Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

Banner Witcoff is a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are the trusted IP partner of choice for organizations around the world. We provide sound legal guidance and inventive IP solutions to power business for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.

Banner Witcoff is seeking an associate attorney with 2-4 years of intellectual property litigation experience for its Chicago, IL office. A background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering is preferred. Experience in district court litigation and IPR is a plus.

Admission (or eligibility for admission) to the Illinois state bar and admission to practice before the USPTO is required. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and/or graduate).

Banner Witcoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Firm will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, legal citizenship or any other status protected by law.

Apply online at:
https://bannerwitcoff.com/careers/

Please include Cover Letter, Writing Sample, and Transcripts.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Reston, VA

Ofinno is looking for a Patent Attorney to assist in managing the Intellectual Property (IP) needs. You will be working closely with our team of inventors to evaluate, draft, file and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts.

Working as part of our elite squad of legal professionals, you will be responsible for:

  • Working closely with inventors in the drafting and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
  • Preparing responses to Office Actions
  • Conducting interviews with Patent Examiners
  • Ensuring that application and renewal deadlines are met
  • Advising overseas attorneys on applications for foreign patent applications
  • Managing patent portfolios
  • Creating presentations and reports of patent matters and patent portfolios
  • Negotiating and transacting research and intellectual property agreements
  • Other tasks as may be assigned

Apply online at:
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/OfinnoLLC/743999757929195-patent-attorney

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Madison, WI

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is a business law firm, providing legal solutions to clients ranging from start-up businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. We work as hard to support each other as we do for our clients, and as a result, enjoy a culture that fosters teamwork, develops talented attorneys, and instills trust in one another. We are growing our Intellectual Property team and we want attorneys who want to grow with us.

We are currently looking for an outstanding attorney to join the IP team in our Milwaukee or Madison office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working on a high performing team. Qualified applicants must be admitted to the patent bar. An undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science is desired, but not required. Ability to assist in litigation, prepare and prosecute trademark and patent applications, support corporate transactions, and draft and negotiate technology agreements is a plus. We seek individuals whose academic achievements and personal skills mark them as future leaders in the firm and in the community.
Godfrey & Kahn is a general business practice firm with approximately 180 lawyers with offices in Milwaukee and three additional Wisconsin locations, as well as in Washington D.C. The firm’s Intellectual Property team includes a number of experienced attorneys who work in a broad-based intellectual property practice including patent and trademark prosecution, litigation, and business transaction support.

Apply online at:
http://recruit.gklaw.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=8

Please include resume and law transcripts with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Madison, WI

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote or Multiple Locations (MI, CA, IL, MA, TX, PA)

Young Basile, a dynamic mid-sized firm, seeks patent attorneys with 4-10 years experience to join our fast-growing computer software/hardware patent practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in diverse computer-related technical areas. Our clients include the world's leading computer software/hardware innovators, ranging from unicorn emerging companies to global giants.

Apply online at:
https://young-basile.breezy.hr/p/c4c76c72c452-patent-attorney-computer-electrical

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote or Multiple Locations (MI, CA, IL, MA, TX, PA)

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt , P.C. is seeking a patent prosecution associate/agent (EE or CS)

Requirements of the position include:‎

  •  Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree;
  •  At least 3 years of patent prosecution experience‎;
  •  Excellent academic credentials and professional references;
  •  Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a ‎team-oriented setting, but with significant independence

Apply online at:
https://www.schwabe.com/careers-attorneys

Please submit cover letter, resume, and transcripts as PDF.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Mountain View, CA; remote

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Open to Any Office

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 learn to convince 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:

  • Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
  • Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
  • Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
  • 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:

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
  • One to five years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
  • Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
  • Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

EOE/Females/Minorities/Veterans/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=431

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

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office

Patent Scientist (Bilingual Japanese/English) – Law Firm – Open to Any Office

Knobbe Martens is seeking a Patent Scientist (Bilingual Japanese/English) to work at any of their multiple offices.

Patent Scientists work on complex projects wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. These projects, which aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices, may vary in length from only a few hours to several months. Each Patent Scientist is required to participate in many different aspects of the patent application process. The Patent Scientist works directly with partners of the firm, as well as associate attorneys. Working as a team, they divide tasks in the preparation of individual patent applications. Patent Scientists are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, office staff, inventors, patent examiners at the USPTO, clients (domestic and foreign) and foreign attorneys on a daily basis while appropriately representing the firm’s professional atmosphere.

Each client brings extremely 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 learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position requires a candidate to possess an excellent attention to detail and the ability to describe the related technology in a way that is concise and vividly descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Review new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
  • Create technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
  • Write patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
  • Review issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. They must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom, while still communicating progress to attorneys and assistants in a timely fashion. Each Patent Scientist should have an interest in intellectual property law. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical subject is required.
  • At least three to 10 years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with regard to technical and legal terminology, both verbally and in writing, in both Japanese and English languages.
  • Japanese patent attorney or Japanese law firm experience is preferred.
  • Strong Japanese interpersonal skills and business etiquette are essential because the candidate will be expected to maintain, strengthen and build relationships with key Japanese clients and potential clients.
  • Must be willing to engage in business development activities, including seminars, client social interactions and international travel.
  • Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
  • Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Location: Open to Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington DC offices.

EOE/Females/Minorities/Veterans/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=422

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

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office

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

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent agent or associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to assist in prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in a biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are preferred. Preference for a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. Admission to the patent bar is required. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is preferred.

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

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/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=1&FilterJobCategoryID=4&FilterJobID=582

Resume and JD transcript are required.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Dayton, OH

Career Opportunity – Patent Agent – Global Graphene Group - Dayton, OH
Do you have your patent agent registration with the US patent office? Do you have the ability to work fast with a very high degree of accuracy? If so, we would like to speak with you about this exciting opportunity!

Global Graphene Group (G3) is the first advanced materials company to offer large quantities of ultra-thin, pristine nano-graphene platelets (NGPs). We have the capacity to revolutionize how the world stores energy. On a daily basis, G3 is exploring the boundaries of graphene in search of new marketable ways graphene can be used across industries and globally. We are looking to add a Patent Agent to our team.

The Patent Agent will ensure that Global Graphene Group intellectual property rights are respected at all times. This includes monitoring new patent applications to ensure they do not infringe on the design of an existing patent and reporting violations as needed. The focus of our patents are in chemical engineering, material science or chemistry. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Supporting high-volume in-house patent prosecution
  • Prosecute US patent applications
  • Coordinate responses to foreign office actions
  • Analysis of claim coverage of patents
  • Create relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members to be a proactive partner and drive engagement

The ideal candidate will have flexibility, a positive attitude, and an exceptional work ethic. Additional requirements are:

  • Having a patent agent registration with the US patent office
  • Having a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a hard science degree
  • Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work fast and with a very high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly

While we would prefer a candidate to be in our offices regularly, we are open to considering fully remote work.

This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity! Global Graphene Group is an up-and-coming organization ready to do amazing things!

Apply online today! Visit www.globalgraphenegroup.com to learn more.

Employer is EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Apply via email to:
job@strategichrinc.com

Attach resume with  your submission.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Dayton, OH

Patent Paralegal – Small Corporation – Dayton, OH

Global Graphene Group, a small corporation, is seeking a Patent Paralegal to work in Dayton, OH. The Patent Paralegal will be responsible for patent prosecution and will use the PTO's EFS system, including preparing and filing patent applications and related documents as well as all other documents typically filed in the life cycle of a patent. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Supporting high-volume in-house patent prosecution
  • Electronically filing patent applications and prosecution documents
  • Checking and revising patent applications as needed
  • Send/receive correspondence from outside counsel
  • Develop and implement patent portfolio management processes
  • Drive docket deadline compliance
  • Create relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members to be a proactive partner and drive engagement

The ideal candidate will have flexibility, a positive attitude, and an exceptional work ethic. Additional requirements are:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Patent Paralegal certification preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in global IP matters and patent prosecution management
  • Experience managing a large, complex patent docket and legal matters globally
  • Experience with patent docking software, particularly AppColl
  • Proficient use of patent searching databases
  • Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work fast and with a very high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly

Apply via email to:
job@strategichrinc.com, or apply online at https://grnh.se/62cf02cc3us

Include a resume with your submission.

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Dayton, OH

Mechanical Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cranford, New Jersey

Mechanical Prosecution Associate (2-4 years’ experience)

Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik LLP seeks an Intellectual Property attorney with approximately two years’ experience for sophisticated patent prosecution and opinion practice. However, as you grow with Lerner David, you will have opportunities to work directly with clients in other aspects of our patent practice, including clearance investigations and opinions, client counseling, management and strategic planning. Mechanical engineering or similar background preferred. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication and investigational skills and experience in prior art research, patent application drafting, prosecution and the analysis of invalidity and infringement issues. Experience with medical devices is a plus. Qualified applicants should contact Marianne Kinsella, mkinsella@lernerdavid.com. Lerner David is an equal opportunity employer, M/F. We believe in and encourage minorities, women and veterans meeting the required qualifications to apply.

Apply online at:
mkinsella@lernerdavid.com

Include cover letter, law school and undergrad transcript, and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cranford, New Jersey

Intellectual Property Associate, Early Mid-Level – Law Firm – New York, NY; San Diego, CA

Duane Morris is seeking an early mid-level (2-5 year) biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate, for its New York City/San Diego office. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO as well as be a registered US Patent Attorney licensed in New York/California, and admission to one or more US Federal Courts is advantageous. The successful candidate will have experience in practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. The candidate, in addition to bar admissions and experience in practicing before the USPTO, must have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited US Law School, and also hold an advanced degree (i.e., PhD), from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or microbiology, and an appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is advantageous. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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

Include a transcript and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY; San Diego, CA

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

Renner Otto, a growing intellectual property (IP) law firm located in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, is looking for a Patent Prosecution Associate. Renner Otto is committed to a world class work environment with very competitive compensation for outstanding work.

  •  Description: Responsibilities include all aspects of patent practice including preparation and prosecution of patent applications and patent opinion work. This is a partnership track position.
  •  Qualifications: Successful candidates must have excellent academic credentials with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Work experience in engineering is also a plus. Admission to the Patent Bar and JD from an ABA-approved law school is required. Ohio state bar membership is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have between 2 and 5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical and computer technology.
  •  Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience and may include salary and percentage of billings in addition to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

Apply online at:
recruiting@rennerotto.com

Please send resumes in confidence.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC

WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other engineering disciplines or physics, along with work experience or an aptitude in computer architecture, computer science, or signal processing fields.

WilmerHale's IP Department offers a broad platform and includes: post-grant proceedings and interferences and strategic IP advice in the United States and worldwide. The IP Department counsels clients on IP portfolio development, drafts and prosecutes patents, copyrights and trademarks, and conducts IP audits. The transactional side of the IP Department works with the Corporate Practice in our Transactional Department and assesses risks and opportunities associated with IP licensing, technology transfer, sponsored and collaborative research agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliance and similar matters. The IP Department also works with the Litigation/Controversy Department in IP litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels, including international arbitration and ITC proceedings.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

Apply online at: 

https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/careers/lawyers/job-openings/intellectual-property-associate-and-senior-associate

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Rockford, IL

The growing Intellectual Property Department of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.  seeks a full-time patent attorney for our Rockford, IL office with 0-3 years of experience. We are interested in a candidate with technical background in electrical engineering. Candidate must be admitted before the USPTO or be eligible to sit for the exam. Timely admission to the Illinois Bar will be a condition of employment.

Apply online at:
https://www.reinhartlaw.com/careers/career-opportunities/

Include resume, cover letter, undergrad and law school transcripts with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Rockford, IL

Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent 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, Silicon Valley 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.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online at https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/careers/technical-specialists-and-patent-agents#!#tab-Overview. Include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcripts with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, Wilmington

IP Chemistry Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta offices of Ballard Spahr LLP seek a technical specialist or a patent agent with up to four years of patent prosecution experience. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials including an advanced degree in chemistry (PhD preferred), excellent communication skills, and excellent written work. The candidate must be eligible to become a member of the Patent Bar.

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

Apply online at:
https://selfapply.ballardspahr.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=1&FilterJobCategoryID=6&FilterJobID=581

Resume and JD transcript are required.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, GA

IP Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Orange County, CA

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking attorneys with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience for our Denver, Kansas City and Orange County offices. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or software experience are preferred. Deep learning/artificial intelligence, graphics rendering, computer hardware, and/or similar experience is recommended for the Orange County position.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at: https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting

Please attach cover letter, resume and law school transcript (or equivalent.) Please, no third party submissions.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Orange County, CA

Associate Director, IP Counsel or Sr. Counsel – Large Corporation – Ridgefield, CT

Boehringer Ingelheim, a large corporation, is seeking an associate director, IP counsel or Sr. counsel to work in Ridgefield, CT.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepares, usually independently, legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, patent or trademark applications, court/administrative filings, etc.
  • Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in at least one specialized legal area; strong working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in a second specialized legal area; ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities. Has ability to apply law to complex business situations.
  • Influences clients by identifying and communicating to clients risks associated with complex business activities within lawyer's specialized legal area; helps identify risks in outside lawyer's specialized legal area; provides training and business advice to clients on applicable legal issues within lawyer’s expertise.
  • Partners with clients by: looking beyond immediate business issue and identifying broader business purposes; proactively applies legal framework to both the specific business activity and the broader business purposes; developing alternative legal solutions to enable the achievement of successful outcomes.
  • Usually takes the lead in negotiating on behalf of client to achieve solutions consistent with business objectives.
  • Confers with other in-house and outside counsel where appropriate.
  • Manages (either directly or indirectly) administrative assistants and other personnel within department. Mentors and/or trains more junior attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants and/or other personnel within department. Is a member of multi-functional teams.
  • Keeps current with evolving legal and business issues within lawyer’s expertise and client’s business environment.

Requirements- Sr. Counsel:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; admission to at least one State bar.
  • At least 6 to 8 years relevant legal experience.
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
  • B.S/M.S/Ph.D. or significant work experience in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or other life science related field.
  • A demonstrated competency in the field of biotechnology patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution for large molecule biopharmaceuticals, in particular antibodies.
  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Requirements - Counsel:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; admission to at least one State bar.
  • At least 2 years relevant legal experience
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
  • B.S/M.S/Ph.D. or significant work experience in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or other life science related field.
  • A demonstrated competency in the field of biotechnology patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution for large molecule biopharmaceuticals, in particular antibodies.
  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Apply online at:
https://tas-boehringer.taleo.net/careersection/global+template+career+section+28external29/jobdetail.ftl?job=216782&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Ridgefield, CT

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Remote

Aurora Consulting LLC is looking for a patent agent to help with portfolio management, growth initiatives, content development, and business administration.​

What you’ll do:

You will help us navigate a very dynamic growth stage by assisting, as needed, in a wide array of disciplines including:

  • Patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical, and management teams, you will assist with the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including identifying and capturing inventive technologies, performing patent searches, preparing applications, and guiding patent prosecution.
  • Growth initiatives. You will help us continue our growth trajectory via active participation in networking, business development, and speaking engagements (virtual for now). This is compensated time and eligible for profit sharing.
  • Content development. We’re launching several digital outreach experiments this year, and we may need your help in developing blog, video, and podcast content.
  • Administrative backend. We’re working toward more automated solutions, but we still have several monthly tasks around reporting and project management that require human touch.

Who you are:

You have an undying love for enabling innovations and supporting inventors with the highest level of quality, high-touch service. Ideally, you’ll also have a good mix of the following:

  • Registered USPTO Patent agent with a background in bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, software, or related technical discipline. A Master’s degree, Ph.D., and/or J.D. is preferable.
  • 2+ years as an experienced patent strategist who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications in the fast-paced startup world. You should be able to share a few office action responses and patent numbers or published patent applications that were predominantly drafted by you.
  • Experience performing patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis.
  • Experience tracking and maintaining multiple clients’ patent portfolios in different subject matter areas, monitoring portfolios with docketing systems, and providing regular updates to clients.
  • Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
  • Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
  • Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones.
  • Comfortable wearing many hats while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines.
  • Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Prior experience working remotely in a distributed environment is helpful. And it would be over-the-top if you also have public speaking and/or business development experience.

Apply online at:
https://aurora-consulting.breezy.hr/p/fa9061c9d516-patent-agent-remote

In your cover letter, please include references to:

  • Two Google Patents links to issued patents or published pending applications that were predominantly drafted by you
  • Two office action responses that resulted in issued patents or that were favorably reviewed by the USPTO

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: remote