NewPatent Agent Cisco Systems IncPatent AgentSan Francisco, CA$179,000–$254,300 / yearYou're someone who is: comfortable navigating ambiguity to generate strategies that deliver impact; comfortable learning unfamiliar technology and holding a real conversation with senior engineers; curious about the business, not just the technology to understand how we compete in the marketplace and what that means for what we protect; and collaborative by default: you share credit, ask for help, and work well across functions. Track record of credible, concise executive communication on patent risk; ability to translate genuinely unsettled patent issues into business-relevant guidance for executives and engineers without over-hedging or misrepresenting the state of the law, and with demonstrated ability to defend a position under skeptical questioning.
Patent Prosecution Specialist Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiPatent Prosecution SpecialistPalo Alto, CaliforniaReport and handle all substantive USPTO actions with input from the Responsible Attorney, prepare draft amendments/responses to official actions, including Responses to Missing Parts, Report Notices of Allowance, address any inventorship/assignment issues, and prepare related paperwork (e.g., extensions, RCEs, corrected ADSs, name changes, maintenance fee addresses, etc.). Knowledge regarding aspects of patent prosecution and the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), Orbit, foreign PTO sites, Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Center databases.
IT Support Engineer Swift SolarIT Support EngineerSan Carlos, CA$80,000–$110,000 / yearWe expect you to use AI as a force multiplier-drafting knowledge-base articles, triaging common tickets, and scripting routine automation so you can reserve your hours for the hands-on, relational, and judgment-heavy work that matters most. On a typical day, you might troubleshoot a connectivity issue in the lab, set up a new hire's laptop and accounts, enroll devices in MDM, enforce MFA across a core system, and close out a stubborn Wi-Fi dead zone.
EE/CS Patent Agent MNF GlobalEE/CS Patent AgentSan Francisco, California$140,000–$240,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, along with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics. Preferred experience includes patent prosecution in Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , 5G-Telecom , Robotics and Semiconductor Manufacturing and Packaging .
Licensing and Strategic Alliance Manager Stanford UniversityLicensing and Strategic Alliance ManagerRedwood City, CA$152,446–$177,636 / yearThe pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills, and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance, as well as other business and organization needs. You will be a key contributor to the OTLs Life Sciences Licensing Team with responsibilities of evaluating new inventions, developing licensing opportunities, and strategies, negotiating the terms and conditions of agreements, and administering patent-related activities.
Litigation Associate Attorney (Health Care Focused) Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLPLitigation Associate Attorney (Health Care Focused)San Francisco, CA$290,000–$355,000 / yearDrawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. Crowell & Moring, a global Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Civil Litigation Associate to focus on health care litigation in our Los Angeles, Orange County or San Francisco offices.
STUDENT TRAINEE - USPTO INTERN PROGRAM U.S. Department of CommerceSTUDENT TRAINEE - USPTO INTERN PROGRAMSan Jose, CA$45,516–$66,203 / yearnnn n Remote jobn Non nn n Telework eligiblen Non nn n Travel Requiredn Not requiredn nn n Relocation expenses reimbursedn Non n nn n Appointment typen Permanentn nn n Work schedulen Full-timen nn n Servicen Exceptedn nn. n Please note that if you are a Spring or Summer 2026 graduate, you will not be eligible for this internship opportunity unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an additional degree (diploma, certificate, degree program, etc.) or an advanced degree.
Life Sciences / Biotech Patent Agent #21797 San Francisco Vanguard-IPLife Sciences / Biotech Patent Agent #21797 San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Applicant should have strong writing skills and relevant patent prosecution experience related to Biology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.
Director, AI Governance Attorney KLA CorpDirector, AI Governance AttorneyMilpitas, CA$207,300–$362,800 / yearThe Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA's strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company's business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.
