Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – Greenville, SC; Seattle,WA

Dority & Manning has developed a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted, valued, empowered, and able to meet their highest potential.

Do you enjoy engaging with a vibrant team, having the ability to provide input for key decisions, and having access to leadership training and professional development? Are you looking for a firm where you can make a direct impact by closely partnering with in-house counsel? Do you thrive in a casual and close-knit team atmosphere that offers unique mentorship opportunities?

Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal service and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.
From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, and other innovative technologies to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Position Details:

  • Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies.
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications.
  • Draft opinions of counsel.
  • Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.
  • Assist in key litigation activities.
  • Opportunities for strategic counseling through client-facing interactions.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related fields of study and/or relevant experience.
  • Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar.
  • Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Benefits:

  • A respectful, friendly, and energetic environment built on trust.
  • A culture that thrives on collaboration, transparency, and team building.
  • Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients, including Fortune 100 companies.
  • Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions.
  • Professional trainer and training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set.
  • Unique leadership and professional development opportunities provided.
  • Formal mentoring program.
  • Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes that mean the most to our team.
  • Opportunities for client Secondments.
  • Emphasis on work/life balance.
  • Sit and stand desks for all employees.
  • No-meeting Wednesdays.
  • Casual attire.
  • 401k/Profit Sharing.
  • Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee).

If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you. To apply, please email a resume to: bpray@dority-manning.com

Dority & Manning strongly values diverse talent and will continue to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants for competitive employment positions regardless of age, race, color, marital status, gender identity or origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, SC; Seattle,WA

Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Louisville, Kentucky

Middleton Reutlinger, a midsize firm located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky seeks a full-time associate with an electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics degree and preferably at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be qualified to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Our intellectual property team is one of the most active in the Midwest, providing a broad array of legal services for both Fortune 100 companies and start-ups across IP fields including prosecution in machine learning, robotics, autonomous driving, speech processing, automated assistants, and other areas.

The qualified candidate will be expected to prepare and prosecute patent applications, work closely with clients and inventors to strategically protect inventions, and create and protect portfolios. The candidate should be able to work as a team in a collaborative and interactive environment.

The associate will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s existing client portfolio and workload. Our ideal candidate is someone who already has prior experience, but may be looking for a quality of life adjustment with competitive compensation. Our firm is located in Louisville, Kentucky, which has all of the comforts of a Midwestern city with top-tier attractions and talent.

The firm supports diversity initiatives in hiring and employment. Underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and undergraduate and law school transcripts to gsalazar@middletonlaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Patent Analyst – Litigation Finance – Chicago, IL

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore and Sydney.

The Firm has created a Patent Analyst position on the patent team. The patent team is responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing Burford’s patent-focused investments. The Patent Analyst will provide support to the patent team, including patent underwriting and patent business development personnel, to review and analyze potential patent-related investments. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an exciting and growing business in a unique role that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.

The role will report to a Director at Burford responsible for underwriting and managing the firm’s patent investments and be based in Burford’s Chicago offices.

Company Overview:

Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 93 of the AmLaw 100 and 89 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 130 people today, including some 60 lawyers.

Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution.

Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. US ONLY: Burford provides competitive health care benefits and a 401k matching program. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.

Position Requirements:

  • Review and analyze patent claims, patent specifications, and patent file histories
  • Learn about and become the internal expert on various patented technologies
  • Perform patent validity analysis, including review of prior art patents and other technical documents
  • Perform patent infringement analysis, including review of claim charts and related technical documentation
  • Review and analyze materials related to patent litigation damages
  • Collaborate with patent team regarding litigation strategy
  • Conduct research on various patent investment-related topics, including patented technology, potential litigants, counsel, courts and judges, and financial information
  • Interface with potential counterparties (including law firms and corporations) to gather, organize, and analyze investment diligence materials
  • Create written work product summarizing and making recommendations on assigned tasks
  • Work closely with patent underwriting and patent business development teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills Desired:

