Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Arden Hills, Minn.
Boston Scientific Corporation 
is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Arden Hills, Minnesota, offices. This person provides legal advice and service on patent, copyright, and trademark matters; evaluates patents and potential product infringement issues; prepares or oversees outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing in the U.S. Patent Office; and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law, and provides other general legal advice where required.
Responsibilities
- Directs the company's patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property legal work.
- Prepares or directs the preparation and prosecution of the U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications.
- Reviews Outside Counsel work to ensure the work, methodology, and costs meet Boston Scientific’s expectations.
- As directed, reviews third party patents for product clearance issues.
- Facilitates the patent committee meetings by leading discussions, managing action items and delegating responsibility for follow-up items to committee members ensuring resolution of agenda topics.
- May supervise exempt or nonexempt employees, and manage employee career counseling, performance evaluation, discipline, and time and attendance issues when required.
- Provides legal advice in preparing and reviewing confidentiality, research, consulting, and other agreements.
- Provides advice on marketing and promotional material.
- Conducts IP related diligence on companies and/or third party patent portfolios for possible acquisition or licensing analysis.
Quality System Requirements
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
- For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable: Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Qualifications
- J.D. admitted to a state bar in good standing
- Registered Patent Attorney
- Strong academic background
- BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Biomedical engineering with significant electrical engineering/computer science coursework.
- Medical Device experience preferred
- At least one year of IP Litigation practice exposure
- 3-5 years of law firm or corporate department IP practice experience
- At least 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the area of electrical and computer sciences
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career4.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota
Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New York, N.Y.
NeoStem 
is seeking a Patent Agent to assist with drafting, writing, and prosecuting patent applications; and, strategically developing patent portfolios, and supporting litigators in the development of enforcement and defense strategies. The ideal candidate will NOT have a JD and will have a strong technical background in Biology and MUST have 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. NO JDs will be CONSIDERED at this time.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and drafts patent applications
- Conducts prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
- Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 patents and patent applications
- Analyzes patents and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecutions in the US and OUS
- Works closely with business, project teams, general counsel and product development to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protections
- Supports Patent attorneys in patentability and analysis
- Coordinates prosecution activities with various departments
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
- At least 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution; prior firm experience is a plus
- DOES NOT require a JD degree and NO JDs wll be considered at this time
- Must have scientific knowledge and experience in cellular biology/biotechnology
- Must be available to work minimum 15-20 hours per week
- Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel
- Must have an excellent track record in building effective relationships with other departments and third parties
- Ability to comfortably interact and clearly communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple activities and make complex decisions
- Must be organizational savvy and action-oriented
- Ability to manage critical and ambiguous situations to make effective decisions
- Ability to maximize business results through continuous improvement
- Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong influencing, planning, organizing, problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Contact
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your resume directly to scotton@neostem.com.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.
DSM, 
is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.
Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.
Responsibilities
- Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
- Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
- Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
- Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
- Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
- Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
- Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
- Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
- Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
- Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
- Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
- Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
- Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US
Qualifications
- Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
- Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
- Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
- Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
- Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
- Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
- Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
- Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
- Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
- JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
- Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
- Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
- Good communication skills
Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.
Roche is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.
Responsibilities
- Works with scientific staff in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in biotechnology and chemical art areas, conducts prior art searches, and provides freedom of operation analyses. Assist with appeal and interference proceedings.
- Prepares, files and prosecutes patent applications to obtain the broadest scope of protection.
- Provides assistance in appeals, interference, reissues, reexaminations, validity and/or infringement analyses and litigation.
- Conducts, reviews, analyzes state-of-the-art searches, assess patentability, determine scope of invention and develop patenting strategy.
- Prepare, review, and revise routine patent-related agreements.
- Manages patent docket, and cooperates with Basel on foreign patent filing and actions.
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
- J.D degree.
- MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry preferred.
- 3 to 4 years’ experience prosecuting in U.S. and foreign patent applications in the biotechnology or chemical art area.
- State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- California Bar preferred.
- Travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and/or international).
Who we are
At Roche, 85,000 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.
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 #2970454723 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pleasanton, California
IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bloomington, Minn.
Seagate 
is searching for an Intellectual Property Attorney for one of our facilities, preferably to be located in the following locations: Bloomington or Shakopee MN, Fremont, CA, or Longmont, CO. This role will report to our IP Associate General Counsel.
