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Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, CA

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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 and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with California bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

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

Include an unofficial transcript and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, CA

Senior Patent / Intellectual Property Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, CA

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Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

 

Summary:

Agilent's Legal Department is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our Intellectual Property team. The role will support Agilent’s Diagnostics & Genomics Group in areas related to development and commercialization of next generation cancer detection, monitoring, and diagnostics products, as well as technologies involving molecular & cellular biology, biopharma services and companion diagnostics. Responsibilities will include strategic IP planning, competitive patent analysis & product clearance reviews, innovation capture & patent prosecution, transactional support & license negotiation, and business partnering & counseling addressing a variety of intellectual property issues.

This position can be performed anywhere in the US.

The salary range for this position may differ based on your actual work location. For CO, the salary range is $163,507 and $266,125.

Qualifications:

  • JD Degree or equivalent, membership in good standing of the California Bar (or member in good standing of another state).
  • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
  • Advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related discipline.

Experience:

  • At least 8-10 years in-house or law firm experience, including having written and prosecuted a significant number of patent applications and having the ability to critically review patent applications, manage external patent counsel, and undertake & manage a variety of intellectual property matters.
  • Familiarity with nucleic acid isolation techniques, sample library preparation, next generation sequencing, targeted genetic analysis, nucleic acid & antibody-based companion diagnostics.
  • Skilled patent prosecutor able to effectively manage large, active, and complex patent portfolios.
  • Substantive experience with freedom-to-operate searches, product clearance reviews, and competitive landscaping.
  • Experience in developing opinions for noninfringement and invalidity, as well as supporting transactional & licensing-related projects.
  • Experience in litigation support, inter partes reviews and Oppositions also desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making to provide clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to business partners and executive leadership teams.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2167807&d=External&r=5000721389206#/

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Director of Intellectual Property – Small Corporation – Berkeley, CA

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Opus 12 is a Berkeley, California based startup focused on recycling CO2 into higher-value products. We are passionate about green chemistry and a shared vision to re-write the story of waste carbon dioxide. Our team partners with industry leaders in electrolysis and plant design to implement our technology at scale.

We are currently hiring for a Director of Intellectual Property to manage and grow our IP portfolio.

Job Brief:

As the Director of IP, you will work with Opus 12 engineers and researchers to identify innovations and coordinate with outside counsel to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications. In this role you will also work with partner contracts where the primary concerns relate to IP development.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and oversee Opus 12’s intellectual property strategy
  • Take primary responsibility in communicating with and directing activities of outside counsel
  • Actively assist in preparing, filing, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications
  • Work with the technical team to identify patentable innovations and draft invention disclosures
  • Become familiar with and keep abreast of the competitive landscape related to CO2 electrolysis technology
  • Educate and train other employees on intellectual property protection
  • Communicate IP strategy and status of portfolio to the management team
  • Review contracts with partner organizations and work with outside counsel when necessary to negotiate IP and other terms

Who You Are:

  • 3+ years of experience managing an international patent portfolio
  • 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
  • Patent agent or attorney preferred
  • You have a Masters or PhD degree in a STEM field
  • You are familiar with electrochemical technologies (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers)
  • You have outstanding verbal and written communication/presentation skills
  • You are adept at working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

Opus 12 Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid sick days and vacation
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment

Apply online at:
https://opus12.applytojob.com/apply/5I226j1h96/Director-Of-Intellectual-Property

Please submit a resume. Cover letters also welcomed but not required.

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Berkeley, CA

IP/Senior IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Berkeley, CA

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Pivot Bio is seeking a Intellectual Property Counsel to manage and develop IP arising from Pivot Bio’s third-party collaborations. Combining a strong background in patent law with an ability to evaluate and understand IP rights under collaboration agreements, this role will synthesize disparate information sources into IP portfolio development. Working cross functionally, the incumbent will support technical and collaboration management teams to identify and ensure IP filings and rights are correctly apportioned between Pivot Bio and its third-party collaborators. This position will also play an important role in helping the company leverage its third-party collaborations to develop internal and in-licensed IP arising for work and discoveries made as a result of the company’s third-party collaborations. The incumbent will be adept at evaluating new inventions, especially in the context where multi-party rights to IP are likely to exist.

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops. We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on OneZero or CNN.

