Apply via email to:
- careers@esfip.com
- Please include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts with your submission.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Search Results for: wireless
Joint Patent Infringement Occurs When Infringement Results From Participation and Combined Action Of Multiple Parties
Licensing Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote
IPkey PLLC is a growing and agile patent law firm 100% focused on generating patent value for our clients. We’re a technology-augmented prosecution and strategy firm at our core, and we partner with world-class monetization and litigation counsel on a mission-by-mission basis.
The firm seeks an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to make an immediate impact supporting patent monetization campaigns in relation to wireless and semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will be integrated into an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, licensing professionals, and technical specialists that lead licensing programs and support litigation counsel. Although this position will support litigation counsel as described below, we emphasize that this role is not a traditional litigation role.
We hope to establish a long-term relationship and will consider full-time, part-time, and project-based candidates for this remote 1099 contractor role.
Responsibilities:
- prepare claim charts for electrical and communications technologies, including wireless and semiconductor technologies
- assert patents in technical discussions with counterparties
- formulate rebuttals to invalidity and noninfringement defenses raised by counterparties
- support litigation counsel by providing technical and legal content for pleadings, briefs, infringement contentions, and other deliverables
- support reverse engineering projects to verify infringement
Required Qualifications:
- USPTO Registration Number
- degree(s) in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, physics, or similar
- (attorney applicants) member of at least one state bar in good standing
- a desire to develop your abilities through diverse responsibilities, mentorship, and technology
Desired Experience:
- at least 2 years of patent licensing experience in a law firm or in-house role
- 3GPP, ETSI, and/or IEEE standards, including 3G, 4G, 5G, and/or 802.11
- U.S. law relating Standard Essential Patents, including essentiality, FRAND, and antitrust considerations
- foreign language abilities (particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
What We Offer:
We enable patent professionals to practice at their highest ability by providing interesting work, the latest patent technologies (including Rowan Patents), highly competent team support, autonomy commensurate with skill and experience, and above-market compensation.
Interested Applicants: Please email a resume and transcripts to recruiting@ipkey.law.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote
Patent Prosecution Attorney or Agent (Electrical) – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD
Edell, Shapiro, & Finnan is an intellectual property law firm located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law with particular emphasis in patent and trademark law. The success of our firm is attributed to our talented and dedicated professionals—attorneys, agents, technical specialists, and staff—who work closely together each day to achieve the objectives of our clients.
We are interested in highly-qualified candidates who wish to make a move to an environment valuing teamwork, respect, and collegiality, and that focuses on providing high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner. The firm is committed to the growth and development of its employees in an environment that fosters creativity and camaraderie.
The firm is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with a background in electrical engineering or computer science.
Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies.
- Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
- Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
- Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
- Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
- Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
- Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
- Work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
Qualifications:
A successful applicant must possess:
- At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
- Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state (unless applying as an agent);
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
Undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
Patent Attorney (2-8 years) – Law Firm – Denver, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Boise, or Remote
Holland & Hart is looking for experienced patent attorneys to join our dynamic, growing electronics and software focused patent practice.
Want to push the boundaries of patents and super-charge your practice?
Our team has the privilege of helping some of the world’s greatest technology companies create a smarter, better planet. Clients trust us to strategically protect and position their business-critical innovations using our unmatched expertise in wireless communications, memory technology, electronics, software (including AI and cloud computing), complex medical devices, and standards-essential patents. Our team of lawyers, patent agents, and patent engineers operates like a sophisticated technology team—we’re reinventing patent prosecution using AI and automation solutions created with our in-house developers.
Our relentless commitment to our clients is the hallmark of what we do. We intentionally cultivate a close-knit team culture that prioritizes people, client service, and technical excellence. Collaborative teamwork, innovation, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining a great work/life balance are core values and key to our success.
Tired of being bogged down in monotony and ready to focus on today’s and tomorrow’s most exciting technologies?
Want to leverage sophisticated patent drafting and prosecution tools to work faster and better?
Do you thrive in a supportive work environment where your ideas are encouraged, heard, and valued?
Then you’re a perfect fit for our cutting-edge team! Come reinvent your future with us.
Applicant Requirements:
- Subject matter experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technologies.
- Collaborative attitude and mindset—you will work daily with patent agents, patent engineers, IP specialists, software developers, and business professionals.
- Top academic performance and aptitude to learn new technology required.
- Wireless communications experience is a plus, but not required.
How do I apply? • Please be prepared to submit your resume, cover letter, brief writing sample (publicly available patent application, office action response, or other technical writing) and law school and undergrad transcripts via the online application portal. • To learn more about what makes our patent group unique and to apply please visit: https://hhpatentcareers.com/patent-attorneys-careers. • Contact Ceanne Price, Recruitment & Client Care Coordinator at CAPrice@hollandhart.com if you experience any issues or have questions.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Boise, or Remote
Patent Attorney (EE or Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD
Edell, Shapiro, & Finnan is an intellectual property law firm located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law with particular emphasis in patent and trademark law.
Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
- Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
- Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
- Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
- Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
- Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
- EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
- Life Science candidate will work in a wide range of life science technologies including gene silencing, genetic analysis, recombinant antibodies, proteomics, transfection, and protein and small molecule pharmaceuticals.
Qualifications:
A successful applicant must possess:
- At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
- Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state;
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
- EE candidate must have undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
- Life Sciences candidate must have Graduate-level experience in molecular or cell biology, genetics, or organic chemistry.
Apply via email to:
careers@usiplaw.com
Include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts with your submission.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, an Intellectual Property Boutique, located in Gaithersburg,
MD is seeking a full-time, immediate, Patent Attorney to join the patent prosecution team.
We are a fast growing, thriving, mid-sized IP firm that originated in the mid 80s. We are proud to boast a family friendly culture, a casual dress code, and a very convenient commute to those living in the suburbs of Montgomery County. We prefer local candidates, as face time is part of the job, but technologically offer the ability to work from home when desired. Our ideal candidate has a few years of experience at a high volume firm, that is looking for a quality of life adjustment.
We serve a diverse client base, which includes small start-up companies, academic institutions, and Fortune 500 companies having some of the world’s largest IP portfolios. This client base values our knowledge, experience, and commitment to their objectives. While we can certainly port in your book of business, this position is primarily to support the firm’s existing client workload capacity. Training will be provided to understand client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications.
- Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
- Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
- Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
- Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
- Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
- Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
- Work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
Qualifications:
A successful applicant must possess:
- At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
- Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state;
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
- Undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
Benefits:
- Fully paid employee health insurance
- 401k matching
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Firm sponsored LTD/Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly wellness activities
- Complimentary Parking
- On site café and walking access to Rio Restaurant District
To apply, please submit your resume, writing sample, and transcripts to Rebecca Reyes,
Executive Director at careers@usiplaw.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan LLC, an established IP law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to join its Gaithersburg, MD office.
Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies.
- Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications.
- Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
- Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
- Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
- Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
- Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
- Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
- Work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
A successful applicant must possess:
- At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
- Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state;
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
Undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
Contact
To apply email careers@usiplaw.com. Please submit your resume, writing sample, and transcripts.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Maryland
IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Burlington, Mass.
The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), computer engineering, electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.
Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.
Education Background:
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.
Experience:
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.
Duties:
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:
- Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, computer engineering and software;
- Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.
Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.
Salary:
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).
Benefits:
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.
We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.
Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Burlington, Massachusetts
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
Rabin & Berdo, PC, an intellectual property law office in Washington, DC, is seeking a patent attorney to prepare and prosecute patent applications. We are a boutique IP law firm specializing in United States patent preparation, prosecution and counseling. The firm represents clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing. Potential candidates are referred to the our website for further information about the firm's practice.
The firm offers a relaxed working environment both in terms of hours and adaptation to family lifestyle, while offering a competitive salary and bonus structure commensurate with education/experience, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including a 401(k) plan, health, dental, vision and long term disability insurance, as well as flexible work hours. Also, an interstate telecommuting option is available for the right candidate. Our goal is maintain the firm as a place where everyone feels intellectually challenged, professionally rewarded, and excited to come to work each day.
The job offers an opportunity for someone with a suitably technical background to develop a rewarding career in intellectual property law. Candidates should have a strong technical background, possess excellent English writing, language and communications skills, pay meticulous attention to detail, have a demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues and clients, and to work efficiently, independently and productively, and show a strong interest in advancing a career in intellectual property law.
We are seeking a Patent Attorney who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and computer arts, as well as occasionally preparing patentability, invalidity, and infringement analyses. An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or equivalent experience is preferred. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.
Candidates should have at least three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in the electrical arts and a background of knowledge or experience facilitating work in a broad range of electrical engineering, computer hardware and software, wireless communications, microprocessors, mobile devices and memory devices, and be able to easily understand circuit diagrams.
Contact
To apply, please email Steven Rabin at: srabin@rabinberdo.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.
Intel 
is seeking a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise to:
- Assist with portfolio management tasks including harvestings, committee meetings and dispositions, quality reviews, outside counsel oversight, notice of allowance and post issuance reviews
- Prosecute selected US and foreign matters
- Counsel inventors on legal questions in areas such as bars to obtaining a patent, patentability and inventorship requirements
- Provide harvestings and trainings to engineers and business units and establish and maintain relationships with key inventors and business units
- And oversee areas of strategic interest and provide substantive feedback to end users in litigation, licensing and analysis.
Key Qualifications
- A Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
- Experience: 5+ years of directly relevant experience
- Admission to a state bar for US-based attorneys
- Technical background focused on wireless
The ideal candidate must also demonstrate:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and team oriented environment
Intel prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.intel.com/content/
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Suburban Boston, Ma. (Burlington)
The Marbury Law Group, PLLC 
is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (primarily organic) or chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, clean technology, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.
Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.
Education Background
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.
Experience
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.
Duties
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:
- Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software;
- Chemistry: organic chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceuticals;
- Materials/Physics: semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells;
- Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.
Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.
Salary
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).
Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.
We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.
Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston, Massachusetts (Burlington)
IP Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah
The 
Salt Lake City, Utah office of Thorpe North & Western, a patent boutique with over 20 Patent Attorneys, is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, wired and wireless telecommunications including VOIP and 3GPP, software design, database and server technologies, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, opinion work, trademark work, and litigation.
We offer exceptional benefits, training, and a competitive compensation package with guaranteed bonuses based on work performed. Thorpe North & Western is ideal for attorneys who seek firms on a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 2+ years of law practice with substantial patent preparation and US and foreign patent prosecution experience of matters. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Experience in RF design and wireless standards such as 3GPP is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus.
Contact:
Please email your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts to patlaw@tnw.com. Submissions will be maintained confidential.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.
AT&T 
has a position in Atlanta for an attorney with 3 - 5 years experience in private practice. The position would involve managing the continued development of AT&T's extensive portfolio of wireless technology patents, including counseling AT&T's IP business managers, as well as managing outside prosecution counsel. Over time the position will also entail counseling on a host of IP issues including patent and technology licensing, litigation support, prelitigation defensive studies, patent assertion work, as well as AT&T's customer and vendor relationships.
The candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO and have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics. Experience in wireless technologies is highly desirable. The candidate must also possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management.
Contact:
Apply to http://att.jobs (job number 1105859) and include law school transcript and two writing samples. AT&T views diversity and inclusion as essential to its culture and business success.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Senior IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.
T-Mobile USA 
has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property attorney to use their patent prosecution expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to proactively shape the development of T-Mobile's growing portfolio of intellectual property assets to meet the strategic needs of a company that is passionate about delivering innovative products and services to its customers. The attorney who fills this role will demonstrate an ability to provide expert-level legal advice and support to the business relating not just to patent procurement, but a wide variety of challenging intellectual property matters in a quickly evolving and changing industry. This attorney will report up to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel within the Legal Department at T-Mobile's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA.
Responsibilities:
• Working directly with inventors and outside prosecution counsel to guide inventive concepts in a wide variety of established and emerging technology areas, from disclosure through application and issuance (which may include some internal preparation and prosecution of patent applications);
• Taking a leading role in the selection, procurement and management of the company's patents domestically and internationally, as well as managing the company's patent incentive program;
• Conducting patent due diligence analysis and advising on acquisition and licensing opportunities;
• Advising internal business clients and legal staff on company's intellectual property policies and general IP law as well as assisting in the creation, implementation and communication of corporate intellectual property policies and training materials.
• Communicating and coordinating with European affiliates' IP counsel on global intellectual property issues, policies and licenses; and
• Teaming with company attorneys to analyze and address a variety of issues impacting the company's full range of intellectual property assets, including general intellectual property claims, technology licensing and litigation;
Qualifications:
• Five+ years of total legal experience is required, of which a significant portion should have been spent in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or similarly relevant technological discipline, as well as law firm and/or previous in-house experience are strongly desired.
• Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution techniques, familiarity with US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications, and knowledge of basic PCT and some foreign Patent law and procedures.
• A demonstrated facility in prior art and assignment searching, licensing researching US and foreign patent law.
• Prior patent litigation or technology licensing experience are highly desirable.
• A passion for technology and demonstrable skills in understanding and communicating highly technical concepts quickly and accurately will be needed; specific telecommunications experience is a plus, but not required.
More generally, the successful candidate must have the aptitude for, and a strong desire to obtain, a deep and broad knowledge of wireless telecommunications products and services. A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, to advance practical solutions, and to excel while working with multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, are required. Candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and present a positive, customer-oriented manner to all clients and co-workers.
Get ready for more with T-Mobile: career growth, personal recognition, and a diverse, high-energy culture are just the beginning. You'll also enjoy competitive pay, special employee phone plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, medical and dental coverage, a great company-matched 401(k) plan, advanced training, and more.
At T-Mobile everyone has a voice! We strongly support diversity in the workforce and T-mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Contact:
Please apply by visiting http://www.tmobile.jobs/ and searching for req #235992.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
In today's hectic environment filled with constant motion, we at T-Mobile USA pride ourselves on providing wireless communications that allow our customers to stick together with the people who mean the most to them. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the mobile communications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT) and serves more than 30 million customers nationwide. We have more than 40,000 employees who work together to keep our customers connected through the quality of our service, the span of our coverage, the reliability of our network and the value of our plans.