Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – Portland, Ore.

September 8, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

GTT Group, an intellectual property services firm, is seeking highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:

I.P. Attorney / Patent Agent – Large Corporation – New Bern, N.C.

September 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BSH Home Appliances Corporation is seeking applicants for Intellectual Property Attorney/Patent Agent to provide both independent and collaborative work in the field of intellectual property rights; for creating, establishing and expanding a strong BSH intellectual property portfolio; and counseling all levels of the business on strategic intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities

Handles acquisition of inventions, evaluation of inventions, maintaining contact with inventors; check work results of all BSH divisions for patentability and implement suitable results into invention reports in order to establish and expand a strong patent portfolio
Performs product clearing in order to avoid infringement of competitive intellectual property rights by BSH products.
Regularly meets with product development managers, manufacturing engineering managers, and inventors to educate and counsel on patentability and infringement issues in their daily work and to update on status of currently pending patentability opinions, patent applications, and freedom-to-operate opinions.
Regularly meets with Industrial Design department to acquire design invention disclosures; to perform design patent clearance work; to educate and counsel on intellectual property issues relating to industrial design work; and to update on status of currently pending design patent applications and design patent clearance work.
Drafts utility and design patent applications and responses to Office Actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Manages outside counsel as necessary for quality control of draft patent applications and responses to Office Actions prepared by outside counsel.
Provides IP intelligence services.
Handles external invention offers.
Performs evaluation of the BSH IP portfolio in patent committees Manages IP proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office and federal and state courts.
Oversees infringement proceedings; evaluation of infringement; performance of infringement proceedings.
Oversees IP proceedings before competent authorities and courts to defend against third-party claims regarding intellectual property rights.
Handles contractual activities; negotiation and preparation of confidentiality, development, cooperation, license, and differentiation agreements with competitors, development facilities and suppliers in cooperation with the purchasing and product development departments in order to continually expand the know-how that is used by and protected for BSH.
Handles inventor remuneration issues.
Reviews daily filings with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office prepared by paralegals.
Follows IP case law, PTO developments, and IP legislation.
Periodically reviews and updates legal documents (i.e. Declarations and Amendments).

Requirements

JD from ABA-accredited law school and admission to state bar (does not apply to the Patent Agent track).
Must be a registered patent attorney or patent agent with a USPTO qualifying technical degree.
4 or more years of in-depth experience in protection of patent rights. Must have worked with engineers to obtain disclosures and have made patentability opinions.
Must have either in-house or top-tier law firm IP experience, and ideally a mix of both
High motivated, pro-active, ability to organize a heavy workload, and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
Strong customer/client service mindset
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within the organization, and with multi-national personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and locations; must be comfortable discussing technical issues with engineers.
Strong team player with a healthy sense of humor
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral; German language ability a plus
Must be willing to travel on occasions (within the United States and abroad).
Extensive knowledge of patent prosecution procedure.
Clear understanding of PCT and international patent prosecution
Good understanding of technology and willingness to learn any necessary technology.

BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, educational assistance and 401(k) plan. This position is eligible for the BSH Associate Referral Program.

EOE / AA Employer
We participate in E-Verify

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BSHHOME&cws=1&rid=2509.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New Bern, North Carolina

BSH Home Appliances Corporation aims to make life easier with our products under the brands Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau. An international group with annual revenue of over 12.6 billion Euros in 2015 and more than 56,000 employees, we inspire through high quality product design, resource-efficient technology, and an excellent working environment. As a company of the Bosch Group, BSH offers you a wide range of career opportunities. Get ahead with your career - think ahead with us.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Santa Cruz, Calif.

August 18, 2016- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Working at Plantronics gives you the rare opportunity to make a difference and feel valued, respected and supported, both personally and professionally. You'll find the ideal blend of a casual, fun, friendly atmosphere with a strong commitment to the company's success.

The Patent Counsel’s primary responsibilities will be patent prosecution and IP enforcement against counterfeit and grey goods.

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute domestic and foreign design and utility patent applications, from invention disclosure through appeal.
Instruct and monitor in-house paralegal, foreign and domestic outside counsel, and related service providers.
Conduct IP enforcement matters, including against counterfeiters, and, if appropriate in the relevant jurisdiction, grey goods sellers and importers.
Assist with other substantive legal work as required, including assessing IP infringement claims, IP licensing, litigation support etc.

Desired Qualifications

An electrical engineering degree is preferred. Depending on experience, computer science, physics or other engineering degree may be acceptable.
Preferably five or more years but no less than three years of patent prosecution experience.
Registered to practice before the USPTO.
At least one state bar registration.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Self-starter and ability to work efficiently with limited direction.
Superior organization skills and high attention to detail.
Commitment to complete IP research and providing thorough and excellent advice to clients

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://career4.successfactors.com/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=Plantronics&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=31806&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&_s.crb=9RJCUWIZJO0WWBcOXxR6U3gYsW4%3d.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Cruz, California

Since 1961 Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) people have been bringing sound innovation to the world. We are a world leader in personal audio communications for professionals and consumers. Our reputation for excellence is built on innovative products, a people-centered workplace and strong ethics. Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Plantronics and its Clarity division have offices in 20 countries, including facilities in Mexico, China, and Europe. Plantronics offers a generous mix of health, financial and lifestyle benefits as well as career development opportunities to its associates. Discover Plantronics. PEOPLE-PLACE-PURPOSE-POTENTIAL

Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – Portland, Ore. (Telecommute)

August 2, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

GTT Group, an intellectual property services firm, is seeking highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:

Patent Search Associate – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. / Atlanta, Ga. / Remote

August 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo Sherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong background in chemistry (both organic and inorganic chemistry). Prior chemistry-focused IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required - including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching. We have offices in both Pasadena, CA and Atlanta, GA - however remote work will be considered for experienced candidates. Ability and experience to take on technologies outside of chemistry is also required (e.g. simple mechanical inventions, etc.).

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wooster, Ohio or Troy, Mich.

July 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Patent Agent at our State of the Art North American Automotive Center in Troy, MI, or our campus in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New Delhi, India and USA

July 21, 2016- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Clairvolex, a rapidly growing IP asset management company that helps global IP owners build smart patent portfolios, is looking for a US patent attorney/well-experienced patent agent for an expat role at its global delivery center near New Delhi, India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring our team of patent agents on various prosecution and portfolio management activities. Quality oversight, development and compliance of portfolio development guidelines, customer communications, team-efficiency, process development are also key responsibilities of the role.

Eligible candidates include qualified USPTO-admitted patent attorneys or patent agents with 8+ years of experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in hi-tech industries (telecommunications, semiconductors or enterprise software). Although not required, prior in-house experience as patent counsel will be an added advantage.

The role carries attractive remuneration commensurate to an overseas assignment and other benefits. Upon completion of two years in the expat role at our India delivery center, the candidate will have the option to relocate to one of Clairvolex’s offices in the United States (Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or Salt Lake City).

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for patent prosecution oversight in general, and more specifically supervision and quality control of the production of U.S. and EPO office action responses. Manage outside counsels for legal functions connected with filing office action responses, Examiner interviews and legal steps relative to allowance. The person will hands-on coach, train and mentor engineers in all aspects of US patent preparation and prosecution, and in particular the following:

A. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

B. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Contact
If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressed to: Abha Jaiswal Head, Global Talent Acquisition Clairvolex abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New Delhi, India and Silicon Valley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Salt Lake City, Utah

Director of Technology Management – Other – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 14, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Technology Management - Center for Technology Commercializtion. The Director of Technology Management will plan, direct, implement and improve services provided by the Technology Managers and Technology Associate within the Center for Technology Commercialization. Make discoveries of CCHMC and its investigators accessible to the global public through industry based research agreements, licensing and start-up of new companies while balancing the need for academic productivity and traditional extramural funding for research by CCHMC investigators.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technology Commercialization Management
The comprehensive management of all CCHMC-generated intellectual property and technologies, including disclosure identification and evaluation, patent strategy and assistance with prosecution, licensing and commercialization. Comprehensive management of CCHMC technologies including proactive interaction with investigators in assigned, embedded divisions to identify new technologies, evaluation of disclosed technologies for patenting and commercialization potential, valuation of select technologies, developing and implementing marketing and patenting plans for inventions, drafting and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses and other agreements, including confidentiality and materials transfer agreements, and management of active licenses. The Director is expected to manage a portfolio of cases.
CTC Team Leadership
Assist Technology Managers and Technology Associate with: technology triage and assessment, marketing assessments and strategies, patent strategy and prosecution support, drafting and negotiating agreements. The creation and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures as they relate to technology management in the CTC. Forming and leading teams in the creation of: standardized workflow processes (e.g. disclosure evaluation and triage), standard operating procedures for comprehensive technology management, and technology pipeline management tools. Provide the strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership to the CTC in evolving a technology transfer strategy that will bring the office to the forefront of academic technology transfer. Add value through strategic thinking and applying negotiating skills, education, experience, and professional relationships to produce favorable transactions. Continually evaluate the technology portfolio and provide recommendations to improve the portfolio for greatest commercial return.
Collaboration
Engage and assist the faculty, collectively and individually, in determining the appropriate balance of research that has the potential for commercialization versus traditional extramural funding. Oversee the process coordinating all activity relating to technology transfer including: Invention Disclosures, Patents, Option and License Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements and Commercial Non-Clinical Research Agreements. This process will include the institutional review of legal and business issues of proposed transactions.
Organizational Relationships
Work closely with the Office of General Counsel on all legal matters related to technology transfer, including the review of all CTC contracts and agreements. Work closely with Business Development on the business terms of licensing agreements and start-up companies. Develop a standard process for invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing and prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance. Work with all employees, but especially faculty and investigators, to identify innovations, commercial opportunities and funding possibilities, and establish formal working relationships with industry and other partners.
Business and Operational Management
Develop and maintain policies, processes and procedures regarding all aspects of technology transfer. Assure the internal integrity of all processes and develop new procedures and policies as appropriate. Develop training and educational seminars relating to technology transfer to benefit investigators and other interested parties. Direct the daily activities of the Technology Managers and Technology Associate through individual actions and through delegation of responsibilities. Assure that the intellectual property policy is being followed throughout the institution. Identify service areas, plan approaches for improvement activities, design new processes with specifications and expectations against which success can be measured, systematically measure collected data, assess performance over time, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation, and reassess continuously.
Staff Management
Manage the selection, development, motivation, evaluation and discipline of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Train assigned staff in the practice of technology transfer and technology management. Schedule and lead meetings as necessary to improve and maintain performance of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Build and foster relationships between Technology Managers and Technology Associate with Business Development, Marketing and Operational staff within the CTC. Assignment and review of case portfolios. Delegation of divisional embedding assignments. Provide supervision of assigned staff for carrying out department goals and objectives and medical center mission and values. Prepare and present annual performance evaluations. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on an annual basis. Ensure that services and consultation are regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of Cincinnati Children's patients as determined by the medical staff. Maintain accurate records of time worked by staff and ensure appropriate coverage as required by the department.

Education/Work Experience
Required:

Ph.D. in the biological sciences
7 years related experience in academic technology transfer with progressive experience in leadership positions
Experience managing a professional staff

Cincinnati Children’s offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program.

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is responsible for advancing discoveries from the bench to the bedside by protecting Cincinnati Children’s intellectual property through patents; assisting in further developing technologies through research partnerships; delivering products to the marketplace through licensing and the creation of start-up companies. We invite you to consider joining our team as the Director of Technology Management.