The Seagate Technology Intellectual Property Team handles all patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret and copyright matters, including IP strategy, client counseling and training, prosecution and enforcement. The team also supports IP litigation. The team includes IP professionals and staff located in six offices worldwide, and interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and use intellectual property in support of Seagate’s business strategies. The Intellectual Property Team is part of the Seagate Technology Legal Department.
Specific duties of the position may include:
- Client counseling on intellectual property matters including integrating intellectual property considerations into business plans, enterprise intellectual property risk management and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
- Technical responsibility areas may specifically include magnetic recording media, digital communications, and areas related to signal processing; and generally data storage;
- Transaction support including technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances;
- Patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret surveillance and enforcement, and leveraging combined intellectual property assets into comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives;
- Supervising outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications both domestically and internationally;
- In cooperation with the Seagate litigation team, advising clients on potential and pending litigation;
- Conducting white space, freedom to operate and similar analyses to inform business plans/products;
- Evaluating potential IP licensing opportunities and provide recommendation;
- Drafting and negotiating IP-related joint development, licensing, non-disclosure, and know-how agreements;
- Collaborating with and advising corporate contracts and litigation group, as necessary, in intellectual property based transactions, examples of which include independent contractor agreements, supply agreements, and marketing agreements;
- Preparing and conducting IP-related client training;
- Managing invention generation, review and prosecution via facilitated focused invention sessions, brainstorms, and strategic IP harvests;
- Managing and coordinating invention disclosure review and formulating portfolio-specific intellectual property strategy with respective invention review boards; and
- Managing the associated budget.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3 years' experience;
- Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law with preference for licensure in Minnesota;
- 3 years minimum legal experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, due diligence activities, licensing or merger and acquisitions, IP litigation support, patent portfolio management and client counseling, preferably with experience at both a law firm and a corporation;
- Registration with the USPTO;
- A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field is desired; background in physics, material science, or chemistry will be considered;
- Strong communication skills - ability to convey and discuss intellectual property issues in understandable terms and to establish, manage and leverage relationships with management, co-workers, relevant technical community, and internal and external partners;
- Creative thinking and problem solving in a high volume and fast-paced environment, as well as demonstrated ability to lead or collaborate with others across multiple discipline areas to achieve tangible results;
- Taking initiative, doing more than is expected;
- Results-oriented team player skills, who works best in a collaborative environment; and
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary.
Contact
Apply online via this link: https://seagate.taleo.net/
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
IP and Commercial Counsel – Other – New York, N.Y.
Quirky 
is seeking an Intellectual Property and Commercial Counsel to work in its New York offices.
The Candidate
You are a talented legal advisor who can navigate the patent and trademark world with ease. You make sound judgment calls and decisions when confronted with difficult risks. You have significant experience as a legal decision-maker and know your way around consumer electronics and software. You are excited about the opportunity to protect our intellectual property rights and avoid infringing rights held by others. You are able to tackle a variety of projects simultaneously to meet demanding deadlines. You are familiar with and have a soft spot for the USPTO. If this sounds like you, keep reading...
The Responsibilities
- Analyze new products for patent and trademark infringement risks and available scope of protection
- Analyze competitor products for patent and trademark infringement
- Assist in patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management
- Assist in counterfeit and infringement enforcement
- Draft, negotiate and administer a variety of commercial agreements
- Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and advice on legal and business issues
- Engage in and lead various other legal projects and duties, including compliance matters, as assigned
The Qualifications
- Passion for what we are building at Quirky
- 3-5 years of legal professional experience, including deep experience in patent and trademark prosecution and clearance work
- JD from accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state
- USPTO registration
- Competency with privacy and other technology law issues, including application of the DMCA and UDRP
- Experience with consumer electronics and software and/or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science
- Significant experience drafting patent non-infringement and invalidity opinions and conducting patent and trademark clearance searches
- Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property / technology transfer agreements
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels, internally and externally, with lawyers and non-lawyers
- Ability and willingness to make sound judgment calls on questions of risk
Contact
Check us out at www.quirky.com. If you like what you see, please continue.
Submit your resume and application online along with a cover letter letting us know why you are perfect for this role.
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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: New York, New York
IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Florham Park, N.J.