Responsibilities:

  • Be Pivot’s eyes for review of third-party IP developed over the course of third-party collaborations, ensuring new filings are appropriately scoped, and inventorship and rights to the IP are correctly established, based on collaboration agreement ownership provisions.
  • Provide ongoing support for third-party filings, providing Pivot’s input on prosecution to ensure continued compliance with collaboration IP ownership provisions and patenting of claims supporting Pivot’s commercial interests.
  • Development of Pivot patents in-line with collaboration inventions owned by Pivot and complementary to those produced by third-party collaborators.
  • Represent Pivot and its interests in discussions between internal and collaborator technical teams and legal counsel.
  • Review of established agreements to ensure collaborating parties are developing their IP in compliance with agreement terms.
  • As needed, support of new agreement development and/or revision of established agreement IP provisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Combination of technical and legal background, J.D. and Ph.D. in biology, chemistry or related
  • 3+ years of experience with patent preparation and prosecution; law firm + in-house experience preferred (More experienced candidates will be considered for a Senior IP Counsel position)
  • Prior experience in row crop agriculture preferred
  • Deep appreciation for and understanding of appropriate handling of company and third-party confidential information
  • Prior experience with collaboration IP management preferred

What we offer:

  • Competitive package in a disruptive startup
  • Stock options
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
  • Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability policies
  • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
  • 401(k) plan, 3% Match
  • Commuter benefits
  • Annual Training & Development support
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

Apply online at:

https://grnh.se/dfd2f89a2us

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Berkeley, CA

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, Washington

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a patent associate to work in Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Seattle, Washington. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

The following qualifications are required:

  • USPTO admission
  • Two to three years of patent attorney or agent experience
  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering or Computer Science work experience
  • Strong academic performance and writing ability

Preferred candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric team where they enjoy a significant amount of responsibility for seeing matters through to completion.

Colorado bar admission preferred for Denver candidates. Washington bar admission preferred for Seattle candidates. Utah bar admission preferred for Salt Lake City candidates.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

Apply online at:
http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs

Applications should include a resume, cover letter, transcript, and patent prosecution writing sample.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, Washington

IP Counsel II, Rhythm Management – Corporation – Arden Hills, MN

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Boston Scientific, a large corporation, is seeking an IP council to work in Arden Hills, MN

About the role:

This IP Counsel will support the company’s Rhythm Management business segment and provide legal advice and service on patents, copyrights, trademarks, licensing and related agreements. This includes evaluating patents and potential product infringement issues, overseeing outside counsel's preparation of patent applications and office action responses for filing in the U.S. Patent Office and foreign patent offices, participating in intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, representing the company in matters relating to intellectual property law, and providing other general legal advice where required. This position will be located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Directing the company's patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property protection.
  • Directing the preparation and prosecution of the U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications through outside counsel.
  • Preparing intellectual property acquisition or license agreements with third parties related to M&A transactions, acquisition, and licensing of patents and technology.
  • Reviewing third party patent portfolios for possible acquisition or licensing analysis.
  • Reviewing third party patents for product freedom-to-practice issues and preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions from outside counsel.
  • Providing legal advice in other areas such as: preparing and reviewing consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, marketing promotional material, and other agreements.
  • Reviewing status of outside counsel work by meeting, communicating, and reviewing documentation ensuring the work, methodology, and costs meet the company’s expectations.
  • Facilitating Patent Review Board meetings by leading discussions, managing action items and delegating responsibility for follow-up items to committee members ensuring resolution of agenda topics.
  • Providing IP training to BSC employees.
  • Potentially managing and/or supervising the work product of more junior counsel and/or other IP legal professionals.

What we’re looking for:

Basic Qualifications

  • JD admitted to a state bar in good standing
  • Registered US Patent Attorney
  • Strong academic background
  • Minimum 3 – 10 Years legal experience with reputable law firm or corporate legal department
  • Minimum 2 – 5 Years patent prosecution experience
  • Some IP Litigation or M&A Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Biomedical, electrical, or related engineering degree
  • Medical device experience

Requisition ID: 479777

Apply online at:
https://bit.ly/3brGHes

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arden Hills, MN

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, MA

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Lathrop GPM is seeking a patent agent to work in their Boston, MA offices. Previous experience with patent prosecution, office actions and working in a fast paced law firm environment is preferred. This position offers extensive professional development and mentor support in a team culture. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and communication skills, practical critical-thinking skills, and the desire and ability to work across various technologies.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/499283/Lathrop-GPM/Technical-SpecialistPatent-Agent---Life-Sciences

Please provide a cover letter and writing sample.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, MA

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Detroit, MI

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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is looking for a patent associate specializing in the field of chemistry and/or chemical engineering to join our Detroit office. We are seeking an attorney who has one to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, demonstrate excellent research, writing, and communication skills, be admitted to practice before the USPTO, and be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Warner takes pride in its team-oriented culture where firm members are encouraged to bring their “whole selves” to work. We offer a dedication to client service, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, a healthy work/life balance, and a competitive salary and benefit package. With 220+ attorneys statewide, Warner also offers a great network of support in nearly every area of legal specialty across its nine offices.

