Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Austin, Texas

2013-05-21T21:49:33-05:00

Scheinberg & Associates, PC is a three attorney firm providing quality legal services related to the protection of intellectual property. Based in beautiful Austin, TX, we represent large and small clients throughout the United States. The majority of our practice is directed at preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications. We are looking for an experienced attorney to help with our current work load and to help us expand.

We provide an informal work environment but insist on the highest standards in our work product. We work in diverse areas of analytical instruments, microscopy products, scientific products, and nano technology. We believe that our relatively small size allows us to provide a more personal service to the client and inventors. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients and staff with a closer relationship than the typical large firm. We strive to provide real value to the client to earn our fees.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering a plus. (A broad scientific background with the willingness and ability to learn new technologies rapidly are more important to us than the field of your degree.)
• Must be registered and in good standing with the USPTO.
• 3+ years of IP law with substantial patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• The ability to identify and clearly explain differences between an invention and prior art.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with U.S. and foreign filing requirements.
• Experience as an Examiner at the USPTO, a plus.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Preferably located within the Central Texas Area.
The ideal candidate will be those that are highly motivated, team players and that provide high-level quality work products with a proven record of success in the patent field.

Contact:
Qualified applicants should send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript to:
Scheinberg & Associates, PC
PO BOX 164140
Austin, TX 78716-4140
www.scheinbergip.com
hr@scheinbergip.com

Please no phone calls regarding this position.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Austin, Texas

Patent Attorney/Agent - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-05-21T18:57:53-05:00

Shvarts & Leiz LLP is a full-service patent law firm serving high-tech clients from offices in Palo Alto and New York. We are seeking talented and motivated associates and patent agents for our CA and NY/NJ offices. Responsibilities will generally include patent prosecution and patent clearances including opinion drafting, but exposure to other practice areas, including post-grant practice will be likely.

S&L offers exciting opportunities to work with cutting edge clients in a variety of engineering fields. We provide a collegial work environment that is supportive, challenging, and fun.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, and vision. Compensation is very competitive.

Please visit our website for more information about S&L: www.shvartsleiz.com

Job Requirements:
Engineering background is required with strong preference for electrical engineering and computer science backgrounds. We seek patent agents and attorneys with 3+ years of experience.

Contact:
Please submit resume with GPA information to careers@shvartsleiz.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, California; NYC/NJ

Shvarts & Leiz is an intellectual property law firm specializing in patent law with a presence on both the East and West coasts of the US. We provide top quality services in patent prosecution, patent portfolio management and strategy, litigation, third party patent analyses including rendering opinions of counsel, IP due diligences, as well as general client counseling. Our clients range from small startups to large multi-national corporations.

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Boulder, Colo.

2013-05-17T06:12:00-05:00

The Ollila Law Group, an Intellectual Property law firm located in Boulder is seeking EE patent prosecution associates with at least 2 years of experience for full-time. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications.

Contact:
Email resumes to resume@boulderip.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

IP Associate - Law Firm - Reston, Va.

2013-05-17T04:17:00-05:00

Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C., an internationally well-known and cutting-edge Northern Virginia-based IP boutique with a wide range of domestic and international clientele is looking for a motivated patent prosecution associate in the chemical arts. Responsibilities for this position primarily include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting validity, infringement and freedom to operate studies, as well as client counseling and participation in litigation. The ideal candidate has a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, and excellent academic credentials and communication skills. This candidate preferably has two to four years of experience in patent prosecution (including at least two years of PTO experience). As part of our team–oriented approach, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with attorneys who are former high ranking PTO employees in a collegial atmosphere. This candidate will also have the opportunity to work on matters for large corporations, mid-size enterprises, universities, as well as smaller startups.

Salary is commensurate with experience and our compensation package is competitive with other top-tier intellectual property firms in the D.C. area.Benefits include Health, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability coverages and 401K.

Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at: resumes@gbpatent.com.

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

IP Analyst (Part-Time) - Small Corporation - West Hollywood, Calif.

2013-05-15T07:47:09-05:00

CuriousMinds.com is seeking an Intellectual Property Analyst who will work with both the Engineering & Business Development teams (and then outside counsel) to execute on new patent application filings.

The work will focus on cutting edge technologies & software primarily in the mobile space.

This position empowers the patent analyst to have an immediate and direct impact on the success of the company with much room to grow and develop.