Qualifications & Experience

  • An undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline (computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science preferred). A graduate degree in engineering or science is also preferred but not required
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience performing substantive patent analysis, either as a Patent Agent, a technical specialist, an in-house advisor, or otherwise
  • Strong aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. patent system
  • Experience directly supporting patent litigation is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with any or all of Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, PACER, and USPTO PAIR a plus.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • An analytical thinker, able to deconstruct and analyze complex issues.
  • An efficient communicator, capable of explaining complex issues and describing them in plain language.
  • Proficient with general science and engineering concepts.
  • Practical and deal-minded, with a focus on providing commercially reasonable guidance and solutions to colleagues and managers.
  • A multi-tasker, capable of actively managing and prioritizing several projects concurrently.
  • A self-starter, capable of taking initiative and proactively adding value to Burford’s underwriting and business development processes.
  • A team player who can work collegially with team members at multiple levels and across various business functions.
  • Professional demeanor, pleasant manner, and patience in all interactions internally and with potential counterparties.
  • Ambitious and the desire to both hone existing skills and learn new skills.

Summary:

The Patent Analyst will join the patent team and play an integral role in analyzing patent-related investment opportunities and further enhancing the firm’s patent-focused capabilities. This role is located in our Chicago office and will report to a Director on the patent team also located in Chicago. This is a unique position that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, and correspondingly requires a unique blend of skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen and a deep understating of the U.S. patent system, as well as an ability to apply these skills in a practical, deal-focused investment setting. Also critical to this role are efficient communication skills and a collegial approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate seeking a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity for substantial growth.

Apply online at:
https://www.burfordcapital.com/about-burford/careers/

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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Seattle, WA

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate with two to three years of experience and a technical background in electrical engineering or computer science to be based in Seattle or Denver. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. 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.

Dorsey’s patent group includes a diverse team of 35 Patent attorneys and 5 agents and technical advisors spread across five of Dorsey’s offices (Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, and Seattle) who advise clients around the world on developing domestic and international intellectual property portfolios; conducting patent prosecution, including reexamination, reissue, and foreign filings; preparing patentability, validity and infringement opinions; supporting intellectual property commercialization and technology transfers; and performing M&A intellectual property due diligence. We are supported by a talented and dedicated team of paralegals and legal staff.

The following qualifications are required:

  • USPTO admission
  • Two to three years of patent attorney or agent experience
  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, 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.

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

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

For Denver applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $150,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

About Dorsey:
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:

  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Development and Infrastructure
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

  • Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
  • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
  • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
  • Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
  • Adoption Advocate (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

How to Apply:
Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5149.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Seattle, WA

EE/CS Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Seattle, WA

Dority & Manning, is seeking registered patent attorneys and agents with 2+ years of
relevant patent prosecution experience within the electrical/software arts. Currently, we
are hiring at our Seattle, WA location.

Dority & Manning is a leading IP firm known for being relationship-focused and
delivering outcome-focused, efficient, and innovative solutions, customized to meet the unique needs of each client. We provide a full range of legal services that span across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and that cover almost every industry and technology area. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies, as well as other national and international clients. The Firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

The Dority & Manning team includes 60 IP professionals who champion our collaborative culture that emphasizes trust, integrity, diversity, and working together to achieve success. We provide training and prioritize collaboration to maintain strong teams that can deliver high quality and strategic IP services that will help our clients fully protect and commercialize their intellectual property.

Our office headquarters are in Greenville, South Carolina, and we have an additional
office in Seattle, WA.

Seattle, WA – Consistently listed as one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Seattle is home to companies at the forefront of tech. Our growing office echoes the Seattle startup scene, offering infinite opportunities for growth and success. Learn more about the greater Seattle area at visitseattle.org.

