Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

November 3, 2015- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Nike seeks a Patent Expert to work in its Portland, Oregon, headquarters. As our Patent Expert, you'll research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel, and interface with outside counsel and inventors to finalize utility patent applications.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Warsaw, Ind.

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a patent counsel to work in its Warsaw, Indiana, offices.

Responsible for:

working with development teams and providing advice regarding patent review and design options, claim coverage, and other issues that effect the design and development of orthopaedic devices;
management of preparation and prosecution of patent applications covering the products under development; and
providing education to design and marketing teams on basic patent law issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Strategically manage patent portfolio including managing outside counsel regarding patent prosecution, and evaluating new invention disclosures for filing
Integrate with design and marketing teams to anticipate patent issues and assist in providing patent perspective and advice that enables management to make business decisions.
Coordinates with outside counsel to assure legal services are rendered to the corporation that are results-oriented, timely, competent, and cost efficient.

Expected Areas of Competence

Develops close working relationships with clients in which corporate goals and priorities are maintained without compromising legal integrity.
Contributes to a high performance culture through effective communication and leadership with management, engineering, marketing, clinical trial teams and other business functions.
Works cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the legal division.
Communicating effectively to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the Company, through various formats, i.e. presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements

Must possess a JD degree and be registered to practice in the U.S. Patent Office.
An undergraduate degree in engineering and/or a background working with mechanical or bio-mechanical devices is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent practice including foreign and domestic prosecution is required.
Organization, communication and management skills are required to ensure the efficient and accurate delivery of services to the company.
Must have passed a state bar examination and be a registered patent attorney.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.zimmer.com/careers/search/job-details.html?nPostingId=6108&nPostingTargetId=17971&id=QCVFK026203F3VBQBV7V47VNG&LG=EN&mask=zimextus.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Warsaw, Indiana

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guerbet is seeking a In-house Patent Agent Medical Devices. You will work with the Head of the IP department in a global patent strategy. There is substantial contact and key relationships with senior business and R&D leaders. You will have regular interactions with internal clients in R&D located in the US or in France, and manage activities being conducted by outside counsel or third party.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Parsippany N.J.

September 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Evonik Industries is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Parsippany, New Jersey, offices. Under general supervision and direction of the Director Intellectual Property Management North America, the successful candidate will function as a patent practitioner for Evonik's Chemicals, Pharma Services and Polymer businesses in the North American Region and directly interface with business and technical teams from several business divisions in North America, as well as coordinating with in-house Evonik IP counsels.

The Incumbent will coordinate intellectual property activities for Chemicals, Pharma Services and Polymer businesses, including all aspects of legal protection for patents, trade secrets, domain names and software developed by Evonik Corporation. Will have to draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S., and oversee the prosecution of corresponding worldwide patent applications. Another aspect of the Incumbent responsibility of the Incumbent will be the drafting and negotiating of IP contracts, such as non-disclosure, research, development, joint development, license agreements, etc. and to promote and maintain the principles of and responsibilities related to Responsible Care within his/her assigned areas of responsibility and as defined in the RC 14001 management system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing, protecting, and expanding the company’s intellectual property (IP) assets.
Responsible for filing and prosecuting patent applications at US-Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Responsible for drafting and negotiating of IP contracts, such as non-disclosure, research, development, joint development, license agreements, etc.
Provide for preparation of and/or responsible for writing patent applications to leverage company’s IP position and assets.
Provide for analyses and monitoring of new technologies to avoid patent invalidity and infringement.
Provide for and direct outside counsel in rendering opinions on patent invalidity and/or infringement.

Requirements

BS in chemistry required (MS and PhD in chemical or chemical engineering preferred).
Attorney must possess law degree from an ABA accredited university and be admitted to a state bar (preferably New Jersey and New York).
Admitted to practice in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in filing and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and contract drafting.
Knowledge of the full range of applicable laws and regulations regarding intellectual property.
Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to business and technical clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues.

What we offer
You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package.

Contact
Apply online at our website: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=41399&company=Evonik&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Parsippany New Jersey

Job Description Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Our innovative spirit and integrate technology platforms support our strategic focus on high-growth megatrends in health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. And that means a world of opportunities for you. There’s no better time than right now to build your future with us and be a part of our international team.