Apply online at:
http://www.wnj.com/Careers/Experienced-Attorneys

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Detroit, MI

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Detroit, MI

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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is looking for a patent agent specializing in the field of chemistry and/or chemical engineering to join our Detroit office. We are seeking a patent agent who has one to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, demonstrate excellent research, writing, and communication skills, and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Warner takes pride in its team-oriented culture where firm members are encouraged to bring their “whole selves” to work. We offer a dedication to client service, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, a healthy work/life balance, and a competitive salary and benefit package. With 220+ attorneys statewide, Warner also offers a great network of support in nearly every area of legal specialty across its nine offices.

Apply online at:
http://www.wnj.com/Careers/Paralegals-Support-Staff

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Detroit, MI

Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Remote (US)

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PTC Therapeutics Inc, a large corporation, is seeking a Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent to work remotely.

The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent supports PTC’s global Intellectual Property (IP) needs. As a member of the Intellectual Property Department, Patent Attorney/ Patent Agent will interface with internal IP Counsel, Legal Department and Legal Operations Department Teams, and will collaborate closely with PTC Stakeholders in Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, and associated Operations Teams.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent is responsible for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent interfaces cross-functionally with PTC Stakeholders in all relevant PTC Teams and external Patent Counsel on patent issues as needed.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent is engaged with PTC Culture initiatives, supports PTC regulatory requirements and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Essential Functions: 

  • Obtain or perform subject matter patentability and freedom-to-operate searches as needed to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
  • Prepares and prosecutes patent applications as needed to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
  • Interface with all relevant PTC Stakeholders and external Patent Counsel as needed to provide direction or instructions and/or review regarding potential responses to patent examination communications from Intellectual Property offices.
  • Attend internal meetings with all relevant PTC Stakeholders to obtain information for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications; provide direction and support to all relevant PTC Stakeholders for the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications; contribute patent expertise while developing and executing PTC patent strategy; align with timing of all relevant PTC Stakeholder goals while satisfying all patent statutory requirements.
  • Performs additional duties as requested or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

  • The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline as well as a Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible, demonstrated experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications; at least 6 years of which include patent application preparation and prosecution (in-house or at a law firm) related to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical subject matter.
  • The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent has a minimum of 6 years of substantial relevant experience interfacing with Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, and associated Operations Teams and external Patent Counsel.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

  • Admission to at least one state bar.
  • Registered to practice before the United States Patent Office.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications, including electronic filing of patent applications with the USPTO or a similar IP Office.
  • High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and guidelines.
  • Reliable self-starter with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using the advanced functionality of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams) and Adobe.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

  • Hands-on experience in Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, or associated Operations environments.
  • Hands-on, laboratory-based scientific experience.
  • Hands-on experience filing patent applications using the USPTO's Patent Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web).

* Travel requirements

  • 0-10%

Apply online at:
https://ptcbio.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PTC_Careers/job/Remote-United-States/Contract--Patent-Counsel_R1626-2

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote (US)

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

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WilmerHale, a large law firm, is seeking an intellectual property associate and senior associate for their offices in San Fransisco, Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington DC.

Our Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have graduate degrees in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a computer architecture focus, or five or more years work experience in those fields. Experience as an IT system administrator, or software developer, is helpful.

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://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=38&id=1

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

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for the IP-Life Sciences Practice Group.

This position may reside in any of our Boston, Chicago, Houston, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington offices

The Patent Agent is supervised by the local Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader, but will have daily contact with, and receive guidance from, all of the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for the IP-Life Sciences Practice Group.

This position will reside in our Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office
  • Performing prior art searches and analysis
  • Patentability analysis
  • Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships
  • Prepare substantive client correspondence
  • Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
  • Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
  • Ability to apply advanced concepts in any life sciences field, with particular emphasis and/or expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry
  • Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness
  • Draft new patent applications
  • Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications
  • Convert foreign filed applications into U.S. applications
  • Convert U.S. applications into foreign applications

Education and experience:

  • An advanced degree (PhD) in a biological field, including for example Immunology, Molecular Biology or Cell Biology, or similar biologic science, with excellent academic credentials
  • Experience as a practicing patent agent in the field of life sciences is preferred
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills

Apply online at: https://morganlewis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/morganlewis/job/Boston-Massachusetts/Patent-Agent_R1298-1

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, MA

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

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Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt ‎has an opening in its Portland, Oregon office for a full time Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney in the Intellectual Property practice group.

