Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Biotechnology patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in some area of the biological sciences, such as genetics, cellular biology, immunology or molecular biology. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
RIM is seeking a lawyer to work within its technology licensing group to focus on open source matters. The position will involve both compliance and strategy based open source matters, and will often require complex technical and legal analysis of the integration of open source technologies with various RIM products. Work will include advising on licensing of technologies for use in RIM products and open source due diligence on M&A transactions. The position will be based in any of Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Vancouver in Canada or Redwood City in California.
Skills and Qualifications: • 5+ years IP licensing experience, including open source licensing experience • experience managing open source in conjunction with proprietary software development • in-house experience with open source licensing preferred • demonstrated ability to generate creative solutions to complex problems taking a pragmatic approach to balancing risks and business interests • ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals and to clearly and concisely communicate issues to executives • a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent experience preferred • experience with C, C++, and Java preferred
O'Shea Getz, an intellectual property boutique firm located in Springfield, MA, is seeking an experienced patent attorney. Our target candidate has a BS or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, excellent writing skills, and must have at least 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Associate or of counsel positions available depending on experience. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Admission to the MA or CT bar is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Contact: Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample in confidence to boshea@osheagetz.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Ballard Spahr LLP, a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States, is looking for an IP Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in IP litigation, including patent litigation to work in our Philadelphia office.
In particular, we are looking for someone with active experience regarding e-discovery, claim construction (including Markman briefing), infringement and invalidity analysis, expert reports, and trial. While patent litigation is our greatest need, this candidate also will be involved in trademark, trade secret and copyright matters, so subject matter experience in these areas also is desirable. Excellent academic credentials, and superb writing and oral communication skills are required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing IP Litigation Group with a national practice, and to immediately undertake positions of responsibility in a collegial atmosphere.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to: PAattyjobs@ballardspahr.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our IP Litigation Group represents a wide range of clients in cases involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; trade secret misappropriation; and licensing disputes. We represent plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and arbitration panels throughout the country, as well as in administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. is currently seeking Patent Counsel to join us at our Technology Center. Reporting to the Energizer Senior Patent Counsel, the Patent Attorney must be a strategist and will be responsible for managing patent matters and providing global direction on patent issues for one or more worldwide business units. The Attorney will be responsible for extensive and challenging client counseling and development as well as managing global IP matters such as patentability, freedom to operate and the negotiation and drafting of IP agreements.
Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to: • Provide accurate clearance opinions for new products & business development opportunities; • Manage outside law firms and internal search personnel as appropriate; and • Provide legal opinions to internal managers and executives regarding third party patents. • Assist clients in the development of products, and lead the training of engineers and other appropriate personnel in the importance of securing and maintaining IP rights; • Work with R&D to prepare invention disclosures, determine patentability, and apply protection strategy; • Take leadership role in helping to evaluate new ideas and drafting and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications, with appropriate claim breadth to maximize value; • Review and evaluate existing patents applications and patents with respect to their value to Energizer and the marketplace, and assist businesses with annuity payment decisions. • Research external products and survey competitor patent portfolios to assess whether any Energizer patents have been infringed, or if there are any competitive threats; and • Proactively coordinate meetings with management & engineers to discuss findings. • Counsel clients and assist in the negotiation of appropriate IP agreements; • Draft license, confidential disclosure, material transfer, consulting, and research collaboration agreements and other IP agreements • Other duties as required
Requirements: Education/Training: Juris Doctor degree from accredited Law School and Admission to a State Bar (preferably Ohio). Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Chemical preferred), Physics or Physical Chemistry. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with electronics and electro-mechanical products a plus. Must be registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Experience: 5+ years demonstrated experience in patent law. Law firm and corporate law department experience is highly desirable. Experience should include client counseling, drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting freedom to operate and patentability analyses and understanding of patent litigation. Prior experience with intellectual asset management and strategy also is desirable. Complex transactional and negotiation experience also desirable.
Knowledge/Skills: The right person will have excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal, to communicate clearly and effectively within the Legal department and the R&D and product development functions. Must be able to manage and develop clients so that valuable IP is created for the business.
Competency Requirements: • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with co-workers, senior management, outside counsel, third parties and other external contacts; • Strong organizational and project management skills; • Ability to pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active with fluctuating priorities and deadlines; • Excellent attention to detail; • Exercises critical thinking and independent judgment regarding areas of responsibility; • Ability to understand the realities of doing business and to function in a fast-paced, global environment while managing multiple priorities. • All candidates must be authorized to work full time in the U.S.
Energizer is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Westlake, Ohio
Energizer Holdings, Inc., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of primary batteries, portable lighting and personal care products. Energizer is the successor to over 100 years of expertise in the battery and portable lighting products industry. Its brand names Energizer and Eveready have worldwide recognition for quality and dependability, and are marketed and sold in more than 165 countries. At our Global Technology Center in Westlake Ohio, we conduct the research that enabled many Energizer firsts and manage the global manufacturing of our primary batteries, portable lighting, and other consumer products worldwide.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, an international law firm, is currently seeking a IP Docket Clerk for its San Francisco office. This position in the Patent Support Services (PatSu) Department of the IP Patent Practice Group will assist our Patent Support Services Manager and PatSu team. Based on procedures established for each of our clients, the successful candidate will review and extract information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications, as well as Patent and Trademark Office communications, for entry into our docketing database. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the Patent and Trademark Office daily dockets and other administrative responsibilities. Additional projects will be assigned.
This position requires a minimum of one year of related patent docketing experience (equivalent education/experience will also be considered). Qualified candidates must have strong communication (written/verbal) and proofreading skills, an organized approach to work assignments, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a team-oriented attitude. Experience with CPI preferred, but not required. Annuities experience a plus. Flexibility to work overtime required.
The international law firm of Ladas & Parry, LLP in Los Angeles, is seeking a patent attorney with at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. The position will require prosecution in the mechanical arts and in chip manufacture as well as in your area of specialty. Prior engineering experience will be favorably viewed as will being a member of the Califonia Bar. The position is open to full and part-time applicants. Compensation is based on hours billed.
The firm is also interested in hiring lateral attorneys with their own books of business, who hope to enhance and expand their practice through employment under the Ladas & Parry name.
Contact: To apply for these positions, please send your resume and cover letter. Kindly send these documents in PDF format to: atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Intellectual Ventures Legal Services is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent Prosecution group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention and being the leading invention partner for the world’s most innovative companies and individuals. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with individuals, universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of information processing technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas of electrical engineering. • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance. • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting.
Key Qualifications and Required Skills: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office. • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school. • Strong basic physics fundamentals, e.g. able to work with quantum mechanics, waves and wave propagation, photonics, optics, and other related areas. • Minimum 4 year patent prosecution experience. • Must work well in a team environment.
Other Requirements: • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States. Our Patent Group includes 35 patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, working across the full range of scientific and technical disciplines. Our patent professionals have significant experience handling patent prosecution before the US and foreign patent offices; patent portfolio development and management; patentability, validity, infringement, right-to-use and inventorship opinions; licensing; due diligence; and opposition and interference practice; and work closely with our IP Litigation Group in patent pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Our Atlanta office is looking for patent attorney associates with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience, and with backgrounds in electrical and/or computer engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of patent prosecution (domestic and foreign), opinion rendering, and patent portfolio management. If hired, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our IP litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing patent and IP litigation practice with a national practice and reputation.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to:
Patricia Greco Ballard Spahr LLP 999 Peachtree Street Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309-3915 Fax: 678.420.9744 E-mail: grecop@ballardspahr.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. The person reports to the Head of Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s product patent portfolio. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, conducting and reporting due diligence analysis, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. This is a director level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues around the world in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Conduct IP due diligence for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities in a variety of therapeutic areas • Actively participate in litigations teams by assisting with interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assisting in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters • Assisting with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Assisting in the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, or related field. • Juris Doctorate and admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California • USPTO Registration • Experience: At least 8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least 2 years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in ANDA (Hatch-Waxman) litigation. Preferred candidates will have both law firm and in-house experience.
Other: • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. • The successful candidate will be given increasing responsibility. Accordingly, the ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives, to learn quickly and apply legal analysis in a business context, and the ability to work independently to identify issues, goals and needs and identify solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad, common with litigation-related activities will be required.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
The Notre Dame Law School invites applications for the position of Director of its new Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic. The position will begin for the 2011-2012 academic year.
When it is fully implemented, the Clinic will provide students opportunities to work as lawyers to meet the intellectual property and entrepreneurship-related needs of the Clinic’s clients. The Clinic will have a transactional focus and particularly will assist clients with, among other matters, entity formation, licensing and/or freedom to operate agreements, trademark counseling and prosecution, and patent preparation and prosecution. Specific client matters will be determined by the Clinic Director, although decisions about the overall direction of the Clinic’s work will be made in consultation with the Dean and other law school faculty members.
As with other clinics at the Notre Dame Law School, students enrolled in the Clinic (typically not more than 8 students at a time) will spend an entire semester (approximately 14 weeks) enrolled with the clinic for law school credit.
Duties of the Director of the Clinic will include: · Developing the clinic’s operating plan; · Directly supervising law students; · Identifying and developing clients; · Managing all projects and clients; · Developing the curriculum; · Teaching the clinical offering during both semesters of each academic year · Collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School; · Attending conferences and interacting with faculty at other institutions; · Assisting in the development of additional resources; · Acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community.
The initial appointment as Director of the Clinic will be for a 3 year term, during which the successful candidate will be expected to design and implement the clinical program and work with the Dean to secure permanent funding for the position. The initial Director may then be considered for a position with the same clinical faculty status as all other law school clinicians.
We seek candidates with the following qualifications: · Distinguished relevant experience, particularly extensive transactional experience. We expect the successful candidate to have at least 7 years experience as a lawyer, though slightly less experience may suffice in exceptional circumstances; · Experience and ability to direct large projects; · Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment; · Excellent writing and analytic skills; · Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or demonstrated potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision; · An academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law School’s academic community, and in the national intellectual property and clinicaleducation communities; and · Membership in the Indiana State Bar, or a willingness to take the necessary steps to become admitted in Indiana within one year of the commencement of employment.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Electronic submission is preferred.
Contact: Mark McKenna Chair of IP/Entrepreneurship Clinic Committee Notre Dame Law School P.O. Box 780 Notre Dame, IN 46556 markmckenna@nd.edu
The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with two to five years of experience in drafting U.S. applications and prosecuting applications before the USPTO for a position as an associate in our Singapore office.
A chemistry background is preferred. Candidates must possess a degree in chemistry (Master's, Doctorate, or equivalent scientific or technical work experience strongly preferred) and a J.D. or equivalent, have strong writing skills in English, and be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in at least one U.S. state.
U.S. citizenship is required, since candidates will need to be able to keep their registration to practice before the USPTO while living abroad.
The successful candidate will work in our Singapore office to assist European and Asian clients with preparing and prosecuting U.S.-style applications and with coordinating their world-wide patent prosecution activities.
Compensation will depend on experience, but will generally be commission-based. The firm's team in Singapore offers candidates a pleasant work environment and good work/life balance.
Contact: Apply by contacting the firm directly at vjp-mu@vjp.de.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Singapore
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., a rapidly growing Twin Cities patent law firm with 30 attorneys, seeks patent attorneys with 1 to 5 years of experience to provide patent prosecution and opinion services to the firm's expanding base of U.S. corporate clients in the telecommunications, software, electronics and medical device fields.
Backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar fields are preferred.
Although relocation to Minnesota is desirable, the firm will consider remote working relationships for experienced attorneys.
Honeywell is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; drive freedom to practice program; evaluate and resolve product clearance issues; manage patent application preparation and prosecution; supervise outside patent and trademark counsel; manage infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
The successful candidate will drive licensing and patent enforcement opportunities and conduct licensing negotiations, develop and execute business-specific IP processes and strategies, educate management and technical staff regarding intellectual property protection, support M&A activities, and help establish and drive IP best practices within the business.
The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.
Basic Qualifications: • BS degree. • Juris Doctor • Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trade Office • Minimum of 5 years experience in intellectual property practice • Minimum of 2 years experience in a corporate environment • At least one state Bar registration.
Additional Qualifications: • Ability to influence and lead at all levels • Strong client focus • Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both a functional and client advisory level • Accessible and approachable • Keen intellectual capacity, judgment and high personal standards of excellence • A self-starter who is very productive and has the motivation to assume significant responsibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Experience in the Automotive (or a related sector with strong OEM dynamics) • Strong intellectual capacity, unquestioned integrity and high personal standards of excellence. • An insatiable curiosity and interest in international business. • A proactive, self-directed mindset.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Danbury, Connecticut
Honeywell Transportation Systems (TS) is comprised three Strategic Business Units: Honeywell Turbo Technologies (HTT), Consumer Product Group (CPG), and Friction Materials (FM).
Honeywell Consumer Products Group is a $1billion global business within Honeywell Transportation Systems and sells to national retailers, automotive parts stores and original equipment manufacturer. Its leading automotive care and braking products include FRAM oil, air, transmission and fuel filters; Autolite spark plugs, ignition wire sets and lights; Prestone antifreeze and car care products; and Holts car care products. Honeywell CPG maintains research and development capabilities in both the U.S., Europe, and Asia has a manufacturing footprint in ten countries worldwide.
Ring Central, a SaaS/VoIP telecom company, is actively recruiting an in-house IP Counsel. Responsibilities: Patent preparation and prosecution; manage outside counsel; support licensing, portfolio analysis, and technology/patent landscape analysis; counsel and support in developing IP strategy; provide IP guidance in design; manage trademark and IP issues. Local Candidates Only.
Desired Skills & Experience: 4+ years patent prosecution experience; software and telecommunications experience; Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) degree, Masters preferred. USPTO experience highly desired. Ability to work independently and efficiently both with engineers and scientists and to counsel executive team members on IPR members.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Mateo, California
RingCentral is an industry leader for powerful, hosted core phone service that helps tens of thousands of customers worldwide to improve and manage their communications better. RingCentral has earned top industry honors, including the PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award, the Small Business Computing Excellence in Technology Award, and the 2010 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, RingCentral is privately held with backing from Silicon Valley based venture capitalists including Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and DAG Ventures.
Chernoff Vilhauer, a Portland, Oregon law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney to join our practice. This position offers the opportunity live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and work in a professional, collegial working environment.
We require: • JD and USPTO registration • 4+ years working as a patent prosecution attorney • Previous experience supervising junior level associate attorneys • Previous experience working directly with clients • A portable book of business • Strong work ethic • Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWe offer excellent benefits and compensation based on production.
Revlon Consumer Products is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its New York offices. Under the direct supervision of the VP, Patents, provides full range of support on matters involving patents including but not limited to the emphasis on searching packaging and light mechanical technology for freedom to operate. Requires experience with, prosecution and preparation of patent applications. You will be working on product development with the packaging and beauty tools marketing and package engineering groups. In addition the candidates will provide support on chemistry related matters. Some experience in searching chemical formulas would be desirable but not essential. On an as needed basis the candidate will also assist with intellectual property matters and other non-patent intellectual property areas as well.
Filing and prosecuting with VP, Patents, patent applications including: (a) obtaining and evaluating disclosures of invention; (b) working with engineers and scientists on patent matters; (c) preparing under supervision, US and foreign patent applications; (d) prosecuting such applications.
Requires a degree in mechanical, package or design engineering plus 3-5 years experience. Successfully passed the USPTO patent agent exam. Experience reading package or design drawings. Chemical background a plus. Consumer products industry experience is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with technical, legal, marketing, licensing and management personnel.
Muir Patent Consulting, PLLC is a small firm of 3 professionals located in Great Falls, VA. Originally focused on licensing and client counselling, our firm added patent prosecution services in recent years. Now, we seek to hire an associate patent attorney having 2-5 years experience with a degree in electrical engineering to assist us with this continued patent prosecution growth. The ideal candidate would be self motivated, well organized, have good writing skills, and experience in semiconductor packaging, semiconductor processes, circuits and memory technologies.
An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, currently seeks candidates with experience in the semi-conductor & software arts for its patent prosecution practice.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution.
The firm will offer an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm also offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of high-quality medical devices and products for global markets. We design and manufacture medical devices in three key areas: Safety Devices, Vital Care and Medication Delivery.
Our global customers include hospitals and alternate care, such as home care and other healthcare providers. We employ approximately 7,500 people on six continents and are part of the global technology business Smiths Group, a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. We offer a competitive total rewards package and have exciting career opportunities available for forward-thinking, motivated individuals who strive to succeed. Join us as we continue making medical product history! For further information, visit www.smiths-medical.com.
The Patent Liaison will provide leadership in the management and protection of intellectual property. The IP Liaison will work within R&D and with Legal personnel.
Specifically, the Patent Liaison will: • Review results of patent and application alerts in view of existing and future products. • Organize, run, and follow-up on the action items from patent review committees, which are attended by Legal, R&D, and Marketing. • Help identify opportunities for IP protection. • Work with R&D personnel in the planning, preparation and management of invention disclosure. • Gather information to assist outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications throughout the world. • Maintain a spreadsheet of the IP portfolio and active invention disclosures for the liaison's area of responsibility. • Provide reports regarding patent and portfolio status, claims, and family trees. • Provide patent searches. • Manage IP spending to a budget. • Maintain awareness of IP issues within all departments of the franchises falling within scope of responsibility. • Review and recommend country patent filing strategy, maintain annuities list. • Ensure we have and comply with an intellectual property strategy. • Lead and facilitate an idea review board. • Ensure we comply with IP Management good practices. • This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to FDA, Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).
Qualifications include: • Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science. • Minimum of 7 years industry experience working in Engineering or R&D. • Computer skills, office and data base searching. • Registration with USPTO as a Patent Agent desirable. • Applicants should have demonstrated leadership skills and be highly organized, self-motivated, and attentive to details. • Previous IP experience is highly desirable. • Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proven record of results and ability to work effectively across multiple business functions. • Ability to interface with most Smiths Medical departments, senior management, internal and outside counsel, vendors, medical community leaders, customers, and the general public.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Southington, Connecticut
Smiths Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law in the terms or conditions of employment, programs or activities. Individuals with questions regarding this policy are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Biotechnology patent attorneys.