Chief Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Durham, N.C.

September 15, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The bioMérieux IP Department is a dynamic team engaged in a wide variety of projects at many levels of the organization. The Chief Patent Counsel position is an integral part of that environment where practicality, effective communication and collegiality are necessary components.

The Chief Patent Counsel position will report to the Corporate Director Intellectual Property and will be expected to supervise and manage the U.S. Patent Department(total of 4 people) in protecting the company’s intellectual assets and avoid/mitigate the risk of violating third party intellectual property rights.

The Chief Patent Counsel’s main accountabilities will be to:

Proactively manage the U.S. Patent Department, including budget (including managing external legal service providers), workload, and developing efficient procedures and processes; proactively interact with patent departments in other countries for a cohesive patent strategy and coordinated, effective work teams
Coordinate management of existing global Patents portfolio with Business Departement, Legal, Marketing and IP colleagues to align with commercial objectives.
Conduct analysis for new products and processes, licensed products and processes, and company acquisitions.
Contribute with senior management, General Counsel, Corporate Director of global Intellectual Property in developing an overall Intellectual Property strategy and advising on potential matters that arise.
Prepare and prosecute patent applications and develop international portfolios for a technical area of responsibility; Lead the strategy for a technical area of responsibility in compliance with Corporate Intellectual Property process and procedures for the group bioMérieux in monitoring patents and brands.,
Advise Intellectual Property, Marketing, technical library, communication departments, Research & Development, Legal and Business Development on litigation and conflict or possible litigation and conflicts.
Negotiate, maintain and obtain technology agreements with third parties (as part of due diligence and acquisitions) and resolve conflicts regarding trademarks and patent designs and ensure compliance with obligations of technology transfer.
Maintain knowledge and compliance with legislation concerning Patents and case law at an international level.
Help the Corporate Director Intellectual Property to manage budget dedicated to IP matter in the America’s region and monitors external legal service providers. Submit budget to Intellectual Property global director. Animate the Patents Team by ensuring the development and training of employees.
Work on transactional matters, including contract review, drafting and negotiation, with a primary initial focus on support of the IP department.
Foster close communication and effective working relationships with general Legal Department Interpret legal and/or contractual obligations, and advising clients regarding contractual matters.

Required Skills/ Qualifications
Experience:

10 + years (patent, trademark or IP experience) experience in a law firm or the legal department of a company, including all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, legal analysis/opinion work, and significant direct client support.
Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company will be a plus for this position.
At least 5 years of people management experience are required for this position.
Previous experience in an additional technical field (e.g. software implementation, science technology) will be a plus.
Working in an international or multicultural environment will be a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

Law degree (JD) and admission (in good standing) to a state bar.
Registration to practice before the USPTO as a Patent Attorney.
Experience in U.S Reexamination/Post Grant Review, European Opposition, U.S litigation, negotiation.
Undergraduate, and preferably graduate, degree in life sciences. Knowledge increased in biochemistry and biology (including microbiology, immunology and/or molecular biology),
Excellent communication skills and credibility so as to interact effectively and influence management at all levels; ability to successfully work within an international company to promote the Patent Department and fully deploy its depth of knowledge and skills to benefit the company.Ability to take responsibility for transactional work, including IP related provisions and negotiation; significant experience in contract interpretation; excellent analytical skills.
Willingness to travel, including to France approximately once a year, as well as domestically a few times a year.
Interest in developing the professional careers of the personnel within the IP Department.
Pro-activity, vision and self-stability are keys to success for this position.

Contact
To apply, please email Anais Clement at: anais.clement@biomerieux.com.

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

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

September 9, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sigma-Aldrich is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel needed to backfill a position and support the business. 3-5 years minimum patent prosecution experience, licensing experience, and opinion experience. Must have great communication skills and work well within a team.

Essential Job Functions

Support and counsel business in making IP decisions
Patent drafting and prosecution
Trademark counseling
Licensing and other agreement work
Freedom to operate analysis and validity and non-infringement opinions
Other tasks as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
PhD preferred
JD and bar admission in at least one state, state licensure, 5-7 years of patent prosecution experience, licensing experience, member in good standing in all bars.

Sigma-Aldrich offers a highly motivational and rewarding working environment with attractive salary, benefits, retirement, relocation and incentive packages including tuition reimbursement. Sigma-Aldrich fosters the growth of employees in a culture of respect and dignity with ample opportunity for career advancement.

Local candidates are preferred, but a relocation package is offered for this position.

Sigma-Aldrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://sappwe.sial.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTVEOUJERDdDODg3MTE1MEUxMDA4MDAwOERGN0IzRjMmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=770&sap-language=EN#.

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

About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company whose biochemical, organic chemical products, kits and services are used in scientific research, including genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostics and high technology manufacturing. Sigma-Aldrich customers include more than 1.3 million scientists and technologists in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals and industry. The Company operates in 35 countries and has nearly 9,000 employees whose objective is to provide excellent service worldwide. Sigma Aldrich is committed to accelerating customer success through innovation and leadership in Life Science and High Technology. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its website

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Va.

September 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Tredegar Corporation is seeking a Patent Counsel who will report to the Company’s General Counsel and be based in the Company’s Richmond, Virginia headquarters. This individual will lead all activities associated with the Company’s intellectual property initiatives. The Patent Counsel will be a strategic partner to the Company’s business units and play a critical part in the Company’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle.

Director Licensing – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

August 27, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Roche is seeking a Director Licensing to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.

Responsibilities

Lead Licensing team, including recruitment, mentoring and management of team members
Direct all company in- and out-licensing activities
Define strategy and manage out-licensing of company patents, including creating policies and template programs as needed
Manage execution of in-licensing opportunities
Lead negotiations with external partners and recommend deal terms to senior management
Administer executed licenses, including informing internal stakeholders of ongoing obligations
Manage relationships with key licensing partners

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications

PhD in Life Sciences, or BS in Life Sciences with MBA or JD
7-10 years experience in Business Development, Patent Management or Transactional Law in Diagnostics, Biotech, Pharma or Life Sciences industry
Track record of success as evidenced by deal sheet. Solid understanding of In Vitro Diagnostics market

Contact
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2509487223 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field or directly at http://www.roche.com/careers/jobs/jobsearch/job.htm?id=E-2509487223&locale=en&title=Sr.%20Licensing%20Manager . Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Who we are At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Iowa City, Iowa

August 15, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Kinze Manufacturing is seeking a corporate counsel. Provide legal counsel to Kinze ownership, senior management and business units for the following areas: marketing and advertising, business and commercial transactions, intellectual property, litigation, franchise and distribution, antitrust, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. Cost-effective management and coordination of counsel retained by Kinze for legal matters.

This position requires the ability to work closely with business units to provide fast, accurate, and business-savvy legal counsel to the company and commitment to Kinze’s Mission Statement and Core Values. Additionally, this position requires vision and a differentiated value proposition for its customers - Kinze business units - with the capability of demonstrating and measuring value to Kinze and Kinze’s bottom line.

Position Duties and Accountabilities

Manage Kinze intellectual property portfolio, including analyzing, developing and implementing IP strategies and policies; Prepare patent applications and trademark applications; Conduct patent and trademark searches and freedom-to-operate evaluations; Advise and counsel Kinze ownership, senior management and business units on intellectual property acquisition, protection, and enforcement; Counsel senior management, as well as work directly with engineers, to help shape the development of innovative new products.
Prepare contracts, agreements and other legal documents, and policies for compliance with state and federal law; Perform and manage negotiations of agreements with suppliers, contractors, and partners.
Advise and counsel Kinze ownership, senior management and business units on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to Kinze activities, policy questions and regulations.
Cost-effective management and coordination of outside counsel retained by Kinze for legal matters, including managing and tracking budgets, evaluation of fees, and case disposition.
Advise and counsel Kinze ownership and senior management on commercial transactions including the acquisition and disposition of businesses and major assets, and commercial contract disputes.
Conduct research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; Research legal problems and make recommendations.

Position Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering
Juris Doctorate
Admitted to practice law in at least one state. Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and business and commercial transaction. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in department management
Possess knowledge of related legal fields, litigation, franchise and distribution law, antitrust, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions; Experience with mechanical patent prosecution, contract work and technology licensing as well as intellectual property strategy development and implementation.
Excellent analytical, writing and problem solving skills
Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, independently and often in ambiguous environments under deadline pressure; Ability to coordinate the work of others on projects and assign work to and assist less experienced legal professionals or staff.
Strong skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, Proficient at legal research on Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and other online legal research platforms
Basic clerical skills, establishing daily priorities, handling highly confidential information with discretion, maintain control of files of legal matters
Exceptional written communication and negotiation skills. And oral communication and negotiation skills
Practical business judgment and strategic thinker, as well as common sense. Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Ability to operate with substantial latitude in an informal, fast-paced environment. Capacity to envision practical solutions to the complexities of an innovative business model,
Ability to analyze and present issues in an independent and objective manner that fosters critical evaluation and engenders trust
Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Must be resourceful and self-motivated, have ability to work effectively with senior management and meet their requirements as internal clients

Contact
Apply online using this link: http://www.bullhornreach.com/sites/kinzecareers/job/2100130_corporate-counsel-williamsburg-ia.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Innovation Counsel – Large Corporation – Alameda, Calif.

August 13, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

VF Corporation is looking for a talented and experienced patent attorney to serve as its Innovation Counsel, sitting in Alameda, CA, but reporting directly to the General Counsel of VF. In this highly visible position, you will support VF’s three Global Innovation Centers (GICs) focused on performance apparel, footwear and jeanswear. The GICs are a dynamic, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing part of VF that are charged with supporting breakthrough, game changing innovations that will lead the apparel, footwear and jeanswear spaces.

We are looking for someone who has a true passion for innovative technology to advance performance apparel, footwear and jeanswear products. You will provide strategic patent and legal advice to the GICs to introduce and protect new and innovative technologies. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and patent processes. Responsibilities include client counseling, invention development, inventor education, clearance, patentability and landscape analysis and management of the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. Other responsibilities will include collaborating with business leaders to support innovation transactions and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies to encourage the creation and protection of intellectual property to ensure long-term competitive advantage.

Description/Core Responsibilities

Proactively engage with business partners to identify and examine potential intellectual property opportunities and encourage the creation and protection of intellectual property to ensure long-term competitive advantage
Formulate, implement and drive a patent strategy for the GICs latest innovations
Develop, coordinate and review patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, competitive intelligence, white space analyses, landscapes, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses and freedom to operate analyses
Manage the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patent portfolio
Set and implement patent policies
Develop and implement internal systems, processes and innovation technology platform for tracking innovation and intellectual property throughout the organization
Drive engagement and use of systems, processes and innovation platform across businesses and departments within the organization
Prepare and negotiate agreements including those related to strategic partnerships, joint development programs, University relations, and employment issues
Advise on the acquisition, development and commercialization of third party technologies
Spearhead internal education initiatives and trainings related to IP and processes
Establish and manage legal budget in support of GICs

Qualifications
Education/Experience

5+years of legal experience (with some experience at a law firm) as patent attorney; in-house experience in a large corporate environment preferred
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
A Bachelor’s degree with a technical background
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including materials science, fabric construction, apparel and footwear manufacturing processes and equipment, apparel and footwear design and construction and electronics.
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property related to the apparel, footwear and jeanswear industries
Experience in innovation, R&D or a science/engineering/technical field
Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
Proven track history of supporting innovation
Experience with developing and implementing IP strategies and conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, competitive analyses, and/or landscape mapping
Have personally prepared and prosecuted patent applications and managed US patent and foreign patent prosecution
Experience with IP transactions
Experience setting and managing a legal budget
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Proactive, positive, curious and self-motivated
Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently while being able to drive collaboration among cross-functional teams
Self-starter, autonomous, and rigorous team player
Superior organization and project management skills
Able to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Business deal-making and negotiation acumen

Contact
Apply online using this link: https://vfc.taleo.net/careersection/tnf-corporate/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=R-20150803-0054.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

August 8, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

DuPont's Industrial Biosciences (IB), Genencor Technology Center, located in Palo Alto, California has an opening for an experienced U.S. Patent Agent. This is a highly visible, key role within Industrial Biosciences Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work within a team yet self-management independence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment.