Contact
For consideration, please apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org or e-mail Liz Kerstine: elizabeth.kerstine@cchmc.org. CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to be the leader in improving child health. We are one of the most respected names in children's health care, named one of the top three children's hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Cincinnati Children’s has a broad reach caring for children both nationally and internationally.

Patent Administrative Assistant – Small Corporation – Victor, N.Y.

June 26, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

LSI Solutions is seeking a Patent Administrative Assistant to apply his/her experience, knowledge, organization skills, and communication skills to work closely with LSI’s in-house patent agent to facilitate and support intellectual property efforts.

The Patent Administrative Assistant executes administrative duties for the Intellectual Property Team, ensuring that an accurate and effective IP docket is maintained, while enabling efficient usage of patent practitioner time. Activities will be of a scheduled and unscheduled nature. Travel may be required, but is not anticipated. Position may involve frequent & prolonged standing and some lifting.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Reviewing and docketing incoming patent correspondence;
Preparing forms/paperwork associated with the filing of U.S. and international patent applications;
Preparing docket reports;
Obtaining copies of U.S. and international patent documents;
Keeping various patent files up-to-date with correspondence from both counsel and patent offices;
Preparing shells for responses to various patent office actions;
Uploading electronic documents to the U.S. Patent Office;
Preparing documents for hard-copy filing with the patent office;
Preparing information disclosure statements;
Communicating effectively and professionally with outside counsel and in-house personnel;
Documenting administrative procedures;
All other duties as assigned.

Recommended Skills

Reasonable typing speed (~40WPM), but highly accurate;
Attention to detail and accuracy when entering names, numbers, addresses, dates, and other information;
Legible handwriting;
Trustworthy;
Ability to keep highly confidential information confidential;
Ability to accurately review/proofread long documents which may have unfamiliar terms;
Ability and willingness to learn on the job (enjoyment of ongoing-learning is a must);
Receptive to training and constructive criticism;
Works independently but is comfortable asking questions and receiving direction;
Extremely organized and willing to learn/follow a patent filing system and to keep patent files up-to-date;
Adept with Microsoft Windows and MS-Office 2010/2013 (specifically with MS-Word, MS-Outlook, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint. Experience with MS-Access is a plus.)
Comfortable preparing and updating reports based on information gathered from multiple sources;
Comfortable documenting procedures;
Excellent communication skills;
Enjoys reading;
Comfortable following detailed checklists for certain activities;
Ability to multi-task and manage time;
Takes initiative;
Flexibility and dedication to work towards time sensitive deadlines.

Recommended Experience

Has experience working in an administrative capacity with one or more patent agents/attorneys;
Has an administrative understanding of the patent application/prosecution process and related forms for U.S., PCT, and foreign patents;
Experienced in reviewing incoming patent correspondence for accuracy and to flag potential issues;
Experienced in docketing actions for patent matters;
Experienced in preparing patent docketing reports;
Knows how to obtain copies of U.S. and international patent documents;
Experienced in keeping patent matter files up-to-date;
Experienced in keeping a USPTO Deposit Account up-to-date;
Experienced in preparing shell responses for patent office actions;
Experienced in uploading documents electronically with the U.S. Patent Office in preparation for electronic filing;
Experienced in properly filing/submitting paper documents to the US Patent Office (as opposed to electronic filing);
Experienced in preparing patent information disclosure statements;
Experienced in flagging certain professional reading opportunities relative to patent law (for example, from the Official Gazette (USPTO), from the Federal Register, or from the USPTO website);
Experienced in communicating professionally with outside counsel (both U.S. and foreign), mainly by email, but also by telephone.

Recommended Education

At a minimum, a High School Diploma is required.
Successful completion of secretarial/administrative classes or equivalent experience is preferred. A B.A. or B.S. degree (preferably secretarial, paralegal, or administrative-related) is also preferred, but is not necessary.
The successful candidate will possess above-average grades (especially in English and Writing), excellent communication skills, a good work ethic, and an ability & willingness to learn.

