Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

Klarquist Sparkman LLP, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2-6 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. 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 in patent, copyright, trademark, and other IP matters. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is 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.

Apply online at:
https://klarquist.com/about/careers/mechanical-patent-associate-agent/

Interested candidates should apply with a resume, transcripts (for all degrees), writing sample, and a cover letter telling us why you want to join our team.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Patent Agent – Company – Pleasanton, CA

10x Genomics is seeking a patent agent to work at their headquarters in Pleasanton, CA.

About the role:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated and experienced patent agent to play a primary role with the company’s strategic IP efforts worldwide. This patent agent will have a critical role in supporting 10x Genomics’ business in connection with IP portfolio objectives, management and contribute on an individual basis to patent prosecution and maintenance.

What you will be doing:

  • Strategic contributor to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of 10x’s worldwide patent portfolio.
  • Able to provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, and to draft/review a wide variety of work product, including patent applications and office action responses.
  • Able to contribute to global patent strategy as needed over time with a focus on alignment of the patent portfolio with 10x’s business needs, priorities and resources.
  • Interact with R&D at all levels, including group leaders and team members, to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on 10x innovations.
  • Strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments and FTO analyses in potential strategic transactions (including M&A, licensing and financing).
  • Assist 10x counsel and outside counsel on IP-related proceedings, challenges, disputes and litigation.

To be successful, you will need:

  • Admission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar.
  • Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws & practices.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in life sciences, biotechnology or closely related patent areas with a strong preference for in-house experience.
  • Experienced in managing complex patent portfolios & strategies and developing commercially-relevant patent assets.
  • Advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in biochemistry, molecular biology or chemistry; a strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with 10X employees and outside counsel in other technology areas including microfluidics, instrumentation, and software.
  • Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
  • Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.

It will be fantastic if you already have:

  • Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
  • Experience in adverse proceedings (e.g., litigation, USPTO proceedings, EPO oppositions) is a plus

Apply online at:
https://www.10xgenomics.com/careers/

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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pleasanton, CA

Biotech Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – San Francisco, California

Mintz is looking for a Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Specific duties include the following:

  • Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge biotechnology to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
  • Work with scientists and/or inventors to draft patent applications.
  • Draft Office Action responses and prosecute patent applications.
  • Manage IP portfolios and coordinate worldwide prosecution with foreign associates in various foreign jurisdictions.
  • Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents in a variety of biology fields.
  • Assist with IP diligence on biotech initial public offerings (IPO) and other capital markets transactions.
  • Work with venture capitalists on IP diligence for potential investments.
  • Work on IP landscapes to identify third-party patents and patent applications.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree in the biological life science areas (bioinformatics, data science and machine learning are a plus but not required)
  • 5+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
  • Ability to analyze scientific papers and/or patent references and present ideas, legal and scientific reasoning and conclusions in both verbal and written format.
  • Demonstrate skills to present scientific concepts, analysis/reasoning, and conclusions to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
  • Ability to multi-task by working with different clients and different projects.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on various projects.
  • Adapt effectively in different team environments.

Apply online at: https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=1270

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

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Boston, MA

Astellas is seeking an IP Counsel in its Boston, Massachusetts office.
Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, essential and personally rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture.

There's something special about working at Astellas. It's reflected in our focus on the people we serve, the way we treat each other and the results we achieve together as a company.

Purpose & Scope:

  • Responsible for providing practical, timely and high-quality IP support to Astellas' cell therapy research sites in Seattle/San Francisco and other initiatives in the Boston, MA region.
  • Participates in cross functional teams, identifies legal and IP related business issues, provides legal options and analysis of possible solutions and gives recommendations for addressing critical issues so that business and legal objectives are met, while keeping manager appropriately informed.
  • Advises and consults with employees and management and educates clients about ongoing initiatives and proactive measures to reduce legal and IP-related business risks for the company.
  • Position is expected to start around January 2021.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Assesses the patentability of new technologies developed by US research teams and prepares and prosecutes related patent applications.
  • Ensures patent portfolios are aligned with and support overall commercial and development objectives.
  • Understands the competitive IP landscape and counsels development teams accordingly.
  • Executes timely, comprehensive freedom to operate analysis and develops sound, tactical approaches to minimize third party IP risk to product initiatives.
  • Participates in the creation and implementation of IP policies and procedures within the US IP team.
  • Routinely engages in client counseling and education.
  • Supports administrative proceedings to invalidate third party patent rights (e.g.
  • Post grant proceedings, opposition, etc.), where appropriate.
  • Some travel as needed.

