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Chicago office of our client seeks patent prosecution attorney with 5-7 years of experience. The candidate should possess an ME or EE degree. Skill set should have a primary emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution work, with experience in product clearance/opinion work and supporting the technical aspects of patent litigation. Illinois admission is required. Large law firm experience is preferred. Legal

Must have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude, the ability to engender client confidence, and who will thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment.

One of the fastest growing firms in the U.S., this international giant is high-tech, fast moving and progressive. In addition to traditional legal services, this group has expanded its horizons to include dispute resolution, both domestic and international, IP, telecommunications and energy. Its Chicago office handles a wide scope of transactions in commercial litigation, corporate finance, banking, securities, real estate, health care, white collar defense and labor and employment. We suspect that this firm will rapidly be leaving other firms behind.

Chicago office of our client seeks intellectual property transactions attorney with 3-5 years of experience with technology transactions and technology licensing, software agreements, collaboration agreements, joint venture agreements, and experience with intellectual property issues arising in corporate/commercial transactional contexts (mergers and acquisitions, funding/investment). The candidate will be structuring, drafting and negotiating technology agreements, related client counseling, and other types of patent, technology, and licensing-related matters. Should also have patent prosecution or patent litigation experience in technology areas such as computer, electrical, or mechanical, and/or patent portfolio management expertise. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in California (or licensed in another state and qualified to sit for the CA Bar exam) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

Founded toward the end of the nineteenth century, this prestigious law firm has six offices across the U.S. and is comprised of a fairly large team of well-established attorneys. Some of its core areas of practice are economic development, infrastructure, new markets, tax credits, and securities & disclosures. The firm specializes in bond counsel and is known across the country as a frontrunner in public finance law.

Chicago office of our client seeks patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate should have degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Must have an interest in both patent litigation and prosecution. Legal

Should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Known for its international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, this small Chicago firm counsels clients in all areas of intellectual property, including computer hardware and software, household products, financial services, medical devices, machinery and pharmaceuticals, trademark and patent litigation, copyright and unfair competition litigation and licensing and franchising matters. These are experts in IP and, because they are highly trained litigators, they transfer that expertise very effectively to the courtroom. They are unbeatable at trial and have the record to prove it. The firm's clients are scattered throughout the U.S. and Europe. And, are you looking for real training? This firm doesn't just pay lip service -- it delivers. This firm places particular emphasis on writing skills and strong academics are a must. Candidates must have background in chemistry, molecular biology or engineering (preferrably chemical, electrical, mechanical or computer).

Chicago office of our client seeks patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Should have experience writing and prosecuting US and non-US patent applications, analyzing issued patents, soliciting disclosures of inventions and timely filing of accurate disclosures. Legal

Should possess strong communication skills, including technical writing. Should also possess enthusiasm, personality, entrepreneurial drive, and exacting focus on client service to become a partner in our national Intellectual Property group.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms' lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.

Chicago office of our client seeks patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should have a mechanical engineering background (chemical or electrical engineering would suffice as well). Must have experience writing and prosecuting US and non-US patent applications, analyzing issued patents, patent clearance strategy, soliciting disclosures of inventions and timely filing of accurate disclosures. Legal

Should possess strong communication skills, including technical writing. Should also possess enthusiasm, personality, entrepreneurial drive, and exacting focus on client service to become a partner in the national Intellectual Property group.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms' lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.

Chicago office of our client seeks patent prosecution attorney with experience. The candidate should have a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science. Must have software development experience or advanced CS degrees. Must have a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Should have focus on antenna design, wave theory, or signal processing. Legal

This mid-sized intellectual property law firm boasts more lawyers with Ph.D. and other advanced technical degrees than other IP outfits in the Chicago. They produce top-quality work and are engaged in procurement, licensing, enforcement, and defense of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition matters. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies and start-ups in various industries, including electronic, telecommunications, computer, biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical area. The firm's work environment is collegial and friendly, where lawyers constantly interact with one another. However, the work is taken very seriously and discussions are abstract and very technical. Associates who work hard and produce top quality work are expected to make partner, as clients are flocking to the firm and there is largely no competition among the lawyers to get clients to advance to partnership. Technical background is required to join the firm. Strong academic background, both undergraduate and law school, is prerequisite to get a job here. Compensation is top market and billable hours are manageable.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 1-10 years of litigation experience. The candidate will handle litigation related tasks, due diligence as well as patent prosecution matters for clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups. Should have a technical background. An undergraduate degree in computer, electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is strongly preferred. Legal

Should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills.

This smaller intellectual property law firm practices in patents, trademarks, copyright, anti-counterfeiting, litigation, trade secrets, international IP, internet and domain name disputes, and licensing, tech transfer and IP agreements. They have 20 attorneys working in their two offices.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 3-5 years of chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering prosecution experience. The candidate will serve in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and opinion work in their respective technological field. Must preferably have experience with the following: Inventor interviews; Prior art and clearance searches; Drafting applications and responses to office actions; Examiner interviews; Pre-appeal reviews; Appeal briefs; After final consideration requests; Post-grant procedures (inter partes review, reexamination, reissue); other tasks associated with patent prosecution and opinion work. Legal

Boasting over 100 years of client service, there is no doubt that this firm was a forerunner in the IP area long before everyone else showed up. With additional offices on the East and West Coasts, it continues to lead the IP pack. Areas of practice include copyright, trademark, patents, licensing and unfair competition. Clients range from small to large corporations, hospitals and universities, Fortune 500s and individual entrepreneurs.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with experience. The candidate will draft patent apps and responses to USPTO actions. Will research, analyze, and advise on legal issues and apps. Should have degree in Electrical Engineering. Legal

This large boutique firm has offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Their practice is broad-ranging, from all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law, to advice on entertainment law, security interests in intellectual property, and related aspects of commercial law and other legal areas dealing with technology. We've been told that they have a test that everyone must take before interviewing, and it's quite difficult. The firm's clients range from individual inventors and start-up companies to some of the world's largest multinational corporations. While there are some negative comments about the hours required, the hours seem commensurate with the salary, firm quality and work required.

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 2-7 years of experience. The candidate will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation. Should have a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Admission to a State Bar and to the USPTO are required. Legal

Patent and trademark attorneys need look no further. This rapidly growing IP boutique always seeks talented attorneys to serve in a broad range of specialized areas, including patent, trademark, copyright and franchise law.