TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. has an opening in its growing Anderson, SC headquarters for an IP Paralegal. This individual would report to the Director of IP & Assistant General Counsel and provide professional and administrative support to the organization's Intellectual Property and Legal Departments. This position is hybrid and would require 2-3 days on-site at the Anderson campus.
Intellectual Property Counsel – Corporation – Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid Capability Required)
Motional, a small corporation, is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Counsel with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to maintain and enhance our IP portfolio. Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to making transportation safer, more efficient, and more accessible. With a commitment to our core values – Win Together, Safety as Our Bedrock, Build for Everyone, Be Everyone, Take Ownership, and Deliver the Future – we are driving the future of mobility.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications from ideation to filing
- Lead patent harvesting, brainstorming, and IP training sessions across different sites
- Review outside counsel work product including draft patent applications and draft office action responses
- Advice on legal issues related to managing Motional’s brand and trademarks portfolio, trade secrets protection, open-source software licenses, and data licensing among others
What We're Looking For:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or other relevant technical discipline
- At least 5 years of US patent prosecution experience with at least 1 year of in-house experience as an IP or Patent Counsel with a technology company
- Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications
- USPTO registration
- Member of at least one State bar in the US
- Strong ability to write concisely and clearly
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both engineers and outside counsel
- Willingness to work across time zones
- Comfortable with a minimum of 10% travel (domestic and international) per year
Bonus points (not required):
- Master’s or higher qualification in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
- Foreign prosecution experience (European, Chinese experience preferred)
- Experience drafting applications related to machine learning, robotics, automotive technologies
- Experience with trademark prosecution, open-source software licenses, software licensing
Apply online at:
https://motional.com/open-positions?gh_jid=5987046003#/5987046003
Please include your resume, contact information, and current location with your submission.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA
Intellectual Property Counsel – Corporation – Columbia, MO (remote possible)
EquipmentShare, a large corporation, is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to work in Columbia, MO (remote possible).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with outside counsel on various IP matters involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
- Advise and counsel employees in the product development teams regarding legal compliance and risk management
- Advise and counsel employees on various marketing-related matters, including name-logo-slogan approval, waivers, contest language, website copy and disclaimers, etc.
- Draft, negotiate, interpret, and advise employees on IP-related agreements (license agreements, joint development agreements, invention disclosures, etc.)
- Negotiate, interpret, and advise employees on IP provisions in commercial agreements, such as manufacturing, SaaS, and supply agreements
- Work with outside counsel to evaluate inventions to determine patentability and draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
- Work with the relevant stakeholders to develop and write policies such as open source policy, AI policy, etc.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree
- Requires membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State and must remain in good standing with the State Bar including being current on any applicable Continuing Legal Education requirements
- Must have 5+ years of experience as an IP attorney, including experience with counseling clients on business aspects of IP matters, with in-house experience highly preferred
- Ability to operate with significant independence
-Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and interface effectively with leadership, internal business partners, and external partners, such as outside counsel - Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
- Adaptable to growth and changes in the organization, role, and systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
- Exceptional presentation and negotiating skills
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, MO (remote possible)
Director, IP Development – Large Corporation – Phoenix, AZ
Onsemi, a large corporation, is seeking an IP Development Director to work in Phoenix, AZ
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage other legal team members and lead the implementation of best practices and process improvements across entire IP portfolio.
- Develop an intimate understanding of key technology areas relevant to one of the Company’s assigned business units.
- Understand the competitive landscape of the assigned business unit.
- Counsel engineers through the ideation process, conduct idea harvesting sessions, and lead internal idea review board activities.
- Manage patent prosecution efforts of outside counsel and directly engage in strategic patent prosecution from time-to-time as necessary.
- Actively cultivate a portfolio of existing patents to match business need.
- Partner with business leaders to provide guidance on IP matters generally.
Apply Online At:
https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2500282?keyword=director+ip&mode=location
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ
IP Licensing and Litigation Counsel – Corporation – Phoenix, AZ
Onsemi, a large corporation, is seeking an IP Licensing and Litigation Counsel to work in Phoenix, AZ
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop an intimate understanding of onsemi’s patent portfolio and the key technology areas relevant to onsemi and its competitors
- Review technical analyses for various integrated circuit products (including, e.g., image sensors, power semiconductor products, and power management products) to analyze the strength of potential patent claims against such products
- Prepare claim charts relating to usage of onsemi’s patents by other companies, and develop and execute assertion strategies using onsemi’s patent portfolio
- Analyze and defend onsemi against patent assertions made by others
- Participate in a wide variety of contentious IP matters at every stage of the dispute from initial analysis through to trial and appeal
Apply online at:
https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/2500205/?keyword=2500205&mode=location
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ
Senior Patent Agent – Corporation – San Jose, CA (hybrid)
Takara Bio USA, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in San Jose, CA
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility for managing communications with outside counsel; taking the lead in providing guidance to counsel on the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications so as to best match claims to our products and strategy.
- Works with R&D to assess patentability of new inventions; assist in drafting and reviewing related invention disclosures and drafting provisional patent applications.
- Review and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions on 3rd party IP in collaboration with outside counsel, as necessary. Undertakes proactive reviews, where necessary.
- Responsible for assigning products to relevant licenses for royalty reporting purposes.
- Actively guide senior management in evaluating licensing and business transactions based on review of relevant IP.
- Proposes strategies for developing the Company’s patent portfolio based on strong understanding of the Company’s technologies and those of its competitors.
- Provide periodic training to Company employees regarding the protection of intellectual property.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations or statutes affecting the Company’s intellectual property.
- Proposes IP expenditure budgets, based on agreed strategy. Assist in managing expenses to budget.
- This position may have supervisory responsibilities.A Ph.D. in a life-science discipline required; molecular biology and NGS experience preferred.
- Must be a USPTO registered Patent Agent.
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications and conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches both at a law firm and within a company environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead IP reviews with key internal stakeholders.
- Ability to suggest strategies for internal IP based on understanding of external IP and company’s technology position in the market.
- Skilled in preparing, filing, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications.
- Strong advocacy skills in connection with patent prosecution.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage priorities so as to meet tight deadlines.
- Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive a project to completion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to communicate clearly both within the organization and externally to drive projects forward.
- Highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to detail.
- Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Apply online at:
https://jobapply.page.link/ZiK5L
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid)
Patent Attorney or Agent / Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, Wireless Communications – Corporation – Reston, VA
Ofinno is a leading research and development lab for 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, and video compression technologies. Home to some of the world’s most prolific inventors, Ofinno helps companies stay ahead of the technological curve by outsourcing their R&D from ideation to delivery.
We are growing rapidly, and we need hard-working people to keep our enterprise at the leading edge of innovation. Our legal team works shoulder-to-shoulder with the technology team, from the conception of a new idea until the moment the patent is received. The end result is an industry-recognized portfolio, with global reach, at the core of next-generation tech.
Cross-training is what separates Ofinno from other R&D labs. We challenge our attorneys and agents to master the technical concepts underlying our inventors’ ideas. At the same time, our legal team is expected to educate our inventors on the legal aspects of intellectual property. Ofinno’s culture of mutual learning and collaboration is unique among R&D labs, and absolutely can not be duplicated at a law firm.
Job Description:
The open position is for a Patent Attorney. Ofinno has a similar position for a Patent Agent. Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as Senior Patent Attorney or Senior Patent Agent.
The Patent Attorney will report to the IP Director for 5G/6G at our offices in Reston, Virginia. The Patent Attorney’s primary responsibility is to prosecute patent applications, including patents for standard-essential technologies in the 5G/6G technology area.
Ofinno relies on our tech experts to help interpret the cited art and identify distinctions. Our legal team is able to focus on crafting persuasive arguments, which helps Ofinno to obtain quality patents on a compact schedule. Ofinno’s patent portfolio has global reach, and our legal team is responsible for coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions.
Other responsibilities include:
- Reviewing patent applications
- Assisting with drafting of specifications, figures, and claims
- Assisting with filings and payments of fees
- Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
- Helping to prepare client presentations
Qualifications:
To fill the role of Patent Attorney, Ofinno is looking for an experienced candidate who is licensed to practice before a state bar and the USPTO. The candidate has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and has experience with 4G, 5G, 6G or Wi-Fi technology. Experience with European patent practice is a plus factor.
Additional Information
Our people are our business, and it is our job to take care of you. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- Competitive salaries within the range of $120-180k for a Patent Attorney, and up to $225k for a Senior Patent Attorney, with regular opportunities for salary increase, and additional compensation based on company performance and valuation.
- 401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
- Free healthcare plans-- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
- Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee and tea.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
- On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
- Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To join Ofinno, please submit a resume, cover letter, and some writing samples to https://ofinno.com/careers/.
The writing samples preferably include: (a) a patent application that you have written in the area of 4G, 5G, 6G or Wi-Fi technology; and (b) at least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston
Patent Attorney or Agent / Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, Video Compression – Corporation – Reston, VA or Remote
Ofinno is a leading research and development lab for 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, and video compression technologies. Home to some of the world’s most prolific inventors, Ofinno helps companies stay ahead of the technological curve by outsourcing their R&D from ideation to delivery.
We are growing rapidly, and we need hard-working people to keep our enterprise at the leading edge of innovation. Our legal team works shoulder-to-shoulder with the technology team, from the conception of a new idea until the moment the patent is received. The end result is an industry-recognized portfolio, with global reach, at the core of next-generation tech.
Cross-training is what separates Ofinno from other R&D labs. We challenge our attorneys and agents to master the technical concepts underlying our inventors’ ideas. At the same time, our legal team is expected to educate our inventors on the legal aspects of intellectual property. Ofinno’s culture of mutual learning and collaboration is unique among R&D labs, and absolutely can not be duplicated at a law firm.
Job Description:
The open position is for a Patent Attorney. Ofinno has a similar position for a Patent Agent. Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as Senior Patent Attorney or Senior Patent Agent.
The Patent Attorney will report to the IP Director for Video Compression at our offices in Reston, Virginia. The position is open to remote employees, but requires substantial collaboration with team members in the US Eastern time zone and throughout Europe. Ofinno offers a relocation bonus for a candidate who moves to Reston, Virginia.
The Patent Attorney’s primary responsibility is to work with our tech team to draft patent applications, including patents for standard-essential technologies in the video compression technology area.
Other responsibilities include:
- Prosecuting patent applications
- Assisting with filings and payments of fees
- Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
- Helping to prepare client presentations
Qualifications
To fill the role of Patent Attorney, Ofinno is looking for an experienced candidate who is licensed to practice before the USPTO and/or EPO. The candidate has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and has experience with video compression technology. Experience with point-cloud compression, dynamic mesh coding, or MPEG immersive video standards is a plus factor.
Additional information
Our people are our business, and it is our job to take care of you. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- Competitive salaries within the range of $120-180k for a Patent Attorney, and up to $225k for a Senior Patent Attorney, with regular opportunities for salary increase, and additional compensation based on company performance and valuation.
- 401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
- Free healthcare plans-- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
- Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee and tea.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
- On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
- Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To join Ofinno, please submit a resume, cover letter, and some writing samples to https://ofinno.com/careers/
Do you have any special instructions for applicants, such as materials to include with their submission?
The writing samples preferably include: (a) a patent application that you have written in the area of video compression technology; and (b) at least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA or Remote
Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property – Corporation – Menlo Park, CA
GRAIL, a small corporation, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to work in Menlo Park, CA.
Roles and Requirements:
As the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, you will support all aspects of GRAIL’s global Intellectual Property portfolio strategy, with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution in the life sciences and bioinformatics spaces. This role is based in Menlo Park, CA requiring an on site presence of two days or more a week. This role requires periodic travel, including travel to our affiliate GRAIL location in Raleigh, NC.
You will:
Report directly to the Head of Intellectual Property and lead a team of IP professionals/attorneys to develop and implement strategic IP plans and initiatives Assist in the implementation of IP programs and strategies in line with GRAIL’s business priorities and goals, with a focus on strategic US and ex-US patent filings and prosecution.
Collaborate with research and product development teams to identify and capture high value innovation, and identify the best forms of IP protection for such innovation
Manage internal and external resources for the preparation, filing, prosecution, strategy and management of U.S. and international patent and trademark portfolios
Partner with R&D and commercial business units as an IP generalist, including monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property and product offerings, coordinating patent landscape searches and analyses, and supporting corporate IP awareness through IP training
Your background should include:
- 10+ years experience practicing international patent prosecution, with prior in-house experience preferred
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, admittance to California bar and in good standing, and registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Demonstrated success managing direct reports
- Technical background and advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., biochemistry or molecular biology, ideally, with at least some bioinformatics and/or data science experience)
- Demonstrated experience and track record of success building and maintaining a global intellectual property and patent portfolio
- Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments
- Experience with global patent prosecution, patent appeals, post-grant proceedings, and European opposition proceedings
- Ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines required and to flexibly change priorities as needed
- Strong ability communicate complex patent and technical issues to management
- Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Apply online at:
https://jobs.lever.co/grailbio/59b7fdd6-95cd-4f76-aed1-2793d21cb499
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, CA
Patent and Trademark Attorney – Corporation – Sunnyvale, CA
Intuitive Surgical, a large corporation, is seeking a Patent and Trademark Attorney to work in Sunnyvale, CA.
The Patent and Trademark Attorney will be primarily responsible for managing the company's trademark assets but will also perform some amount of patent-related work. The role may require the attorney to both manage and perform direct work on many varied intellectual property and legal matters, including patent, trademark, trade secret, licensing, contract, and litigation matters. The attorney will interact daily with engineers, engineering management, clinical specialists, and marketing/branding personnel. The attorney will also manage both in-house and outside lawyers and supervise their work products to ensure that company legal and intellectual property rights are maximized.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Counsel engineers and managers about how best to protect and exploit new company intellectual property.
- Evaluate benefit of patent or trade secret protection for various particular inventions.
- Evaluate benefit of applying for United States and foreign patents in various markets to protect particular inventions.
- Supervise preparation and prosecution of United States and foreign trademark and patent applications to ensure marks and inventions are properly protected.
- Ensure trademark and patent applications are filed to meet legal department production goal deadlines by working with product managers, marketing/branding personnel, inventors, and outside lawyers.
- Edit patent applications and responses to patent office actions authored by outside lawyers, both in the United States and in various foreign jurisdictions.
- Personally author patent applications and responses to patent office actions.
Analyze various patents and patent portfolios owned by others. - Personally conduct and/or supervise outside lawyers’ patent searches.
- Advise engineers and engineering managers on the impact of patent claims on proposed and current development work.
- Support intellectual property and business litigation matters.
- Counsel engineers, managers, and business units regarding trademark, patent, and trade secret matters.
- Provide advice on trademark law and brand protection.
- Perform clearance analysis on all potential trademarks, and support resolution of trademark disputes, including consent and coexistence agreements.
- Manage US and foreign trademark prosecution and maintenance.
- Track and coordinate domain name registrations and maintenance.
- Work with relevant business functions to ensure appropriate use of trademarks.
- Actively seek out and identify patentable subject matter.
- Work with engineers and engineering managers to ensure that inventions are protected using the appropriate intellectual property protection scheme.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts to cover a variety of commercial needs.
- Joint research and technical collaboration agreements.
- Intellectual property licensing agreements.
- Other general commercial and intellectual property matters.
- Mentor and train less senior legal team members.
- Participate in and lead cross-functional projects and initiatives involving the Legal Team.
- Perform in-house IP analytics using patent literature databases, advanced search and analysis software, and other available resources to assess licensing, partnering, or acquisition opportunities.
- Allocate and deploy Legal resources appropriately to advance the interests of Intuitive in a cost-effectively and timely manner.
Qualifications
Skill/Job Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate
- Membership in the CA State Bar, preferred
- Registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum of 5 years experience total in patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution in the United States, under the Patent Cooperation
- Treaty and/or Madrid Protocol, and working with non-U.S. counsels in various foreign jurisdictions, preferably with at least two years experience in each of patent and trademark practice
In addition, in order to effectively perform the responsibilities of this position, the following skills are preferred:
- Eligibility for Membership in the California State Bar
- Strong academic background in engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred); practical engineering experience is preferred
- Patent experience in medical device industry, preferably with surgical products
- Ability to visualize object relationships in three dimensions (i.e., an intuitive understanding of machine operation)
- Strong interpersonal skills and be willing to work closely with various executives, managers, employees, and employee teams
- Strong writing, drawing, and oral communication skills—this includes the ability to communicate in down-to-earth, practical terms
- Strong contract drafting experience, including experience in general commercial matters, joint development agreements, and intellectual property matters
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks within a rapidly changing environment in compliance with resource and bandwidth constraints.
- Strong decision-making skill to effectively resolve issues that involve competing priorities and high-level objectives
Apply online at:
https://careers.intuitive.com/en/jobs/743999931996463/JOB5480/patent-and-trademark-attorney/
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Patent Agent/IP Attorney – Corporation – Phoenix, AZ
ASM is seeking a Patent Agent (or IP Attorney) for a hybrid position out of our Phoenix, AZ office. This individual will be co-accountable for IP generation, security, and competitive intelligence within the framework of ASM’s Global IP Policy. The primary focus is on generating patents linked to ASM’s process and engineering activities. This includes organizing and running patent council meetings with senior management, drafting patent applications, patent searches and clearance letters, managing outsourced patent services through law firms, maintaining patent database, conducting and organizing brainstorming sessions, and reviewing relevant publications to ensure patents are filed before disclosure.
Other responsibilities include IP security, consultancy, and ensuring compliance with IP policies throughout ASM. This includes setting up training as well as performing and reporting audits to ensure implementation. This position plays a pivotal role with senior management in case of litigation and competitive analysis, and includes determining ASM’s IP position against competitors, supporting licensing activities and managing appropriate responses and legal process in various situations.
The ideal candidate:
- is able to generate IP effectively in a multicultural, dynamic and demanding business environment
- is capable of analyzing IP situations as well as relevant future IP developments in order to conceptualize this into reliable expert advice and direction
can translate and synthesize information, as well as organize and plan cross departmental and cross organizational activities to ensure timely and full delivery - is able to communicate a complex message clearly and is able to adjust communication to any audience
- is able to understand multiple and varying interests and cultural backgrounds that stakeholders may have and act accordingly
- is able to build relationships and networks which are key in achieving goals and make effective use of informal networks to accomplish priorities
Apply online at:
https://careers.asm.com/global/en/job/21529/Patent-Agent-IP-Attorney-HYBRID
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ
Associate Director, Senior Counsel IP (Intellectual Property) – Corporation – Duluth, GA – Hybrid
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The AD, Sr. Counsel IP (Intellectual Property) supports Boehringer Ingelheim's Animal Health global biotech patent team by providing legal services to Clients in Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health division, typically at the Executive Director level and below. This level of counseling provided requires an in-depth knowledge of U.S. patent law and practice, familiarity with patent prosecution practice in Europe and other jurisdictions as well as having a sound scientific background in biotech-related life sciences. Duties for this role include preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. as well as managing and coordinating the global prosecution of Boehringer Ingelheim’s patent applications.
Responsibility for this role also includes drafting and reviewing intellectual property provisions in agreements and providing patentability and freedom to operate assessments of internal and third-party intellectual property rights. In addition to one area of expertise (e.g., patents), the incumbent must have begun developing skills and acumen in an additional area of law and have a clear understanding of the Animal Health or related business environment in which legal advice is rendered. The incumbent must utilize their legal background, and strong knowledge of the business, to move the business forward by providing sound legal counsel and advice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares, usually independently, legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, patent applications, administrative filings, etc.
- Identifies inventions, prepares and files patent applications.
- Prosecutes patent applications in the U.S. and instructs foreign agents in the prosecution of corresponding applications in their jurisdictions.
- Provides advice to clients on questions related to patentability, infringement and freedom to operate of Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
- Participates in IP due diligence activities for in-licensing or acquisition projects.
- Participates in & supports patent oppositions and other post-grant administrative proceedings.
- Influences clients by identifying and communicating risks associated with complex business activities within the IP legal area. Helps identify risks in outside lawyer's legal area; provides training and business advice to clients on legal issues within lawyer’s expertise.
- Partners with clients by looking beyond immediate business issue and identifying broader business purposes.
- Proactively applies legal framework to both the specific business activity and the broader business purposes.
- Develops alternative legal solutions to enable the achievement of successful outcomes.
- Usually leads with other in-house and outside counsel where appropriate.
- Manages (directly / indirectly) assistants and other department members.
- Mentors and/or trains junior attorneys, paralegals, support team and/or others in department.
- Keeps current with evolving legal and business issues within area of expertise and clients.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; at least six (6) to eight (8) years relevant legal experience; admission to at least one State bar.
- A sound background and education (preferably graduate degree) in a biotech-life science field such as for example biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology or vaccine research.
- Must be registered to practice at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Preferred:
- Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in at least one specialized legal area.
- Strong working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in a second specialized legal area.
- Ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities.
- Ability to apply law to complex business situations.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Apply online at:
https://jobs.boehringer-ingelheim.com/job/Duluth-AD-Sr_-Counsel-IP-%28-Intellectual-Property-%29-Unit/950923901/
Include a resume with your submission.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Duluth, GA - Hybrid
Patent Attorney – Corporation – Santa Monica, CA
Pushing the frontier of solid cancer therapy, Neogene Therapeutics is a global, clinical stage biotechnology company built on the premise of innovation and novel paradigm-changing science. Using tumor mutation profiles to engineer fully individualized T cell therapies, Neogene is bringing new hope to address the current limitations of treatments available today.
We offer the opportunity to join a highly dynamic biotech with locations in Amsterdam, Netherlands and in Santa Monica, CA. You can expect a collaborative environment created by a team with deep scientific expertise and an industrial track-record in T cell therapies.
Neogene values pro-active team-players who pursue their goals with dedication, endurance, and a daring mindset. If you share our commitment to make a difference to patients in need, we can provide an exciting opportunity for your career.
Position Summary:
Neogene is seeking a diverse Patent Attorney is responsible for building and supporting the IP function of the organization by the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, general IP portfolio maintenance, and providing local IP support to all U.S. based science and legal functions. Additional obligations will include supporting the broader IP function of Neogene commensurate with the experience and interest of the selected candidate. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA and directly report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
- Drafts and files patent applications in coordination with outside counsel: including first provisional and PCT applications.
- Handles all aspects of ongoing patent prosecution, including formulating strategy for office action responses.
- Works with science teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate preparation of data packages.
- Coordinates with parent company (AstraZeneca) on docketing and administrative matters.
- Coordinates with other members of the legal team to support IP review of contract and related matters.
- Works with collaborators on in-licensed patent portfolios, including the oversight of third-party filing and prosecution.
- Supports due diligence activities through preparation of patent portfolio summaries and review of third-party patent portfolios.
- Conducts or coordinates freedom-to-operate and landscape review activities.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with parent company (AstraZeneca) on all IP matters including prosecution, docketing, and administration.
- Drafts and files patent applications in coordination with outside counsel: including first provisional and PCT applications.
- Manages ongoing patent prosecution.
- Partners with science teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate preparation of data packages.
- Coordinates with other members of the legal team to support IP review of contract and related matters.
- Works with collaborators on in-licensed patent portfolios, including the oversight of third-party filing and prosecution.
- Performs patent searches and initial analysis of results for patentability, landscape, and FTO.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Familiar with USPTO services and software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Demonstrated experience with statistics software (preferably Prism).
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Preferred location is LA area however remote applicants with these qualifications will be considered.
- The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Santa Monica, CA is $170,000 to $230,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.
Note: At this time, Neogene is not sponsoring VISAs
At Neogene we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Neogene is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply online at:
https://www.neogene.com/careers/?gh_jid=4147989101
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Santa Monica, CA
Senior Ip Counsel, Wireless/Video Compression – Corporation – Northern VA
Ofinno is a leading research and development lab for 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, and video compression technologies. Home to some of the world’s most prolific inventors, Ofinno helps companies stay ahead of the technological curve by outsourcing their R&D from ideation to delivery.
We are growing rapidly, and we need experienced IP counsel to keep our enterprise at the leading edge of innovation. Our legal team works shoulder-to-shoulder with the technology team, from the conception of a new idea until the moment the patent is received. The end result is an industry-recognized portfolio, with global reach, at the core of next-generation tech.
Cross-training is what separates Ofinno from other R&D labs. We challenge our IP counsel to master the technical concepts underlying our inventors’ ideas. At the same time, our IP counsel are expected to educate our inventors on the legal aspects of IP. Ofinno’s culture of mutual learning and collaboration is unique among R&D labs, and absolutely can not be duplicated at a law firm.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing:
You will have responsibility for all IP needs of the business related to Ofinno’s technical team, including working closely with inventors to evaluate, draft, file, and prosecute patent applications in the United States and other jurisdictions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and drafting patent applications, including specification, figures, and claims
- Making filing decisions and formulating prosecution strategies
- Interviewing Examiners and responding to Office Actions
- Coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions and instructing foreign associates
- Helping to coordinate, evaluate, and manage Ofinno’s 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, or Video Compression patent portfolio
Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
Qualifications
Who you are:
- Licensed to practice before the USPTO
- Experience with 5G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, or Video Compression technology
- Five or more years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents, managing portfolios, performing patent analysis, and developing patent strategies
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- Willing and able to report to our office in Reston, Virginia, at least four days per week
Additional information:
Our people are our business, and it is our job to take care of you. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- Competitive salaries within the range of $175k - $240k for attorneys ($125k - $170k for agents), with regular opportunities for salary increase, and additional compensation based on company performance and valuation.
- 401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
- Free healthcare plans-- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
- Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee and tea.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
- On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
- Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
To join Ofinno, please submit a cover letter and some writing samples to careers@ofinno.com. The writing samples preferably include: (a) a patent application that you have written in the area of 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, or video compression; (b) at least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. Ideally, the Office Action Response includes substantive arguments with fact-based analysis of the cited art (as opposed to 101 arguments or arguments in support of newly-added features).
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Northern VA
Patent Professional – Agent or Attorney (US Remote) – Corporation – Multiple Locations, Remote Work Available
Motorola Solutions, Inc., a large corporation, is seeking a Patent Professional to work remotely.
The Patent Professional may be responsible for one or more of the following:
- Attending and participating in patent committee review meetings,
- Identifying high-value disclosures that would be additive to our existing portfolio
- Working with inventors to properly capture their ideas and inventions and submitting corresponding disclosures to the proper patent committee for consideration
- Participating in innovation scrubs of product and/or software releases
- Writing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and in foreign patent offices
- Securing and preparing source code and/or APIs for registration with the United States Copyright Office
- Overseeing outside counsel on certain aspects of outsourced cases
- Being the lead 'patent contact' for a particular business unit, including handling client training and development, understanding client business and existing patent portfolio(s), and guiding business and engineering professionals in generating high-value, high-impact assets
- Working and interacting with other MSI Patent Attorneys, Agents, Engineers, and Administrative Professionals on a daily basis, both inside and outside of the PS&O group
- Participating in invention mining / harvesting sessions. Some litigation / licensing support may also be periodically requested by litigation / licensing leads in the PS&O and/or Business Legal groups
- Mentoring inventors with nascent ideas to help expand and develop them to meet the company’s strategic portfolio needs
- Aiding in managing the current issued patent portfolio for their assigned business and the strategic focusing of that portfolio. This may include making and/or assisting with annuity decisions, foreign filing decisions, patent classifications, portfolio analysis, mining existing applications for additional coverage, competitive analysis, and identification of further strategic focus areas, among other possibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience drafting, editing, and/or reviewing patent disclosures and/or patent applications in stated field(s) of expertise, including experience in a law firm or corporate law department environment
- Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills to draft invention disclosures and/or draft and prosecute patent applications with high quality and efficiency
- Ability to present technical materials to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Great interpersonal and team-work skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Knowledge of video processing concepts (video encoding, decoding, object identification and tracking, scene understanding, media training and machine learning, etc.), IoT concepts, software development principles (OOP, Agile Dev., etc.), programming languages (such as Python, C#, Swift), cloud development and deployment principles, networking principles, and/or telecommunications principles a plus.
- Knowledge of various related technologies such as security, encryption, mixed reality, video / audio processing and analytics, access control, and/or blockchain a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully working in a multi-discipline legal and/or technical office and the ability to work with and across multiple legal and/or technical disciplines.
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent laws and introduction to and/or knowledge of foreign patent laws.
- Experience and/or awareness of U.S. and Int’l export control requirements and/or processes.
- Prior familiarity with USPTO’s PAIR, EFS, and EPAS systems, Google Apps for Business, and/or Lecorpio preferred but not required.
- Candidate may reside anywhere in the US
Basic Requirements:
- Juris Doctor Degree
- Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or comparable field of study
- 6+ years of total legal and/or technical experience in the above-identified legal and technical areas
- Need to be a member of the USPTO patent bar and a member of at least one state bar, both in good standing
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements:
Under 10%
Relocation Provided:
None
Position Type:
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan:
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement:
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
Apply online at:
https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Illinois-Remote-Work/Patent-Professional---Agent-or-Attorney--US-Remote-_R39375-1
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations, Remote Work Available
Patent Scientist/Agent – Corporation – Remote
Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is looking for a part-time Corporate Counsel for our fast-growing team in the U.S. The Patent Scientist/Agent is a direct report of the VP of Research and CSO. The working location can be anywhere in continental U.S. with locations in Central Standard Time Zone preferred.
Reporting to the VP of Research & CSO, the Patent Scientist/Agent will develop a program to enhance Genective’s patent filings and is responsible for managing all IP aspects of Genective’s operations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work as a trusted partner and advisor on IP matters for the VP of Research & CSO and the broader research team at Genective
- Establish, monitor, and manage an IP portfolio for Genective to ensure operational compliance and efficiency
- Perform patent assessments and the drafting of patent applications
- Evaluation and due diligence of patent licensing and opportunities
- Work closely with and advise scientists and respective teams on IP matters
- Establish and protect Genective IP positions at the Legal & IP Advisory Committee (LIPAC), a working group consisting of legal and IP representatives from parent companies (Limagrain & KWS)
- Establish and manage logistics of IP working groups for external collaborations, e.g. Joint IP Committee for the AgBiome Collaboration
- Drive development of IP strategy to support Genective’s research direction as well as provide infringement opinions as needed
- Control and manage the IP budget for patent filings and portfolio maintenance
- Liaise with and maintain a strong relationship with counterparts at parent companies (Limagrain and KWS) and affiliated companies (AgReliant) and collaborators (i.e. AgBiome)
Additional Responsibilities:
As required by the VP of Research, CSO
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in a science field (Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Entomology, Agronomy, Genetics, etc.)
- 5 -10 years of patent experience and/or have some level of legal training in the USA; a Juris Doctorate is a plus
- Being a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO is highly preferred
- Experience in Ag biotech and/or the Ag industry is essential while experience of working in a JV environment is a plus
- Well-rounded experience in all major IP aspects of a US-based corporation with a global operational footprint; experience with EU and South America a plus
- Significant IP experience: able to provide opinions and guide operational practice or identify appropriate specialists for further assistance if needed
- Able to translate between legal/IP and other functions, e.g. research, finance, regulatory, and general management, to enable effective understanding and productive work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to work effectively with multi-cultural, multi-functional, geographically diverse teams
- Superb interpersonal skills: able to work with various personalities and situations; able to manage diverse stakeholders and opinions towards alignment and actions; able to strike the balance between assertion and flexibility
- Able to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and hold self and others accountable
- Capable to perform consistently in a fast-paced, quickly changing, entrepreneurial environment
- Passionate about supporting others and see others’ success as his/her own success
THE REWARD
To be determined based upon qualifications and work arrangements targeting 1/2 of an FTE.
Please send your cover letter and resume to resumes.elt@genective.com with Patent Scientist/Agent as the subject.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote within the continental U.S., locations in Central Standard Time Zone preferred.
Senior Associate, IP Data Analytics – Corporation – San Francisco, CA
RPX Corporation is the leading provider of a comprehensive suite of solutions to help companies manage the risks and costs that arise at any stage of their IP program. To learn more about RPX services, please visit us at www.rpxcorp.com.
By combining world-class transaction expertise with proprietary data and advanced analytics, RPX obtains patent rights that avoid or resolve patent-related disputes shared among our diverse global memberships and provides unique insights that inform our members’ strategic and tactical executive decisions.
What you can expect as a Senior Associate, IP Data Analytics:
We are in the process of launching RPX EMPOWER, an integrated platform that brings together the power of RPX Insight and RPX Analyst to provide our users with unparalleled access to patent knowledge. You will be responsible for data management and quality control of the data that is the foundation of RPX’s EMPOWER platform. The ideal candidate will have the skills to maintain, improve, clean, and manipulate our databases to ensure they meet our data platform goals.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement data standards, data policies, and data quality rules for key datasets related to patents and patent litigations
- Ensure the quality, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of data throughout its lifecycle
- Conduct data quality audits and implement corrections and improvements as required
- Design and build tools to promote awareness and track quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and translate them into data solutions
- Diagnose and resolve issues within our data-related systems, and address complex data challenges to ensure efficient and reliable data operations
- Create data tools and review results of various labeling processes for data science team members to assist them in building and optimizing our products into an innovative industry leader
- Manage remote teams of legal document coders
- Respond to internal and external user inquiries regarding RPX’s data
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline or a legal background with an emphasis on intellectual property
- Experience with patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, and/or patent litigation
- Solid understanding of intellectual property concepts, particularly pertaining to the Patent domain
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with SQL
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn relevant languages such as Python, R, or Java
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- USPTO Patent Agent certificate
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI
Interested in Learning More About Us?
In compliance with CA Pay Transparency, the RPX base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $157,000 with a target budgeted salary of $105,000 to $125,000 depending on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits and perks, including group health coverage, company HSA contribution, 401(k) matching, medical disability and family leave benefits, fitness reimbursement, community service days, charitable donation matching, and more, as well as the option to work remotely or from our beautiful San Francisco office.
At RPX, we value diversity. Our differences unlock our strengths. We embrace diversity of thought and background to foster opportunities for innovation and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, humility and empathy where authenticity is welcomed, and all people are supported. Uplifting each other enhances the well-being of our communities as well as the success of our company. By encouraging everyone to speak, and listening carefully to every voice, we’re better equipped to understand our clients’ increasingly diverse needs and deliver solutions to their most complex problems.
RPX is an equal opportunity employer.
We will make reasonable accommodations to enable any qualified individual with a disability to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the relevant position, and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as those enjoyed by similarly-situated employees without disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please notify RPX HR.
To learn more about our competitive benefits and perks and review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy, visit www.rpxcorp.com/about/careers/.
Apply online at:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=ot3ynfwb&s=Patently-O
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Corporate Counsel – Patents – Corporation – Atlanta, GA
Rheem Manufacturing Company, a large corporation, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to work in Atlanta, GA.
The Corporate Counsel - Patents is responsible for providing global intellectual property services and counsel to Rheem and its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, including supporting the Director of IP in developing global IP strategy, handling domestic and international IP procurement, enforcement, and clearance, and providing business counseling and transactional support. The position reports to the Director of IP and works closely with the company’s technology and innovation teams, as well as R&D, Marketing, Engineering and Procurement teams across Rheem’s global business units.
What You'll Do:
- Work with external counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
- Engage internal teams in the patenting process to align with business strategy.
- Perform and analyze patent landscape, patentability, clearance, and invalidity searches.
- Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (licenses, assignments, co-existence agreements, design agreements, NDAs, etc.).
- Assist with and advise on intellectual property clauses and matters in commercial agreements and M&A activities.
- Develop and maintain company-wide IP policies including inventor award program.
- Manage patent renewal process.
- Report on patent activities to the Director of IP and -business leadership.
- Support Director of IP in IP dispute management and deployment of Global IP Strategy.
- Support trademark, domain, copyright, trade secret and other IP activities, as needed.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- 3-8 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and IP contracts.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admission to the US patent bar (USPTO) in good standing.
- Admission to a state bar in good standing.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities concurrently.
Apply online at:
https://rheem.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000176&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Associate, Legal Analytics – Corporation – Multiple Locations
RPX Corporation is the leading provider of a comprehensive suite of solutions to help companies manage the risks and costs that arise at any stage of their IP program. To learn more about RPX services, please visit us at www.rpxcorp.com.
By combining world-class transaction expertise with proprietary data and advanced analytics, RPX obtains patent rights that avoid or resolve patent-related disputes shared among our diverse global memberships and provides unique insights that inform our members’ strategic and tactical executive decisions.
What you can expect as an Associate, Legal Analytics:
You will have the opportunity to solve complex problems to help global technology companies, while interacting with industry leading professionals. You will analyze legal data, uncovering legal and business trends in response to questions from RPX's clients, internal groups, the press, and academics.
In this role, you will:
- Answer sophisticated legal questions with data analysis and visualization
- Generate and test hypotheses to identify trends in IP markets
- Conduct long-term research projects on IP risk in new technology areas
- Develop an understanding of the data in RPX’s proprietary databases
- Prepare presentation materials for communication to partners
- Learn new information and technologies at a rapid pace
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree, experience in the legal field (e.g., patent agent, paralegal, legal project manager), or experience with intellectual property law
- Bachelor’s degree; hard science degree viewed favorably
- Experience in SQL-based querying or coding experience (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript); proficiency preferred
- 1-2 years of working with technology
- Comfortable with independently handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
- Strong quantitative analysis skills with a passion for discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
- Detail-oriented, creative problem solver
- A person with dedication and worth ethic that thrives in a collaborative culture with excellent social, networking, and influencing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Data development and analysis experience
- Experience with data visualization
Interested in Learning More About Us?
In compliance with CA Pay Transparency, the target budgeted salary for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 depending on skills and experience and the RPX base salary range is $78,000 to $145,000. In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits and perks, including group health coverage, company HSA contribution, 401(k) matching, medical disability and family leave benefits, fitness reimbursement, community service days, charitable donation matching, and more, as well as the option to work remotely or from our beautiful San Francisco office.
At RPX, we value diversity. Our differences unlock our strengths. We embrace diversity of thought and background to foster opportunities for innovation and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, humility and empathy where authenticity is welcomed, and all people are supported. Uplifting each other enhances the well-being of our communities as well as the success of our company. By encouraging everyone to speak, and listening carefully to every voice, we’re better equipped to understand our clients’ increasingly diverse needs and deliver solutions to their most complex problems.
RPX is an equal opportunity employer.
We will make reasonable accommodations to enable any qualified individual with a disability to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the relevant position, and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as those enjoyed by similarly-situated employees without disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please notify RPX HR.
For this position, RPX will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Apply online at:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oMgLmfwT&s=Patently-O
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations
IP Counsel – Corporation – Anderson, SC
TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc d/b/a TTI Power Equipment (“TTIPE”) is seeking to fill an in-house Intellectual Property Counsel position located at its Anderson, South Carolina office. TTIPE is a global leader in quality consumer and professional power tools and outdoor products, designing and developing products under brands including RYOBI, HART, and RIDGID. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage product clearance and patent application preparation and prosecution.
- Advise TTIPE business and engineering personnel in matters of product clearance, patentability, and related strategies.
- Conduct invention mining and brainstorming sessions with TTIPE personnel.
- Conduct patent clearance and patentability searches.
- Manage portions of TTIPE’s patent portfolio.
- Conduct competitor monitoring.
- Participate in IP Steering Committee Meetings.
- Provide support in patent licensing, enforcement, and controversy matters.
- Contribute to optimizing processes and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Licensed to Practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- At least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm and/or corporate setting.
- Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school and active member of a state bar and in good standing.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-pace environment.
- Proficient time management and organizations skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
- Self-motivated, takes ownership, and has a proper attention to detail.
- Limited travel.
Apply via email to:
brian.sanders@ttigroupna.com
Include a resume with your submission.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Anderson, SC