The IB Patent Agent has diverse responsibilities including U.S. patent drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent administrative proceedings, IP portfolio strategy, invention development, inventor education, patentability and landscape analysis.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
Capability of connecting scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting Biotech (USPTO TC1600) patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters;
Drafted and filed at least 20 priority patent applications on distinct inventions within the subject matters of USPTO TC1600, during the past 3 years;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
Superior communication and networking skills;
Outstanding writing skills as demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications.

The following skill sets are preferred by the Legal function

Ph.D. degree with focus on biochemistry, protein sciences, genetics, microbiology, or other like disciplines;
Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years;
Some law firm experience is a plus;
Experiences with independently prosecuting large patent dockets;
Experiences with developing and implementation of IP Strategies, conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, and/or landscape mapping.
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP strategies for technical programs.

Contact
Apply online at: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/patent-agent/0593150721/ EOE

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California

IP Litigation Attorney – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

August 2, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

DuPont is looking for an IP litigation attorney (0594150721) who will join the DuPont Intellectual Property litigation team with primary focus on patent litigation. A general description of the duties, previously demonstrated experience, expected skills/proficiencies and required qualifications is as follows:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage US patent litigation including related post-grant proceedings and other disputes on behalf of the Company for the assigned business. Responsibility for all aspects of litigation and disputes, including responsibility for:
• case development, witness and trial preparation, attendance at key depositions and hearings, engagement with third party neutrals and opposing counsel.
• leading or co-leading cross-functional (e.g., commercial, research/technical, internal and external legal) teams in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and strategic efforts.
• all aspects of discovery process, including supervising document retention, collection and production processes, electronic discovery processes, etc.
• outside counsel and vendor management, including negotiating fee agreements, creating and monitoring budgets, reporting financial forecasts to internal stakeholders, etc.
• Support strategic efforts for risk assessment, including working with business patent professionals on FTO issues and global IP strategy.
• Provide legal advice to diverse group of highly engaged stakeholders – e.g., commercial, research and other technical stakeholders, and legal and business management teams.
• Partner with legal and non-legal colleagues to address potential disputes in order to avoid litigation.
• Train lawyers and non-lawyers in aspects of litigation related subject matter; act as litigation resource for non-litigation legal colleagues and business.
• Communicate effectively within the organization.

Qualifications
Previously Demonstrated Experience:

• Seeking an individual having a combined minimum of 10 years of patent litigation experience as (1) partner or senior associate at leading law firm with significant patent litigation experience; and (2) an in-house patent litigation professional responsible for significant patent litigations
• Senior level experience in all aspects of litigation – e.g., managing daily activities, taking/defending depositions of key executives, arguing dispositive motions, preparing experts and expert reports, etc.
• Previously demonstrated experience as outside counsel working directly with internal counsel and clients
• Demonstrated ability, experience, and comfort advising and counseling senior executives
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituency

Expected Skills/Proficiencies
• Subject Matter Expertise: Exceptional skills in all aspects of IP litigation, IP disputes and general litigation matters
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels – e.g., equally comfortable with scientists, sales/marketing and corporate executives
• Teamwork: Team focused and willingness to contribute to highly motivated team of experienced professionals
• Leadership: Ability to lead or co-lead cross-functional team of subject matter experts – i.e., senior research, commercial or corporate executives – in strategic matters
• Accountability/Responsibility: Remaining accountable and responsible for legal matters and legal advice to the business
• Business Focus: Ability to learn all aspects of business and then translate or apply legal or litigation issues to business issues and objectives

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years’ patent litigation experience
• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
• Admission to state bar
• Biotechnology background preferred but not required
• Admission to the USPTO preferred but not required

Contact
Apply online at: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/ip-litigation/0594150721/. EOE.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Sr. Group IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Sr. Group IP Counsel to work in its Mentor, Ohio offices (30 minutes east of Cleveland).

The scope and responsibilities of the position include providing both U.S. and international intellectual property ("IP") services to Avery Dennison’s Materials Group of businesses, focusing on research, development and innovations, joint development efforts, patent preparation and prosecution, trade secret management and protection, potential business acquisitions, IP litigation, IP transactions, and opinions relating to patents, both foreign and domestic. This attorney will work closely with the Global VP of Research & Development and the Global VP of Marketing for the Materials Group of Avery Dennison, and their leadership teams, as a key business partner for the company’s IP and growth efforts. The intellectual properties of Avery Dennison are extremely valuable assets and include patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This position is based in the company’s regional office of the Law Department, in Mentor, Ohio.

In your role as Sr. Group IP Counsel, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:
IP strategy that targets growth and other key market segments, and supports new product innovations.
Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including: client counseling; technology development and licensing contracts; and patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
Strategic guidance as a business partner integrating legal advice with critical business strategies for product development, joint development efforts, licensing matters, and IP disputes.
Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors, foreign counsel, and other internal IP lawyers and staff for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications.
Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent office, foreign and domestic.
Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements.
IP related advice for M&A assessments and negotiations.
Litigation services include advising the clients regarding potential and pending litigation; selecting and managing litigation counsel and the course of litigation; settlement agreements.
Client Counseling services include advising on the cost and effective use of intellectual property, and avoiding or reducing the adverse impact of third party intellectual property; counseling on legal issues relating to advertising and promotional programs; counseling on e-commerce issues.
Leadership responsibilities for the IP team, inspiring a motivated team that engages with outstanding service in support of the global R&D and marketing organizations.
Strong collaboration skills to engage with and leverage colleagues within the global law department.
Budget planning, forecasting and management designed to achieve R&D and marketing performance and cost goals.

What You Will Need to Bring to the Team
Avery Dennison has a long history of being a leader in innovation. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Must possess a law degree, be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing.

Experience

Must have at least 10-15 years of patent law experience, including litigation, IP transactional, patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate opinions; law firm experience is desirable.
Familiarity with technologies relating to Avery Dennison’s products and business strategies is a plus.
Must have the ability to deal effectively with complex legal issues that have both legal and business ramifications, as well as be proficient at defining and implementing new business and law department processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated record of collaboration and successfully engaging with global teams.
A strong working knowledge of and experience with PCT, European patent practice, and China patent practice is highly desirable.
Highly skilled at drafting patents (patent prosecution).
Outstanding Client counseling skills is required.
Must have transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities)
Litigation experience is highly preferred.

Travel

Travel to Europe and Asia will be required; approximately 25-35% travel.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11322&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

July 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intel is seeking a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise to:

Engineering Director – Small Corporation – Silicon Valley, Calif.

July 10, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Intellectual Ventures is looking for a seasoned Engineer Director with deep knowledge of Hardware or Software to develop expert case material, participate in asset evaluation, and define technical strategies for portfolio development and monetization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, qualified candidates will be flexible, able to bring people from diverse domains together, a team player, be detail orientated and exemplify an investigative spirit. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is a must, as is navigating ambiguity with confidence.

Role responsibilities include
•Develop quality claim charts based on exhaustive asset mining and asset analysis activities
•Complete rapid response reviews of assets to support decision making
•Define Product Specifications for program area and lead Product Development activities
•Assure case material quality and participate in quality control processes
•Support sales engagements through presenting to Clients on the technical merits of assets and industry technology trends and roadmaps
•Lead product development efforts, including understanding market requirements from our Revenue Product Managers
•Work to fully understand the breadth of the IV portfolio, allowing for efficient and accurate mining and analysis of IV’s assets
•Analyze and make recommendations on assets available for purchase to support current and planned licensing programs and engagements focused on maximum return on investment
•Able to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities at any one time
•Sense of urgency in the delivery of quality work with the ability to pivot as priorities shift

Key Qualifications and Required Skills
•Experience creating claim charts is required; previous experience in patent monetization a plus
•10+ years of broad technology with depth/specialty in Hardware/Electrical Engineering or Software/Computer Science, yet able to quickly understand and ramp in additional technical areas and willingness to move between hardware and software as needed
•Experience as an Engineering Director or Principle Engineer/Architect within a medium to large technology company
•Significant experience in detailed patent analysis, patent licensing and defense from a technical vantage point
•A technical undergraduate degree or the equivalent is typically required
• Ability to manage own projects, and coordinate outside consultants on project teams that are formed and re-formed to support specific client and program needs as needed
•Training or certification as a patent agent or patent attorney is a plus
•High degree of integrity, ethics and trustworthiness. Strong sense of accountability and fiduciary duty to IV investors, executives and employees
•Relevant work experience in the computing, communications, internet, and/or consumer electronics industries, running the gamut from consumer to enterprise to service provider markets a plus

Total compensation for this position is market-driven and includes direct salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://bit.ly/SVOEngineeringDirector.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington with the Engineering team located in both Bellevue and Silicon Valley (Mountain View), CA. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, we’re committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention through innovation, partnership, licensing and sales programs.

Patent Engineer / Analyst – Law Firm – Remote

June 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IP Edge LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer / Analyst. Tired of your daily commute? Getting burned out with a billable hour requirement? Want to break into the field of patent monetization? IP Edge has an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial spirited IP professional interested in working on patent licensing and monetization.

Vice President/General Manager, Patent Law – Large Corporation – Arlington, Va.

June 25, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Bloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, and a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals, seeks a Vice President and General Manager. The Vice President/General Manager is responsible for developing the Unit strategy and managing the effective operational implementation of the Unit’s business plan within the larger framework of the Division’s strategy and business plan. Responsibility for managing the profit and loss for the Unit, as well as sustaining and growing revenue for the Unit. Also, responsible for leading and managing a high performing organization. The incumbent will be have Patent experience in a law firm, patent prosecution shop, art shop or government environment. The incumbent will have a market facing role and will be focused on continued growth through the expansion of new and innovative products and services as well as providing content, analysis, tools and customer support to legal and other professionals in the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security markets.

Responsibilities

Critical Success Factors for individuals in this role:

Lead the development and implementation of the Unit’s growth strategy that leverages BBNA Legal’s brand, technology platform, innovative approach, and attention to client service.
Transform the way the Unit operates to exploit opportunities for scale and rapid marketplace penetration.
Leverage the BBNA Legal brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader Bloomberg enterprise.
Initiate market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats to the business segment; and, develop and execute market-facing strategies to drive improved revenue generation, business growth and customer satisfaction.
Participate in business development and sales efforts that ensure profitable growth and achieve marketplace leadership in the segment’s online legal research.
Cultivate the development of distinctive content and products characterized by editorial excellence and integrity by working closely with internal and shared-service resources to introduce new products, iterating them to meet changing market dynamics.
Develop the Unit’s product brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader BBNA and Bloomberg enterprises.
Create a high performing organization by driving improved operational efficiency in people, processes and technology to meet operational, financial and other performance goals e.g., customer retention.
Oversee talent and performance management to ensure that the business segment has top and diverse talent in key impact roles with the capabilities and performance levels to execute the business strategy.
Drive a market-facing, high-growth business culture that preserves the best elements of the BBNA Legal enterprise while ramping up performance and instilling a sense of urgency and a focus on results.

Candidate Specification: Key Selection Criteria:

Execution: Outstanding market-facing skills and ideally have led a team demonstrating topline results in high-end B2B management. An understanding and experience of strategic, consultative enterprise-wide sales, working within a B2B subscription model would be highly beneficial.
Market Impact: A proven leader with personal presence and credibility to secure support and buy-in internally and externally to achieve high growth objectives, a JD and Patent experience or previous exposure to the legal industry, especially the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security sector, is highly advantageous but not essential.
Technology: Although a specific industry background is not critical, experience in an organization that relies on a technology platform, massive research and database support would be beneficial.
Commercial Strategy: A strategic and commercial leader to direct an ambitious plan for growth and market dominance of the online legal research and information market. The VP-GM will have experience in developing, driving and executing successful commercial strategies.
Managerial Skills: Exceptional general, operating and strategic management experience in an organization that has produced both successful growth and effective integration of diverse business. Attracting, retaining and development of top-level talent. The VP-GM will participate in the ongoing integration of the Unit and of the Bloomberg Law and BNA organizations; experience leading a culture change that propels innovation, market responsiveness, and a sense of urgency is valuable.
Operations: Demonstrable experience in delivering continuous improvement to an organization’s operations, including business planning, reporting, P&L responsibility, organizational structure and operations.