Industrial Contracts Associate - Material Transfer Agreements Officer Stanford UniversityIndustrial Contracts Associate - Material Transfer Agreements OfficerRedwood City, CARemote$92,614–$114,391 / yearICO''s mission is to foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with industry sponsors and provide high-quality and timely service to our constituents -- Stanford faculty and staff -- while maintaining a balance between Stanford and industry interests. ICO negotiates and signs sponsored research and other research-related agreements with industry and handles all University material transfer agreements, working closely with OTL on intellectual property terms for research agreements.
Associate General Counsel SPANAssociate General CounselSan Francisco, CaliforniaTo facilitate our rapid growth, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic and tactical legal counseling on a broad range of issues impacting our sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply, and customer support teams. Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel Fivetran IncCompliance, Employment & Litigation CounselOakland, CA$186,895–$224,283 / yearFivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data - from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on.
Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel FiveTranCompliance, Employment & Litigation CounselOakland, CA$186,895–$224,283 / yearFivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities. Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Director, Legal Advanced Micro Devices IncDirector, LegalSan Jose, CAThe Director will lead the patent litigation team and work closely with other internal teams and outside counsel to assess risk, develop litigation strategies, and manage ongoing matters in alignment with AMD's business objectives. Lead team analysis and response to patent assertion letters, NPE demands, and indemnity requests, developing robust invalidity and non-infringement positions.
NewAssociate Corporate Counsel, Quantum AI Google LLCAssociate Corporate Counsel, Quantum AIMountain View, CAIn this role, you will work with product managers, engineers and researchers to support the Google Quantum AI team's rapid scaling and frontier goal of building quantum computing for otherwise unsolvable problems, targeting the delivery of truly useful error-corrected machines. Preferred qualifications: Undergraduate or additional degrees in physical sciences or engineering (e.g., physics, electrical engineering, materials science) or equivalent practical experience working closely with deep-tech Research and Development (R&D) teams.
Patent Agent (Biotech) #22070 San Francisco Vanguard-IPPatent Agent (Biotech) #22070 San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields (bioinformatics, data science and machine learning are a plus but not required).
Legal Counsel Span.IO, Inc.Legal CounselSan Francisco, CAfrom an accredited law school and member of the California Bar in good standing 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney (3+ years in U.S. law firm) Significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing a wide range of commercial agreements Track record of building strong relationships and successfully collaborating with teams throughout the organization Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-starter with proven ability to achieve results and work independently Comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving workplace Intellectually curious with a sense of humor Value diversity and inclusion. Bonus Qualifications 2+ years as in-house counsel Experience developing and managing intellectual property portfolios Proficiency in Ironclad or other contract management platforms Experience working with teams focused on hardware manufacturing, supply chain, SAAS, and customer support Understanding of electricity distribution grid, utility regulation, and virtual power plants Experience advising companies developing AI or incorporating AI into their business practices.
Director, Legal Operations Dolby Laboratories IncDirector, Legal OperationsSan Francisco, CA$212,300–$292,000 / yearA critical aspect of this role is identifying, implementing, and scaling emerging technologies, including generative AI and legal-specific artificial intelligence solutions, to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, reduce risk, and enable the department to focus on higher-value work. This role oversees the operational infrastructure supporting Dolbys global Legal organization and partners closely with executive leaders across Legal, Finance, IT, People & Places, Security, and business functions.
Regulatory Counsel, Privacy GoogleRegulatory Counsel, PrivacyMountain View, CAAs a Regulatory Counsel, Privacy, you will join a Global team that provides subject matter expertise and engages with regulators, academics, and others to consider the role of privacy law in accordance with our changing economy, the development of new technology, and passage of new laws and regulations. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA .
Product Counsel Delinea IncProduct CounselSan Francisco, CAThis role is critical to the overall success of the company and will work directly with our Product, Engineering, and R&D teams on a broad range of legal matters, providing strategic, commercial and regulatory advice throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial product development and design to launch and post-release support. What Youll Do: Act as a trusted legal advisor and key partner to our Product, Engineering, and R&D teams, providing legal and regulatory compliance support from the initial stages of SaaS product development to global launch, helping to identify and proactively mitigate risks.