BASF 
is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, N.J. The IP Counsel is responsible for:
- IP Estate Management including IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement primarily in the US. An understanding of foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is also required. The ability to advise clients on patent coverage is critical. Experience with US post grant procedures is a plus.
- IP Transactions including both divestitures and acquisitions. Tasks include conducting public and confidential due diligence, undertaking IP analysis and advising clients of risks, negotiating IP matters, preparing and/or reviewing agreements, and participating in closings. The ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other BASF M&A team members especially commercial attorneys and outside counsel, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client is essential. Overseeing the integration of the acquired IP into BASF is also a critical part of this position.
- IP Licensing including both licensing of technology and patents with both inbound and outbound licenses are possible. An understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed. The ability to advise clients on licensingoptions, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
- IP Litigation including trade secret and patent litigations. Conducting pre-filing analyses and advising the client on the cost benefit of a potential litigation is required. This position works with inhouse and outside litigation counsel to supports litigation activities.
- Freedom to Operate Opinions including new product and process definitions, third party patent searching, and opinions. The ability to advise clients on any risks and options is critical. Initiating oppositions or other patent invalidity challenges may be needed.
This position will be located at BASF Corporation’s North American headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings,and BASF’s parent in Ludwigshafen, Germany will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel.
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in the chemical related arts such as chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or materials engineering, and preferably, a graduate degree in the chemical related arts
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- A license in at least one state, preferably New Jersey, and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
- Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
- A self-starter who is proactive and takes the initiative
- A teamplayer who can work well with other BASF patent attorneys, patent agents, support staff, and clients
- Excellent organizational skills; -Excellent communication skills including presentation and writing skills
- High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend alternatives
- The ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO;
- Knowledge of the USPTO’s Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
- The ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
- The ability to access internal database for IP related information
- The ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP colleagues located in Europe
Candidates from corporate law departments and law firms will be considered.
Contact
If interested, please apply at: http://jobs.basf.us/job/
Availability: Day Job | Type of Job: Standard
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Florham Park, New Jersey
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.
W.L. Gore 
is looking for a highly experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Counselor to join our corporate patent team in Phoenix, AZ. Associates in our corporate functions support the work done by the divisions of Gore.
If you are looking for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will advise business and technical leaders and teams, primarily in our Medical Products Division, on third party Intellectual Property (IP) risks and risk mitigation strategies in support of new product initiatives. You will be a member of the Clearance & Opinion Center of Excellence within the Gore patent team.
The ideal candidate will
- Be passionate about providing IP counsel support for a world-class manufacturer
- Be energized by collaborating on cross-functional teams
- Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities include
- Advising cross-functional teams and businesses, and R&D leadership about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, patent marking and potential patent infringement issues
- Providing a strategic divisional and/or Enterprise view with respect to IP risk while addressing the needs of individual businesses
- Executing freedom to operate analysis in concert with product development processes
- Analyzing risks with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment
- Developing sound tactical approaches to minimizing adverse impact of third party IP
- Participating in the creation and implementation of new risk management policies and procedures
- Evaluating and opining on potential infringement of Gore patents
- Initiating and overseeing measures to invalidate third party patent rights (e.g. Post grant proceedings, opposition, etc.) where appropriate
- Effectively communicating legal advice and analysis to associates with varying degrees of IP and technical (R&D) experience
- Prioritizing and managing multiple projects across various business units
- Contributing to implementation of new policies and procedures within the Enterprise and the Legal team
- Efficiently engaging and managing external counsel including, analyzing, reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed
- As needed, leading or participating in due diligence, licensing, or inter partes matters
Required Job Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
- Member of the bar of at least one state
- Registration to practice before the USPTO
- Minimum of 8 years of patent experience, with at least 6 years of in-house experience, preferrably in the life sciences or medical device industries
- Considerable experience in product clearance/freedom to operate analysis, developing associated risk mitigation strategies, and opinion drafting
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and initiate and drive multiple projects simultaneously - Business acumen with a strong track record of strategic legal thinking and behavior
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate positive resolutions and influence business decisions
- Ability to thrive within an ambiguous environment or organization
Ability to travel 20% of the time, primarily within Arizona
Desired Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, BioChem, Chemistry, or Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Experience with U.S. and foreign post grant proceedings and oppositions
- Patent litigation and IP licensing experience
Contact
For more information and to apply, please visit www.gore.com/careers and search for job number – 141369. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. EEO/AA Employer (applies to all positions located in the U.S.).
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Patent Counsel (Director to Sr. Director) – Small Corporation – Wilmington, Del.
Incyte 
is seeking a Director to Sr. Director Patent Counsel. This position is responsible for providing legal services and counsel regarding matters pertaining to intellectual property strategy and management.
Responsibilities
- Manages the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications to obtain broadest possible protection for company's inventions. Provides legal advice and service on patent/intellectual property including discovery, patentability, validity, and infringement of inventions and/or patents. Ensures all commercially important inventions are protected by valid patents and do not infringe valid third party patents. Renders opinions regarding infringement and validity of patents. May handle appeal and interference proceedings. May participate in IP opposition procedures and/or litigation, if existing. Has understanding of company's products and technology. May work with outside counsel to direct activities.
- Reviews and provides counsel to protect Incyte’s interest in all scientific/technical/clinical publications originating either internally or with third party collaborators, communities and/or suppliers.
- Conducts, reviews, and evaluates literature, patent, and file wrapper searches on all subject matter relevant to the company for patentability, validity, and freedom to operate issues. May participate in IP due diligence teams, if existing.
- Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts involving material transfer, sponsored research, third party research services, consulting, confidentiality and related contract matters. May negotiate and draft patent licenses and other agreements.
- Develops a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors and utilizes that knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to internal clients.
- Establishes a rapport and a working relationship with business unit management and personnel at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
- Provides day-to-day legal advice regarding a wide range of activities and programs related to drug product development and medical affairs.
Minimum Requirements
- J.D. degree, as well as membership in good standing of at least one state bar; and must be admitted, and in good standing, to practice before the USPTO.
- MS, preferably a PhD, in chemical sciences including a strong knowledge of organic chemistry with focus on medicinal chemistry.
- At least 8+ years of related experience, with at least 5 years in-house legal experience and proven track record in IP management of a pharmaceutical company.
- Good general working knowledge of liability issues and negotiation.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate concisely to clients, to integrate legal and business knowledge and to provide balanced advice regarding risks.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced environment.
Contact
For more information and to apply, visit our website: http://www.incyte.com/careers/jobopenings.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Charlotte, N.C.
Sealed Air Corporation 
creates a world that feels, tastes and works better. In 2013, the Company generated revenue of approximately $7.7 billion by helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We are seeking a Patent Agent who will identify, capture, and create intellectual property (“IP”) assets for the company, deliver patentability assessments, and provide competitive intelligence services.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications
- Work with inventors to assess inventions and identify patent opportunities based on firm understanding of relevant patent strategy, project objectives, and competitive landscape
- Conduct various patent-related searches, including state-of-the-art, patentability, and freedom-to-practice searches, and evaluate the results thereof
- Provide competitive intelligence services by establishing appropriate patent search parameters, conducting patent searches in accordance with such parameters, evaluating the results thereof, and generating competitive intelligence reports
- Participate in forming IP strategies and policies
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.sealedair.com/NA/
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Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Global IP Counsel – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.
Xero 
is looking to continue on its aggressive global growth plans, particularly in the U.S. To facilitate and help drive this growth, Xero is looking to hire a Global Intellectual Property Counsel to be based in San Francisco and head up Xero's IP function, taking responsibility for strategy and execution across the entire IP spectrum.
The role will report to Xero's General Counsel (located in NZ), and will work closely with US based in-house legal, product, development, and other business units globally, interacting with senior management on all matters relating to Xero's IP strategy.
This is a unique opportunity for an intelligent and commercially minded IP professional to drive and implement a global IP strategy for a fast-growing global SaaS company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving and implementing Xero's global IP strategy
- Providing pro-active legal advice and preparing internal policies in relation to relevant IP matters
- Assisting with the development and management of Xero's internal patent portfolio program, including management of patent application preparation and prosecution
- Managing Xero's global trademark strategy and coordinating with applicable business units
- Managing any IP related litigation and enforcement issues
- Liaising with, and managing, Xero's external IP advisors and
- Managing all other IP functions of the Xero Group
You will need:
- JD degree with strong academic results, and admission to at least one state bar
- 7+ years relevant experience in a law firm or in-house
- Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is preferred
- Broad US IP experience, preferably also with global focus
- Experience with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
- Experience with drafting and prosecuting trademark applications, and dealing with any trademark enforcement issues
- Preparing and negotiating license agreements and other IP related contracts
- Experience advising on US data security/privacy compliance is a bonus, as is experience in open-source licensing matters
- Experience advising companies in the technology sector (preferably cloud based or SaaS companies)
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to take a proactive and creative approach to managing/solving relevant issues
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (to New Zealand in particular)
Xero is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.xero.com/us/about/
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Job Location: San Francisco, California
Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.
