December 2012

IP Associate – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

December 31, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking a lateral associate to join its Intellectual Property team. All candidates must possess a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, have excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical and communications skills. A minimum of 2 years experience, including patent prosecution, is required and candidates must be Patent Bar eligible. South Carolina Bar admission preferred.

Senior IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

December 26, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

POET is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to work in its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office. The Senior Intellectual Property Counsel is the primary legal advisor to our management team on all IP matters (including patents, trademarks, copyright, and licensing) and an integral contributor to business and legal strategy.

Who We Seek
Are you as exceptional as a business person as you are an IP lawyer? Are you as creative and savvy at negotiating agreements as you are at navigating the patent landscape and mitigating risk? Do you love teaching in plain English the essential elements of your very technical jargon to scientists and business executives alike? Do you competitively improve things and get exasperated with mediocrity? Do you thrive on setting bold targets, tracking performance, and then beating those goals? Do you have humility enough to fervently serve your teammates?

If you honestly answered an emphatic, “Yes!” to all of these questions, then we would be pleased to hear from you. Innovation in the biorefining space is high as companies race to capture the growing demand for renewable energy. The patent issues in this space are broad, technically challenging, and a strategic imperative for POET.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: http://goo.gl/NoqTI.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Who We Are
At POET, we are passionate about reducing our country’s reliance on foreign energy, lifting economies by revitalizing global agriculture, and providing a cleaner, affordable alternative to fossil fuels. We also believe in creativity from common sense. Our engineers and scientists have a relentless focus on developing technologies for more efficient biofuel production with the slightest environmental footprint. By integrating that technology development with our expertise in construction, operations, risk management, and marketing, we’ve built a network of 27 biorefineries in seven states that each year produces in excess of 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol, 9 billion pounds of high protein animal feed, and thousands of pounds of bio-based oils and lubricants. We aim to revolutionize the worldwide development, production, and marketing of biorefined products.

At POET Legal, our vision is to become the premier legal department among companies of our size. Our nimble team runs like a business, with a strategy and differentiated value proposition built around an intimate knowledge of our company and the needs of our business team.

Software Patent Prosecutor – Small Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

December 21, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Theranos is seeking a Software Patent Prosecutor.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location (Ohio)

December 21, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney or patent agent. The candidate should be a qualified patent attorney or patent agent, licensed to practice in Ohio and before the USPTO. An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required. Candidates with a Computer Science degree will be considered if they have significant computer hardware experience. Learn more about about us at www.Calfee.com.

Patent Prosecution Assistant – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

December 20, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Assistant.

Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif.

December 20, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an opening in its Costa Mesa office for an Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist to assist the practice firm wide.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

December 16, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duft Bornsen & Fettig, LLP is patent law firm located next to Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. The bulk of our work is patent preparation and prosecution. We are looking for associates with 1 - 4 years of experience. We are primarily interested in EE backgrounds but will consider other backgrounds when there is some demonstrated knowledge in the EE arts. The right candidate must have an open mind and be willing to do things our way. We work hard but we have a lot of fun. We also want someone who wants to be part of our team. We are looking to hire in the January to March 2013 timeframe. Please submit a published writing sample with resume (e.g., an office action response or an application).

Patent Attorney – Other – Wayne, N.J.

December 14, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will (i) provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and (ii) review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).

Responsibilities:
• Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications.
• Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc.
• Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity.
• Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing.
• Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.

Qualifications:
• Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred).
• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations.
• Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment.
• A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Contact:
To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3f5sgq3. Maquet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Wayne, New Jersey

The MAQUET Group is a subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swedish company GETINGE AB and is the leading international provider of forward-looking products and therapeutic applications for the OR and ICU.

As a specialist for the three divisions Cardiovascular, Critical Care and Surgical Workplaces, MAQUET employs more than 5,000 personnel worldwide in research, development, production, sales and service.

• In the Critical Care division MAQUET focuses on the implementation of innovative products and solutions for ventilation and anesthesia.
• In the Cardiovascular division MAQUET bundles its competencies for the gentle treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases.
• In the Surgical Workplaces division MAQUET concentrates on the implementation of efficient, practice-oriented workplaces in the operating room.

Patent Counsel – Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

December 10, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Join Dropbox as one of the first members of the legal department. We're in the early stages of building a legal team to pursue our mission of helping people have their stuff everywhere and share it easily. Our technology, vision, and team make this a great place to impact people around the world. As patent counsel you’ll have a broad range of responsibilities counseling the company on patent related matters. You’ll develop and implement legal approaches and processes for our patents globally. Entrepreneurial by nature, you will have immediate impact with your analytic rigor, uncanny judgment, effective counseling, and ability to get things done. If you are a person with user-driven instincts who loves a challenging, team-focused, and fast environment, then this is the place for you.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

December 8, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison is seeking an IP Counsel to work in The Materials Group, its largest global division. This intellectual property counsel will focus on both U.S. and international intellectual property services, including IP prosecution (patent applications and office actions), transactions involving IP (licensing and development), patent opinions, right to markets, patent landscapes, trade secret protection, trademarks, and copyrights. This attorney will also be expected to work closely with the Materials Group’s global research and innovation functions assisting with efforts in the US, Europe, China, and India. This position reports to the Materials Group Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and is based in the Regional Law Department in Mentor, Ohio. A background in chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skills in practical day-to-day client support and counseling is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including client counseling, IP transactions including technology development and licensing contracts, patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
• Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
• Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
• Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors and foreign counsel for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; handle such filing and liaison activities.
• Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent offices, foreign and domestic.
• Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements, as well as intellectual property advice in regard to M&A negotiations and other transactions.

Requirements:
• Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Must possess a law degree (with excellent academic credentials), be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing. Willing to consider outstanding candidates admitted to the Bar in any state.
• 3-7 years of patent legal experience in a diverse intellectual property practice (law firm or in-house), including patent drafting and prosecution, non-infringement opinions, and freedom to operate opinions.
• Familiarity with films and adhesives, or products that are based on related chemistries is a plus.
• Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of PCT and European patent practice is desirable.
• Experience drafting patents (patent prosecution).
• Transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities) is a plus.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Approximately 25% travel should be expected.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=8190&sid=63.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

IP Counsel – Other – Wyandotte, Mich.

December 8, 2012- US - Midwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. A successful candidate has experience in the following areas:

• IP transaction experience in both divestitures and acquisitions including public and confidential due diligence, IP analysis and advice, agreement preparation, and closing.
• Focus on both patents and unpatented know-how is needed.
• Ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other M&A team members especially commercial attorneys, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client.
• Ability to successfully integrate acquired IP into BASF is also essential.
• Licensing experience including technology and patents in and out.
• Understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed.
• Ability to advise clients on licensing options, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
• Experience managing client patent estates including IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Experience with US reexaminations is considered a plus.
• Experience with foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is a plus, although this position focuses on US law and US patents

This position will be located in Wyandotte, MI. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings, and BASF's German parent in Ludwigshafen will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel. The ability to do pro bono work through BASF's relationship with the Pro Bono Partnership is available.

Qualifications:
BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Requirements:
• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering and JD are required
• Graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering is preferred
• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Must be licensed in at least one state and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
• Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
• Must be a self-starter, be proactive, and take the initiative
• Must be a team player and work well with patent attorneys, patent agents, and support staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills and have excellent writing skills
• High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend most favorable alternatives
• Ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO
• Ability to use the USPTO's Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
• Ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP counterparts located in Europe

Contact:
To apply, visit this link: http://on.basf.com/1203209intelpropfadv.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Wyandotte, Michigan

IP Counsel – Other – Florham Park, N.J.

December 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. The IP Counsel is responsible for:

• IP Estate Managementincluding IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement primarily in the US. Knowledge of the America Invents Act is needed. An understanding of foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is also required. The ability to advise clients on patent coverage is critical.
• IP Transactionsincluding both divestitures and acquisitions. Tasks include conducting public and confidential due diligence, undertaking IP analysis, negotiating IP matters, preparing and/or reviewing agreements, and participating in closings. The ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other BASF M&A team members especially commercial attorneys, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client is essential. Overseeing the integration of the acquired IP into BASF is also a critical part of this position.
• IP Licensingincluding both licensing of technology and patents. Both inbound and outbound licenses are possible. An understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed. The ability to advise clients on licensing options, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
• IP Litigationincluding trade secret and patent litigations. Conducting pre-filing analyses and advising the client on the cost benefit of a potential litigation is required. This position works with inhouse and outside litigation counsel to supports litigation activities.
• Freedom to Operate Opinions including new product and process definitions, third party patent searching, and opinions. The ability to advise clients on any risks and options is critical. Initiating oppositions or other patent invalidity challenges may be needed.

This position will be located at BASF Corporation’s North American headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings, and BASF’s parent in Ludwigshafen, Germany will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel. The ability to do pro bono work through BASF’s relationship with the Pro Bono Partnership is available.

Qualifications:
BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering and JD are required
• Graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering is preferred
• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Must be licensed in at least one state, preferably New Jersey, and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
• Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
• Must be a self-starter, be proactive, and take the initiative
• Must be a team player and work well with other BASF patent attorneys, patent agents, support staff and clients
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills and excellent writing skills
• High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend most favorable alternatives
• Ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO
• Ability to use the USPTO's Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
• Ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP counterparts located in Europe

Contact:
To apply, visit this link: http://on.basf.com/1203208intelpropfadv.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Florham Park, New Jersey

Patent Engineer – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

December 7, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders, is currently seeking a Patent Engineer to join our team.

The role of a Patent Engineer (PE) is to be a catalyst for idea generation, evaluate said ideas to find candidates for patent protection, and to interact with US patent consultants for drafting and prosecution of patent applications. In addition, the PE will build up a competitive patent portfolio and monitor competitor patents using database systems.

Working with corporate Patent Manager as a part of a small global team, the PE will:

• Assume the primary responsibility for Research and Development patents arising from Elekta’s US sites, which are predominately involved in Software Engineering.
• Promote and develop patenting and management of new applications.
• Operate searches for new technical developments
• Monitor and analyze patent applications for technical trends, potential infringements and license opportunities in addition to managing the existing portfolio.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (MS or PhD) and 3-5 years of related professional experience is required. A PhD is strongly preferred.
• Patent experience is required. Patent experience in the software industry is STRONGLY preferred.
• Professional engineers with related background (academia or industry) will be considered. Legal qualifications are not required for this opportunity.
• Must be personable, approachable, self-driven and able to encourage idea generation.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and an eye for details.
• Must possess the ability to quickly understand advanced technical inventions, even in areas where one might not have much experience.
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language, as the job will involve reading and extracting the inventive features from patent publications.
• Must have a broad technical understanding as products involve complex technology in the areas of mechanical, software, electronics and/or radiation physics.
• Domestic and International Travel will be required for this position.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://uscareers-elekta.icims.com/jobs/2424/job?mode=apply&iis=patently-o.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Elekta develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Our clinical solutions and information systems are used in over 5,000 hospitals globally and every day more than 100,000 patients receive diagnosis, treatment of follow-up with the help of an Elekta product.

Patent Agent / Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 6, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Turk IP Law, a growing intellectual property law firm is seeking an Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in one or more of the electrical, communications, and computer science technologies.

Patent Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent