June 2013

Nike is seeking an IP Litigation Assistant General Counsel to work in its Portland, Oregon, headquarters. As our Assistant General Counsel - IP Litigation, you'll manage both offensive and defensive IP litigation matters, including patent, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition and copyright claims. You'll be responsible for formulating and driving strategy, including actively managing outside counsel, working with expert and internal witnesses, facilitating discovery, and establishing and managing budgets. You'll enforce Nike’s intellectual property against infringers globally, analyzing the merits of potential claims and relevant business considerations and recommending to Nike business units whether and how to proceed with potential claims. You'll advise on potential trademark and/or IP licensing issues, including issues dealing with 3rd party engagements. In addition, you'll educate relevant business groups and senior leadership on intellectual property related matters, including topics such as acquisition, claim avoidance and general risk mitigation.

As Assistant General Counsel – IP Litigation, you will be a key partner with various levels of management throughout Nike and its Affiliates. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technology and business personnel at all levels. This position serves as an advisor and counselor on IP issues to the business. The position is for someone interested in being very involved and deeply engaged with the business and who desires working in a high energy environment. You must have strong interpersonal skills – you must be an excellent communicator, a good listener, comfortable in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Last, you should have a global perspective and desire to be part of a global team.

Requirements for the position include:
• A Juris Doctorate degree
• Minimum 6-8+ years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department, with primary emphasis on patent and intellectual property litigation
• Extensive experience with litigation, especially including hands-on trial work
• Seasoned communication skills—able to influence at a variety of levels and across functions in a complex matrix organization
• Knowledge of invention process, state-of-the-art technologies in technologies relevant to Nike and its Affiliates’ business
• Ability to analyze both design and utility patent invalidity and noninfringement issues in response to claims of infringement brought against Nike, recommend responsive action, and execute on strategy
• Ability to analyze trademark protectability and noninfringement issues in response to claims of infringement brought against Nike, recommend responsive action, and execute on strategy
• Ability and experience working closely and collaboratively with worldwide counterparts in developing case strategies and in performing technical analysis, especially in Asia markets
• Ability and experience in all aspects of IP due diligence, including analyzing IP portfolios, negotiating license and/or settlement agreements and various forms of technology collaboration agreements
• Must have business deal-making and negotiation acumen
• Membership of Patent Bar is a plus
Interested yet? Good. Us too. One more thing, Nike’s competitive benefits program provides you with the opportunity to stay fit, ensure the wellness of your family, and enjoy a positive working environment. Variable health coverage, fitness center memberships, time off, retirement savings, and more. We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.

Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal-and-government-affairs/jobid3773370-ip-litigation-assistant-general-counsel-jobs.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Shox or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before, or improve something that already exists. It's how we create our products, and it's the way we treat the people we work with.

So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.

But would you really want it any other way?

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

June 8, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is recruiting a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property Group in Harrisburg, PA. Preference would be given to candidates with an advanced technical degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and a desire to use those skills as a Patent Agent. Ideally, candidates would be registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent agent and would have at least two years experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Industry experience or experience as a patent examiner are a plus.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.

June 2, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

ViaSat, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.

Job Responsibilities:
Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.

Requirements:
• USPTO registration
• Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment

Preferences:
• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Invention harvesting
• Landscape analysis
• PCT/International patent

This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.

Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.viasat.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, California

June 2013

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

IP Litigation Assistant General Counsel – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.