Cycling Towards Confusion: Is there room for iFIT Fitness Services and iFIT Safety Glasses?

by Dennis Crouch

In its initial decision, the TTAB dismissed iFIT's opposition to ERB's I-FIT FLEX registration -- finding no likelihood of confusion because the goods were in separate markets.  iFIT is a major manufacturer of exercise equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes and holds several trademark registrations for IFIT marks covering fitness machines, online fitness training services and content, software, and some ancillary products like apparel.  ERB Industries applied to register I-FIT FLEX for protective and safety eyewear sold at hardware stores such as Home Depot.  Although the two brands are at-times sold in the same online store (Amazon.com and Walmart.com) this type of overlap was not sufficient for the TTAB. In its decision, the TTAB rejected iFIT's relatedness argument using an analogy to racecar drivers and chemists. The TTAB reasoned that while some racecar drivers and chemists may use safety glasses, that doesn't mean safety glasses are related to racecars or to chemicals like ammonia.

iFIT appealed the Federal Circuit, and most recently Federal Circuit granted


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Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics – Law Firm – Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington

The Faegre Drinker Patent Team is seeking an experienced Patent Agent for our thriving Intellectual Property practice. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an AmLaw 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing our existing patent practice in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington offices.

Successful candidates should have 1-3 years of experience drafting semiconductor/photonics applications with a background and degree in either Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or other applicable technical experience. This position will further enhance our expertise in software related patent work while offering the opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Preferred candidates will have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Current firm plans for returning to work include an average of 2-3 days in the office. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript.

Pursuant to Part 2 of the State of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (C.R.S. §§ 8-5-201 to8-5-203), employers are required to provide expected compensation for posted positions resident in Colorado. The salary range for this position in our Denver office is $103,000 - $172,500. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on experience. The range listed is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for associates, which includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Apply online at:
https://apply.faegredrinker.com/virecruitselfapply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=25&FilterJobID=733

Please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington

Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist – Biotechnology/Biochemistry – Law Firm – Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington DC, or Wilmington

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join our thriving Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington DC, or Wilmington offices.

Successful candidates should have at least a Masters and preferably a Doctoral degree in a biological science, such as immunology or biochemistry. This position will further enhance our expertise in biotechnology and biochemistry patent work while offering the opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Exemplary technologies include immuno-oncology, vaccines, industrial enzymes, plant biology, food science, and nutraceuticals. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of experience, excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Current status as a registered patent agent is not a requirement, but is preferred as are former patent examiners.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcripts.

Pursuant to Part 2 of the State of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (C.R.S. §§ 8-5-201 to 8-5-203), employers are required to provide expected compensation for posted positions resident in Colorado. The salary range for this position in our Denver office is $138,000-$172,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on experience. The range listed is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for associates, which includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Apply online at:
https://apply.faegredrinker.com/virecruitselfapply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=25&FilterJobID=730

Please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcripts

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington DC, or Wilmington

Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington

The Faegre Drinker Patent Team is seeking an experienced Patent Agent for our thriving Intellectual Property practice. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Am Law 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing our existing patent practice in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington offices.

Successful candidates should be a registered patent agent with a technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related technology. This position will further enhance our expertise in software related patent work while offering the opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Preferred candidates will have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Current firm plans for returning to work include an average of 2-3 days in the office. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

Pursuant to Part 2 of the State of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (C.R.S. §§ 8-5-201 to 8-5-203), employers are required to provide expected compensation for posted positions resident in Colorado. The salary range for this position in our Denver office is $103,000 - $172,500. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on experience. The range listed is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for associates, which includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Apply online at:
https://apply.faegredrinker.com/virecruitselfapply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=66d45f2a-5b34-486a-9c95-373baca7f3b0

Please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington

Patent Agent – Other – New York

NYU Langone, one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, is seeking a patent agent to join their team in New York.