Licensing

An active Notary Public license is preferred, however licensure can be obtained after hiring.
Candidate must meet certain legal requirements to obtain licensure.

LSI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=lsisol#.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Victor, New York

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

June 20, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Illumina is looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual that is creative and strategic with a drive to deliver results in a fast-paced innovative space. This attorney joins a dynamic legal team and will be the legal advisor and strategist for product development projects and related portfolios. Responsibilities include capturing inventions, building enforceable global patent portfolios as well as setting and advising on IP strategy to create long term business value. Location will be Illumina’s San Diego Headquarters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepares and prosecutes global patent applications.
• Develops and executes against a forward looking IP strategy for projects and portfolios in line with company business goals.
• Collaborates within and across business units to identify and capture high value innovation.
• Cost-effectively manages high quality patent prosecution work by outside counsel in the US and abroad.
• Effectively partners with product development teams to shape IP strategy for product offering.
• Provides value/risk assessment on third party IP estates and/or landscapes for collaborations, consortiums and other third party complex agreements.
• Contributes to intellectual property assessments in mergers, acquisitions and investments.
• Works strategically and collaboratively with IP litigation team.
• Contributes to educational efforts across business on best practices for IP and other legal matters.
• Drives operational excellence within legal and across the business.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Requirements:
• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Top tier law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical thinking.
• Experience with global patent prosecution, patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, inter partes reviews proceedings, and litigation is a plus.
• Proven track record as team player with strong work ethic.
• Clear and flexible communication skills.
• Able to adapt and iterate seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• Approaches life with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Exemplifies highest ethical standards.

Education:
• Technical degree required in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, material sciences, or related field.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) in the above disciplines strongly preferred.
• U.S. Law degree and license required.
• USPTO Registration Number required.
• Knowledge of genetics and other biological sciences is beneficial.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

Contact
To apply, please email Nathalie Becker at: nbecker@illumina.com.

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

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of next generation life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and biological function. These systems are enabling studies that were not even imaginable just a few years ago, and moving us closer to the realization of personalized medicine. With the innovative advances in our sequencing technologies, we are rapidly impacting the clinical market in areas such as reproductive health and oncology. The expanding Illumina oncology portfolio of next- generation sequencing NGS and microarray technologies is revolutionizing cancer genomics research. Our customers include a broad range of academic, government, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other leading institutions around the globe. For more information on us, please visit our website.

Patent Scientist – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

June 20, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Monsanto’s Biotechnology Organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Biotech Patent Science Team. The Patent Scientist will interact with R&D leadership and business teams, provide full-spectrum Intellectual Property (IP) support including Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, patent preparation and prosecution, and development and execution of IP strategies, and deliver IP education and enhance IP awareness.

Twenty years from now, the earth’s population will need 55% more food than it can produce now. Today, Monsanto is working with farmers around the world to do something about it. In over 60 countries, Monsanto has established industry-leading products because we give professionals the freedom to make real decisions. Monsanto is an Employer Of Choice with an outstanding professional development program and a history of building careers. Make an impact by joining the team that is working to solve one of mankind’s greatest challenges.

Required Education and Skills:
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life science area
• Minimum of three or more years of post graduate research experience in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life sciences area
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly express complex scientific concepts in written and oral presentation formats
• Ability to interact with broad scientific teams to understand and communicate scientific and business strategies
• Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work and deliver under stringent timelines
• Critical thinking and attention to detail

Desired Education and Skills
• Strong skills in bioinformatics and/or sequence analysis
• Project management experience
• Three or more years of experience in performing Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, and/or patent preparation and prosecution
• Registered to practice with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Knowledge of collaboration or licensing agreements to provide IP support and/or due diligence management

Why work with us?
• Life at Monsanto means collaborating with dedicated professionals in a stimulating environment
• Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships
• You will work with market leading brand products in a global organization
• We provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and some of the best career development opportunities in the industry
• Monsanto is named Great Place to Work in many countries around the world

Join our global team where your contribution will make a real difference!