Contact
To apply, please email cover letter, resume, writing sample and unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts to bpray@dority-manning.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Leawood, KS (Kansas City area) / Remote Possible

Erickson Kernell IP, LLC is seeking an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to join their team based in Kansas City to assist with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, client counseling and litigation support. We offer a competitive, production based compensation package with benefits including a retirement plan and health insurance. Preferred candidates are admitted to practice before the USPTO and have three or more years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, an engineering degree, excellent writing skills and a portable book of business in excess of $100,000/year. We offer a flexible and collegial working environment with opportunities for professional growth and client development. Remote working opportunities are available.

Apply via email to:
kre@kcpatentlaw.com.

Include a cover letter, resume and writing sample preferably comprising a patent application you have drafted.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Leawood, KS (Kansas City area) / remote possible

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Louisville, Kentucky

Middleton Reutlinger, a midsize firm located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky seeks a full-time associate with an electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics degree and preferably at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be qualified to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Our intellectual property team is one of the most active in the Midwest, providing a broad array of legal services for both Fortune 100 companies and start-ups across IP fields including prosecution in machine learning, robotics, autonomous driving, speech processing, automated assistants, and other areas.

The qualified candidate will be expected to prepare and prosecute patent applications, work closely with clients and inventors to strategically protect inventions, and create and protect portfolios. The candidate should be able to work as a team in a collaborative and interactive environment.The associate will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s existing client portfolio and workload. Our ideal candidate is someone who already has prior experience, but may be looking for a quality of life adjustment with competitive compensation. Our firm is located in Louisville, Kentucky, which has all of the comforts of a Midwestern city with top-tier attractions and talent.

The firm supports diversity initiatives in hiring and employment. Underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and undergraduate and law school transcripts to gsalazar@middletonlaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Remote

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP is a compact IP boutique providing efficient, quality-focused legal service to clients through attorneys in our office in Chicago and remotely around the country. Our firm is looking for a remote full-time or reduced hours patent professional (patent attorney or agent) to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications. The qualified professional should have a minimum of 10 years of experience and drafted over 100 priority patent applications. A degree is required in mechanical engineering or physics as are sound writing and analytical skills and strong academic credentials. An aptitude for mechanical systems and the ability to independently develop details and convey in writing aspects of invention disclosures are key characteristics of a successful candidate. USPTO registration is a plus but is not required. Principals only, no recruiters.

Apply via email to:
drozenblat@kandrip.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: remote

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

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

Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

Jaffery Watson Mendonsa & Hamilton (JWMH) is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney with a minimum of four years of experience in patent prosecution. Candidates throughout the US will be considered, with a preference for candidates located in Northern California who are interested in working remotely while also being available for occasional travel to Silicon Valley for client meetings. The ideal candidate would have an understanding of semiconductor process technology and software applications.

JMWH is a boutique patent law firm with a hybrid virtual and office-light approach for servicing our clients that provides maximum flexibility for our attorneys and staff to work remotely. Our highly competitive compensation model and flexible platform are ideal for motivated attorneys looking to grow their book of business while having access to several institutional firm clients in the Forbes 100 and exciting startups near our office locations in Silicon Valley and technology hubs surrounding Denver CO, and Portland OR.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • J.D. degree; admitted to a state bar and in good standing
  • Registered and in good standing to practice before the USPTO
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  •  Minimum of four years of experience
  •  Proficiency with patent portfolio management and strategy, and can work independently
  •  Understanding of semiconductor process technology and software applications is highly desirable

CONTACT:
Apply via email at: jacob.aikin@jwmhlaw.com

please send cover letter and resume.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: remote

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York City

steptoeSteptoe, 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 2-6 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.

Contact
Steptoe and Johnson LLP. To apply, please visit this link: https://apply.steptoe.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=95485f2d-3d1f-4d23-b2bb-b5872c60973e.

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

Biotech Patent Attorney – Law Firm – New York City

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a junior prosecution associate to join the IP Group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or chemistry. Patent Bar admission is preferred.

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.

Contact
Apply via the following link: https://apply.steptoe.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=d0f98e91-7494-4055-b153-c454c748488b.  Please include a resume, transcripts, writing sample, and cover letter.

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

Biotech Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York City

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join our IP Group in the New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.

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.

Contact
Apply via the following link: https://apply.steptoe.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=91c9aa51-7f25-49c0-9fd2-b1be0b68ce3e.  Please include a resume, transcripts, writing sample, and cover letter.

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

Patent Agent – Patent Firm – Remote

Aurora Consulting LLC, is a full-service patent strategy firm, offering solutions in the areas of portfolio management, patent portfolio growth, and strategic patent prosecution. We are seeking an experienced Patent Strategy Specialist to help drive strategic portfolio management, rapid growth, and long-term success for early-stage and emerging growth companies.

Who we are:

We are a fully distributed company with a culture that promotes a high degree of autonomy, work ownership, and quality at every step. You work where, when, and how you want – with others who have a deep passion for technology. We are engineers and scientists first.

What you’ll do:

You will drive all strategic and applied aspects of patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical and management teams, you will lead the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including assessing the commercial and strategic value of the patent portfolio, identifying and capturing opportunities, preparing applications, and guiding patent prosecution. The role requires a thorough understanding of each client’s business strategy and technology, financial capabilities, current and future business opportunities, and competitive patent landscape.

Who you are:

  • Registered USPTO Patent agent with a background in bioengineering, engineering, software, biotechnology, or related technical discipline. A Master’s degree, Ph.D., and/or J.D. is preferable.
  • 2+ years as an experienced patent strategist who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications in the fast-paced startup world. You should be able to share multiple office action responses that resulted in issued patents and provide patent numbers for multiple issued patents that were 100% drafted by you.
  • Experience performing patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis.
  • Experience tracking and maintaining multiple clients’ patent portfolios in different subject matter areas, monitoring portfolios with docketing systems, and providing regular updates to clients.
  • Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
  • Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams
  • Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Opportunity:

This will begin as fully remote, part-time role with very infrequent travel. We are going through a massive growth stage, sparked only by client love and referrals. There’s significant potential for this to evolve into a full time role for the right person and a potential partnership track for the really right person.

Contact
Apply online at the following link: https://aurora-consulting.breezy.hr/p/dff572088ca2-patent-strategy-specialist. In your cover letter, please reference: two Google Patents links to issued patents that were 100% drafted by you and two office action responses that resulted in issued patents.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote (Telecommute)

Senior Legal Editor – Large Corporation – Remote

Practical Law is looking for an experienced attorney with a focus on international intellectual property matters to join our IP&T Service. This role can be located out of a home office anywhere in the United States if the candidate does not live near a Thomson Reuters office.

The editor will:

  • Develop, write, and edit internally-developed and contributed Practical Law Global know-how and current awareness resources (including practice guidance notes, standard documents, checklists and legal updates) for practicing attorney-subscribers primarily in the area of international/cross-border intellectual property matters, including:
    • Patents;
    • Trademarks;
    • Copyright and database law;
    • Trade secrets and confidentiality;
    • Cross-border IP and technology licensing and other transactions.
      Establish and maintain a large network of US and foreign external law firm contributors.
  • Help set the strategic direction and drive the content plan for Practical Law Global resources to meet the practice needs of lawyers working on international/cross-border transactions.
  • Collaborate with other Practical Law IP&T editors (in the US, UK, Canada and Australia), editors from Practical Law’s Global/Cross-border Team, Practical Law’s Law Department Team, and other Practical Law services on Global content planning and priorities, resource production and peer review.
  • Develop relationships with lawyers in private practice and in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the content is topical and meets their needs.
    Organize and conduct webinars on cross-border transactions and other Global topics.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least the following skills and experience:

  • At least eight (8) years’ experience working as an IP lawyer at a law firm or as in-house counsel with in-depth international/cross-border IP work experience.
    Significant and broad expertise and practice experience in at least one of the following areas:

    • International patent counseling, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and administrative proceedings, including managing local counsel in key foreign jurisdictions.
    • International trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and administrative proceedings, including supervising local counsel in key foreign jurisdictions.
    • Cross-border IP licensing and technology transactions.
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I.P. Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

faegre Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our thriving Intellectual Property practice is actively seeking a partnership track associate or patent agent with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degrees and/or substantial industry experience in our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC offices.

The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution and successful candidates will have 1-4 years’ experience. This is a unique position which will further enhance our expertise in electrical, software, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and related patent work while providing an opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. FaegreBD offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations.

 

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Job Location: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C. (updated)

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Boise, Idaho

Colby Nipper is seeking patent agents and attorneys of all levels. New graduates are encouraged to apply; we are willing to train. We have a truly excellent reputation with our Fortune 100 clients—Colby Nipper cuts no corners. If you are an exceptional practitioner, or want to learn to become one, please contact us. EEs, CompEs, and graduates of top-twenty law schools are preferred but not required.

We offer excellent compensation and a great place to live – Boise, Idaho. Boise is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., and for good reason. Four great seasons (without a brutal winter), fantastic outdoor activities, while also offering an active downtown but with a low cost of living, low crime rate, and high standard of living.

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Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd. (GBC) is seeking a patent prosecution attorney with at least three years of solid patent prosecution experience. An undergraduate degree in computer, electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. You will handle US and foreign patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion work, and related projects for clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. Successful candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required. GBC is a full service intellectual property law firm located in downtown Chicago with a satellite office in San Diego, CA.

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BPAI Appeals Cyclic Decision Making

By Dennis Crouch

The USPTO's Board of Patent Appeals (BPAI) has an incredibly large backlog of ex parte appeals pending – more than 25,000. In 2006, that figure was less than 1,000 pending appeals. Since then, the backlog has grown month-after-month-after-month. Cases being decided by the BPAI now were fully briefed more than two years ago, and began the appeal briefing process more than three years ago. Most of those are on applications filed at least five years ago with priority claims reaching back even further. The current USPTO solution is to hire more Administrative Patent Judges – 100 new judges this fiscal year with at least that many arriving next year. I agree that this is an important part of the solution. However, in my view simply hiring more judges is insufficient.

The following chart looks at the number of BPAI decisions each month. The pattern reveals the results of a performance rating system (i.e., quota system) used to judge the Judges. Ordinarily, BPAI judicial performance is reviewed two times per year, and that process is reflected in a systematic incentive for the judges to do more work at the end of the fiscal year (September) and at the midpoint (March). The chart shows those months as the high-points for BPAI output and the subsequent months as low-points.

It seems to me that the current cadre of Administrative Patent Judges have proven that they have the capability of increasing their throughput by 60% or more in any given month. But, the Judges only act on that capability when properly motivated. I hate to play the "if I were manager" game, but once these phenomena are recognized, a likely general solution is fairly obvious – provide motivation for the Judges to more often work to their potential. Economists have shown that people almost always act in their own self-interest – that's why personal incentives work. However, in a team environment, personal incentives are rarely sufficient. Most highly successful teams also rely on team and other goal oriented incentives that suggest a culture of success. In my mind, the chart showing high-effort-as-deadline-approaches suggests a commitment to personal achievement but also a lack of commitment to the broader timeliness goal of ex parte patent appeal administration. Of course, timeliness is only one variable in the time-quality-cost equation, and the other important elements cannot be ignored.

As the PTO moves to more than double the size of the Board, now is the time to make structural changes to ensure a better future for this important segment of the Office.

Note - A key feature of the chart above is that the figures for FY2012 are significantly higher than for prior years. Unfortunately, the increase in productivity is still only slowing the growth of the backlog. With the increase in judges, I expect for the backlog to begin declining by the end of this fiscal year. Further, once implemented, the proposed increased appeal fees will also tend to reduce appeals filed.