Requirements

12+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in developing and executing a strategic business plan and in managing all stages of the publishing, information services and product development processes; demonstrated success in driving achievement and growth of revenue and profit goals for a key business segment and assigned markets; business/market/customer development focus with strong commercial knowledge and judgment; excellent track record for delivering exceptional business results; experience and ability to work within a matrixed business environment; expertise in operational planning and budgeting; experience in communicating and negotiating with internal and external business partners and stakeholders; strong business and financial acumen, strategic focus, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical and decision making skills; demonstrated effective capabilities in managing change, influencing others, and communicating at all levels of the organization; strong focus on talent and performance management to effectively lead the business segment and staff and achieve performance goals; and self-starter who sets high standards of performance and leads by personal example. Bachelor’s, advance degree preferred, J.D. helpful but not required.

Critical Competencies:

Action Oriented – Drive for Results
High Level of Emotional Intelligence
Business Acumen and Strategic Agility
Customer Focus
Planning and Organizing
Creative and Innovation
Collaboration and Peer Relationships
Hiring and Staffing – Building Effective Teams
Delegating and Directing Others
Coaching, Motivating and Developing Others
Communication Skills (verbal, listening, written and presentation)
Continuous Learning

Bloomberg BNA is a leading provider of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Our network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance — the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA’s authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & security, human resources, and environment, health & safety.

Bloomberg BNA offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, domestic partner benefits, transportation subsidies, annual and sick leave, parenting leave, 401(k), and much more.

Bloomberg BNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Bloomberg BNA has adopted an Affirmative Action Program to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other classification protected by law.

Contact
Apply online at our website: http://www.bna.com/careers-bna-c6642/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

Technical Analyst – Small Corporation – Stamford, Conn.

June 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Patent Properties is seeking an experienced Technical Analyst. We are a well-funded startup with an all-star team founded by Jay Walker (founder of Priceline.com), and we’re looking for A-players to help us bring an innovative patent licensing marketplace from concept to reality. If working with an incredible team to build something truly disruptive that can solve a huge problem for society at large sounds interesting to you, let’s talk. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something special.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Johnston, Iowa

June 15, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DuPont Pioneer , located in Johnston, Iowa has an opening for an experienced U.S. Patent Agent. This is a highly visible, key role within Pioneer’s Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work within a team yet self-manage independence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment.

The Pioneer Patent Agent has diverse responsibilities including U.S. patent drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent administrative proceedings, IP portfolio strategy, invention development, inventor education, patentability and landscape analysis.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
Capability of connecting scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting Biotech (USPTO TC1600) patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters;
Drafted and filed at least 20 priority patent applications on distinct inventions within the subject matters of USPTO TC1600, during the past 3 years;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
Superior communication and networking skills;
Outstanding writing skills as demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications.

The following skill sets are preferred by the Legal function:

Ph.D. degree with focus on biochemistry, protein sciences, genetics, microbiology, or other like disciplines;
Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years;
Some law firm experience is a plus;
Experiences with independently prosecuting large patent dockets;
Experiences with developing and implementation of IP Strategies, conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, and/or landscape mapping.
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP strategies for technical programs.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/patent-agent/9893150612/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Johnston, Iowa

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Mateo, Calif.

June 11, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

SolarCity is seeking a patent attorney to join its growing team. The Ideal candidate will be embedded in R&D teams throughout SolarCity as they bring new energy products to market. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Identify and harvest patentable inventions; prepare and prosecute patent applications, manage outside counsel
Counsel clients, conduct IP training, third-party due diligence, IP landscaping
Provide legal guidance to SolarCity’s software engineering, system design, and power systems teams, which are based in San Mateo & San Francisco, CA
Focus on photovoltaic system design and optimization, monitoring and maintenance of energy generation and consumption, solar financing, smart energy storage, and distributed power management

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
5+ years of legal experience (with at least 3 years at a law firm) as a patent attorney
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, physics and/or computer science
Must have prepared and prosecuted at least 40 original patent applications, including a substantial number in the area of (i) semiconductor device physics or (ii) electrical and software-based technologies
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Common sense, great judgment, drive, a passion for solar energy, and a good sense of humor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal screen. Additional pre-employment driving and drug screens may be required based on job responsibilities

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

Competitive compensation with many positions incentivized
Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Employee referral program
Eligibility to receive equity in the company
Career path opportunities for top performers

SolarCity is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: https://careers-solarcity.icims.com/jobs/5795/patent-counsel/job?mode=view.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Mateo, Fremont, or San Francisco, California