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Positions Available:
Patent Associate - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Patent Associate/Agent Position - Cantor Colburn LLP
Patent Attorney - Cichosz and Cichosz PLLC
Patent Agent - Miller Canfield
Intellectual Property Legal Secretary/Assistant - Bejin VanOphem & Bieneman PLC
Trademark Docket Clerk - Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
 

Services Available:
Product Development and Rapid Prototyping - Beanworks LLC
Drafting / Illustration - INTENTIO
Drafting / Illustration - GraphTECH Design
Drafting / Illustration - LEGALCAD
Drafting / Illustration - C.A. Design, Inc.

 
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Positions Available

Patent Associate - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

Description:
BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE, an intellectual property law firm with more than 150 attorneys and scientific advisors, seeks an attorney or patent agent with mechanical engineering background and 1-2 years of patent prosecution experience for its Detroit office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of mechanical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Please apply online at www.brinksrecruiting.com or send cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample to:

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Attn: Mary Kate Driscoll, Director of Recruitment, Diversity, and Attorney Development
NBC Tower, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60611
E-mail: mkdriscoll@usebrinks.com
Web: www.usebrinks.com

(Expires 7/8/13)

Patent Associate/Agent Position - Cantor Colburn LLP

Description:
Cantor Colburn, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, is seeking a patent associate to work in its Detroit (Troy, Michigan) office. In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was #7 in the country for issued U.S. patents and #20 for registered U.S. trademarks. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the United States and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech start-ups and universities.

The Associate will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical and/or electrical arts, as well as occasionally preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.

The successful candidate must have a degree in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering. It is required to have at least two years of patent drafting experience, registration with the USPTO, and as well having drafted more than 20 patent applications and prosecuted applications both in the U.S. and overseas. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills, and communication skills are required.

Please send resume and cover letter to careers@cantorcolburn.com. No calls, please. Cantor Colburn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

(Expires 7/1/13)

Patent Attorney - Cichosz and Cichosz PLLC

Description:
Cichosz and Cichosz PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located in Milford, Michigan, seeks an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and registered with the United States Patent Office. Qualified candidates will possess the following: Excellent writing, research and communication abilities, electrical or mechanical engineering degree, patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a broad base of technical knowledge with a background in automotive experience preferred. Flexible hours and part-time hours available for the right candidate.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample and any available references via mail or email to:

Cichosz and Cichosz PLLC
Attn: Mona-Lisa Cichosz, Esq.
129 E. Commerce Street
Milford, MI 48381
E-mail: mcichosz@cichoszlaw.com

(Expires 6/22/13)

Patent Agent - Miller Canfield

Description:
Miller Canfield, an international law firm, has an opening for a Patent Agent in its main office, located in Detroit. We are looking for someone to join our growing automotive/mechanical practice with a minimum of 3 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents. To apply, please submit your resume, a writing sample and a list of 3 business references to:

Mary Wassel
Fax: (313) 496-8451
E-mail: wassel@millercanfield.com

(Expires 5/8/13)

Intellectual Property Legal Secretary/Assistant - Bejin VanOphem & Bieneman PLC

Description:
Detroit Intellectual Property Law Firm seeks an experienced patent prosecution paralegal.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, finalize and file patent and trademark documents (e-filings and paper filings), and update and maintain files.
  • Enter case due dates into electronic docketing database and calculate deadlines.
  • Manage docket and generate and circulate weekly docket reports to attorneys indicating upcoming deadlines.
  • Prepare time entries in billing software.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

    • Skills and Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1+ years of IP legal secretarial experience.
  • U.S. and Foreign Patent Prosecution experience preferred.

    • Must be flexible, detail oriented, able to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced but friendly environment. Looking for demonstrated attention to detail, good judgment and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.

    Competitive salary and benefits for the qualified legal secretary candidate.

    Please do not apply if you lack the above qualifications. Please forward your resume in Word format to: tenkel@bvbip.com

    (Expires 5/1/13)

    Trademark Docketing Clerk - Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

    Description:
    Honigman is seeking a highly qualified Trademark Docketing Clerk to join our team in our Bloomfield Hills office to perform a variety of duties to assist attorneys with respect to daily docketing of U.S. and foreign trademark, copyright, domain name, license agreement, and related contested matters.

