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

Patent Agent/Student Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

May 31, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a Student Associate or Patent Agent in our Washington, DC office. The candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a similar field and must be available to work full time, or at least 30-35 hours per week. Experience as a PTO examiner and/or industry experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong academic record.

Patent Attorney – Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, New Mexico

May 30, 2012- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney (Job # IRC7249) to provide professional legal services relating to the intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer (TT) functions.

Specific areas of responsibility include: participating in the invention disclosure review process, subsequent patent prosecution together with participation in agreements related to the licensing and technology transfer, review of procurement issues involving intellectual property matters, and copyright matters including advising on open source software issues. The IP Attorney will provide legal advice and counseling to Laboratory managers and employees regarding the legal aspects of patents and the patenting process, licensing transactions, copyrights and other intellectual property matters. This position will be required to: establish and implement IP strategies and work with inventors and management to ensure IP strategies and efforts interact with and support LANS institutional strategies; the attorney also will be encouraged to develop and/or implement Corporate IP management practices; and identify areas for improvement of business practices in support of the organization's focus on preventive law and protection of IP rights. As part of a large legal organization responsible for all Laboratory legal affairs, the selected candidate must be able to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplined legal organization. Other responsibilities can include the preparation of memoranda, legal opinions, letters and other writings related to intellectual property matters.

Minimum Job Requirements:
• Eight years patent law experience, including review of invention disclosures, development of patenting strategy with inventors, drafting patent applications, and prosecuting patent applications in USPTO;
• Regardless of technical background, demonstrated ability to work with inventors in a variety of areas and manage and coordinate with outside patent counsel in patent prosecution;
• Knowledge of the rules governing the practice of law, and the ability to identify and resolve ethical issues.

Desired Skills:
• Background in one of the following technical areas: (1) computers and associated software through an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, physics or electrical engineering, and experience in open source copyright issues including conducting open source software investigations and providing advice on the associated risks and benefits of using an open source software process; or (2) biotechnology through an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology or biochemistry degree.
• Experience in intellectual property licensing issues, and working with clients such as Universities, government entities, or national laboratories in fulfillment of a technology transfer mission.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with a pragmatic orientation and flexible approach;
• Strong interpersonal skills to include verbal and written communications.
• General knowledge and experience with software and technologies used in a modern legal office including patent docketing and matter management systems.

Note to applicants:
A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and a technical degree as noted above. An active registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and at least one state bar is necessary.

A writing sample will be required of applicants selected for an interview. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:
To apply: http://bit.ly/IRC7249

The LANL job application system will be offline June 13 – 18. Please submit your application prior to June 13 (Wednesday) or after June 18 (Monday).

EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

Organization Overview
The Office of Laboratory Counsel (LC) provides legal counsel in business law (including risk management); intellectual property; litigation management and benefits; employment and labor law; and legal environmental, safety and health. This Office also serves as the primary source of legal advice and counsel to all levels of management on complex legal issues that affect the Laboratory. The Intellectual Property (IP) Group provides advice and support on intellectual property issues including patents, invention disclosures, patent application preparation and intellectual property clauses in the prime contract.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

May 26, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking lateral associate candidates with electrical engineering or computer science backgrounds and patent prosecution or litigation experience. Previous patent experience, advanced degrees and admittance to practice before the USPTO are preferred.

Patent Litigation Senior Attorney – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

May 26, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

May 26, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

May 24, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. patent office, to join its nationally ranked and growing Intellectual Property group. We manage patent portfolios in a range of industries, including computer science, electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, life sciences and biotechnology, medical devices, aerospace, and consumer products.

IP Associates – Law Firm – Concord, Mass.

May 21, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. seeks electrical associates with 3-5 years of patent prosecution or intellectual property litigation experience. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related degree is required. A graduate degree and/or equivalent industry experience is preferred.

IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

May 18, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

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

Responsibilities:
• Docketing US and foreign prosecution deadlines
• Creation, preparation and management of patent and trademark files
• Managing and updating status reports to track the progress of all US and foreign patent and trademark related deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of documents for filing with the USPTO
• Trademark searches and analysis
• Correspond with outside counsel
• Provide administrative support of other IP-related documents/projects

Required:
• 2-5 years prior patent docketing experience; familiarity with PCT applications and Trademarks is required.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred.
• In-house experience at a bio- or clean- technology company preferred.
• Must have outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and powerpoint requried

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

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

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

May 18, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senniger Powers LLP, a boutique IP law firm located in St. Louis, is actively seeking an Associate Attorney for its Electrical, Computer Systems & Software Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation/prosecution and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Law Firm – Millburn, N.J.

May 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hoxie & Associates, LLC is a patent law firm located in the New York metropolitan area. We are currently seeking an experienced patent prosecution paralegal to become a full-time, permanent team member in our Millburn, NJ office.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – South Jordan, Utah

May 14, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Attorney, IP and Licensing – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

May 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

NXP is seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney, IP and Licensing to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.

This is a unique opportunity to be a thought leader and technology strategist in the competitive semiconductor industry. As a senior member of the NXP Semiconductors legal team, the Senior Patent Attorney’s primary role will involve enhancing and managing NXP Semiconductors’ U.S. and international IP Transactions and Creation program including defining and executing the company’s patent retention process, patent value exploration, geographic footprint; providing focus in the creation of patents, overseeing all prosecution activities; advise on patent-related transactional matters and licensing opportunities.

This position reports from a line mgt point of view to the VP &GM of the IP&L department and from a functional point of view to the managers of the Transactions and Creation groups.. This attorney will partner with the business and technology managers of NXP Semiconductors and other business units to implement patent and related IP strategies for increasing the value of XNP’s IP portfolio. This will involve developing a deep understanding of the company’s business plans, its technology directions, and a working knowledge of its existing patent portfolio. This will also require a deep understanding of the competitive semiconductor industry. The attorney is responsible for the day to day management of all the work product of other attorneys in the department and that of outside counsel.

Responsibilities (General):
• Lead and manage the local IP&L team, manage strategy for NXP and provide advice and strategic tactical
• Counsel business, design and development team members on a wide variety of IP issues, including patentability, non-infringement or invalidity opinions.
• Forecast and track budget matters.
• Provide advice and support on IP value extraction and licensing matters.

Responsibilities (Creation):
• Manage current portfolio
• Ensure align portfolio in future, Etc
Responsibilities Transactions
• Provide comprehensive IP support and drive IP issues in M&A transactions
• Advice businesses on, and draft and negotiate IP provisions in commercial (customer, supplier) and technology collaboration contracts
• Provide real-time, practical IP advice, particularly in support of day-to-day operations, e.g. contract interpretation, and SW and OSS practices and issues
Office manager US IP&L group
Setting the norm, Adherence to:
• Local regulations and Law
• Normal work ethos
• Atmosphere at work, respect towards others
• Individual behavioral aspects
• Local NXP policies with respect to taking leave, sick days etc.
• As such the office manager does have signatory authority.

Work related activities:
• Competency aspects are dealt with by the functional manager
• Limiting factors, infra structure breakdown: depending on office manager’s judgment

Your Profile:
• Executive presence and a leadership style that attracts/fosters confidence and respect of NXP executives, business teams, senior technical personnel and the members of the legal department including direct reports
• Ability to deeply understand, clearly articulate and promote the strategic significance of the company’s IP program relative to NXP’s business strategies and plans
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant technology
• 10 – 15+ years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters
• Registration with the USPTO and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• Outstanding client service mentality (proactive, immediately responsive; superb interpersonal skills)
• A combination of law firm and in-house experience• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Strong negotiation skills
• International experience a plus

Skills & Competencies:
• Possess the ability to succeed in a culture based on collaboration and consensus management;
• Possess the ability to develop and maintain long-term, effective working relationships at all levels of the company (excellent interpersonal skills);
• Be able to fully appreciate and help shape the “big picture” while maintaining excellent attention to detail;
• Be a proven self-starter, innovative problem-solver, and results-oriented lawyer who operates under minimal supervision;
• Possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, handle high-pressure situations and deadlines, and render practical advice in a timely fashion;
• Exhibit a high degree of integrity, discretion, confidence, motivation, and resourcefulness;
• Be able to adapt to changing situations and handle a wide range of legal issues;
• Possess excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills;
• Prior successful experience managing, motivating and developing other attorneys and staff
• Travel internationally

Contact:
Apply online by using this link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nxp/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=21994&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

May 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

NXP is seeking a Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.

Responsibilities:
• Developing and running patent monetization projects (from initial stage opportunity through reverse engineering and license negotiations)
• interpreting and negotiating IP license agreements
• working on IP implications of standards
• working on market and business analytics for monetization opportunities
• Managing patent sales.
• Additional responsibilities in patent acquisition, defense against inbound third party assertion, and analysis.

Your Profile:
Requirements: 5-10 years of direct IP experience ideally gained from a combination of law firm and in-house settings. Successful candidate will have experience in IP licensing and inbound claims.

Candidate should have an electrical engineering background
• Patent licensing experience, negotiation skills, and business acumen
• Be a member of a state bar -Registered member of US Patent Bar
• 5-10 years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration

Position will require international travel.

Contact:
Apply online by using this http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nxp/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=21992&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California