Quantitative Dimensions:

  • Responsible for operating within the IP budget, and any applicable project specific budgets.

Organizational Context:

  • Reports to Executive Director, Rx+ and New Technologies.

 

Required Qualifications

  • JD degree and admitted to practice before the USPTO and a state Bar.
  • BS degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or a related field (preferably Ph.D.).
  • Minimum of 5 years IP experience in patent drafting and prosecution, FTO analysis, client counseling and agreement review, preferably at least 2 years in cell therapy.
  • Ability to craft and execute complex patent strategies related to pharmaceutical and cell therapy development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including R&D, regulatory, manufacturing and commercial elements.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and efficiently manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, detail oriented, strategic thinker, able to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize and provide high quality, timely advice to clients.
  • Business acumen with a strong track record of strategic thinking and behavior.
  • Understanding of and ability to manage the cultural and logistical challenges of working with a foreign parent company and within a global organization.
  • Strong negotiation, oral and written communication, presentation, training, organizational and teamwork skills.
  • Solid understanding of global patent laws and ability to advise clients from a global perspective, as well as a US perspective.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience providing IP support to clients in a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Apply online at: https://astellascareers.jobs/boston-ma/ip-counsel/E4239DB828E44ACEA0E4DA8B0630C80B/job/

Include a resume with your submission.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Boston, MA

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

Steptoe & Johnson, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in New York. Ideal candidates will have 3-10 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

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

Apply online at: https://www.steptoe.com/en/careers/lawyers/lawyers-current-opportunities.html

Include a resume, transcript(s), and writing sample with your submission.

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

IP Associate – Large Law Firm – Charlotte, NC

Nelson Mullins is seeking an IP Associate to join its Charlotte, NC office.

As a qualified candidate, you have up to 4 years of experience practicing in the area of patent preparation and prosecution while holding an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering. You have excellent academic credentials and your writing and analytical skills are strong. You are admitted to the North Carolina Bar or admitted to and in good standing with another state's bar (and willing to waive in or sit before the North Carolina Bar), and you are admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (or eligible to sit for the Patent Bar).

Apply online at: https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/2371/ip-associate/job

All candidates are asked to submit a transcript, resume and cover letter.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, NC

Computer Science Patent Attorney/Agent – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

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.

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.

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 via the following link: https://klarquist.com/about/careers/cs-associate-or-agent/ 

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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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking an associate with 2 – 4 years of experience for our Intellectual Property Prosecution practice group. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and physics would be ideal, but is not required.

Apply online at:   https://secure.shb.com/legalapply/virecruitselfapply/ReDefault.aspx

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

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Kansas City, MO

Junior Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Frankfurt, Germany / Chicago, IL

Leydig, Voit & Mayer is seeking a junior associate patent attorney. Successful candidates will be a U.S. Attorney registered to practice in at least one state and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a demonstrated track record of academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a scientific or engineering degree (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred). German language ability is a benefit, but not required, as the working language of the office is in English.

As an associate at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, you will experience a collegial and supportive environment in which your technical knowledge is challenged and your legal skills improved. Some of the activities in which you may be involved are: patent prosecution, analysis and preparation of patent opinions, drafting of technology licensing agreements and related transactions; and support of litigation, administrative reviews, petitions and appeals. Accordingly, preferred candidates will have experience in at least some of these areas. If desired, an initial orientation period of up to several months in one of Leydig’s U.S. offices is possible. Also, given the complications posed by the current pandemic, accommodations can be made for temporary remote work.