Job Responsibilities:
• Draft invention descriptions and and work with outside counsel to complete provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, and divisional patent applications with the USPTO.
• Translate innovative product specifications to invention descriptions, complete with necessary figures and diagrams.
• Work with the product and engineering team on specifications and design of new products.
• Assist in the ongoing prosecution of patent applications often in conjunction with outside counsel.
• Evaluate company innovations and product development for patentability and financial worth.

***THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION... likely around 10-25 hours per week.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Vizio (or similar program)
• Attributes: Self-motivated, positive, problem solver, team player, accountable, reliable, consistent, strong work ethic, focused, and organized
• Engineering background a big plus
• Registered Patent Agent a big plus

Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: jobs@curiousminds.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: West Hollywood, Calif.

Associate or Agent - Law Firm - Cupertino, Calif.

2013-05-14T07:38:18-05:00

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking patent agents and engineers to prepare and file patent applications, and conduct prior art search in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering. The firm represents clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

The job offers the opportunity for someone who may currently be on an engineering or science track to develop a rewarding career in intellectual property law. The work environment is flexible and supportive. Previous experience in patent prosecution is not required, as the firm is willing to train and assist the selected candidate in passing the Patent Bar and becoming registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Candidates should have a strong technical background, good writing and communications skills, be able to work efficiently and independently, and enjoy learning. An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or equivalent experience preferred.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education/experience. Benefits for full-time positions include a 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flexible work hours.

Contact:
Please send your resume to careers@ip-patent.com, and include “Patently-O” in the subject line.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cupertino, California

Patent Prosecutor - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-05-13T07:16:19-05:00

AMPACC Law Group, PLLC is a patent boutique firm seeking a patent attorney or agent having at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. AMPACC’s practice areas include semiconductor devices, circuits, signal processing, storage systems, wireless communication, and networking. While a Bachelor of Science, graduate degree, or other experience related to any of those fields is preferred, it is not required. The right candidate will be highly motivated and willing to learn new technologies, and will have a strong work ethic and excellent writing and organizational skills.

Our main office is located in the Seattle metropolitan area, but the work location is flexible. We offer a competitive compensation package, and negotiable billable requirements.

Contact:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to jobs@ampacc.com. Please mention that you found this listing on Patently-O.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington (Flexible)

IP Associate - Law Firm - Northern Virginia

2013-05-13T07:12:38-05:00

The Northern Virginia office of Squire Sanders is seeking a patent agent or attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our Intellectual Property practice. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated patent prosecution and technical analysis work relating to computer hardware, computer software, telecommunications, electrical, electromechanical, and automotive technologies. Qualified candidates must have a J.D. degree and/or be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have strong academic credentials and superior organizational, writing, and communication skills. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar background. Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications is also required. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. EOE/AA.

Contact:
Apply by using this link.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northern Virginia

Patent Hacker - Small Corporation - San Francisco, Calif.

2013-05-09T18:06:46-05:00

Lookout Mobile Security is seeking a Patent Hacker. At Lookout, we build amazing products that help people all over the world stay safe while using their mobile devices. Every day, we're hard at work inventing new technologies and ideas that allow Lookout to be absolutely simple to use, but remarkably effective. Plus, the problems we get to work on are really fun.

The same way you might have title proving your ownership of a house or car, we care about having title to our inventions (i.e. patents). We certainly don't like the software patent shenanigans that have been going on lately, but at Lookout we're building real and valuable technology and we don't think it's fair for someone to come along and blatantly copy everything we work so hard to build. The way we use patents at Lookout helps protect our hard work and defend ourselves from frivolous lawsuits.

Patents are fun. Writing good patents is an extremely challenging, yet fascinating, problem. You need to take an invention and get to the heart of what makes it special, then figure out how to describe it in a sufficiently broad way to capture the whole invention (and not just a particular implementation) while making sure there aren't easy ways to design around it. We call it patent hacking because writing solid patents is a creative process that has a lot in common with building (and breaking) software—you need to think of all the ways you can make something work and all of the ways you can circumvent how it was designed to work.

What you'll do:
You'll take a leadership role, working directly with the Principal Patent Engineer, helping to build an extremely valuable patent portfolio focused on mobile devices.

Your goal will be to help turn ideas from people throughout the company (as well as your own) into valuable patents. You'll to help prioritize what we choose to patent, work with inventors to distill their ideas, then work with our patent counsel to file robust patent disclosures and participate in the prosecution process to get high quality patents issued. Of course, while on the path of inventing the future, you'll get to play with and hack on all of the latest smartphone, tablets, and web technologies.

Requirements:
• Have broad knowledge of how various types of software systems work. For example, you should have expert-level knowledge of how everything from backend web services to mobile device software and operating systems work. You probably have a software engineering background, though not necessarily.
• An excellent writer and grammarian with a penchant for clear, concise language.
• A reductionist thinker: be able to grok a complex idea, simmer it down to its essence, and carve it up into logical pieces. Thinking in metaphors helps.
• A hacker—you should have a mindset both of building things and trying to break them.
• Want to make the world a better place—at the end of the day, we measure our worth by our users' happiness.

Contact:
Apply online using this link: https://www.lookout.com/about/careers?jvi=oUaXWfwH.

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

Assistant Clinical Professor of Law - University of Connecticut - Hartford, Conn.

2013-05-09T07:39:51-05:00

The University of Connecticut School of Law solicits applications for an assistant clinical professor of law to serve as Director of the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic beginning August 1, 2013. The position is subject to the Law School's policy on long-term renewable contracts for clinical faculty, which complies with ABA Standard 405(c).

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: An excellent academic record; significant law practice and/or clinical teaching experience; demonstrated research and writing ability; membership in the Patent Bar; and membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within one year of hire, are required. The ideal candidate will also have significant intellectual property experience and some transactional business-lawyering experience.

Appointment Terms:
Positions are at the Law School campus in Hartford and clinic location in East Hartford. This is a full-time, non-tenured position, renewable yearly. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

Contact:
Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/. Please upload a letter of interest, and a resume. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Potential candidates with questions regarding the position, their qualifications, or any related matter are encouraged to contact Leslie Levin, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Leslie.Levin@law.uconn.edu, (860) 570-5207. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational Institution
Job Location: Hartford, Connecticut

IP Associates - Law Firm - Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio (Updated)

2013-05-09T07:37:15-05:00

Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP has an immediate opportunity available for attorneys in our Intellectual Property Department in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio offices. IP Candidates must have 2 or more years of law firm experience to do patent application preparation and prosecution, litigation and transactional work. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or physics preferred. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Ohio and before the USPTO. All candidates must have a strong academic background and possess excellent communication skills.

Contact:
Please send cover letter, resume, and law school and undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinsmore.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio

Senior IP Attorney - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-05-09T07:20:58-05:00

Patent GC is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing lawyers for 10+ years, and will have expeirence in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.

Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: admin@patentgc.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York; or Washington D.C.

Patent Attorney or Agent - Law Firm - Atlanta, Ga.

2013-05-09T07:15:00-05:00

Hope Baldauff is a growing Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, designated by the publishers of Corporate Counsel and Intellectual Property magazines as a 2013 Go-To Law Firm® for Intellectual Property.

We have a growth-based need for patent attorneys and agents with training and experience in specific technologies. A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. An exceptional candidate will possess a graduate degree in one of the same disciplines and a minimum 5 years of experience.

We are pleased to offer intellectually engaging and satisfying work with a primarily FORTUNE 100 client base, a competitive pay and benefits package, and an exceptional opportunity to work with others interested in building both your career and a great work environment while serving our clients.

Contact:
Candidates are invited to submit his or her résumé and cover letter to:

Recruitment Coordinator
Hope Baldauff LLC
The Peachtree 25th Bldg., Suite 1010
1720 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Email: careers@hbipfirm.com

No calls and no recruiters, please. All inquiries will be held strictly confidential.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Patent Attorney/Agent - Law Firm - Cary, N.C.

2013-05-09T06:43:00-05:00

Withrow & Terranova, PLLC, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Cary, North Carolina in close proximity to Research Triangle Park, is seeking a highly qualified registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. Candidates that possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering and 0-2 years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience are preferred. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, and other related IP matters. The successful candidate should also have a desire for substantial client interaction and involvement in key IP tasks and growth opportunities.

Contact:
To inquire, please send your resume and writing sample to: recruiting@wt-ip.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cary, North Carolina

Withrow & Terranova, PLLC is a mid-size patent boutique with a focus on electronic, telecommunication, semiconductor, software, biomedical, and mechanical technologies. Our clients range from industry leading Fortune 500 companies to the nation’s top research universities to promising startup companies. We are located in close proximity to Research Triangle Park and serve clients throughout the United States and the world. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.wt-ip.com.

IP Attorney (Electrical Engineering / Computer Sciences) - Law Firm - McLean, Va.

2013-05-08T04:59:00-05:00

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C. (RMSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm (RMSC) located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a Patent Attorney with 2-5 years experience having an electrical engineering or computer sciences degree. Assist with a full scope of IP matters including patent prosecution dockets.

Note: RMSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:
Please email your resume to: recruiting@rmsclaw.com, and please visit our Website: www.rmsclaw.com. RMSC does not reimburse for relocation expenses.

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

Patent Litigation Attorney - Law Firm - Irvine, Calif.

2013-05-07T18:17:21-05:00

Thomas Whitelaw, a boutique law firm based in Irvine, is seeking a 2-3 year patent associate to support its growing intellectual property litigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing assertion risks, drafting and analyzing infringement and invalidity contentions, factual and legal research, motion drafting, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation and support. The position requires strong technical and analytical skills combined with a commitment to excellence. The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical or computer engineering. The candidate must be a member of the California bar, and it is desirable to be admitted to practice with the U.S. Patent Office.

For more information regarding Thomas Whitelaw and our practice areas, please see our website at www.twtlaw.com.

Contact:
Apply online by emailing May Nego at: mnego@twtlaw.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine, California

Patent Attorney (Mechanical) - Law Firm - Salt Lake City, Utah

2013-05-03T18:35:00-05:00

Holland & Hart's Salt Lake City office is looking to bring in exceptional ME patent attorneys, with 2 - 5 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing mechanical based patent practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in mechanical engineering is strongly preferred (although stellar Physics/mechanical analogous engineering candidates will be considered). Industry experience and/or large firm experience a plus. Collaboration is a core part of our success, so we are seeking team players who want be a part of one of the finest patent groups in the country. The positions are open for our Salt Lake City, and potentially Denver or Boise offices.

Contact:
Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and transcript to Maggie Stephenson, Recruiting Coordinator at mastephenson@hollandhart.com. Holland & Hart LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please. No phone calls, please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Attorney / Agent - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-05-03T18:22:00-05:00

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys and agents, with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in electrical engineering is strongly preferred (although stellar Physics/CS candidates will be considered). Wireless communications experience is very desirable. Industry experience and/or large firm experience a plus. Collaboration is a core part of our success, so we are seeking team players who want be a part of one of the finest EE patent groups in the country. The positions are open for our Boulder, SLC, or DC offices.

Contact:
Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and transcript to Maggie Stephenson, Recruiting Coordinator at mastephenson@hollandhart.com. Holland & Hart LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please. No phone calls, please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; or Washington, D.C.

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Portland, Ore.

2013-05-03T18:19:27-05:00

Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the computer/software technical area. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Recent experience in team-environment computer programming or analysis a plus.

Contact:
Send letter/resume/transcripts to: Recruiting Coordinator at recruiting@techlaw.com. No agencies please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Syracuse, N.Y.

2013-05-03T17:59:00-05:00

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY office and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, providing patent counseling to clients, and providing litigation support. Experience managing client relationships and supervising other attorneys, patent agents, and/or administrative staff is also required. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science/software, mechanical engineering and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.

Contact:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample in confidence to:

Recruitment Coordinator
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
One Park Place
300 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

Email: IPAttorney@hblaw.com

Hiscock & Barclay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO M/F/V/H

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Syracuse, New York

Attorney - Law Firm - Dallas, Texas (Updated)

2013-05-02T18:00:00-05:00

Skiermont Puckett LLP is seeking attorneys having substantial experience with patent infringement litigation. Our senior attorney position requires five of more years of experience in patent litigation. Our junior attorney position requires two or more years of experience in patent litigation or other complex commercial litigation in federal courts. A technical degree, PTO admission, and strong academic credentials are also preferred. Suitable candidates must be capable of working independently to handle significant responsibilities involving all aspects of a patent infringement case.

Skiermont Puckett LLP specializes in complex litigation with a heavy emphasis on patent infringement cases (including both plaintiff and defense cases). We maintain a national litigation practice from our office in Dallas, Texas.

Contact:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and any additional materials to careers@skiermontpuckett.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Dallas, Texas

Patent Attorney / Agent - Law Firm - Fairfax, Va.

2013-05-02T17:39:00-05:00

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for the best and the brightest patent attorneys/agents to draft patent applications for some of the leading technology companies in the world. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics, and a minimum of 2 years of experience drafting patent applications.

Quality is the area that separates Harrity & Harrity, LLP from our peers. Our Firm prides itself on consistently delivering a high quality work product. At Harrity & Harrity, LLP, we put in the effort internally to ensure that our work product is consistently of high quality. Our expectation when sending our work product to our clients is to receive a "looks good" response, and we consistently get that response.

We provide in-depth training in patent law, patent preparation, patent prosecution, and client development. Our work environment is casual, collaborative, and friendly. We also provide an excellent compensation package, with comprehensive benefits and a salary that is production-based. Our annual hourly requirement is less than 2000 hours, and the salary potential, for your first full year of employment, is from around $200K to $400K+.

Contact:
To apply, send your resume, writing samples, and a cover letter to careers@harrityllp.com.

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

Patent Agent/Patent Counsel - Small Corporation - Cambridge, Mass.

2013-05-02T07:27:54-05:00

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Counsel with 3-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. This person will be a critical member of the organization and will work with a variety of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues and require the development of independent partnerships with senior scientific and business management.

Requirements:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical field
• 3-5 years of law firm or corporate law department experience required
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (optional)

Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
• Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams
• Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches, identify any potential issues and advise project teams
• Assist with due diligence reviews
• Supervise outside counsel
• Educate other Citizen Owners about intellectual property issues

Technical Competencies:
• Ability to independently draft patent applications and conduct patentability and FTO structures searches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify patent innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.

Contact:
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.infi.com/careers-opportunities.asp.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.

Job Description Title: Patent Agent / Patent Counsel
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Patent Agent - Law Firm - Alexandria, Va.

2013-05-02T06:45:00-05:00

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with 2+ years of materials science/chemical experience. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, working directly with inventors in conducting patentability studies and drafting patent applications in the technical areas of consumer goods, semiconductor processing and inorganic chemistry. USPTO registration preferred

Contact:
Qualified candidates should apply through this link: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/v2/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=113&id=0. All applications must be accompanied by a resume, cover letter, transcript and wriing sample.

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

IP Patent Attorney - Sandia National Laboratories - Albuquerque, N.M.

2013-05-02T06:14:00-05:00

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for Intellectual Property/Patent Attorneys to join the Legal Technology Transfer Center team, located at the Albuquerque, NM facility. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Selected candidates will be required to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE-granted, “L-level” security clearance. Security clearance is not required to start.

These Patent Attorneys will provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving, or relating to, intellectual property issues. He or she will lead Sandia’s patent preparation and prosecution activities, including in-house patent preparation and prosecution, and management of outside patent counsel. The selected candidates will provide legal counseling on intellectual property issues, policies, and procedures. In this role, they will also work with divisions researching silicon processing and fabrication of compound semiconductors including micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), contour-mode resonators, silicon and III-V photonics (including VCSELs, ring resonators, all-optical logic, solar cells, infrared focal plane arrays), analog and digital circuits, semiconductor fabrication and packaging, and failure analysis techniques.

Required:
• A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state, and current registration with the USPTO is required.
• Excellent academic qualifications with 4-8 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent prosecution.
• A degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline.

Desired:
• Master’s or Ph.D. level education is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong project and client management skills.
• Proven track record of success in the patent field.

Security Clearance:
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Contact:
To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit our Careers page at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html and reference Job Opening ID Number: 643524. Or, use this direct link.

U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Tempe, Ariz.

2013-04-29T18:02:46-05:00

PATENT LAW GROUP: Atkins & Associates, P.C., located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for patent attorney to join busy intellectual property practice in the technical areas of semiconductors, electronics, mechanical, optics, computer hardware and software, etc., for a wide variety of clients. Duties and responsibilities include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.

• Electrical Engineering degree
• Technical experience preferred
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• 3-5 years of RECENT CONSECUTIVE experience in patent and trademark prosecution
• Licensed to practice in Arizona

Duties will include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Maritza O'Neill at: moneill@plgaz.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Tempe, Arizona

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - San Francisco, Calif.

2013-04-28T15:05:07-05:00

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. is looking for qualified patent attorneys having strong technical skills in computer science or electrical engineering to join our Silicon Valley team. Our San Francisco location is an extension of our San Jose Office of more than 20 attorneys.

Suitable candidates will have 2+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution. SLW offers a family-friendly work environment with competitive salaries.

Contact:
Apply online at the firm's website by visiting this link: http://www.slwip.com/join_us/openings.html.

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

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. provides intellectual property services for emerging and established corporations and research institutions. The firm was ranked first in overall patent quality by PatentRankings, LLC, as reported in IP Law & Business for three years in a row, with top-ten rankings in chemical, biotech, computers/electrical and medical patents. Since its inception in 1993, the firm has grown to over 100 patent attorneys, representing a spectrum of Fortune 500 companies that are leaders in high technology. The firm focuses on preparation and prosecution of patent application, post grant procedures and patent analytics.

Patent Agent / Engineer - Law Firm - Taipei, Taiwan

2013-04-28T14:56:47-05:00

U.S. patent law firm with branch office in Taipei, Taiwan seeking an entry- to mid-level patent agent or engineer to handle US prosecution work at local office in Taipei. Required: electrical engineering degree, preferably with emphasis in circuit design, strong analytical and English written communication skills. USPTO agent registration desirable but not required. Note: you must provide your own eligibility to remain in Taiwan (the firm will NOT sponsor Taiwan employment visas).

Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at: info@mytechtw.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Taipei, Taiwan

IP Associate - Law Firm - Portland, Ore.

2013-04-28T13:37:00-05:00

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a northwest regional law firm, has an opening in the Portland, ‎OR office for a full time intellectual property litigation associate in the Intellectual Property ‎practice group. The ideal candidate will have:‎

• A minimum of 4+ years of patent litigation experience (law firm or in-house)‎
• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, strong ‎initiative, and a collaborative/team instinct are also necessary

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive ‎salary and benefits.

Contact:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, ‎law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample to Dorianna Phillips, Attorney ‎Recruiting and Development Manager. Applications must be submitted online at ‎http://www.schwabe.com/recruitattorneyonlineapply.aspx.‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.‎

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Attorneys - Law Firm - Atlanta, Ga.

2013-04-27T20:10:00-05:00

Taylor English Duma, an innovative general practice firm, ranked as the fastest growing law firm in Atlanta, has openings at various experience levels for registered patent attorneys with electrical engineering, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering degrees. Primary responsibilities include reviewing, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications, with additional exposure to litigation and licensing.

Contact:
To apply, contact Jeff Kuester at: jkuester@taylorenglish.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Associate Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Portland, Ore. (Updated)

2013-04-25T17:53:00-05:00

Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, Full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical/computer/software technical areas. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Experience in analog circuit design or analysis a plus.

Contact:
Send letter/resume/transcripts to: Recruiting Coordinator at recruiting@techlaw.com. No agencies please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-04-25T16:16:00-05:00

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. is looking for qualified patent attorneys having strong technical skills in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or, with an advanced degree, chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Wireless and RF technology, including 4G and 3G cellular, LTE, WiMAX and IEEE 802.11n technologies. Suitable candidates will have 2+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution. SLW offers a family-friendly work environment with competitive salaries. Positions are available in the Minneapolis, San Jose, San Francisco and Austin, as well as satellite locations across the country for attorneys with 5+ years of experience.

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent - Law Firm - San Jose, Calif.

2013-04-24T19:19:07-05:00

Fahmi Sellers Embert & Davitz, a boutique law firm focusing on patent prosecution and IPR practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience with patent prosecution in the electrical and/or computer science arts and a degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Strong analytical and written communication skills as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required.

The position is available immediately.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Amy Embert at amy.embert@fseip.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Jose, California

Patent Counsel - Large Corporation - Menlo Park, Calif.

2013-04-24T07:40:36-05:00

Facebook seeks a highly motivated, team player to serve as Patent Counsel. This position will help manage the patent portfolio activities for our technology areas and report to the Associate General Counsel, Patents.

You must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with various teams across the organization including Legal, Product and Engineering. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage patent portfolio related activities for multiple product/technology areas, including invention identification and harvesting, invention disclosure meetings, portfolio mining, patent application preparation and prosecution by outside patent counsel.
• Work with legal, product and engineering teams to identify and protect patentable products, services and technologies
• Understand Facebook’s strategic and competitive position and think at a high level about portfolio strategy
• Train and educate product and engineering teams in intellectual property matters
• Support patent licensing, acquisition and litigation activities

Requirements:
• 6-10 years of patent prosecution experience in relevant area
• In-house portfolio building/management experience preferred
• Must be proactive, self-directed, detail oriented, organized and have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of web technologies, social products/technologies/platforms, mobile space
• Experience with patent licensing, valuation and acquisition a plus
• JD with excellent academic credentials
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• State bar membership
• Eligible to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/careers/department?dept=legal&req=a2KA0000000EdqiMAC.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

Patent Agent - Law Firm - Multiple Locations

2013-04-23T18:23:30-05:00

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus.

Contact:
Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:

Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager
Faegre Baker Daniels
2200 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com)

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Patent Engineer Manager - Other - Cheseaux, Switzerland

2013-04-22T21:39:07-05:00

Kudelski Group - Nagravision is seeking a Patent Engineer Manager to work in its Cheseaux, Switzerland offices. This position reports to the VP and Chief Patent Counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for one or more Group Patent Committees, including: managing the entire invention life cycle (disclosure to patent application to patent to valorization) for selected portfolios, educating and working with Group inventors and R&D leaders worldwide to encourage an environment of innovation and active participation in the patent process, and operating within an approved annual budget.
• Collaborate closely with the internal team of patent professionals and outside prosecution counsel throughout the world, cultivating relationships as appropriate.
• Support Group IP initiatives and specific projects as assigned, including freedom to operate studies, litigation and oppositions / re-exams, patent purchasing, joint R&D operations, IP aspects of agreements, market analysis and licensing.
• Develop and run focused invention sessions to fully capture the inventiveness of the Group, applying analysis of future technology trends to increase overall patent asset values.

Skills and Profile:
• MS or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, Systems or Electrical Engineering or Physics (or equivalent) and at least 2+ years commercial / technical experience. Excellent academic record and involvement in IP-related or project management-related activities required.
• At least one year of patent procurement experience preferred, although related commercial alliance, M&A, or R&D collaboration also desirable. Experience in patent / product licensing or litigation in a law firm or corporate IP/legal department a plus, as is financial and market analysis experience.
• Strong communicator and manager with a track record of delivering successful implementation of projects on time and on budget.
• Professional demeanor, highly focused attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and commitment to success will characterize the successful candidate. Must be decisive, able to exercise independent judgment and assimilate information quickly, and able and willing to learn and improve patent portfolio management processes.
• Bilingual in French-English preferred; fluent English essential, a working knowledge of French is helpful but not required.
• Must be eligible (or able to quickly become eligible) to practice before either the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the European Patent Office. Admission to practice before the EPO or USPTO a plus.

Additional Skills in the Preferred Candidate:
• Prior work experience at the USPTO or EPO.
• Information security or video signal processing experience, preferably in connection with both commercial and consumer systems.
• Directly related work experience in the digital media industry.
• A track record of successful research accomplishments, published papers, and/or patent applications.
• Significant management experience in demanding business environments in which IP plays a significant role.

Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: careers@nagra.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cheseaux, Switzerland

About the Kudelski Group
The Kudelski Group is the world’s leading supplier of integrated conditional access, content protection and rights management solutions designed for television operators and content providers. The company offers DTV operators secure, open, integrated platforms and applications over broadcast, broadband and mobile platforms. Its services and content protection technologies are used by 120 pay-TV operators, securing content delivered to over 150 million active devices worldwide. Kudelski also has business interests in ski resort, parking and stadium physical access and security.

Patent Associate (Chemical) - Law Firm - Pittsburgh, Pa.

2013-04-21T19:53:33-05:00

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC's Pittsburgh office is seeking a chemical patent associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience and a degree in the chemical arts. Candidates should have significant patent application drafting experience, and preferably with respect to polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications, prosecution related documents, post grant review documents and opinion letters, as well as patent portfolio analysis. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Pennsylvania Bar admission preferred.

The firm’s compensation and benefits package is competitive with other top-level firms. Qualified candidates should apply at the link below. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and writing sample.

Contact:
Qualified candidates should apply by visiting this link: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/v3/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=113&id=0. All questions should be directed to Donna J. Nolan, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at donna.nolan@bipc.com. EOE.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania