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

Theranos Theranosis seeking a Software Patent Prosecutor.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Prepare and file software-related patent applications and copyright registrations
• Manage existing software-related intellectual property assets
• Utilize creative approaches to intellectual property strategy and litigation
• Identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce intellectual property rights
• Minimize adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes
• Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys

Requirements:
• Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience with a law firm or corporation
• B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science (or in lieu of degree, at least 4 years or more of CS work experience)
• J.D. from top-tier ABA approved law school
• Significant experience with preparation and prosecution of software-related patents
• Member of California State Bar and active registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Proven track record of successful patent prosecution
• Self-sufficient practice management skills and flexibility to assist in additional in-house legal responsibilities
• Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity and interpersonal skills
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=71DA5E358E84191E31822C53D46ED2C8.NA10_primary_jvm?org=THERANOS&cws=1&rid=253.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California