The Patent Agent manages activities related to the disclosure and protection of new inventions in chemistry and life sciences and the transfer of technology from the Medical Center and the University to the marketplace. This includes assessing the patentability of new invention disclosures from faculty, identifying relevant prior art, analyzing substantive correspondence such as office actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office, and creating and maintaining detailed intellectual property records.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate invention disclosures from faculty for patentability and copyright protection.
  • Conduct prior art searches and summarize results in table and/or paragraph formats.
  • Work with the Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, outside counsel, and inventor(s) to evaluate patentability of inventions.
  • Assist Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, and outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, to ensure adequate claim scope to cover commercially important aspects of invention are protected.
  • Monitor and manage patent prosecution deadlines.
  • Ensure that responses to communications and office actions from patent offices (US and foreign) are timely met without extensions.
  • Analyze and summarize office action rejections including any cited prior art (includes proposing arguments and/or claim amendments) and communicate to inventors, director, intellectual property, and senior director, life sciences technology transfer
  • Monitor deadlines and generate reports for patent maintenance fees and annuities and work with Office of Technology Opportunities and Ventures (TOV) business managers to ensure fees are paid timely.
  • Maintain NYU online account for patent maintenance and annuity fees.
  • Prepare formal patent documents such as assignments. Prepare reports and presentations as needed by director, intellectual property.
  • Prepare and file federal copyright registrations.
  • Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures.
  • Create and maintain claim charts within a particular patent case as well as within patent families. Create and maintain patent family trees.
  • Create and maintain detailed notes for each patent case in electronic database including data entry.
  • Research prosecution matters on PAIR (and also foreign patent databases) and internal intellectual property management database
  • Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements for use of federal funds supporting research that has given rise to inventions and/or creations including data entry to iEdison database
  • Remain abreast of changes to USPTO rules, current patent prosecution issues and trends.
  • Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures
  • Adhere to medical center policies and behavioral standards

Minimum Qualifications:

  • To qualify you must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry
  • Must be Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Patent Agent (has taken and passed the patent bar examination and has good working understanding of patent process and procedures).
  • Experience with patenting process and patent prosecution in both chemistry and life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology)
  • Excellent administrative, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills necessary
  • Ability to work effectively with academic scientists to achieve consensus and promote good long-term relationships
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage own caseload
  • Outstanding attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Drive and motivation to learn new material
  • Flexible, adaptable and efficient work practices
  • Advanced level of skill with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and also online research tools
  • A technical writing sample is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong technical background in both chemistry and the life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology) with excellent academic credentials; post-doctoral research training or research experience is preferred.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/13931083/patent-agent-new-york-ny/#tab-id-2

 

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

Patent Prosecution Associate/Patent Agent – Software/EE – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly qualified Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent to join the Intellectual Property practice. This position is open to any WBD office. The Associate/Patent Agent will be a member of the Software/Electrical Engineering Team and will need to have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or the like. Preference for candidates with electrical engineering experience. Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.

Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and have 2-6 years of legal experience. Bar licensure in California is a plus.

To be considered for this position please apply through our online portal, attaching a resume, law school transcript, cover letter and writing sample. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Thank you for your interest in our Firm.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

Apply online at:
https://womble.avature.net/careers

To be considered for this position please apply through our online portal, attaching a resume, law school transcript, cover letter, and writing sample.

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

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a junior to mid-level Associate to join the IP Litigation Team of the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group. This position may be located in Northern California, with a preference for Silicon Valley.

Candidates must have 1-5 years of IP Litigation experience. Ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of IP Litigation, including briefing and motions practice, taking depositions, working with experts, patent office proceedings, trial proceedings, etc. Candidates with an engineering or computer science degree who are admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to the USPTO and/or with demonstrated experience litigating EE/CS technologies will be given priority. Candidates must also be licensed to practice law or have the ability to become licensed as soon as possible in California. We seek candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, and demonstrate superior client service skills. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, law school transcript, cover letter and writing sample online. We will review candidate materials on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

Apply online at:
https://womble.avature.net/careers

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, law school transcript, cover letter, and writing sample online.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Patent Agent – Education – New York City, NY

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a patent agent to work in New York City. The Patent Agent manages activities related to the disclosure and protection of new inventions in chemistry and life sciences and the transfer of technology from the Medical Center and the University to the marketplace. This includes assessing the patentability of new invention disclosures from faculty, identifying relevant prior art, analyzing substantive correspondence such as office actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office, and creating and maintaining detailed intellectual property records.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate invention disclosures from faculty for patentability and copyright protection. Conduct prior art searches and summarize results in table and/or paragraph formats. Work with the Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, outside counsel, and inventor(s) to evaluate patentability of inventions.
  • Assist Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, and outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, to ensure adequate claim scope to cover commercially important aspects of invention are protected.
  • Monitor and manage patent prosecution deadlines. Ensure that responses to communications and office actions from patent offices (US and foreign) are timely met without extensions.
  • Analyze and summarize office action rejections including any cited prior art (includes proposing arguments and/or claim amendments) and communicate to inventors, director, intellectual property, and senior director, life sciences technology transfer
  • Monitor deadlines and generate reports for patent maintenance fees and annuities and work with Office of Technology Opportunities and Ventures (TOV) business managers to ensure fees are paid timely. Maintain NYU online account for patent maintenance and annuity fees.
  • Prepare formal patent documents such as assignments. Prepare reports and presentations as needed by director, intellectual property.
  • Prepare and file federal copyright registrations.
  • Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures.
  • Create and maintain claim charts within a particular patent case as well as within patent families. Create and maintain patent family trees.
  • Create and maintain detailed notes for each patent case in electronic database including data entry.
  • Research prosecution matters on PAIR (and also foreign patent databases) and internal intellectual property management database
  • Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements for use of federal funds supporting research that has given rise to inventions and/or creations including data entry to iEdison database
  • Remain abreast of changes to USPTO rules, current patent prosecution issues and trends.
  • Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual
    property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures
  • Adhere to medical center policies and behavioral standards

Minimum Qualifications:

  • To qualify you must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry
  • Must be Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Agent (has taken and passed the patent bar examination and has good working understanding of patent process and procedures).
  • Experience with patenting process and patent prosecution in both chemistry and life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology)
  • Excellent administrative, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills necessary
  • Ability to work effectively with academic scientists to achieve consensus and promote good long-term relationships
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage own caseload
  • Outstanding attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Drive and motivation to learn new material
  • Flexible, adaptable and efficient work practices
  • Advanced level of skill with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and also online research tools
  • A technical writing sample is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Strong technical background in both chemistry and the life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology) with excellent academic credentials; post-doctoral research training or research experience is preferred.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/13931083/patent-agent-new-york-ny/#tab-id-1

 

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

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Denver, Colorado or Seattle, Washington

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with one to five years of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Denver or Seattle offices. Patent bar-eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about software and electrical technologies, including enterprise cloud and distributed systems, circuit designs, wireless communication technologies, and artificial intelligence. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered. Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission or eligibility are required.

In this role you will:

  •  Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
  •  Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
  •  Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
  •  File documents with the USPTO when required.
  •  Support patent litigation and perform due diligence on a per case basis.
  •  Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent specific issues such as patentability and validity.
  •  Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
  •  Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
  •  Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
  •  Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

What we’re looking for:

  •  One to five years of agent/advisor experience.
  •  At least a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  •  Strong academic performance.
  •  USPTO admission is preferred.

We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. If a disability affects your ability to apply using our online system, please call 612-492-5178 to discuss reasonable accommodations in connection with your application. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado or Seattle, Washington

Patent Agent – Medical School – New York, NY

NYU Grossman School of Medicine | NYU Langone Health is seeking a Patent Agent. In this position, you will manage activities related to the disclosure and protection of new inventions in engineering, computer science, and physical sciences and the transfer of technology from the Medical Center and the University to the marketplace. This includes assessing the patentability of new invention disclosures from faculty, identifying relevant prior art, analyzing substantive correspondence such as Office Actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office, and creating and maintaining detailed intellectual property records.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to Medical Center policies and behavioral standards
  • Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures
  • Evaluate invention disclosures from faculty for patentability and copyright protection. Conduct prior art searches and summarize results in table and/or paragraph formats. Work with the Director, Intellectual Property, Director, Information Technology/Physical Sciences Technology Transfer, outside counsel, and inventor(s) to evaluate patentability of inventions
  • Assist Director, Intellectual Property, Director, Information Technology/Physical Sciences Technology Transfer, and outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, to ensure adequate claim scope to cover commercially important aspects of invention are protected
  • Prepare formal patent document such as assignments. Prepare reports and presentations as needed by Director, Intellectual Property
  • Prepare and file federal copyright registrations
  • Monitor and manage patent prosecution deadlines. Ensure that responses to communications and office actions from patent offices (US and foreign) are timely met without extensions
  • Analyze and summarize Office Action rejections including any cited prior art (includes proposing arguments and/or claim amendments) and communicate to inventors, Director, Intellectual Property, Director, and Information Technology/Physical Sciences Technology Transfer
  • Create and maintain claim charts within a particular patent case as well as within patent families. Create and maintain patent family trees
  • Create and maintain detailed notes for each patent case in electronic database including data entry
  • Monitor deadlines and generate reports for patent maintenance fees and annuities and work with OIL Business Managers to ensure fees are timely paid. Maintain NYU online account for patent maintenance and annuity fees
  • Research prosecution matters on PAIR (and also foreign patent databases) and internal intellectual property management database
  • Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements for use of federal funds supporting research that has given rise to inventions and/or creations including data entry to iEdison database
  • Remain abreast of changes to USPTO rules, current patent prosecution issues and trends
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years experience either at a company or law firm.
  • Masters degree in science or engineering required; Ph.D. is preferred; post doctoral research training or research experience is preferred.
  • Experience with patenting process and patent prosecution
  • Excellent administrative, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills necessary
  • Ability to work effectively with academic scientists to achieve consensus and promote good long-term relationships
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload
  • Outstanding attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced level of skill with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and also online research tools
  • A technical writing sample is required.
  • Must be Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Agent (has taken and passed the patent bar examination and has good working understanding of patent process and procedures).
  • Strong technical background in engineering, computer science, or a physical science with excellent academic credentials.

