Akron, OH – Law Clerk 1L or 2L – Kim & Associates
AkronLawJobs No. 9732
Qualifications: 1L or 2L; GPA 3.0 or better; and Strong research and writing skills
Duties: 10-20 hours per week; Conduct legal research and prepare a wide array of legal memoranda; Prepare pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation; General Administrative duties; and Areas of practice include litigation, estate planning, criminal, securities, etc.
How to Apply: Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample (maximum five pages) to melissa.chuhi@symphony-financial.com
Deadline: December 7, 2018
North Canton, OH – Research Intern – National Inventors Hall of FameAkronLawJobs No. 9729 Overview: The Research Intern will participate in the design, execution, analysis and evaluation of National Inventors Hall of Fame research projects. Research interns will work throughout the academic year to provide meaningful program and project analysis. Summer employment may be available on a limited basis.
Position Responsibilities: Research the patent history of potential candidates for induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Identify the total number of U.S. patents issued to the candidate and confirm if the patents are still active. Are there trademarks or copyrights associated with an inventor’s work? If possible, identify the key or foundational patents for the candidate. Identify any lawsuits/litigation pertaining to the candidate’s intellectual property, report on the outcomes of the legal actions, and describe if the outcomes have affected the validity of the candidate’s patents. In a case of invalidation of a key patent, determine if the ruling invalidated all other patents of the candidate in that invention area as a result, or if there are still valid patents in that invention area for which the candidate could be recognized. Does the invalidation of a patent potentially impact patents by other inventors in the same invention area? Handle and protect confidential and sensitive information with integrity. Manage data collection projects. Assist staff in the design and maintenance of online databases. Prepare reports, documents, and presentations. Assist in the design, execution, and evaluation of research projects.
Qualifications: 1L (second semester), 2L, or 3L. Students seeking Joint JD/MBA or IP focused are preferred, but not required. High level of motivation and self-management. Detail oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills.
Hours: This is a part-time position working 10-20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible.
How to Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to Anthony Scharf, ascharf@invent.org
Deadline: December 6, 2018
