A growing Doylestown, Pennsylvania, based intellectual property consulting firm seeks a Patent Analyst/Engineer.

Duties will include patent analysis, patent mining, and technology and market research. This position requires the ability to identify high quality patents using proprietary patent mining methodology, review patents to determine claim scope and quality, and analyze patent claims in relation to products and prior art.

Those interested in this position should have strong technical skills and in depth knowledge/experience in one or more areas of electrical engineering and/or computer science. Knowledge of energy systems is also desirable, but not required. Candidates should possess a demonstrated interest in intellectual property, as well as strong communication and writing skills.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency within the Department of Commerce, anticipates the need for a Patent Agent/Attorney employee to represent NIST in performing the full range of patent prosecution duties at its campus in Gaithersburg, MD. Our current caseload would primarily lend itself to an individual with a background in physical chemistry or physics, and who could also manage electrical and software arts.

The position is anticipated to have a salary range of $89,033 – $136,771.

Serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks and providing inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries. It’s an effort that contributes to a strong global economy, encourages investment in innovation, and cultivates an entrepreneurial spirit in the 21st century.

The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 10,230 employees, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, IT specialists, etc. all dedicated to accomplishing the USPTO’s mission, vision, strategic goals and guiding principles.

The USPTO is currently seeking applicants for a non-paid summer 2013 externship — the Patent Experience Externship Program (PEEP).  This externship program is intended to give students an opportunity to experience what it’s like to work at PTO, as well as interact with experts in several disciplines, explore opportunities and develop or enhance personal and professional skills. The program is an 8-10 week summer program. There will be two entry on duty dates, one on May 28th and the other on June 10th, 2013. Those selected will be notified of their entry on duty date and made a formal offer to participate.

The University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) seeks an accomplished intellectual property professional with administrative experience and expertise to serve as the Executive Director for the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property.

The primary mission of the Center is to promote global economic development by facilitating research and training in the protection and use of intellectual property for technological innovation. The Center has an international reputation for educating global intellectual property leaders and providing pioneering intellectual property programming.

To fulfill the Center’s mission, students, faculty, and researchers work with peers and partners from governments, industry and academia across the world on research projects, conferences, and strategic collaborations. The Center houses one of the largest intellectual property faculties in the United States as well as the only dedicated intellectual property library in the nation. Through the law school’s affiliation with UNH, the Center draws on the resources of one of the nation’s premier research universities. Students enjoy ready access to successful alumni working as intellectual property professionals in over 80 countries.

Article One Partners (AOP), the world’s largest online patent research community is seeking Patent Researchers to support our growing inventory of technical and research Studies.

Presently we have a number of research Studies in the field of medical devices, diagnostics and associated technologies. An example is DEV 1847 (A Medical Device Assembly Process Including Inserting a Proximal End of a Metal Needle into a Hub).   Therefore, we are particularly looking for Researchers with a background, training and/or expertise with respect to medical devices and healthcare related technologies.  Those with mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering training or knowledge may find this opportunity particularly appropriate for their unique knowledge. Advanced degrees may be helpful, but are not necessarily required.

Similarly, we also have a number of research Studies that relate to various computer technologies. Illustrative of this are ongoing research needs with respect to DEV 1783 (Customer-Based Product Design Module) and DEV 1784 (Systems for Gathering Information from Units Across a Network), for example.  Therefore, we are particularly looking for Researchers with a background, training and/or expertise with respect to market research, online surveys, field programmable logic devices, handheld bar code readers, calculators, smart cards, and software design. Those with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, as well as those with related real-world work experience with systems, software and network design are encouraged to consider these opportunities.

IP Lawyers/Patent Attorneys/Patent Agents
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Highly Attractive Tax Free Package + Bonus

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is one of the world’s leading and most profitable manufacturers of chemicals, plastics, fertilizers and metals.  With annual revenues of $50 billion and around 40,000 employees in  40 countries, SABIC was estimated by Forbes in 2011 to be the second largest global diversified chemicals company in the world. With significant investments in technology and innovation planned for 2013 and beyond, the Company is poised to continue its rapid global expansion. To help support this growth, it is now recruiting a number of high caliber IP professionals to join its global legal function which already boasts 100 legal professionals worldwide.

SIGNING BONUS!  Exciting IP litigation opportunity in California.  Our client is a preeminent and dynamic national firm, seeking patent litigation attorneys with tech backgrounds.  Top-notch candidates work on the world’s biggest litigation matters.  Law firm represents world-class clients and give associates real courtroom experience. The firm offers top compensation and full benefits. Positions are available in Northern and Southern California.

The intellectual property group of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC is actively seeking an Electrical Patent Agent with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join the firm in its Alexandria, Virginia office.  Candidates for this position should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

The Firm’s electrical patent work includes protecting inventions related to the full spectrum of electrical engineering, computer science, business methods, optics, nanotechnology and other areas of applied physics.

ONDA TECHNO, a leading Japanese IP firm , is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background and at least five years experience of prosecuting patent applications.

The position offers the opportunity to learn about Japanese IP practice and to work with our major Japanese corporations.  State bar and patent bar registration is required.

The candidate will be stationed in our Tokyo, Japan office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

(1) Preparing, revising and checking English language patent specifications.

(2) Prosecuting US patent applications, as well as preparing invalidity, infringement, and search analyses.

The Coca-Cola Company, the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world, seeks a patent agent with 2 to 4 years of experience.

Reporting to the Patents Manager, the Patent Agent is responsible for assisting Counsel in developing and maintaining the Company’s patent portfolio in support of the Company’s business objectives. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Company’s patent procurement activities, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, consult key stakeholders to determine the best filing strategy, prosecute and, where necessary, manage prosecution by outside patent counsel in support of that strategy. This individual will support Counsel and/or outside patent counsel in strategic counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters. The individual will play an important role in monitoring competitive activity and patent filings.

Our client seeks a motivated patent prosecution attorney with 2-6 years of patent preparation and prosecution and client counseling experience in a law firm setting.  This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace.

Our client is a prominent and respected international firm.  This firm works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies. The firm is often called upon to advise clients on complex licensing, patent clearance, and adversarial matters, as well as to provide strategic business counsel regarding the development of products or technologies that may allegedly infringe patents held by competitors or require the negotiation of royalty payments.

Zies, Widerman & Malek, located in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a patent secretary or patent paralegal to join a busy and growing patent practice.

The firm seeks candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a patent firm or patent attorney. Candidates should be proficient with computers, experienced with both EFS-Web and patent docketing concepts and systems. Familiarity with the PCT is preferred. Good oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to work closely as a member of a team are all necessary attributes.

Zies, Widerman & Malek, located in Melbourne, Florida, seeks one or more patent attorneys or patent agents to join a busy and growing patent practice.

The firm seeks candidates with 2+ years of patent drafting experience, although less experience will be considered with well qualified candidates who closely match the desired technical background.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing patent applications. Patent bar qualified is an absolute must. Candidates who are already members of the patent bar are preferred. Knowledge of and practical experience with the Bilski machine-or-transformation requirements is a plus. Prosecution experience is helpful, but not required.

Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership.

Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered.

Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.