Apply online to Job # 1078451_RR00047052 Jobs.nyulangone.org

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: New York, NY

Intellectual Property Legal Administrator – Research Institute – Brookline, MA

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an Intellectual Property Legal Administrator for its Office of General Counsel.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Serve as primary contact for intellectual property-related inquiries and requests from faculty and staff members, law firms, licensing entities, and collaborating institutions.
  • Review and process all intellectual property-related correspondence including all electronic mail sent to the Intellectual Property Docketing Inbox.
  • Enter new Institute intellectual property assets, deadlines, and documents into and audit existing data in the electronic database/filing system.
  • Prepare docket reports tracking intellectual property disclosures, assets, and deadlines.
  • Submit renewal service payments to patent offices via an online service provider interface.
  • Research and respond to requests for protection filing documents and statuses using internal systems and online patent office portals, including USPTO Public/Private PAIR.
  • Assist with the supervision of law firms in the acquisition and maintenance of Institute intellectual property assets.
  • Develop and document policies and procedures for new and existing functions, systems, and personnel.
  • Work closely with technology transfer professionals in the Belfer Office for Dana-Farber Innovations to support business development, sponsored research, licensing, and compliance efforts.
  • Prepare, coordinate execution of, and record intellectual property assignment, declaration, and power of attorney documents.
  • Maintain electronic and/or hardcopy files of signed documents and trademark specimens.
  • Coordinate Patent Committee meetings, keep minutes, and correspond with outside counsel regarding Patent Committee decisions.
  • Perform duties related to other special projects as required.

apply online via the following link: https://careers-dfci.icims.com/jobs/15523/intellectual-property-legal-administrator%2c-office-of-general-counsel/job?mobile=false&width=1903&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: Brookline, MA

Patent Prosecution Associate (Junior Level) – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

The Philadelphia office of Morgan Lewis Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, an international law firm with some 1,400 attorneys, is seeking to hire a highly motivated junior level associate for our Intellectual Property Practice.

Candidates must have patent prosecution experience in the fields of life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or chemical engineering. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Although not required, candidates with experience in patent diligence and technology transfer are desirable. Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior examiner experience and Pennsylvania Bar membership is preferred.

Practice Description:
With more than 150 intellectual property professionals and technical specialists, unlike smaller boutique firms, Morgan Lewis brings to bear the considerable resources of one of the largest law firms in the United States, representing and advising clients on all aspects of intellectual property. Clients include both U.S. and non-U.S. enterprises, ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. We provide strategic advice and representation throughout the complete lifecycle of our clients' products and services, from research and development, financing, marketing, and licensing to the enforcement of relevant rights.

Contact:
Please submit your resume, law school transcripts, and writing sample using the online application system link. PLEASE COPY POSITION CODE PHBTC62612 AND PLACE IN THE POSITION CODE FIELD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION WILL NOT PROCESS WITHOUT THIS CODE.

Please note: At this time, Morgan Lewis is not accepting applications submitted by search firms. All candidates should submit their applications online to be considered for this position.

Qualified candidates only. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.

Application Link: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/v2/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=106&id=0

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania