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Palo Alto office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with experience. The candidate will be responsible for performing highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. Will be preparing draft patent applications and draft responses to communications from the USPTO. Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Must have Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Must preferably be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is essential. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is essential. Legal

The candidate should have ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports. Must have ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills are needed. Should have ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information; ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures; ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals are needed. Must have advanced oral and written communication skills. Should have ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints; ability to learn and capably use various software packages; ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to facilitate individual and group meetings; ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities; ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

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Palo Alto office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks intellectual property transactional patent agent with 2-5 years of experience and well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a college degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work with others in a team-orientated setting.

Attorneys from all backgrounds and experience levels comprise this international corporate law firm, which currently represents over a fifth of the Fortune 500 companies. This success stems from the firm's combination of client value and attorney reward, with a compensation structure that favors client objectives over hours billed and an environment of flexibility, skill development, and teamwork at its Orange Valley and Silicon Valley offices.

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Palo Alto office of our client seeks patent agent with 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm preparing and prosecuting patent applications. The candidate will be performing patent preparation and prosecution and working with intellectual property attorneys to service the firm's clients. Will be participating in the intellectual property role within the clients is unique. Must have 1+ published patent writing sample (patent or application). Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Must be a registered patent agent with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Should have 5+ years of technical work experience, technical management experience as a software architect or product manager is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have strong entrepreneurial zeal and desire to work with other entrepreneurs.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science, Patent Agents - Computer Engineering

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Palo Alto office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent prosecution patent agent with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with software and have experience in: Drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and similar technologies; Contributing to a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution; Performing due diligence; Supporting the practice by performing general research and writing. Must have Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or equivalent practical experience. USPTO Patent Bar admission is required. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials. Must have excellent written communication skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective. Should be conscientious with a proven attention to detail. Must possess strong analytical skills and an ability to offer unique perspectives on complex issues. Must organized and efficient with disciplined time management skills.

A Vault 100 Firm with a worldwide presence, this firm is known for its prestigious clientele and interesting, substantive work. Yet associates say that the firm's culture maintains a relaxed atmosphere and applaud its merit-based compensation system. They also cite its partner-driven assignments, flexible facetime policy and its flexible hours, which allow for a great work/life balance.

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