June 2012

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klein, O'Neill & Singh LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine that offers engaging clients, a collegial and creative work environment with excellent compensation and benefits, is hiring a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our growing hi-tech practice.

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – High Point, N.C.

June 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

TransTech Pharma is seeking an IP Counsel to work in its High Point, North Carolina office.

Responsibilities:
•Intellectual Property Counsel will also maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications and may supervise outside counsel to coordinate patent prosecution for in-licensed and/or out-licensed patent portfolios.

•Intellectual Property Counsel will develop in-depth expertise in specific areas of technology and provide advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.

•From time to time, Intellectual Property Counsel may be involved in due diligence work including freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses.

•Intellectual Property Counsel will report directly to the Vice President of Intellectual Property and must be able to provide clear and concise recommendations on intellectual property strategy to project team leaders and other members of senior management.

•Intellectual Property Counsel may also periodically manage and negotiate confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research agreements, and licensing agreements.

Qualifications:
•Admission to at least one state bar and admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office are required.

•The applicant must also have at least five years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications.

•The applicant should have significant experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications directed to small molecule drug candidates.

•An advanced degree in a relevant scientific field is also preferred, especially if the candidate has less than seven years of patent prosecution experience.

•Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of pharmaceutical formulations, crystal forms, second medical uses, and screening technology is desirable.

Contact:
Apply by sending an email to: careers@ttpharma.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: High Point, North Carolina
Job Location: Small Corporation

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

June 1, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Baker & Hostetler LLP, one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms with more than 800 attorneys and 11 offices, has an immediate opportunity in our Cincinnati office for two patent attorneys with 2 or more years of experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. The ideal candidate would have a technical degree and background in mechanical, electrical, or materials, with superior academics and solid prior law firm or in-house experience. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a Patent Agent to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.

The Patent Agent will focus on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, and prior art reviews and analysis to assess novelty and freedom to operate issues. Coordinates with inventors and others to keep them informed as to the status of pending intellectual property matters.

Essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares drafts of patent applications and documents related to patent applications, which include conducting background searches and searches for similar inventions; drafting the specifications and figures and providing technical expertise throughout the application process.
• Analyze and prepare responses to patent office actions and prior art cited by the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Provides complex, substantive and organizational support in the patent area.
• Assists in the compliance with Solazyme’s intellectual property policies.
• Conducts prior art searches and assists with patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, including the cataloging and maintaining of results in an organized and accessible fashion.
• Assists in the review and approval of publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information.
• Assists attorneys in patent litigation matters.

Job Requirements:
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences highly preferred.
• Three to five years of patent prosecution experience is required
• Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and attorneys.
• Self-starter, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent language, grammar and writing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other routinely used software packages

Contact:
The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to the Career Page. No other forms of application will be accepted.

Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.

Patent Prosecution Associates / Agents – Law Firm – Cupertino, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

A law firm in Cupertino, California, has multiple openings for the same position. They are looking for either patent agents or attorneys who have experience in preparing and prosecuting patents. While a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background is preferred, anyone who has experience in the following areas will be considered:

Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

June 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is seeking lateral associate candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in Patent Prosecution.

Partner Level Attorney – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

June 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution