The Position:

Patent Associate with at least 3 years of experience.  Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, excellent academic credentials, writing and communication skills and be capable of independent and creative work.

The Place:

Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the 150 largest law firms in the United States with a top rated Midwest intellectual property practice, seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate with at least 3 years of experience.   Initially the candidate will be located in our Cincinnati office with the possibility to relocate to one of our other offices after meeting training requirements.

The Rest:

To learn more about us and the communities we serve, we invite you to visit our home page at www.frostbrowntodd.com.  Send resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts and writing samples to Karen Laymance, Frost Brown Todd LLC, 2200 PNC Center, 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or by email to klaymance@fbtlaw.com.  Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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According to BTI’s report – for which 240 corporate counsel, including 18% of the Fortune 100, were surveyed – standout firms have “made an indelible mark on clients. These firms have positioned themselves with the world’s most demanding clients as the ones corporate counsel would most like to have by their side in head-to-head competition. In essence, they are the best players in the game.”

“We believe this ranking is the result of our continuing efforts to provide superior service at a competitive cost, and to act as a partner with in-house counsel to bring innovative solutions to their most challenging problems,” said John R. Crockett III, Chairman of the Firm.

In an article published in Law360 the president of BTI Consulting, Michael Rynowecer outlined the criteria for the award when he said that “emphasis on client service, paired with some form of innovation, helped these firms rise to the top.”

The outstanding Intellectual Property Litigation Group at Frost Brown Todd includes: James Dimos, Thomas P. O’Brien III, David E. Schmit, Ann G. Schoen, Joel E. Tragesser, and a skilled group of associates, paralegals and project assistants. The IP litigation team at Frost Brown Todd is very familiar with federal courts and has handled cases all across the United States.

“We believe our IP litigation Group’s business-solution approach to IP disputes is unique,” says Ms. Schoen, Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice “We offer our clients cost-effective staffing and cost management while also providing them with some of the leading Intellectual Property lawyers in the region.

The FBT Intellectual Property group provides an uncommon advantage in patent litigation since several of its experienced patent litigators are also registered patent attorneys. Recent patent suits include those relating to processed agricultural products, business method patents in the financial services area, aluminized steel, high security locks, automobile parts, high speed sorters, elevators, consumer products and computer software, among others.

The Frost Brown Todd Intellectual Property Practice Group has been recognized as one of the top patent practices in the region (2009 and 2010 Chambers USA Business Lawyers Guide) and one of the top ten patent litigation practices in the nation by Intellectual Property Magazine. The group includes registered patent practitioners with a wide range of technical backgrounds, including a number with advanced technical degrees. Several of the group’s lawyers have been recognized in such publications as Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, as top practitioners in their field.

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Law firms throughout the United States were evaluated on their workforce profiles, family-friendly benefits and policies, flexibility, leadership, compensation, and their advancement and retention of women, among other factors.

“This award further underlines the progress our Diversity and Women’s Initiative programs have made over the last eight years.  As a law firm, we go beyond talking points.  Our commitment is demonstrated through actions.  And, it is because of our actions that we have achieved this important award.”

On September 15, 2009 the firm will receive this award at the Gala Award Luncheon in New York, NY for the 2009 Best Law Firms. Click here to view the complete article from Working Mother magazine.

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Chambers USA touts the Intellectual Property Department as known for their “exceptional” attention to detail and impeccable biomedical knowledge. Frost Brown Todd LLC is said to boast one of the top Intellectual Property practices in the region. Clients use adjectives such as “impeccable”, “genius”, “simply superb”, and “quite excellent” in describing Stephen Albainy-Jenei, Karlyn Schnapp, Steven Goldstein and David Schmit.

From Chambers:

The Firm: [Frost Brown Todd] undertakes a substantial amount of transactional and prosecution work in patents, and litigates trademark, trades secrets and patent matters. Team members have particular expertise in the life sciences, Internet and computer technology sectors, and recently advised AOI Medical on the IP aspects of its IPO on the LSE.  The team also acted for Caudill Seed in obtaining declaratory judgment for non-infringement of patents related to a new product line of nutritional supplements.

The Lawyers: The “extraordinarily intelligent” Stephen Albainy-Jenei “knows the practice area inside out.” “Well-reasoned and never hasty,” he is active in life sciences and patent prosecution, and is responsible for the influential Patent Baristas blog. “Excellent attorney” Steven Goldstein has stepped down as department chair, to be replaced by Ann Schoen, and has now taken on the role of vice-chair. His practice takes in patent prosecution and transactional work, largely in the life sciences. David Schmit receives enthusiastic praise, which depicts him as “a genius who is extraordinarily formidable on the other side.” He is the group’s litigation expert and undertakes patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret cases. Interviewees also “think the world of” senior associate Karlyn Schnapp, a life sciences specialist with a PhD in chemistry.

The qualities on which rankings are based include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities valued by the client. Editorial comment is also derived from the research, with quotations used when they sum up the prevailing opinion of the market. The rankings and editorial comment about attorneys are independent and objective. Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research team’s findings. For the current Global directory, over 6,500 of these interviews were conducted covering 170 countries. They were carried out by a team of 30 full-time researchers over a period of 12 months.

Now, if only we could win a Webby…

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The position involves defining new inventions, providing scientific advice and oversight in patent prosecution matters, preparing patent applications for filing, prosecuting patents, reviewing and researching patent applications and third party intellectual property rights, and assisting with other legal matters. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a biological or chemical field (Ph.D. preferred), with a concentration in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, organic, medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or a closely related field.

For the right candidate, we are willing to hire a specialist without any previous patent experience.   We are dedicated to helping an individual succeed both professionally and personally and we can be quite flexible in our arrangements.  This can be a tremendous opportunity for someone who would like to make a switch from laboratory research to a growing patent career.  We can work with the candidate to provide an alternative/flexible work arrangement and schedule. 

All that is required is an ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and with others at all levels of the organization. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are flexible and enjoy being challenged (and having some fun). In return, the successful candidate will receive intensive training in patent prosecution and will work closely with patent attorneys.

Please feel free to call or email me directly in confidence to talk about your particular situation. 

The Fine Print: 

To learn more about us and the communities we serve, visit our home page at www.frostbrowntodd.com.  Send resume, transcripts and writing samples to me or to Karen Laymance, Frost Brown Todd LLC, 2200 PNC Center; 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or by email to klaymance@fbtlaw.com. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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