Nike 
seeks a Patent Expert to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. 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.
The candidate must possess the ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in areas of design, science, and engineering in a continually dynamic environment. You'll report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the patent procurement process. You'll assist in managing the investigation process by collaborating with the Innovation, Product, Trademark, Litigation and Patent groups. You'll provide for intellectual property protection of relevant Nike products and innovations and consult with outside attorneys.
You'll maintain a high level of awareness of all current Nike development projects, production techniques, and materials relating to Nike products. You'll manage and maintain the system of obtaining timely disclosures of new technologies and IP strategic plans from Nike footwear teams. You'll provide these teams with strategies for managing information dissemination with regard to such patents.
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
- At least 7 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred
- Experience in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
- Technical background recognized by the Patent Office for registration
- Member of the Patent Bar
- Understanding the patenting process
- Understanding of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and production techniques
- Strong understanding of research methodologies and how they relate to manufacturing and product development
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies
- Strategic planning skills helpful
- Must have a high level of engineering skills and knowledge
Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5761652-patent-expert-jobs.
Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Patent Liaison – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.
Nike seeks a Patent Liaison to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As a key member of the Nike Patents Team, the Patent Liaison will work closely with Patent Experts, Nike Innovation teams, and outside counsel providing assistance in moving inventions through the patent process while supporting the management and development of Nike’s world class patent portfolio.
The Patent Liaison will coordinate and assist Patent Experts in innovation development sessions and Patent Review Committees, perform technical searches, review invention disclosure materials to provide a summation for outside counsel, , and coordinate with innovators to obtain necessary technical details to incorporate into patent applications and patent strategies.
The Patent Liaison will help form a team approach to managing the patent portfolio, working with Nike Patent Paralegals, Nike Patent Assistants, and outside patent counsel teams to maintain dockets for Patent Experts and ensure that data and documents housed in the IP management system are accurate and up-to-date.
The Patent Liaison will report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the innovation capture and patent procurement process, and assist in providing patent status updates to inventors and business units.
Nike is an energetic and dynamic company. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, a motivating personality, and a passion for learning.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in science or engineering.
- Ability to communicate technology in both written and verbal form and to interact with a wide array of individuals having expertise in areas of design, science, engineering, and business in a continually dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Experience in facilitation of committees and meetings.
- Ability to process and understand diverse technical concepts in a fast-paced environment.
- Patent experience a plus, but not required.
- Prior art searching experience a plus, but not required.
- Docket coordination/maintenance experience a plus, but not required.
Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mahwah, N.J. (Updated)
Maquet 
is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).
Requirements
- Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications.
- Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc.
- Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity.
- Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing.
- Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.
Background Experience
- Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred).
- Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred.
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus.
- Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations.
- Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
- A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment.
- A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2398&company=Getinge&username=.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
MAQUET is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mahwah, New Jersey
Patent Search Analyst – Small Corporation – Evanston, Ill. (or telecommute)
Cardinal Intellectual Property 
is seeking Patent Search Analysts to add to our team. Patent Search Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from home or a remote office.
*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently conduct patentability, validity, infringement, freedom to operate, clearance and landscape searches
- Prepare written opinions based on search results for Patent Cooperation Treaty International Patent Applications
Education and Experience
- In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
- In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
- Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
- JD is a plus, but not required
- Prior art searching experience is a major plus
- Proficiency in database searching
- Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively alone
It is the policy of CIP to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or local statute or ordinance.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois (or telecommute)
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Davis, Calif.
