DSM Biomedical, 
a leading innovator in medical materials and regenerative devices, has three global locations: one in the Netherlands and two in the U.S. (Berkeley, CA and Exton, PA). The U.S. locations are well known for their expertise in silicone hydrogels, biostable polyurethanes, collagens, synthetic resorbable polymers, extracellular matrices, mechanical devices, and other regenerative medicine technologies. Over the last few years DSM Biomedical has experienced rapid growth in the U.S. due to the acquisition of various companies active in the biomedical field, including Kensey Nash Corporation.
As a patent attorney you contribute to the creation, development and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM Biomedical. Not only will you be able to enhance your professional expertise in global prosecution and litigation, you will also broaden your business skills while counseling the businesses on matters regarding intellectual property.
Principal Duties:
• Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts: filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, analyzing third party patents.
• Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on BG ('s) business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide.
• Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D.
• Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective BG-BSD.
• Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation's with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate.
• Where appropriate advises, and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court.
• Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure that PA is proactively involved with the Business Team. Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business.
• Broad scientific knowledge at university level in a field related to DSM's business.
Qualifications:
• Must have in-house experience.
• 3-6 years experience.
• Fluent in English
• Maintains expertise in the field.
• 30% Domestic and International travel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent human relations and problem solving skills
Specialized post-academic knowledge of European patent law (must be a qualified as European Patent Attorney or corresponding national Patent Attorney), trademark law, industrial designs and models law, unfair competition law and copyright law.
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for BG's business.
Familiarity with regulatory environment relevant to business area.
AA/EEO
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: www.kenseynash.com/careers.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Exton, Pennsylvania