National Patent Law Interview Program

Loyola University-Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2025 Patent Law Interview Program. 

• Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6
• The registration deadline is Monday, April 14 at 9:59 p.m. Pacific - late registrations will not be accepted
• JD students graduating in December 2025 through May 2027 may register for the Patent Law Interview Program
• Patent bar eligibility is not required, although the vast majority of participating employers are seeking patent bar eligible students, particularly rising 2Ls

If interested, review the participation and eligibility instructions on the Patent Law Interview Program webpage, and then register to participate on the Flo Recruit website, which includes payment of a non-refundable $50 registration fee. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a FloRecruit account, which will allow you to review participating employers and their hiring criteria, upload application materials, and begin submitting applications.  

If you have questions, contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director, and Loyola Patent Law Program Liaison.

Intellectual Property Law Scholarships

Three opportunities are available to Seattle University law students who have a strong, demonstrated interest in the field of intellectual property law:

Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship - recipients will be honored at Seed IP’s spring networking reception on April 10 (RSVP for the reception by April 3)

WSBA IP Section Scholarship - recipients will be honored at the WSBA IP Section’s IP Institute on April 24

Westin Scholar/IAPP Award - recipients will be announced in late June or early July

You can apply for all three scholarships with one application. Applications are due by Noon on March 14.

The Seed and WSBA scholarships seek to recognize students who have a demonstrable interest in the practice of intellectual property law (whether litigation or transactional work) in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret protection, arts and entertainment, advertising law, and/or the intellectual property aspects of business.  The Westin Scholarship seeks to recognize future leaders in the field of privacy or data protection.  More information on the Westin Scholar Award can be found on the IAPP Higher Education page.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria for All Three Awards

To be eligible to apply for any of these scholarships, you must be currently enrolled as a law student at Seattle University School of Law.  The successful student will be selected based on their overall academic record, performance in course work related to intellectual property, and extracurricular activities, particularly those that relate to IP (such as the Intellectual Property Law Society).  Preference will be given to upper-level JD students.   

Application Instructions

All applications must include: (1) a cover letter explaining the applicant’s qualifications and merit (if applying to all three scholarships, please submit three cover letters), (2) the applicant’s resume, and (3) a copy of the applicant’s law school transcript that includes all grades through the Fall 2024 semester. Completed application materials should be emailed to Erin Fullner, Associate Dean for Student Development no later than noon on Friday, March 14.

IP Scholarships Available to Seattle U Law Students

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCHOLARSHIPS Three opportunities are available this year to Seattle University law students with a strong interest in the field of intellectual property law: Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship WSBA IP Section Scholarship Westin Scholar / International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Award Applications Due by Noon on Friday, March 22, 2024 Each of these three scholarship committees seek to recognize a student who has a demonstrable interest in the practice of intellectual property law (whether litigation or transactional work) in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret protection, arts and entertainment, advertising law and/or the intellectual property aspects of business. Recipients will be honored at the respective spring banquets for each of these groups – dates to be announced. Eligibility and Criteria of Selection for Scholarships To be eligible for these scholarships you must be currently enrolled as a law student at Seattle University School of Law.  The successful student will be selected based on their overall academic record, performance in course work related to intellectual property, and extracurricular activities, particularly those that relate to IP (such as the Intellectual Property Law Society).  Preference will be given to upper-level students.    Application Deadline – SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION FOR THE THREE AWARDS All applications must include: (1) a cover letter explaining the applicant’s qualifications and merit, (2) the applicant’s resume, and (3) a copy of the applicant’s law school transcript that includes the grades through the Fall 2023 semester. Completed application materials should be emailed to Erin Fullner, Associate Dean for Student Development with the Subject Line: Application for IP Scholarships.

