Current Openings

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Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Nagoya, Japan

Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C., an intellectual property law firm with offices in metropolitan Detroit, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, and Dallas, has an exciting and unique opportunity to place an attorney or patent agent in-house at a subsidiary of a large Japanese corporation located in Nagoya, Japan, which specializes in international patent practice. Qualified candidates should be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and have 1 – 3 years’ patent prosecution experience with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering. The corporation will pay for moving expenses between the U.S. and Japan and will provide assistance with securing an apartment in Nagoya.

While in Japan, the candidate will be responsible for preparing and revising English language translations of patent applications originally filed in the Japan Patent Office before filing outside of Japan. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for analyzing and providing recommendations for responding to Office Actions from foreign patent offices.

The candidate’s commitment in Japan will be for a period of two years. Japanese language skills and prior work experience outside the United States are not required. The candidate will have ample opportunity to vacation throughout the Far East and the South Pacific region. No work-related travel is anticipated.

If interested in this one-of-a-kind opportunity, please submit a resume and unofficial college/university transcripts in confidence to HR@harnessip.com.

 

Patent Prosecution Associate – Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

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 Reston, VA office for an associate attorney with 0-2 years of experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science. 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 diverse chemical and chemical-related arts, including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and polymer chemistry. To apply, visit our Indeed job opening page. You can also submit your resume and school transcripts in confidence to Alona Gordon, Head of Recruiting & Professional Development agordon@harnessip.com.

 

Patent Prosecution Associate – Electrical or Computer Engineering

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 Reston, VA office for an associate attorney with 0-2 years of experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. 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. 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. To apply, visit our Indeed job opening page. You can also submit your resume and school transcripts in confidence to Alona Gordon, Head of Recruiting & Professional Development agordon@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 Alona Gordon, Head of Recruiting & Professional Development agordon@harnessip.com.  

 

Patent Prosecution Associate – 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 for an associate attorney in its Frisco, TX office with 0-2 years’ experience. Qualified candidates will have the following:

  • Undergraduate degree and/or technical experience in Mechanical Engineering (some chemistry experience is a plus, but not required)
  • In good standing at or graduation from an ABA accredited law school
  • USPTO registration or eligible to sit for the Patent Bar Exam
  • Strong academic credentials (class ranking in the top 20% preferred)
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Compensation is commensurate with experience and Dallas market. Opportunity to learn in a successful and growing IP boutique in a growing market. Excellent mentoring opportunities with experienced practitioners in a collaborative working environment. Opportunities to work hybrid or remotely, if desired.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resume, school transcripts, and writing sample online.

 

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.