Leydig, Voit, and Mayer is a U.S. law firm, based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has been at the forefront of intellectual property law for more than 100 years and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of intellectual property practice, including holding a Tier 1 ranking in Patent Law from U.S. News and World Report. The firm is committed to mentoring and associate development, and offers an open-door environment in which you can seek assistance from anyone in the firm and benefit from the experience of others. Associate compensation begins at $160,000 and is adjusted based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, associates based in the Frankfurt office receive additional travel benefits for travel back to the U.S.

Leydig, Voit & Mayer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Apply online at: lawcareers@leydig.com

Include: cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position; resume; writing sample(s), preferably relevant to patents (e.g., office action responses, appeal briefs, etc.); and uncertified copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Frankfurt, Germany/Chicago, IL

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, Foster City, CA, New York

Visa is seeking a Patent Counsel. In this position, the Patent Counsel provides intellectual property (IP) legal services to clients primarily in the computer software and hardware arts.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  • Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
  • Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd-party patents.
  • Assisting in drafting and negotiating agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
  • Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
  • Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Four to seven years of experience in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications; prep and pros experience in the software arts required.
  • Expertise in subject matter eligibility required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in electrical engineering or computer science.
  • Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
  • Eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status in California.
  • Experience evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
  • Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
  • Experience drafting license agreements, development agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Experience practicing in both a large law firm and an in-house legal department desired.

Additional Information:

Work Hours:

Varies upon the needs of the department

Travel Requirements:

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Visa/743999717711826-patent-counsel

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, Foster City, CA, New York

Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel, Chemical – Corporation – Bothell, Washington

Seattle Genetics is seeking an Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel (Chemical). This is an experienced attorney position within the Intellectual Property function of the Legal Affairs group supporting the intellectual property needs of a growth-phase biotechnology company. The position includes the design and implementation of patent strategies to protect small molecule drug products and antibody-drug conjugate technologies. In this context, the attorney is accountable for ensuring product-tailored, forward-looking, and timely procurement and management of IP rights, as well as accurate and actionable communication of IP needs and issues with the business.

The successful candidate is someone who enjoys being part of a high functioning team in an innovation-driven entrepreneurial environment committed to improving the lives of people with cancer.

Principal Responsibilities:

  •  Provide strategic day-to-day IP support, including drafting and prosecution of small molecule drug products, including chemical linkers and small molecule payloads of antibody-drug conjugates
  •  Strategically and efficiently manage a large and complex patent docket, managing outside IP counsel as needed
  •  Design and implement effective strategies for optimizing patent coverage and regulatory exclusivity for products
  •  Provide support on operational contracts (e.g. MTAs, clinical trial agreements and licenses)
  •  Interface with researchers to identify patentable subject matter and implement patent protection strategies
  •  Provide IP support for research stage products/technologies as well as general IP group initiatives, as needed
  •  Perform IP landscape searches for emerging technologies and provide analysis
  •  Serve as an adviser to the business to navigate an evolving business and legal landscape
  •  Manage agents/paralegals directly or in a matrix managing setting, as needed

Qualifications for Associate Director:

Basic Qualifications:

  •  Minimum 8 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
  •  U.S. law degree (JD)
  •  Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
  •  Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
  •  An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field is required
  •  Minimum of 8 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
  •  Minimum of 8 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
  •  Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
  •  Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
  •  Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
  •  PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
  •  Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Qualifications for Patent Counsel:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
  •  U.S. law degree (JD)
  •  Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
  •  Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
  •  An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
  •  Minimum 5 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
  •  Minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications with minimal supervision
  •  Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
  •  Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  •  Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
  •  Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
  •  Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
  •  PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
  •  Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Apply for either position online at: https://www.Click2Apply.net/p9zd7y2xtg6yjcrt

Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bothell, Washington

Intellectual Property Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, CO or Salt Lake City

Holland & Hart LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist to support 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.