WA Intellectual Property Law Alliance Career Panel

 

WASHINGTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ALLIANCE (WA IPA) CAREER PANEL Thursday, March 30, 2023, 4:00-5:30 pm | 2nd Floor Gallery Register HERE by Wednesday, March 29th at NOON We are pleased to invite you to a panel presentation featuring members of the Washington Intellectual Property Law Alliance (WA IPA), a non-profit state organization supporting the creation, protection and enablement of intellectual property throughout the entire State of Washington. WA IPA programming is based on three fundamental pillars: IP Awareness and Education; IP Ecosystem and Collaboration; and IP Diversity and Inclusion. This event will begin with remarks from Dean Varona, followed by a panel presentation and an opportunity for students to ask questions.  We hope you are able to join us! MODERATOR Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Knobbe Martens PANELISTS Derrick Brent, Deputy Director, U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) David Cho, Member, USPTO Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) (AT&T) Jomarie Fredricks, Member, USPTO Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) (Rotary) ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Tony Varona, Dean, Seattle University School of Law Andy Salvador, Director, Intellectual Property, AT&T Ramsey Al-Salam, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP Robert Cumbow, Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn Register HERE by Wednesday, March 29th at NOON. Questions? Contact Josie Mitchell, Associate Director, Seattle University School of Law Center for Professional Development.

Careers in IP with the USPTO

New Trademark Examining Attorney Positions Open Now 

Apply to join the Trademarks legal team at America’s Innovation Agency! 

Application deadline: November 28, 2022  

Combine your passion for public service with your love of intellectual property law.     

Careers in IP law at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are: 

·       Challenging – you get to work with a wider variety of subjects than almost any other area of law; 

·        Autonomous - you are trusted to work independently and trained to make quick, decisive and accurate legal decisions; 

·        Rewarding – merit-based awards are available for superior work performance, both in quality and in production; and 

·         Aligned with a Passion for Public Service – USPTO employees take a lot of pride in serving the public by helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams in innovation.  

Get to know Kemi, a Trademark Examining Attorney, and hear what she loves about working at the USPTO.

From now until November 28, 2022, the USPTO is accepting applications to fill multiple positions for entry-level Trademark examining attorneys. You may telework from anywhere in the U.S. or work from the physical worksite which is located in Alexandria/Virginia. The positions are open to all U.S. citizens or nationals.  

·         The GS-9 “Law Clerk” vacancy is for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and complete bar admission within 14 months of being hired. Once admission is complete, new GS-9 hires will be converted to GS-11. No prior experience is required. 

·         The GS-11 “Attorney Advisor” vacancy is also for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and an active bar membership in good standing. No prior experience is required. 

Thinking of joining the USPTO’s Trademarks legal team?  

SAVE THE DATE! 

Becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO 

Tuesday, November 15th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

The USPTO will host a webinar all about becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney! During the webinar, job seekers will learn about the agency’s mission, how working as a Trademark Examining Attorney supports economic growth and innovation, as well as how – and specifically where - to apply.

Attendees will also get a chance to hear directly from two Trademark Examining Attorneys on why they love working at the USPTO and how the agency’s “work from home nationwide” programs help to support employees and families holistically. 

Tune in here: https://bit.ly/tmex_webinar 

Webinar password: virtual (8478825 from phones) 

or join by phone: +1-415-527-5035 US Toll 

Access code: 2761 005 4594 

Learn more about how to become a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO here. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful work, telework and flexible schedules, work-life balance, a rich culture of diversity and inclusion, training and mentorship, great pay and benefits, and more!   

For more information about the job requirements and the hiring process, please visit the USPTO Jobs Website at: www.uspto.gov/jobs 

Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay informed about jobs at USPTO  

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on USPTO jobs and recruitment events via Twitter: @USPTOJobs 

2022 Intellectual Property Career Showcase

Registration is open for the 2022 Intellectual Property Career Showcase, which will take place October 12, 2022 from 4 - 6 PM Eastern / 1 - 3 PM Pacific. This the event takes place at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, but there is a virtual attendance option.

This is an excellent opportunity for law students to:

• Learn about a range of IP careers
• Network with IP professionals
• Participate in two panel discussions with Q&A

The IP Career Showcase was created to educate students about careers in intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, from the perspective of professionals in private practice, corporations, and universities. If you have questions about the Showcase, please contact Brian Giles or Sam Mullman.

Register for online attendance here.

USPTO Virtual Patent Examiner Office Hours

If you have a computer engineering or electrical engineering background, you're invited to join United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recruiters for virtual office hours this Tuesday, May 24.

When you sign up for a 15-minute session of virtual office hours, you’ll get to chat one-on-one with USPTO recruiters who are current Supervisory Patent Examiners. They'll answer your specific questions about a patent examining career with the federal government, including the hiring process. 

Register Here

IP and Technology Info Panel

Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel
	Thursday, January 20, 2022, 3:00pm PST

 

	Dentons Via Zoom
Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel. This program is focused on our Patent Prosecution practice, specifically in high technology (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.).  You’ll learn about our dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their work and help world-renowned clients protect some of their most important inventions on the forefront of technology. Connection Details Zoom Link: https://dentons.zoom.us/j/7395380879?pwd=N05xd2tza0pZNG5aVHpRTittWnlidz09  Meeting ID: 739 538 0879 Passcode: 332899 A list of participating speakers is listed below: Peter Yim Mike Swett Connor McKittrick Joni Seeley Duane Carver Siddhi Shah Margaret Baxter Rachel Schwein If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Coon at marianne.coon@dentons.com

WSBA Intellectual Property Scholarship

The Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property section offers an annual $2500 scholarship to a student who has a demonstrable interest in the practice of  intellectual property law (whether litigation or transactional work) in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret protection, arts and entertainment, advertising law, and/or the intellectual property aspects of business.

The successful student will be selected based on their overall academic record, performance in coursework related to intellectual property, and extracurricular activities, particularly those that relate to IP.  Preference will be given to upper level students.

Application Deadline and Announcement of the Scholarship

• Applications for the scholarship are due February 12, 2018
• All applications must include:
• A cover letter explaining their qualifications and merit
• Resume
• Law school transcript

Completed applications should be submitted to Dean Donna Claxton Deming. If you are submitting your materials in hard copy, please bring them to the Dean’s Office on the second floor of Sullivan Hall. If you are submitting your materials in a digital format, please email them to dcdeming@seattleu.edu. 

The scholarship recipient(s) will be presented with the award at the annual WSBA IP section meet and greet event, scheduled to be held on Friday, April 20th at 5:00 pm at the Washington Convention Center.

SEED IP Law Group Founder Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded each year to a Seattle University law student with a strong interest in the field of intellectual property law. Seed IP Law Group is one of the top-rated intellectual property law firms in the United States. The scholarship honors the firm’s founders, Dick Seed and Ben Berry, for their contribution to the law of intellectual property. As expressed by Bill Ferron of the Seed IP Law Group, “We think it’s very important to train the next generation of intellectual property attorneys so that we can continue to build on the legacy started by Ben Berry and Dick Seed. Only through strong support of higher education will our country continue to be a leader in the world.” The scholarship recipient receives $6,000.00.

Eligibility and Criteria of Selection for Scholarship

• Currently enrolled as a law student at Seattle University School of Law
• Have an undergraduate degree that qualifies you to sit for the USPTO Patent Agent Exam
• Well-developed interest in intellectual property and active participation in IP activities such as the Intellectual Property Law Society
• Preference will be given to 2 and 3Ls and students with strong technical and/or scientific backgrounds 

Application Deadline and Announcement of the Scholarship

• Applications for the scholarship are due February 12, 2018
• All applications must include: 
• A cover letter explaining the applicant’s qualifications and merit
• Resume
• Law school transcript that includes the grades through the Fall 2017 semester

Completed applications should be submitted to Dean Donna Claxton Deming. If you are submitting your materials in hard copy, please bring them to the Dean’s Office on the second floor of Sullivan Hall. If you are submitting your materials in a digital format, please email them to dcdeming@seattleu.edu. 

The scholarship recipient will be announced in late February and the recipient will be expected to attend a reception hosted by the firm in March.  

Washington State Patent Law Association Networking Event

Washington State Patent Law Association's Fall Networking Happy Hour
October 25, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Aluel Cellars
Students interested in pursuing patent law are invited to attend WSPLA’s next happy hour. The event will take place at the Aluel Cellars tasting room on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, October 25, and is a great opportunity to meet local IP and patent practitioners. Space is limited so please send RSVPs to Adriane Scola by October 18, 2017.

IP Licensing CLE

A CLE can be a great learning and networking opportunity. The WSBA hosts its "Licensing Essentials" CLE, providing practical tools and tips in intellectual property licensing, on May 13 at the Washington State Convention Center. Get more information at:
https://www.wsbacle.org/seminars_show.php?sdx=10609SEA