    Responsibilities:

  • Review and process mail/email, including office actions and other PTO filings and notices, communications with outside counsel, invoices, and other IP communications.
  • Docket US and foreign correspondence including entering events and scanning correspondence into an electronic docketing database and checking dates that the system generates.
  • Update all information in docket database on a daily basis as indicated by attorney, or PTO notices or client correspondence.
  • Assist in double-checking to ensure that all dates are accurately docketed.
  • Clean-up and maintain docketing database, including docket clearance, database audits and quality review of docket updates resolving docketing.
  • Archive documents and correspondence in electronic document storage system.
  • Prepare and distribute docket reports and customized reports.
  • Assist with processing and tracking of invoices, including communicating with outside legal counsel and internal accounting staff.
  • Respond to attorney and staff inquiries, and send reminders to attorneys, paralegals and specialists about upcoming deadlines.
  • Maintain positive contact with fellow professionals and observe confidentiality of client matters.
  • May perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

    • Qualifications :

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous IP experience required.
  • Previous trademark docketing or IP docketing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of PATTSY docketing system and iManage document system preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
  • Strong work ethic and sense of urgency; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Extremely strong attention to detail.
  • Self-starting attitude.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must care deeply about accuracy, timeliness and productivity, and be able to work as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be highly motivated, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision on highly confidential matters.
  • Excellent organizational skills

    • Please click on the following link and follow the instructions to apply: LINK

    (Expires 4/30/13)

    Services Available

    Product Development and Rapid Prototyping - Beanworks LLC

    Our services include:

  • 3d/CAD services
  • Presentation, visualization and marketing assets
  • Rapid Prototype services
  • Software development

    • Beanworks caters to inventors and small companies who require low cost, high quality product development services.

    For more information please contact:

    Brian Donovan
    c/o Beanworks LLC
    28525 Beck Rd. #123
    Wixom, MI 48393
    Phone: (248) 504-0046
    E-mail: beanworksconsult@yahoo.com

    DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATION - INTENTIO

    INTENTIO is an intellectual property illustration services firm you can rely upon. They combine the skills of draftsmen and the talent of artists with the latest software technology. Their staff produces utility and design illustrations needed to comply with the requirements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the European Patent Organization (EPO), and many other patent offices throughout the world.

    For more information please contact INTENTIO:

    Phone: (484) 653-5180
    Email: info@intentioipi.com
    Web: www.intentioipi.com

    DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATION - GRAPHTECH DESIGN, INC.

    GRAPHTECH DESIGN, INC., a growing patent drafting/ illustrating firm seeks additional clientele in the Detroit Metro area. MIPLA member currently servicing respected IP firms with fast turnaround, accurate work, competitive rates, and excellent references.

    For more information please contact:

    Michael Gajor
    c/o GraphTECH Design, Inc.,
    3525 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite E
    Waterford, MI 48328
    Phone: (248) 681-3800
    Fax: (248) 681-8295
    Web: www.graphtech.info
    E-mail: graphtech@comcast.net

    DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATION - LEGALCAD

    LEGALCAD is the first full service drafting and printing company specifically tailored to serve law firms. Since our inception in 2000, we have provided the legal community an alternative to the traditional vendor. By way of our size, experience, and efficiency, LEGALCAD provides better service, better pricing, and offers a complete solution for your drawing requirements. We manage all forms of illustrations within the legal, business and engineering communities and specialize in patent drawings.

    Contact Information:
    www.legalcad.com
    info@legalcad.com
    (517) 485-0822
    (877) 6PATENT

    DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATION - C.A. DESIGN, INC.

    C.A. DESIGN, INC. illustrates intellectual property. We serve law firms, major corporations, and small businesses. Our automotive experience is extensive. We use computer assisted drafting software which saves time and facilitates editing. This results in lower costs. Our prices are competitive. One week delivery is normal, and we expedite drawings when necessary. All drawings, invoices, and correspondence may be delivered via the internet or by other expedited means. References available upon request.

    Michael Ainsworth
    8254 West Parkway
    Detroit, MI 48239-1156
    (313) 563-5951