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

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.
  • 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

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.

apply online via the following link:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HOL1009HHLLP/JobBoard/0ba64e57-f8ff-4239-a9ff-f1e3dc401ae6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e726055c-f8d5-4a8b-ae4b-fb35d737cfd6

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, CO or Salt Lake City, UT

Patent Engineer/Agent (EE) – Law Firm – St. Louis, Missouri

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent engineers and agents with a high level of motivation and excellent verbal and written communication skills to join its Intellectual Property Services group.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of an expert IP team and will work collaboratively with patent attorneys and clients by assisting with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Primary duties and responsibilities could include but are not limited to:

  • Work with inventors
  • Identify patentable inventions
  • Research currently patented technologies
  • Draft patent applications
  • Respond to office actions and correspond with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Manage the patent application process from initial application to granted patent
  • Solve client challenges and respond to client needs
  • Work with foreign associates to prosecute patent applications in other countries

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Electrical Engineering and should have experience working in the area of patent law. Patent Agents are required to be registered with the USPTO. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate research and complex ideas into a well-written work product. Candidates should also be diligent with a proven attention to detail, have excellent

How to Apply:

Apply online via the following link: https://www.armstrongteasdale.com/careers/current-openings/?office=all&position=patent-professionals

Patent Scientist – Biotechnology – Law Firm – San Diego, California

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.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in biological sciences is required (Ph.D. or 3+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred).
  • At least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience is required.
  • 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/Vet/Disability

How to apply:

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Diego, California

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis or Chicago

The global law firm of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is actively recruiting an Associate to join its technology transactions and intellectual property licensing practice in Minneapolis or Chicago. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an AmLaw 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., plus offices in the UK and Asia. Our ideal candidate will possess four or more years of technology transactions and intellectual property contract drafting and negotiation experience, including technology licensing, outsourcing, IT transactions, and merger and acquisition support. We also desire candidates with strong academic credentials or work experience in the computer sciences and information technology sector. The candidate should be ready to apply their experience to interesting and challenging matters in a thriving and fast-paced practice. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of deal experience to www.faegredrinker.com/careers.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, VA

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is an innovative law firm that has been providing professional legal services in the areas of intellectual property and business law (corporations, contracts, and finance) to U.S. and international clients for over a decade.  The firm is seeking a Patent Attorney to join its Reston, VA office.

Requirements include:

  • At least two years of experience in patent prosecution as a patent attorney, patent agent, student associate, or patent examiner.
  • Experience in the fields of telecommunication, smart phone, semiconductor, LED, display (LCD or OLED), Internet, online gaming, material science, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Technical Knowledge/Fields (experience in these fields is highly desirable):

  • Photo-lithography Equipment and Mask/Reticle Design
  • General Semiconductor Manufacturing technology
  • Mobile SoC
  • LTE baseband Modem Chip
  • Physical layer protocols for LTE an LET-A
  • Frequency conversion and baseband signal processing
  • Processor for multi-mode, multi-band, carrier aggregation
  • Application Processor
  • Inter-processor communication interface (e.g., Application processor and Modem processor)
  • Power Management

Contact
Submit a resume and cover letter to admin@park-law.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia

IP Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its Patent Prosecution & Litigation practice group. This associate position will be a member of the IP Litigation Team. Depending on the candidate’s level of experience, this position could be located in any of our North Carolina offices (Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, Charlotte, Winston-Salem or Greensboro), or in Atlanta, Georgia.

Preferred experience range: 3 - 8 years. Superior writing skills are required. Strong preference for candidates with an engineering degree and patent-barred.

Candidate must be licensed in North Carolina or Georgia, or have the ability to become licensed. Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply online, attaching a resume, law school transcript, cover letter, and writing sample on the application screen.

No search firms, please.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled Veteran Employer

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/careers/current-us-job-openings.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, RTP, and Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta, GA

Clinical Professor & Director of Intellectual Property Clinic – University of New Hampshire – Durham, N.H.

The University of New Hampshire School of Law, a national leader in intellectual property and public-interest law with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, seeks to hire a Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic to begin July 1, 2020. The Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic is a full-time member of the law-school faculty who represents, and supervises and trains students to represent, clients with a variety of IP matters.