The ideal candidate will have:‎

  • 5-7 years of IP litigation experience with a focus on patent litigation
  • Experience in patent litigation-related research and motion drafting, ‎including claim construction and dispositive motion practice
  • Strong writing skills
  • Demonstrated aptitude in managing independent projects within a team ‎environment in a fast-paced litigation practice
  • Experience taking depositions and managing fact and expert discovery
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Strong client service skills and ethics
  • Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-‎oriented setting, but with significant independence
  • USPTO admission and a technical background are a plus but are not ‎required; however, the applicant needs to be able to understand and explain ‎complex technologies

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

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a PDF of their cover letter, ‎resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample to Michelle ‎Baird-Johnson, Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration‎

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent‎ – Law Firm – Portland, Seattle, or Mt. View

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Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt‎ has an opening in its Portland, Seattle, or Mountain View office for a fulltime, licensed Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent in the Intellectual Property practice group. Ongoing, fully remote work could be considered for thisposition.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology (various disciplines will be considered)‎
  • 3-6 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

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a PDF of their cover letter and ‎resume to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration‎

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Seattle, or Mt. View

Patent Scientist – Law Firm – California, Seattle, New York, or D.C.

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Knobbe Martens is seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) patent scientist for their offices in California, Seattle, New York, or D.C. 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 exceptional oral and written communication skills.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=422

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

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: California, Seattle, New York, or D.C.

CS/EE Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

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Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2 to 4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications relating to computer science. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Klarquist, and strongly encourage candidates who come from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the patent legal profession (e.g., based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, military service, and disability) to apply.

Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients. The firm’s compensation and benefits package are highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.

Interested candidates should apply through our website with a cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)) and writing sample.

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Klarquist Sparkman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, racial or ethnic identity or ancestry, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation in order to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources by calling (503) 595-5300.

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP has established an Affirmative Action Program for the Disabled and Veterans. If you would like to review a copy of this Program, please contact Human Resources using the contact information above.

Apply online at:
https://klarquist.com/about/careers/

Applicants should include cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)) and writing sample.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, DC (Currently Remote)

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Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney to join our firm.

Specific Duties:

The attorney’s primary responsibilities will include:

  • assisting in the drafting of patent applications and other prosecution/counseling matters including:
    drafting opinions; and
  • conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners.

About You:

  • Positive attitude toward client service.
  • Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and professional service skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work in a team environment.
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Self-starter with commitment to success and personal professional growth.
  • Enjoy being involved in all aspects of a vibrant law firm team.

About BoMc:

We are a dedicated and friendly team that enjoys coming into the office. It shows in the quality of our work and it’s recognized. Vault ranked us in the top 10 across all midsize firms throughout the country in “firm culture,” “diversity,” “satisfaction,” and “best firms to work for.” We offer:

+competitive compensation and benefits;
+a respectful, collegial environment centered around diversity, teamwork, trust, and humility;
+flexible arrival/departure times around “core” business hours;
+modern and comfortable office space convenient to three Metro Stations;
+“Jeans Day” on all Fridays;
+sit-stand desks for all employees; and
+regular firm outings and events.

Apply online at:
https://www.bomcip.com/job/3527-2/

We ask that all applicants submit their school transcripts, either with their application or when contacted.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC

IP Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, CO and/or Salt Lake City, UT

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Holland & Hart LLP is seeking an IP specialist. The Intellectual Property Specialist supports the growing, innovative, electronics-focused patent practice. This supportive position is responsible for patent-related tasks, helping to prepare and prosecute patents for some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world. This role joins a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on excellence and work/life balance and specifically supports the Electrical Engineering IP practice.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Supports patent attorneys in docket and practice management
  • Performs tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
  • Manages and performs range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
  • Generates templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions (including but not limited to: a Filing Receipt, Notice to File Missing Parts, Response to Office Action, Notice of Publication, Notice of Allowance, Issue Notification; and Letters Patent) as they relate to correspondence/filing with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
  • Prepares additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
  • Reviews formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.)
  • Performs electronic filings at the USPTO
  • Manages new client intake and opening of matters
  • Maintains proficiency in required technologies such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc.
  • Performs other functions as assigned

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

All career-focused, interested candidates able to demonstrate the following will be considered:

Abilities

  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Excels within a dynamic, positive, professional, team-oriented culture
  • Quickly learns and comprehends complex concepts and processes
  • Thinks critically to understand how each task fits into a broader workflow
  • Works efficiently, using available technology and striving to make tasks easier and more efficient.

Skills

  • Requires superior proofreading
  • Requires superior oral and written communication
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Visio is a plus), Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc

Education

  • A Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience in a professional environment required.

Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years patent prosecution experience required
    Knowledge
  • Knowledge of USPTO systems and processes
  • Knowledge of patent preparation and prosecution

Competencies:

  • Functional/Technical Expertise – Understands necessary information, processes and procedures to carry out job responsibilities.
  • Customer Orientation – Views the firm through the eyes of the customer and goes out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.
  • Communication – Recognizes the essential value of continuous information exchange.
  • Team Player – Team oriented; maintains composure and is adaptable to the changing needs of the team.
  • Results Orientation – Maintains appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments.
  • Change Agility – Effectively adjusts habits, procedures, and behavior as needed.
  • Business Thinking – Understands the bigger picture and how individual actions fit in.
  • High Standards – Takes pride in putting forth high-quality work product.
  • Initiative – Proactively seeks ways to contribute to and enhance the success of the team.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HOL1009HHLLP/JobBoard/0ba64e57-f8ff-4239-a9ff-f1e3dc401ae6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=10491444-1812-4f1d-a57a-900bacfae332

Please include a cover letter and resume with application.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, CO and/or Salt Lake City, UT

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

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Tucker Ellis is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with approximately 4-6 years of experience. The firm’s nationwide practice will provide the candidate with an active and multi-faceted experience in Intellectual Property litigation, especially trademark enforcement, domain name, and cybersquatting matters.

Requirements:

Being committed to developing into a top quality lawyer is required. Strong academic credentials are required. Excellent writing, research and analytical skills are required. Being a good person who others want to work with and around is also required. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience with Intellectual Property litigation matters in federal court. Prior experience with Internet enforcement and domain name matters would be very helpful. Candidates from demographic groups historically underrepresented in AmLaw 200 law firms are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at:
denae.wunderle@tuckerellis.com

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

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: multiple locations

Intellectual Property Director – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is currently searching for a Section Director - IP to join our Alexandria, VA office. This position will work closely with Section leaders to grow and manage the business aspects of the Section. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the Section and practice groups, playing a prominent role in the execution of the Section strategic plan and lateral hiring; providing financial management and business planning; providing workload management of associates and paralegals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic business and recruiting plans.
  • Analyze Section performance (both financial and operational) on various reports and recommend avenues for increasing Section efficiency and profitability.
  • Prepare various action item reports for Section management, in areas including but not limited to WIP, A/R, and monthly performance by office, monthly realization and monthly workload; implement action items as directed by Section leadership.
  • Analyze Section performance (both financial and operational), develop and implement strategies to increase profitability, expand practice capabilities and continually improve Section operations.
  • Oversee Docketing, New Applications and the Foreign Filing Department, i.e., sets the expectations for administrators and supervisors, holds staff accountable for quantity and quality of work product, drives efficiency and innovative approaches, and intervenes on issues between Department members, attorneys and Practice Assistants.
  • Manage work flow for associates and paralegals of the Section. Direct supervision of paralegals.
  • Administer evaluation and compensation processes for associates and paralegals, in conjunction with the Human Resources & Talent Management Department and related Firm-level committees.
  • Serve as a liaison with other Practice Groups/Sections to generate cross-section utilization and expand business development opportunities. Serve as a primary liaison to the Administrative Departments on behalf of the Section.
  • Assist in the recruitment and integration of legal and non-legal staff.
  • Support the Section and Practice Group Leadership in implementing the attorney and paralegal professional development plans. As needed, serve as a liaison with the Human Resources & Talent Management Department in coordinating in-house continuing legal education programs, marketing programs and other professional development activities.
  • Facilitate communication between Section leadership and members.
  • Administer annual budget, Section business plans and progress reports.
  • Draft/analyze alternative fee arrangements consistent with Firm, Section and client objectives.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating of Section events such as Section retreat, lunch meetings, shareholder and associate meetings and client receptions.
  • Assist with conflict of interest issues for the Section.
  • Assist Business Development and Marketing Department with business development and marketing efforts.

Required Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree with focus in Business or Finance.
  • Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate degree, a plus.
  • At least five (5) years of experience in a law firm.
  • Strong leadership, management and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Intellectual Property industry knowledge, a plus.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret business documents.
  • Strong financial analysis skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
  • Proficient in computer applications, specifically with FoundationIP and other practice-specific technology.
  • Knowledge of common legal practices.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney offers an outstanding benefit package that includes:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Program
  • Pension Profit Sharing Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at:
careers.bipc.com

Please include a resume with your submission.

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