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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY. BROOKS KUSHMAN P.C. An Intellectual Property law firm in Southfield, Michigan is seeking experienced attorneys for its patent prosecution department. Candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO, with a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background and at least three years of patent experience. Compensation is commensurate with experience and related to billings. Qualified candidates may contact John Nemazi confidentially by mail at Brooks & Kushman P.C., 1000 Town Center, Twenty-Second Floor, Southfield, MI, 48075 TRADEMARK ATTORNEY. RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER, PLLC. A 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com) is looking to hire a trademark associate for its busy and diverse trademark practice in its Bloomfield Hills, Michigan office. The candidate will have 2+ years experience as a licensed attorney and should be proactive, efficient, organized, good communication skills, be an excellent writer and be able to prioritize and take direction from others. Familiarity with trademark, copyright, right of publicity, e-commerce and advertising issues a plus. Opportunities include U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, agreement drafting, due diligence, policing and enforcement. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours. All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com. EXPERIENCED PATENT ATTORNEY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND. RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER, PLLC. A 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent attorney with a substantial information technology background (e.g., computer, telecommunications, Internet, e-commerce and business method technology areas) and at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Bloomfield Hills Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours. All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com. EXPERIENCED PATENT ATTORNEY. RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER PLLC. A 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking highly motivated, registered patent attorneys with at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Bloomfield Hills Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours. All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com. PATENT AGENT. ANN ARBOR CORPORATION. A growing Ann Arbor Corporation is currently seeking a Patent Agent with 3+ years of experience. Qualified candidates must be admitted to USPTO and hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer science. Position offers outstanding benefits and compensation plan for right candidate. Patent Attorneys will not be considered for this opportunity. Interested candidates please forward resume to Jason Manke at Jason.manke@specialcounsel.com PART-TIME REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEYS OR AGENTS. PAPARELLA & ASSOCIATES. A mid-west based intellectual property law firm has positions available for PART-TIME (registered) attorneys or patent agents having mechanical, electrical or chemical degrees. Our firm prefers candidates having actual engineering experience. Must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated. Experience required in patent searching, preparation, and prosecution. We offer very flexible working arrangements, a collegiate environment, and the opportunity for growth and success, without the high pressure associated with your typical law firms. Please send resume to: Paparella & Associates Attn: Sylvana Hernandez 930 N. Washington Ave. Lansing , MI 48906 PATENT ATTORNEY. REISING, ETHINGTON, BARNES KISSELLE, P.C. We have opportunities for exceptional patent attorneys with experience in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, computer, chemical, and material science. Candidates should have at least three years of patent prosecution experience. Compensation is objective and performance based. The firm also offers a complete benefits package and a congenial work environment. Qualified candidates may contact Matt Schmidt confidentially by mail at 201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 400 , Troy , Michigan , 48084 , or by e-mail at hr@reising.com. PATENT ATTORNEY - LITIGATION. REISING, ETHINGTON, BARNES KISSELLE, P.C. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, top flight litigator in our growing intellectual property litigation practice. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Michigan and before the USPTO. Must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and verbal skills, and shareholder potential. We offer a congenial work environment, premium office space and resources, high-quality clientele and objective compensation. Qualified candidates may contact Matt Schmidt confidentially by mail at 201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 400 , Troy , Michigan , 48084 , or by e-mail at hr@reising.com.		PATENT ATTORNEY - PHARMA. NEW JERSEY BASED INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. Assist in design and developing generic drugs from idea to launch of product—interaction with R&D, regulatory affairs, portfolio management. JD, BS or MS, preferred PhD and significant experience. Contact Alpha Search Solutions LLC at alpha-solutions@charter.net INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY. BOSE, AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS DIVISION. Responsibilities: This person will be responsible for developing, managing and overseeing execution of a comprehensive intellectual property strategy for Bose’s Automotive Systems Division (ASD). Also responsible for conducting and managing a wide variety of patent investigations, including opinion letters, freedom to practice studies, landscape studies, and due diligence investigations. Support ASD in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving the exchange or creation of intellectual property, including design services agreements, joint development agreements, manufacturing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Oversee product marking and intellectual property enforcement programs for ASD. Additionally, responsible for managing outside counsel and/or search firms on various intellectual property Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered patent attorney with extensive intellectual property experience in patent preparation and prosecution, opinion letters, freedom to practice and landscape studies, and development agreements. Candidate preferably also has significant patent litigation experience. A strong technical background, preferably in electro-mechanics, acoustics, and/or electrical engineering is required. preferably some actual engineering experience is ideal. Candidate must be capable of comprehending technical concepts in a wide range of areas, and must have the ability to extrapolate from simple ideas and synthesize new variations. Strong written and oral communication skills and the highest degree of integrity and ability to maintain proprietary items in confidence is a must. Education: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering. Contact: Suzanne Aymes Michael Anthony Associates, Inc. 44 Washington Street Wellesley , MA 02481-1803 Phone: (781) 237-4950 X119 Website: www.maainc.com INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY. HARNESS DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C. Harness Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C., an intellectual property law firm based in Troy, Michigan, has a unique opportunity to place an attorney in-house at a subsidiary of a large Japanese corporation located in Nagoya, Japan which specializes in international patent practice. Qualified candidates should be licensed to practice in a state, preferably be registered with the United States Patent Office and have 1-3 years patent prosecution experience; preference will be given to electrical engineering candidates and/or candidates having some automotive engineering experience. Harness Dickey will provide 3-6 months training at its office in Troy, Michigan, after which time the candidate will be re-located to Nagoya, Japan. The corporation pays for moving expenses between the U.S. and Japan, provides assistance with securing an apartment in Nagoya, and pays daily, work-related commuting expenses. Harness Dickey will process all matters pertaining to obtaining the candidate’s work visa. While in Japan, the candidate will be responsible for editing, in accordance with US patent practice, English language translations of patent applications originally filed in the Japan Patent Office. An amount of patent drafting, including patent claims, will be necessary to supplement specifications of certain translations as invention improvements become known before filing outside of Japan. Additionally, coordinating the filing and prosecution of patent applications with designated law firms outside of Japan is required. The position is part of an established corporate patent department within the corporation. The candidate’s commitment in Japan will be for a period of two years with the Japanese corporation. Upon successful completion of the assignment in Japan, the candidate may have the opportunity to join Harness Dickey as an attorney upon obtaining the requisite state licensure. No Japanese language skills, nor prior work experience outside the United States, are required for this position. The candidate will have ample opportunity to vacation throughout the Far East, as well as to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region. No work-related travel is anticipated. If you are interested in this one-of-a-kind opportunity, please submit resume and unofficial college/university transcripts in confidence to: Lynette J. Barrett Recruiting Coordinator Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. 5445 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 Troy, MI 48098 lbarrett@hdp.com (Expires: 07/15/08) PATENT ATTORNEY. CLARK HILL P.L.C. A Michigan-based general practice law firm with a strong and rapidly expanding intellectual property practice, is seeking a patent attorney with a minimum of four years patent prosecution experience to work in its Detroit office. Candidates should have a strong mechanical or electrical background, be registered to practice before the USPTO and have partnership potential. We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits. Qualified candidates should contact Elizabeth Claes, Recruiting Administrator, by email at eclaes@clarkhill.com or facsimile at (313) 965-8252. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY. CANTOR COLBURN LLP. An Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Troy , Michigan and Hartford , Connecticut is actively seeking experienced attorneys for its Troy , Michigan office. Potential candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO and have at least two to three years experience of patent prosecution and a technical degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or chemical engineering. Similar employment opportunities exist in our Connecticut office as well. Excellent benefits package. Interested candidates may confidentially contact Christopher Boehm by mail at Cantor Colburn LLP, 201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 370 , Troy , Michigan 48084 or by telephone at 248-524-2300.
		Senior Administrative Assistant, Eaton Corporation Located in Southfield, MI ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides general administrative support for four professionals, either attorneys and/or legal assistants in the Patent Law Department; Prepares, reviews and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence, including electronic messages; Prepares, maintains and organizes documents and files for projects and transactions, including divestitures and acquisitions; Makes all travel arrangements, plans and schedules meetings, and prepares expense reports; Prepares presentations for professionals using computer aided software or other media as required; Manages processing of payment of all invoices presented by outside vendors; Researches specific issues at direction of professionals, including reviews of files and internet searches to obtain and organize data; Operates and understands computer software, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; Handles information of a confidential nature; Prepares patent prosecution filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in accordance with USPTO mandated standards, and complies with all USPTO regulations regarding correspondence with the USPTO. Interested candidates can apply online at www.eatonjobs.com

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DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATING WORK WANTED. 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. 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. Call, e-mail or visit our website: (517) 485-0822; 1-877-6PATENT; info@legalcad.com, www.legalcad.com.		TRADEMARK WORK. Experienced attorney seeking trademark overflow work. Registrations and Opinions. Contact A.J. Skillman at (313) 585-5656 or ajskill@sbcglobal.net. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING. 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


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