The Director is also expected to teach associated IP courses in the residential and hybrid programs; serve as one of the law school's primary connections to the IP bar; work with practicing attorneys and alumni to determine current needs in IP practice; and participate in faculty governance. UNH Law actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. Entry-level and early-career lateral candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Have a J.D. with excellent academic performance;
  • Be eligible to serve as a Faculty Clinic Supervisor of the USPTO's Law School Clinic Certification Program (requirements available at https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016_Law_School_Application_Packet.pdf – see Part IV.C for licensure and experience requirements);
  • Possess effective teaching skills, a commitment to excellence in teaching in both residential and online programs, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Be a member of, or eligible for immediate admission to, the New Hampshire bar (admission requirements available at www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/scr/scr-42.htm – see Rule 42(XI) for admission by motion without examination);
  • Having an interest in producing and engaging with legal scholarship.

UNH Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire. Concord is approximately an hour's drive from Boston, the beautiful New Hampshire seacoast, and the White Mountains. It is part of the University of New Hampshire, a major research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. UNH's main campus is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast. UNH has a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with more than 600 full-time faculty, and offers 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

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Contact
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: https://jobs.usnh.edu/ and search for posting number 33513. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, what makes you a strong candidate, and how you meet the above-noted USPTO standards. While all candidates are required to submit their applications via this centralized system, please feel free to direct any inquiries to Professor Ryan Vacca, Chair of the Appointments Committee, at ryan.vacca@law.unh.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position is open until filled, but it is advisable to apply by September 15, 2019.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Durham, New Hampshire

I.P. Technical Specialist / Legal Assistant – Small Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

Dowd Scheffel PLLC is seeking candidates for our Technical Legal Assistant position. It is an entry-level position for a recent college graduate, preferably with a technical undergraduate degree, who wants to work in a challenging, entrepreneurial environment and is interested in learning the legal profession with an eye towards law school.

Dowd Scheffel is a boutique law firm focusing on intellectual property (“IP”) law, as well as appellate and litigation matters. Our firm was started by two former Federal Circuit clerks, and we are seeking detail-oriented, highly motivated individuals interested in the intersection of technology and the law. Ideally, you have a technical/science degree and are eager to gain hands-on, practical legal experience working for a small law firm. The size of our firm dictates that our Technical Legal Assistant gets opportunities to work closely with attorneys on all aspects of projects, from the mundane to the intellectually complex. We require flexibility, agility, pro-active thinking, and a team-oriented approach—and a sense of humor. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience prior to making the plunge into law school.

You will primarily work with the two founding partners to assist them with all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our work includes the full range of IP law, from developing ideas with clients and protecting them, through enforcement and/or defense. Our client advocacy includes post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), district court litigation, appeals, and Supreme Court advocacy.

We expect an entrepreneurial attitude and a desire to do whatever it takes to serve the clients’ interests. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a desire to strengthen relationships with clients and tackle legal challenges in a fast-paced environment. At the same time, we treat our Technical Legal Assistant as a colleague who is eager to learn from experienced attorneys.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Proofreading briefs, correspondence, and other written documents
  • Working with attorneys and legal assistants on client billable projects
  • Prepare, update, and maintain document indices, document and database management, basic research, organization of files, compilations of exhibits, proofreading and document retrieval from outside sources (Internet, libraries, courts and agencies)
  • Actively develop case management, cite-checking and research skills
  • Perform technical research and compile data as requested by attorneys
  • Assist with compilation and editing of briefs and applications to be submitted to courts and USPTO
  • Conduct patentability, right to use, and state-of-the-art patent searches
  • Manage and maintain case files and documents
  • Review, process and maintain client dockets for filing deadlines, including preparing reminders to attorneys and clients as needed
  • Assist with miscellaneous client-related projects

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in a science or engineering discipline preferred such as chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, and other related major
  • Preferred interest in the legal profession, although that is not a requirement
  • Ability to quickly learn and utilize various software tools and systems including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Westlaw, IP databases, and other online resources
  • Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure, meet deadlines, and be a strong team player
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with U.S. patents and the USPTO is preferable, but not required

Contact
To apply, please email info@dowdscheffel.com. Applicants should submit a a resume, transcript(s), references, and any writing sample (if readily available).

