Patent Prosecution Associate – Washington, D.C. Metro

Harness IP, an established intellectual property law firm ranked among the top ten patent law firms in the U.S., has an immediate opening in our Herndon, VA office for a patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Harness IP offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment.  Qualified candidates will be registered with the U.S. Patent Office and familiar with U.S. patent practice including demonstrated experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Qualified candidates should expect to work in mechanical, chemical, and/or material science arts, including consumer products.

Please submit resume and school transcripts in confidence to careers@harnessip.com.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Detroit Metro

Harness IP, an elite intellectual property law firm ranked among the top ten patent law firms in the U.S., has an immediate opening for an associate attorney in its Troy, Michigan office.  Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering (an advanced degree is preferred, but not required), state bar U.S.P.T.O. registration, at least 2 years patent preparation and prosecution experience and familiarity with U.S. patent laws.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

This position offers an opportunity to develop a varied and interesting practice preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a range of commercially significant technologies for large- and medium-sized clients from diverse industries including semiconductors, computer-related technologies, telecommunications, consumer electronics, digital image processing, and robotics.  Opportunities exist for additional responsibilities and to develop additional skills including formulating patent strategies, conducting patentability and freedom-to-practice studies, preparing opinion letters, conducting due diligence and negotiating technology agreements.

Please submit resume and school transcripts in confidence to careers@harnessip.com.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Detroit Metro

Harness IP, an elite intellectual property law firm ranked among the top ten patent law firms in the U.S., has an immediate opening for an associate attorney in its Troy, Michigan office.  Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate degree and/or technical experience in the Mechanical Engineering arts (an advanced degree is preferred, but not required), state bar and U.S.P.T.O. registration, 3-6 years patent preparation and prosecution experience and familiarity with U.S. patent laws.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

This position offers an opportunity to develop a varied and interesting practice preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a range of commercially significant technologies for large- and medium-sized clients from diverse industries including automotive systems, batteries and chargers, fasteners, food processing, furniture, heavy equipment, household products, HVAC, industrial-process handling, medical devices, optics, packaging, power tools, powertrain, process equipment, pumps, valves, refrigeration, sporting equipment, textiles and turf-care products.  Opportunities exist for additional responsibilities and to develop additional skills including formulating patent strategies, conducting patentability and freedom-to-practice studies, preparing opinion letters, conducting due diligence and negotiating technology agreements.

Please submit resume and school transcripts in confidence to careers@harnessip.com.

Patent Agent or Patent Attorney – Biotech

Harness IP, an established IP boutique firm with a rapidly growing chemical practice, is in search of a lateral candidate in our metro-St. Louis office to support our expanding Biotech team. Qualified candidates must be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ideally this individual will possess 2-6 years’ experience with the following minimum education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and 2 years of laboratory experience
• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or similar
• PHD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or similar

Consideration may be given to candidates located in MI, VA, or TX. Remote candidates with experience of at least 4-6 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This position offers a total of 1900 billable hours or may be reduced and considered on a case-by-case basis relative to experience and education. careers@harnessip.com.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Electrical/Computer or Mechanical

Harness IP, an established intellectual property law firm ranked among the top ten patent law firms in the U.S., has an immediate opening in our St. Louis, MO office for an associate attorney with 0-2 years of experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. Eligibility to practice before the U.S. Patent Office and familiar with U.S. patent practice including demonstrated experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to develop a varied and interesting practice preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a range of commercially significant technologies for large- and medium-sized clients from diverse industries including semiconductors, computer-related technologies, telecommunications, consumer electronics, digital image processing, and robotics.

Please submit resume and school transcripts in confidence to careers@harnessip.com.

Support Staff

Harness IP is on the lookout for talented people to join our professional support staff. To be considered for a position as a Legal Assistant or as a support professional in our Records Services, Docketing, Accounting, and Information Technology Departments, please submit your resume to the Human Resources Director at HR@harnessip.com.