, and record-keeping
  • Review and revise external communications to ensure that they appropriately convey Brewer Science intellectual property in a clear, professional manner
  • Assist with legal issues and communications related to intellectual property and relationship management
  • Proactively educate internal clients to ensure that intellectual property goals and objectives are met

Apply online at:
https://www.brewerscience.com/careers/job-postings?gnk=job&gni=8a7887ac7e0bb9f8017e2851dbf4185e&gns=Other

Please include a writing sample with your submission

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Rolla, MO and some remote

Patent Administrator – Other – Woburn, Massachusetts

Aptima is seeking a Patent Administrator to work in Woburn, Massachusetts

This role supports Aptima’s Patent Attorney who leads Aptima’s patent and trademark filing and other intellectual property efforts. You will assist with the organization, completion and tracking of documents and activities supporting invention disclosures, provisional patent applications, non-provisional patent applications and trademark applications. You can also expect to contribute to reporting, training, and support of these activities. You will also assist with and monitor weekly activities and deadlines and communicate this information daily with internal team members to ensure deadlines are met.

Other responsibilities include preparing application forms and working copies of application papers for filing patent & trademark applications with the USPTO, ensure electronic and paper copies of application files are kept current, update application status spreadsheets and agendas for status meetings, serve as back-up to other team members in cases of deadlines or absence, lead administrative projects related to intellectual property efforts and organize and set up conference calls and meetings as necessary.

You’ll Need:

  • Creative problem solving
  • Ability of working both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn new skills
  • Flexibility to change direction quickly
  • Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to self-manage multiple administrative projects simultaneously
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow through a sequence of events to meet deadlines
  • Experience drafting internal and external correspondence
  • Comfortable speaking with all levels of staff, including managers, scientists, and executives
  • Experience using Office 365, particularly MS Word and MS Excel
  • Experience and fluency in U.S. patent application procedures

Minimum Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship required or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or a related field
  • 3 years supporting administration in a corporate office setting

Apply online at:
https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=mo269

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Woburn, Massachusetts

Manager, Intellectual Property – Law Firm – Tyson’s Corner, VA

McGuireWoods LLP, a large law firm in Tyson's Corner, VA, is seeking an intellectual property manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Management of the IP (Patent Prosecution and Trademark) support staff to include managing the activities of, and reviewing the work by the IP staff and docket team, performance appraisals, and coaching
  • Serve as back-up/overflow support for patent and trademark support team
  • Receive, analyze, coordinate and respond to invoice inquiries, including researching trademark prosecution work and filing fees; compare against invoices and client inquiries.
  • Coordinate with attorneys on invoice resolutions and communicate to clients re: same via email or correspondence
  • Maintain/reconcile USPTO Deposit Account
  • Manage the transfer of IP file process for incoming/outgoing client files while ensuring client rights with respect to filing deadlines.
  • Seek appropriate internal authorizations to transfers

Apply online at:
https://staffcareers-mcguirewoods.icims.com/jobs/4946/manager%2c-intellectual-property/job

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Tyson's Corner, VA