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Houston office of our client 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. Analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports. Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Must preferably have a 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 needed. Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise is essential. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is needed. Legal

be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills and must have excellent academic credentials. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills. 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. Advanced oral and written communication skills. 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 internationally known law firm with strategic alliances is on the lookout for fresh, talented attorneys! Practice areas range from biotech to antitrust to white collar and more. This is a truly solid Texas firm with a strong Houston office. This firm is very strong in most practice groups and in our opinion is one of the best firms to work for in Texas. Period. The firm has a lot of heritage in Texas and has managed to draw some well known political figures into its partnership ranks. The associates we have spoken with at this firm describe it as a good place to work and for the most part the associates working here believe that the partners are friendly and accessible. Additionally, the people who work at this firm are all fairly friendly; however, some associates we have spoken with have told us that there appears to be an air of formality to their friendliness. The Houston office of this firm feels entrepreneurial and not at all stuffy. Additionally, among all Texas firms this firm consistently ranks near the top for quality of life issues and the associates who work here all seem to be fairly enthusiastic about the quality of life of the firm. This firm compensates its associates very well, and there are few complaints about compensation issues. The firm even has a flex time program. We should note that one thing that is notable about this firm is that it does appear very well positioned at most times because it is consistently able to generate work and keep its associates in most departments busy.

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Austin office of our client seeks patent agent with experience. The candidate will prepare draft patent applications and draft responses to communications from the USPTO. Will 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 a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Must 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 needed. Legal

Must be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills and must have excellent academic credentials. Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports. Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills. 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. Advanced oral and written communication skills. 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. Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices. Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel. Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work. May require local and out of town travel.

This global law firm was established over a century ago and has full legal services in a wide range of industries. Their areas of practice include tax, intellectual property, antitrust, competition law, litigation, projects, real restate and construction, environmental law, enforcements and investigations, and regulatory. Their offices are located throughout Texas.

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Dallas office of our client seeks IP patent prosecution agent with 3-5 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. The candidate should have a technical background and degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science. Advanced degree is preferred. Must be eligible to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

Headquartered in Texas, this reputed legal practice employs a sizable group of highly skilled attorneys and represents clients worldwide. It has three core practice groups, namely trials, transactions, and technology. Over the years, the firm has earned numerous commendations from prominent industry groups and periodicals. The firm is also actively involved in community outreach efforts throughout the year.

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Houston office of our client seeks patent agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have technical experience in areas of electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or related backgrounds. Legal

Must possess excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.

With over 100 years of legal experience, this firm grew from one office to being nationally recognized. It now has over 350 attorneys, and has offices in the following areas: Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm has seven different offices total. Some of the industries they focus on include: Energy, Information Technology, Insurance, Construction, Government, Trade Associations Finance, Colleges, Health Care, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation and Logistics.

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Houston office of our client seeks patent agent with 2+ years of legal experience and a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering. The candidate will serve in the medical devices and mechanical engineering patent prosecution practice. Legal

Should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills.

This is the Houston, Texas office of a big law firm that was named Law Firm of the Year in Health Care by U.S. News and World Report. They're an Am Law 100 firm with over 800 attorneys in 20 offices, ranked as one of the top 20 best known firms in the nation. These recognitions held have been sourced from firm values, including integrity and true value for clients. Their areas of practice are in antitrust, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, employee benefits and executive compensation, environmental and natural resources, financial services, government investigations, immigration, and health care services.

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Houston office seeks patent agent having 2-3 years of relevant experience. The candidate will prepare and prosecute patent applications in technical areas relating to: chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering. Legal

With fifteen attorneys providing top of the class intellectual property services, this firm was founded in Texas about six years ago. Its practice areas include US agent practice, patent drafting services, patent preparation, and litigation and licensing support. The firm serves a wide range of clients ranging from small to mid-level and large global businesses. The firm aims at expanding its business globally and serving a wider range of clientele.

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Houston office of our client seeks patent prosecution patent agent with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should have software technology and have significant experience, including: Drafting high-quality domestic and/or foreign patent applications in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and similar technologies; Prosecuting domestic and/or foreign patent applications in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and similar technologies; Communicating, orally and/or by writing, legal and technical arguments for responding to various communications from domestic and/or foreign patent offices; Drafting various communications, such as strategic recommendations to clients, persuasive arguments and/or general research and writing to support the practice. Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or equivalent practical experience is required. USPTO patent Bar admission is preferred. Legal

Has excellent written communication skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective. Is conscientious with a proven attention to detail. Possesses strong analytical skills and an ability to offer unique perspectives on complex issues. Is organized and efficient with disciplined time management skills. Embraces teamwork and works effectively with others who have different styles. Technical 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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Dallas office of our client seeks patent prosecution patent agent with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should have software technology and have significant experience, including: Drafting high-quality domestic and/or foreign patent applications in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and similar technologies; Prosecuting domestic and/or foreign patent applications in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and similar technologies; Communicating, orally and/or by writing, legal and technical arguments for responding to various communications from domestic and/or foreign patent offices; Drafting various communications, such as strategic recommendations to clients, persuasive arguments and/or general research and writing to support the practice. Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or equivalent practical experience is required. USPTO patent Bar admission is preferred. Legal

Has excellent written communication skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective. Is conscientious with a proven attention to detail. Possesses strong analytical skills and an ability to offer unique perspectives on complex issues. Is organized and efficient with disciplined time management skills. Embraces teamwork and works effectively with others who have different styles. Technical 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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Dallas office of our client seeks intellectual property transactional patent agent with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, material sciences, or chemical engineering. Legal and/or technical experience with semiconductor processing and electronic fabrication methods are preferred. Ability to speak Mandarin is preferred. must also have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills, and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting. Legal

This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has an equally strong presence in the rest of the country. The firm seems to consistently score very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. While we have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm, and it is certainly strong in most practice areas, it is worth noting that the billable hours generated by the associates practicing here do appear to be consistently quite high. Even the Mexico City office of this firm has a real Texas mentality to it. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm, and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like to work hard, enjoy sophisticated work, and want to be part of a powerful firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you.

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Austin office of our client seeks patent agent preferably with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, with preference given to candidates experienced with mixed signal or DSP technology. Legal

Must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.

This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has a growing reputation around the country. The firm seems to consistently score very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. We have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage, No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like challenging work and you want to be part of a powerful Texas firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you. Compensation at this firm is as high as any top Texas firm, and the partners are consistently some of the most highly compensated lawyers in the state.

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