Contact
For a full listing and to apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.monsanto.com/job/st-louis/patent-scientist/769/2333817.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Monsanto is an agriculture company with more than 20,000 employees focused on making a balanced meal accessible to everyone. We work to help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way. We think about how our food is grown so farmers have the tools they need to have better harvests. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Career opportunities at Monsanto range from farming, plant breeding, chemistry and engineering to marketing, environmental science, IT and many other areas. We’re always looking for exceptional professionals interested in developing a strong career while collaborating to develop solutions for sustainable agriculture. Sound like a job for you?

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Medtronic is seeking a Patent Counsel II to work in its Memphis offices.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Develops and maintains intellectual property assets of the company including patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors.
Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patentability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions.
Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law.
Requires undergraduate or graduate engineering or science degree and law school (J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.

Minimum Education Requirements

A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Must have a minimum of 4-8 years of related experience with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or other engineering or related sciences.
Proven ability to apply practical patent experience and render legal advice involving spinal/orthopedic and/or other medical device technology along with some Patent Litigation and Post-grant proceeding experience is preferred.

Functioning Factors

Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth legal knowledge in one job family or broader intellectual property expertise in most areas of a job function. Helps set strategic direction and demonstrates global business acumen while thinking critically and making sound decisions.
Problem Solving: Focuses on patient and customer in developing solutions to complex problems that may generate breakthrough ideas or require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Initiate and lead change to ensure that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Sets high standards, instills operational excellence, drives accountability and models ethical behavior. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on business results and expenditures.
Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing intellectual property matters. Collaborates with others and creates alignment while fostering diversity and inclusion amongst partners, customers, clients and peers.
Adhere to the Medtronic Leadership Expectations of Shape, Engage, Innovate, and Achieve.

Other Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude
Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and to build strong working relationships.
Some travel may be required.

Contact
Apply online via this link: http://jobs.medtronic.com/jobs/patent-counsel-ii-8295.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Trademark Attorney – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

June 7, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

AT&T has a position in Los Angeles for a Trademark Attorney with 5+ years of combined private practice and in-house experience, and a supporting command of copyright law. The position would involve co-managing AT&T’s extensive global trademark portfolio (including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement), trademark licensing, litigation support, and counseling internal business clients on trademark and copyright matters. The position also includes managing paralegals and outside counsel in trademark, copyright, and domain name analysis, prosecution and enforcement. The candidate must also possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Sydney, Australia

June 6, 2016- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cochlear Limited is seeking to fill an open patent attorney position based in Sydney and reporting to Cochlear's IP Manager. This is an in-house role at one of Australia's leading technology companies and patent generators. An attorney with 5+ years of law firm experience would be a good candidate.

Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – Portland, Ore. (Telecommute)

May 22, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

GTT Group, an intellectual property services firm is seeking highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:•

Patent Counsel / Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

May 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel located in Richmond, CA through May 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Overview:
In this position, the Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel provides intellectual property legal services to clients primarily in the chemical and chemical engineering arts, with particular focus on additive technology that is employed in transportation.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd party patents.
Drafting and negotiating agreements, including complex licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements.
Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.
Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in chemical engineering or chemistry.
Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
Experience in drafting patent applications and familiarity with U.S. and non-U.S. patent practice, especially in the area of additives and formulation technologies.
Experience in evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
Ability to assess third party claims and advocate the company's positions under intellectual property rights of the company and third parties.
Ability to draft and negotiate technology agreements, license agreements, joint development agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements having various levels of complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years experience in intellectual property law, including advising with respect to freedom-to-operate, agreement drafting and negotiation, and preparation and prosecution of U.S. and non-U.S. patent applications in applicable technology fields.
The attorney for this position should also possess demonstrated skills in the following dimensions:
- Excellent interpersonal skills including effectively communicating with the client(s) and colleagues who are located in U.S. and non-U.S. locations.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Commercially oriented.
- Adaptable to change.
- Analytical skills/productivity/work output.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
- Self-motivated and committed to excellence.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=43232&CurrentPage=1.