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

The Kudelski Group (the “Group”) is looking for a Registered U.S. Patent Agent with a strong technical background in the computer sciences and software technology to join the Kudelski Intellectual Property and Innovation (“KIPI”) team. The patent agent will work closely with KIPI’s patent attorneys to support KIPI in implementation of IP strategy for the Group and assist in worldwide protection and support of the Group’s IP and innovation. A successful candidate will have experience capturing inventions, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and communicating with technical and business clients and partners. The patent agent needs to thrive in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic business environment, and also enjoy collaboration and teamwork with fellow patent professionals and business partners.

Reports to: Senior Patent Counsel

Travel: 10%, domestic, possible international travel 1-2x year

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the Group’s various technologies (cybersecurity and video content management, security and delivery), market players, services, and providers.
  • Conduct innovation and invention disclosure sessions with inventors worldwide to drive innovation and capture inventions arising out of the Group’s businesses and technologies.
  • Assess invention disclosures and conduct prior art analysis to develop invention disclosures and select for submission to patent committee.
  • Participate in regular patent committee meetings to review invention disclosures and make patent operational decisions with technical leads and KIPI members serving on the committee.
  • Stay current with patent law changes and support development, maintenance, and education of best practices for US and worldwide patent systems.
  • Review and manage outside counsel following outside counsel guidelines and budget for preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
  • Manage office actions, foreign filing decisions, appeals, continuations, new filings, and occasionally draft applications to ensure compliance with varying global patent prosecution and enforcement systems.
  • Assist in implementing on the patent strategy for mitigating patent risk and leveraging the patent portfolio to meet business goals.
  • Participate in and drive processes for strategic and quality review of preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
  • Support case development for licensing and patent litigation in support of competitive threats and targets within the scope of IP strategy.
  • Assist in analysis of applications/patents being considered for use in licensing, acquisition, or divestiture.
  • Oversee implementation and expansion of inventor recognition program.
  • Ensure Group maintains a “Best in Class” asset management process with excellent results.

Essential Traits:

  • Self-starter who can work well as part of a cross-functional team based around the world.
  • Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with various levels of management, strong analytical skills, and detail oriented.
  • Strong organizational skills, e.g., maintaining attention to detail on multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and understand complex situations and information, including highly technical information.
  • Able to quickly establish credibility, respect and trust with internal clients/stakeholders and external service providers and business partners.
  • Strong sense of ownership, integrity and courage of conscience.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
  • Exposure and/or passion to learn the Group’s technologies including video content delivery, video security (e.g., DRM, conditional access), and cybersecurity.
  • Solid understanding of U.S. patent laws and USPTO procedures.
  • Proficiency with USPTO electronic systems (PAIR, PatFT, EFS Web).
  • Possess qualifications and desire to sit for the USPTO Patent Bar examination for registration as patent agent.
  • At least 1-2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience of software applications.
  • Exposure to foreign patent laws and/or patent office systems.
  • Fluency in English language and excellent communication skills, particularly written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience conducting invention disclosure/harvesting/mining sessions with inventors.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
  • Solid technical knowledge, industry experience, and/or education in the Group’s technologies including video content delivery, video security (e.g., DRM, conditional access), and cybersecurity.
  • Registered or pending registration as patent agent with the USPTO.
  • At least 1-2 years of practice supervising and/or providing strategic guidance in the preparation and prosecution of applications in foreign jurisdictions, in particular with Europe jurisdictions.
  • Knowledge of foreign patent laws and/or patent office systems, preferably European patent laws and European Patent Office (EPO) procedures.
  • At least 3-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience of software applications, preferably experience involving the technologies aligned with the Group’s business.
  • At least 1 year of experience independently conducting invention disclosure/harvesting/mining sessions with inventors.
  • Experience assessing invention disclosures for patentability.
  • Experience conducting prior art analysis for patentability, and/or patent infringement or validity.
  • Fluency in French is beneficial.
  • Language Skills:
    English language fluency is necessary; French is beneficial

Benefits:

  • Market competitive compensation package (salary + bonus)
  • 401(k) + company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax benefit programs + other voluntary insurances
  • Robust online training opportunities
  • Generous time-off policies

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://careers.nagra.com/?page=advertisement_display&id=10854.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California