Novozymes, 
a biotech-based world leader in enzymes and microorganisms is seeking a registered patent attorney for our Davis, CA based Research and Development site.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting various aspects of Novozymes’ intellectual property activities. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are patent-related primarily in the area of patent preparation and prosecution; as well as work on opinions and assessments. The Patent Attorney will foster a strong collaborative working relationship with scientists at Novozymes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a solid education in science. Technical background in molecular biology and protein chemistry is desired. The successful candidate will possess a JD degree, be registered to practice before the USPTO and have membership in a state bar (CA preferred). Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in patent application preparation and prosecution, opinion studies, and licensing in the biotechnology art. Previous experience within the biotechnology field is particularly relevant.
Contact
Apply online at: www.novozymes.com/careers. The application deadline is 7/31/2014. Novozymes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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Job Location: Davis, California
Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.
Gerchen Keller Capital 
is looking for a patent litigation attorney to join its investment and underwriting team as Counsel. The Counsel’s core function will be to analyze all legal aspects of patent-related investment opportunities, including technical diligence (infringement & validity) and potential damages/settlements in patent litigation and licensing campaigns. The position also will involve intake and initial screening of new investment opportunities, as well as monitoring existing patent investments.
Requirements
GKC seeks a lawyer with excellent credentials from a top-tier law school and law firm. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience as a patent litigation associate at a major global or national law firm or top IP boutique. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science or physics, or a mechanical engineering or other “hard science” degree plus significant experience litigating in the electrical arts.
Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates with trial experience; federal district and/or appellate court clerkships; PTO registration and/or examiner experience; patent prosecution experience (in addition to at least 3 years of patent litigation); engineering experience in patent-intensive industries (semiconductors, telecom, etc.); or significant settlement and licensing experience.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and will combine client and outside counsel-facing skills with analytical rigor and attent
Contact
Apply by emailing us at: admin@gerchenkeller.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Senior Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.
Amazon's legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead the investigation and pre-litigation resolution of received/threatened third party patent assertions. Successful candidate primary responsibilities include leading the investigation of the third party patents, advising Amazon’s technology teams on appropriate action to be taken, effectively resolving pre-litigation matters and development and implementation of appropriate IP policies.
If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include develop and implement Amazon IP policies, client counseling and third party patent investigations. You will also assist and supervise on a full range of patent litigation and pre-litigation activities, including supervising outside counsel, formulating and implementing litigation strategy, assisting in and overseeing settlement and other dispute resolution efforts and providing IP advice regarding Amazon and third-party patent rights.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
- Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Experience effectively addressing and resolving patent assertions/litigation
- Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
- Demonstrated ability to counsel in-house lawyers and business leaders on intellectual property issues, including patent litigation
- Sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Able to counsel business leaders on open source software related patent issues
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/job/264214/senior-corporate-counsel-patents.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.
Hologic, Inc. 
is seeking a Patent Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal services and advise on a variety of IP-related matters for the diagnostics business unit of Hologic, which is located in San Diego, California.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. Bright people, working together to pioneer advances in human health care, have created Hologic's success. Our company believes that people are our greatest asset and only by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining the most talented employees can we continue to be successful. Our work atmosphere is stimulating, innovative and customer focused. We provide employees with state-of-the art tools and technology, a collaborative and passionate work environment and the ability to make a dramatic difference in the world of healthcare.
We are rapidly growing and yet we have never been more focused – on our people, on our growth, on our future.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in the biological, chemical and mechanical arts
- Supervise U.S. and foreign counsel engaged in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and in post-grant challenges, including inter partes review, post grant review, oppositions and invalidation appeals
- Acquire detailed understanding of the technologies, products and R&D activities of the business
- Counsel key technical and business personnel on IP portfolio development and strategies, adversarial proceedings, competitive IP and commercial activities, and licensing opportunities
- Conduct landscape searches, patentability reviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patent assessments relating to R&D activities, product releases, licensing opportunities and IP acquisition
- Review and assist in drafting agreements relating to the use, transfer or ownership of IP, including non-disclosure, material transfer, professional services, research, collaboration, and license agreements
Education and Experience
- B.S. degree in biology, chemistry or biochemistry, with 2+ years of practical laboratory experience
- J.D. from an accredited law school and 3+ years of experience as a practicing patent attorney in the life sciences industry (law firm and/or in-house)
- Registered patent attorney and member in good standing of at least one state bar (preferably CA).
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice
Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer & VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Contact
Apply online by contacting Anne Herrera at: anne.herrera@hologic.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California