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

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Internal IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

April 16, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Luminar Technologies is seeking an Internal IP Counsel. Patent Attorney will play an integral role in guiding the growth of the Company’s patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Luminar’s business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.

Director, Intellectual Property – Large Corporation – Rahway, N.J.

April 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. We are seeking a Director - Intellectual Property.

We are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

The attorney will provide patent support functions for Merck’s Biologics and Vaccines discovery and development groups.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Draft and prosecute patent applications to protect Merck’s products, product candidates and platform technologies
Conduct FTO analysis for products, product candidates and platform technology
Conduct IP due diligence for corporate transactions
Provide legal services, advice and guidance that is consistent with law and Company policy; furthers business objectives and appropriately balances divisional/function/corporate business objectives and legal risks
Exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practice
Supervise activities and manage relationships with outside counsel
Some domestic and international travel may be required

Education Minimum Requirement

A bachelor's degree in the pharmaceutical, chemical or biological sciences from an accredited institution
Graduate of an accredited US law school, with admission to the Bar of New Jersey or be eligible to obtain a limited license for in-house counsel
Registered to practice before the USPTO

Required Experience and Skills

Five (5) or more years as an attorney in a law firm or corporate setting, practicing in the patent area
Strong technical background, preferably with an advance degree in biological sciences
Excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience in counseling clients on intellectual property issues
Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Ability to be proactive and take initiative

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

Contact

To apply, please visit this link: https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=IP+000104&lang=en#.VwgRdZDPEb0.email. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Rahway, New Jersey

Patent Agent – Law Firm – North Brunswick, N.J.

April 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Chromocell seeks an experienced Patent Agent who has earned a Ph.D. or minimum Masters’ Degree in chemistry, biology or a related field (organic/medicinal chemistry education/experience preferred). The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or previous work experience at USPTO. This is a unique opportunity to be the only patent agent onsite, interfacing with scientists and key stakeholders on a daily basis.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance of the existing patent and trademark estates.
Review applications, office actions responses, amendments and other prosecution documents drafted by outside counsel.
Draft applications, office action responses, amendments and other prosecution documents for patents managed in house.
Participate in and help formulate intellectual property and patent strategy with business and legal team and, in support of key collaborations.
Assist with IP-related services in support of the company’s business and research activities, including: searching and providing guidance/opinions regarding patentability, freedom-to-operate, patent invalidity and non-infringement, performing due diligence, and managing procurement of opinions by outside counsel.
Patent summaries and analysis in support of research efforts.
Depending on interest, opportunity to assist with agreements relating to a variety of intellectual property matters, including confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, collaboration and licensing agreements, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution.
Supervise paralegal’s docketing and maintenance of existing patent portfolio.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

3 years patent experience at a law firm or in-house with a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or flavors company.
Ph.D. or minimum Masters’ Degree in a chemistry, biology or a related field (organic/medicinal chemistry education/experience preferred).
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or previous work experience at USPTO.
Read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, scientific data, patent documents, governmental regulations, and legal documents.
Draft well-organized and understandable patent applications and persuasive responses to office actions.
Prepare concise and understandable written and oral summaries and recommendations for IP strategy for the scientific, business and legal staff.
Work as a team member with employees in other departments, with different educational backgrounds and job responsibilities.
Responsive, dependable, flexible and attention to detail.
Flavors experience a plus.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHROMOCELL&cws=1&rid=292.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey

Chief Patent Counsel and Legal Team Director – Large Corporation – Beijing, China

April 7, 2016- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

BOE, a multi-billion-dollar tech company based in Beijing, seeks mandarin-speaking patent attorneys with patent litigation/licensing experience and technical background in Electronics, Internet of Things, Big Data, or Biomedical areas to fill two positions.