Below is a sampling of the listings we have available: For additional information about these and other positions please contact Robert Ottoson at 708.482.1111.

IMMEDIATE NEED: Senior Counsel with Electrical or Computer Science degree, 5-10 years of experience with IP mining and harvesting. In-house experience is also required. Location: Northeast.

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NORTHEAST

JO# CMPT-0518 Location: Northeast - Patent Agent

A large consumer products company in the New York City metro area has an immediate need for a Patent Agent with ideally 3 to 5 years of experience. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Patents, they will: maintain the company’s patent portfolio; file and prosecute domestic and foreign patent applications; conduct freedom to operate clearance opinions; conduct infringement and validity searches; provide competitive analysis; and provide timely counsel to engineers and scientists on patent matters. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Some knowledge of chemistry is a plus. Only local candidates from the Tri State area will be considered. Six figure base, with bonus and full benefits package.

JO# MTRC-0618 Location: Northeast - Patent Agent

A world leader in process engineering has an immediate need for a Patent Agent situated at the company’s R&D Technology Center. Reporting directly to the Legal Department, the Agent will: prepare and prosecute patent applications; support patentability, validity, and right-to-use reviews; act as liaison with inventors, IP attorneys, and foreign counsel; support the R&D team on competitive analysis and idea generation; and support surveillance and enforcement as needed. Candidates should have 2 plus years of full time patent experience, with a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or other physical sciences. Located in a suburban setting with a modest cost of living. The position is bonus eligible.

JO# MPTD-0830 Location: Northeast - Senior Counsel

A major manufacturer has an immediate need for a Senior IP Counsel with 12+ years of experience. They will: manage the patent, trademark, and copyright docket, including supervising outside counsel; advise on IP aspects of data rights and other government contracts; support IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions; and participate in major lawsuits. Candidates should have knowledge of FAR and DFAR issues and possess an engineering degree (EE, ME, Aerospace Engineering, etc.). The position is located in a suburban setting with a moderate cost of living. Very competitive base salary and a generous bonus package.

EAST

JO# NKLO-0582 Location: East - Associate (Electrical or Mechanical)

A large international firm is seeking associates with 3-4 years of Electrical or Mechanical patent preparation and prosecution experience. Candidates must have a strong engineering background. Please send a full submission package (including resume, transcripts and writing samples) to mottoson@techlawrecruiting.com with JO#: NMNO - 0582 in the subject line.

WEST

JO# NKLO-0540 Location: West - Senior Patent Counsel

A Fortune 500 company is seeking a patent attorney with 7 to 10 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Electrical, computer systems, or related advanced degree is mandatory. Candidates must have attended a top-tier law school. Telecommunications experience is a big plus. Writing samples will be required for this position. Please send a complete submission package (including the position requisition number, cover letter, resume, writing samples, transcripts, etc.) to mottoson@techlawrecruiting.com.

JO# NKLO-0545 Location: West - Patent Counsel

A Fortune 500 company is seeking a patent attorney with 4 to 6 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Electrical, computer systems, or related advanced degree is mandatory. Candidates must have attended a top-tier law school. Candidates should have attended a top-tier law school and have at least two years of engineering experience. Please send a complete submission package (including the position requisition number, cover letter, resume, writing samples, transcripts, etc.) to mottoson@techlawrecruiting.com.

JO# BMCR-0824 Location: West - Patent Attorney

A very large and successful corporation is seeking a Patent Attorney with at least five years of experience in semiconductors, specifically MEMS technologies. This position will include portfolio management, due diligence, validity analysis, and patent preparation and prosecution. Only candidates with a minimum of 5 years of patent experience, degrees from one of the top 100 law schools, and USPTO registration will be considered. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and experience with flat panel technologies. Compensation is highly competitive, including full benefits and excellent relocation package for the right candidate.

MIDWEST

JO# CMPT-0528 Location: Midwest - Patent Attorney

A top tier biotech company is seeking a Patent Attorney with approximately 5 to 10 years of experience. In this capacity they will have a wide range of responsibilities: Drafting licensing and research agreements; preparing and prosecuting patent applications; rendering clearance opinions; reexaminations and oppositions; formulating patent strategies and supporting IP litigation. Candidates must have an MS or Ph.D. in one of the life sciences. Competitive base salary and bonus. Located in a lower cost of living area.

JO# TCRM-0548 Location: Midwest - Patent Attorney

A large, diversified chemical company has an immediate need for a Patent Attorney with a minimum of three years of full time patent experience. In this full service position, the attorney will: draft and prosecute domestic and foreign applications, including overseeing the work of outside counsel; prepare validity and infringement opinions; negotiate and draft a variety of IP agreements; participate in due diligence studies; and provide strategic advice for general business and R&D clients. Applicants must have filed and prosecuted a minimum of 40 applications, and should possess a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The company provides a competitive market salary, including a bonus and an excellent benefits package.

SOUTH

JO# BMCR-0847 Location: South - Patent Attorney

A large energy company is seeking a Patent Attorney with 3 to 7 solid years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. After the first few months of preparing and prosecuting patent applications, the attorney will be assigned to a specific business unit where they will be responsible for a wide range of patent matters, from prosecution and portfolio development to transactional matters and client counseling. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

JO# TCRM-0572 Location: South - Senior Intellectual Property Attorney

Our client, a large chemical company, has an opening for a Senior Attorney – Intellectual Property. In this capacity, they will be responsible for all IP matters for one or more business units. This includes: counseling clients on patent strategy; managing a patent docket, including preparing and prosecuting of patent applications, as well as overseeing outside counsel; drafting and negotiating licensing and joint development agreements; drafting various opinions; and providing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures. Also may be called upon to participate in patent litigation matters. Candidates should have five to ten plus years of experience. Some prior corporate experience is a plus. They must possess a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Located in a moderate cost of living area. The base compensation is competitive, with a bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

JO# MCBD-0582 Location: South - Patent Attorney

A leader in the manufacturing of networking products has an available position for a Patent Attorney with 4 to 6 years experience to be part of the team at their key business site. Working closely with business and R&D clients, they will: render validity and infringement opinions; draft and supervise the negotiation of various intellectual property agreements; prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic, as well as manage external counsel in the same; and support IP litigation as necessary. This is a high visibility position and management opportunities are a distinct possibility. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or have experience in relevant product areas, strong academics, and some experience in private practice. The company offers a very competitive base salary and bonus. Located in a reasonable cost of living area.