Crestronhas an opening for a Patent Agent. Candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.
Responsibilities are expected to include the following
Preparing strategic, high quality patents protecting Crestron's products and services
Actively participating in Crestron's invention disclosure review process to help assure that Crestron's best inventions are identified and patented
Working closely with Crestron engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to Crestron
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
Skills and Education Requirements
BS degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering), or Computer Science
Master Degree Preferred
Candidate must have 5+ years of patent preparation experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields.
Candidate must have personally prepared 10+ original patent applications in the past 24 months.
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Rockleigh, N.J.
Crestron is the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Offering integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes.
Carestream Health, Inc.is seeking a patent attorney to support its medical imaging equipment and software products, with primary responsibility for digital product development and technology innovations, such as the Carestream DRX-1 System and the Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System. The attorney will be located at Carestream’s Rochester, New York office.
Responsibilities
Draft patent applications
Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally.
Manage outside counsel involved in international prosecution.
Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies.
Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues.
Provide advice on product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape.
Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies.
Provide support for patent litigation.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Keep current with case law and other legal developments.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
Minimum of 4 years experience as a patent attorney, including experience in patent preparation and prosecution and counseling on infringement and validity issues.
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Admission to one state bar; preferably admitted to New York or eligible for admission via reciprocity.
Preference to candidates local to Rochester, New York.
Ability to travel to Carestream’s U.S. and non-U.S. sites, such as Paris, France; and Shanghai, China.
Ability to work with people at different management levels within the company.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer skills (especially experience with databases).
Experience with patent search databases and tools.
Vorbeck Materials is seeking a patent agent or attorney to manage and expand a growing patent portfolio and to perform other IP-related duties. Duties include:
Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the USPTO.
Collaborating with outside counsel, foreign associates, and external partners.
Developing and implementing IP strategies for the company.
Working closely with R&D and product development groups to identify and develop inventions.
Providing support for licensing activities.
Managing a trademark portfolio in conjunction with outside counsel.
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and should be familiar with domestic and foreign requirements. Applications must be registered with the USPTO. Attorneys must have a JD from a recognized law school and a state bar admission. At least a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
Additional Info Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Baltimore, Maryland / Washington, D.C. Area
Vorbeck Materials Corp. is a U.S.-based technology and manufacturing company established in 2006 to develop products using Vor-x®, graphene, which is made using Vorbeck's patented graphene technology that was initially developed at Princeton University. Vorbeck launched the world's first commercial graphene product with the introduction of Vor-ink™, a graphene-based conductive ink for electronics applications. Vorbeck also develops and manufactures products using Vor-x® graphene for use in elastomer and plastic composites, high-performance fibers, anti-corrosive coatings, and batteries. Vorbeck's aim is to use graphene as the basis for innovative technologies that break performance barriers and create higher-profit solutions for clients compared to conventional products. Vorbeck Materials is the first and only company to receive EPA approval for the commercial production and sale of graphene-based products.
Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Patent Paralegal in Wooster, OH to support the Patent Group. This position is responsible for providing day to day support to Patent Attorneys.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cost tracking of attorneys' expenses and assistance with budgeting
Reporting of new inventions and prosecution expenses and maintenance fees
Preparing and filing formal documents with USPTO
Organizing Patent Committee Meetings
Organization of paper and electronic files not stored in the database
Comprehensive deadline tracking including individual to-do lists
Creation of database queries for diverse reporting requests
U.S. and PCT application filing and prosecution support
Management of dockets
Data entry and retrieval from IP databases
Qualified candidates will have:
Minimum 2 years experience in patent administration
Experience with docketing, database management, license agreement
Extensive experience with USPTO forms and electronic filing
Experience with electronic filing of PCT applications with the USPTO
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Fluency in German is an asset
Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world. We are seeking a Patent Subject Matter Expert.
Candidate responsibilities:
Bridge the gap between patent analysis team members and the technical team
Perform detailed investigations to determine mappings of patent claims to corresponding products/solutions through reverse-engineering
Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of semiconductor design and fabrication review search results on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement
Work with in-house and outside technical experts in development of infringement positions and defense against third party patent infringement claims
Keep current on industry practices to assist in the aforementioned responsibilities
Candidate Profile:
Exceptional technical analysis skills
Sound technical expertise with respect to the design and/or fabrication of semiconductors is a MUST
BSEE is required. MSEE or PhD is highly desired
Reverse engineering experience/ knowledge is considered an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Jose, California
Building on its expertise in High Performance Mixed Signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, identification and mobile industries, and in application areas including wireless infrastructure, lighting, healthcare, industrial, consumer tech and computing. NXP has operations in more than 25 countries.
Our client, a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, is seeking to add a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to its department. The Patent Attorney or Agent will work with the company’s Associate General Counsel of IP and be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to The company's products. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of The company's in-house research and development, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
Responsibilities:
This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. Responsibilities include drafting new patent applications and responses to US and foreign office actions, collaborating with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals, and assisting with IP due diligence for licensing agreements and patentability and freedom to operate studies.
The position requires a JD degree from accredited law school, admission to at least one state bar, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
The company is also willing to consider a Patent Agent for this position. In that circumstance, the JD is not required, but the candidate must be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience. Candidates must also demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is also must.
The successful candidate will also be detail-oriented, independently motivated, and have the ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
The Patent Development Group in HP's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world, which covers a wide range of technologies including PCs, printers, servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HP Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that supports the goals of HP's dynamic business. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This position will offer significant promotional opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HP as an IP attorney.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:
Managing highly strategic patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by collaborating directly with colleagues in HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:
A BS degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A JD degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the USPTO
1-6 years experience as a patent attorney
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel
Contact Apply by visiting HP's website (http://jobs.hp.com) and searching "Patent Counsel".
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, Virginia; Houston or Plano, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Downers Grove, Illinois; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Vancouver, Washington; and Boise, Idaho.
Ventana Medical Systems is seeking a patent attorney. Coordinates and performs RTD/Ventana’s intellectual property (“IP”) activities for one or more departments of the Company or subgroups of such departments (“business units”). Secures protection for the Company’s intellectual property and minimizes risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of others.
Essential Functions
Implements an IP strategy within one or more business units.
Acts as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business units.
Prepares, drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications in the United States Patent & Trademark Office in order to protect the Company’s investment in research and development.
Prepares written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate issues in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Assists product development teams in designing products to avoid valid patent claims of others in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Provides general counseling and training on IP issues to relevant business units.
Evaluates contract terms related to IP and coordinates with corporate counsel on the drafting and negotiating of same.
Conducts due diligence on IP aspects of transactional projects.
Provides technical support for patent litigation matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Training/Education:
Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/biotechnology; advanced degree in the Life Sciences highly preferred.
Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Licensed to practice law before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
Experience:
At least five years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion work, transactional due diligence, and client counseling.
Experience in patenting biologics/in vitro diagnostic devices preferred.
Experience practicing law as in-house counsel and with IP litigation matters preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid, and trusting work relationships.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Product Patent Attorney to work in its Foster City, Calif., offices. This opportunity involves drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios associated with antiviral (HIV) compounds. Responsibilities include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate and patentability relating to pharmaceuticals, and considering potential regulatory matters.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of intellectual property issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects. The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group and will report to a senior attorney.
Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices).
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects.
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews.
Counsel research and management colleagues in regards of patent portfolio and strategy.
Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
Review proposed publications in regards of potential invention disclosure.
Provide support for in-licensing and acquisitions.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Works collaboratively with other members of legal departments as well as internal client departments.
Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines.
Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and with some assistance from their supervisor take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team.
Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team.
Judgment will be reserved primarily for completing assigned analysis in an efficient and accurate manner.
EchoStar is seeking an IP Paralegal to assist and provide legal support and administration to intellectual property attorneys.
Responsibilities:
• Manage patent and trademark prosecution dockets and deadlines
• Prepare U.S. patent and trademark applications and prosecution documents for submission to USPTO
• Research patent, trademark and copyright issues
• Manage IP group files and prepare correspondence
• Serve as point of contact with outside counsel on both billing and substantive issues
• Otherwise support work of company IP attorneys
Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• At least two years of IP experience
• Proficient with Foundation IP or similar IP docketing system
• Proficient in performing legal research
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Able to prioritize work-load and work under a tight schedule
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to analyze legal documents for accuracy
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadline
Benefits:
EchoStar provides a variety of benefits for all employees. In addition to health and wellness benefits that support a new era in healthcare management, we provide unique benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase, Discounted rates on HughesNet and Dish Network services, Slingbox discounts and much more. For a complete list of benefits and specific company detail please visit www.echostar.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Denver, Colorado
EchoStar delivers innovative products and services that power global communication, commerce and entertainment. Through our market-leading Digital Broadcast Centers across North America, we operate one the world’s largest and most advanced digital broadcast networks, serving over 17 million end users every day. Our historical pioneering development of market solutions such as satellite spot-beam technology, end-to-end MPEG4 video delivery, placeshifting, whole home DVR sharing and VSAT data network management have consistently set new standards in the industry.
Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.
Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.
We are looking for successful candidates that will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters. The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state.
Strong skills and 3-10 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored. Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO. Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Contact Interested applicants can apply by emailing Justin Cressy at: jcressy@qualcomm.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Dynamics Inc. is a late-stage startup company located in Cheswick, PA that is focused on the development of next-generation payment devices and systems, such as powered payment cards. Having raised more than forty million dollars in venture capital since late 2009 and with a patent portfolio currently well in excess of 200 patents and applications, Dynamics Inc. is poised for explosive growth in 2014. EOE
In this position, you will work with attorneys, agents, outside counsel and/or engineers, to protect innovations in the field of powered payment cards.
Position Responsibilities: • Assist in managing a patent docket of over 200 cases. • Prepare and prosecute US patent applications. • Provide patent counseling for one or more departments. • Work independently and efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Provide support to the General Counsel as needed (corporate legal services). Position Qualifications Required • Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar discipline. • [Attorney Only] A law degree from an ABA accredited Law School. • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and/or willing to obtain registration immediately upon hire. • [Attorney Only] Admission to at least one legal bar within the U.S. or a U.S. territory. • Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team as well as independently. • Must be willing to work out of an office located in Pittsburgh, PA. • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and/or take a drug test and as part of the selection process. • Highly organized, efficient and proactive. • Strong ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, management and staff. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, file, and assist with U.S. and foreign prosecution of patent applications, including: (1) Preparation and execution of document pertinent to application filing, i.e., Application Data Sheets, Declarations, Assignments, etc.; (2) Compilation and loading of patent application documents for filing at USPTO EFS-web; (3) Preparation and submission of filing instructions to foreign associates; (4) Preparation of Information Disclosure Statements; (5) Recordation of patent assignments; (6) Preparation of PCT Request and compilation of patent document necessary for PCT filing; (7) Preparation of Office Action response boiler-plate, cited art, and other materials for IP Practitioners; and (8) Docketing of Invention Disclosures from inventors. • Docket all incoming correspondence from the USPTO and domestic/foreign associates, and execute regular docket reports for IP practitioners, including following up with IP Practitioner activity, verifying attendance to deadlines, and reviewing progress on applications. • Organize quarterly annuity reports for all US and EU sites, including statements from CPI Annuity and CPA Global, submit newly granted patent data to CPI/CPA for patent maintenance monitoring, respond to data inquiries from CPI/CPA, and confirm annuities paid through CPI/CPA. • Maintain organized filing system, including both electronic and physical files. • Monitor USPTO Deposit Account and replenish when necessary. • Understand and stay abreast of changes to USPTO and PCT rules and processes. • Populate docketing system and electronic file wrapper system with patent data received from third party files following IP portfolio acquisitions. • Compile monthly submission of IP/Legal invoices for Director, IP, and submit for review and authorization.
Qualifications: • Education: High School diploma required (or equivalent), College degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate and 3 - 5 years patent prosecution experience. • Patent Prosecution experience is required. • Proficient in CPi docket management system. • Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Proficient with USPTO EFS-WEB and Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR). • Capable of addressing daily matters with minimal instruction, and able to quickly adapt to new assignments. • Capable of taking initiative and anticipating the administrative needs of the IP Practitioners. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Attention to detail and organizational skills are a must.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Austin, Texas
We engineer success. Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings is the holding company of TEL’s U.S. subsidiaries. We oversee the intensely innovative development and production of cutting-edge products that are used globally in the electronics industry. Our employees work closely with chip manufacturers, material suppliers, and other equipment suppliers to pursue common goals and learn collectively in a pre-competitive manner ensuring timely solutions to the technology roadmap of the semiconductor industry.
Celgene Corporationis committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Uses and applies patent knowledge on a daily basis to maintain control of the patent docket for Celgene. • Enters internal and external patent and trademark correspondence into the docket database, as well as prepares patent docket reports and IP reports with a high level of accuracy and thorough knowledge of the database and process systems utilized; • Creates docket reports on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP attorneys to project time sensitive due dates and to monitor prosecution of over 9000 current patent applications; • Responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the IP Docketing Module for patent and trademark matters; which have no grace periods and with no loss of rights; • Assists attorneys with forms, reports and searches in commercial patent and internet databases; • Obtains signatures for formal documents in a time sensitive environment; • Maintains all patent and trademark files, supervising both electronic File systems and paper files in the File Room; • Processes invoices from foreign associates, vendors or other organizations; • Monitors the status of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications; Follow-up with outside counsel to obtain and/or provide information in a timely manner. • Organizes and maintains annuity payments through an annuity service provider. Monitor all annuity payments both International and Domestic through CPi EARs database to ensure timely payment of all maintenance fees due and to prevent unintentional loss of rights due to missed payments. Liaison with outside vendor and transfer data bi-monthly to keep records current and up-to-date to ensure smooth operation of CPi EARs data systems. • Assist in training others as back-up in docketing procedures and database training. • Manage projects from inception to completion independently, with little to no supervision. • Support Patent Agents with additional tasks as needed. Provide Departmental support in ongoing development of key patent processes. Provide relevant patent information to assist legal attorneys with patent litigations.
Skills/Knowledge Required: • Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters; • Energetic, self-starter, strong organizational skills, highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and be able to communicate effectively. This person must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks with a high level of commitment to the overall Patent protection of the company. • Working knowledge of docketing software; • Knowledge and understanding of patent documents and filing procedures; • Experience with filing systems and storage maintenance required; • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding; • Must have good PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a Sr. Licensing Contract Administrator to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities Basic Function and Scope of the Position: • Prepares and coordinates all documentation for Product and Licensing Contract Overviews and associated documents for the Licensing department. • Maintains licensing agreement database and is responsible for data entry and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely royalty obligations for RMS can be met by Finance. • Provides constant database curation and monitoring. • Maintains a tracking system for completion and issue reports on contract activities. • Primary person to coordinate, manage, enter and track the associating of products with relevant patents with input from Patents, licensing agreements with input from Licensing, and royalty obligations in the active database system. • Monitors contract compliance for Licensing department. • Assists in royalty administration locally and with corporate Licensing internationally and serves as the primary person for this function within the Licensing Department.
Major Job Functions & Contributions:
• Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations of Finance. Monitors royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees. • Interfaces with Finance and Licensing to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner. • Analyzes licensing contracts and agreements for financial and non-financial obligations, enters and tracks these in eBDS and other relevant database. • Maintains and updates contracts in eBDS and other relevant database. • Generates database reports. • Resolves contract administration issues. • Ensures that products are readily and properly identified, documented for and linked to patents in database for accurate and timely royalty obligation fulfillment and tracking. • Coordinates with Project Leaders and Product Managers, Licensing Managers, Patent Attorneys and Contract Attorneys to ensure proper agreement and product information entry and maintenance in relevant databases. • Interfaces with local and global administrators for eBDS, SAP, Design History Files, Sales Databases and other databases, as necessary, to coordinate contract administration for RMS. • Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting to internal and external customers. • Provides input to royalty income estimates and budgets. • Provides input to Licensing personnel regarding royalty issues relating to products and provides necessary input to LifeCycle Teams • Other duties as necessary.
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 and Experience:
• BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences, relevant database/computer skills are required, familiarity with medical, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical terms is preferred. • Knowledge of patents and licensing contracts highly preferable • Minimum of 5-8 years proven relevant experience • Significant (minimum 3-5 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma/Biotech experience, preferably in both global and local roles highly desirable
• Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. • Enjoys and thrives in a team environment. • Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results. • Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome. • Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired.
• Must be very detail oriented and enjoy learning.
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 #2746227527 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
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.
iRobotcurrently has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting our small legal department with all aspects of corporate patent prosecution, as well as many on-the-fly demands made on a small in-house team interacting regularly with many outside US and foreign counsel. The position requires flexibility to modify firm practices to in-house, non-firm structure and an ability to understand the interactions with outside counsel from the client perspective.
Essential Functions / Job Duties: • Docket incoming legal communications from outside counsel; periodically merge multiple docket reports; manage an effective reminder system; integrate third party files from acquisitions; maintain organized filing (electronic and physical); maintain competitor product archive; manage concordance and correctness of outside and inside records; coordinate accounting communications and reports; • Assist with patent prosecution records and documents, maintain, coordinate and update prior art records and databases, assist preparation and filing of Information Disclosure Statements. • Co-manage migration of internal databases to cloud services. Run and coordinate reports from cloud services providers including prosecution management and cost forecasting services; manually update cloud services with record exceptions • Coordinate and prepare materials for Patent Committee meetings, Inventor Dinners, and other special projects as needed
Qualifications: • Demonstrated capability to own and execute on discrete projects through completion • Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate • 5 years patent prosecution experience (in-house experience not required, but for candidates with only firm experience, a willingness to part with billable hours will be helpful). • Proficient in USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and underlying support tools (e.g., PDF authoring software such as Acrobat) • Proficient in one or more docket management system(s) • Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bedford, Massachusetts
iRobot Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination. It is the objective of our Company to assure equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment of employees. Further, it is our policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices and facilities in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a Director of Licensing to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsible for evaluating and managing new and existing strategic licensing relationships, business opportunities, initiatives, partnerships, and alliances, and for participating in strategy development and tactical planning of these with an initial focus on the goals of the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents unit.
Major Job Functions & Contributions: • Management and oversight of new and existing licenses for the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents business unit. • Developing and implementing technology valuations and market evaluations for licensing and acquisition opportunities. • Support the drafting and negotiations of Term Sheets, MTA, OEM, NDA, licensing agreements and other commercial agreements. • Coordinate with Legal and Patents for contract issues (e.g., enforcement, interpretation of contract terms, reporting obligations, label licenses, etc.) • Identifying and sourcing complementary technology in addition to sourcing content for company’s product offerings. • Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations. • Monitor royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees; work with Royalty Administrator to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner. • Sourcing of potential partnerships and collaborations opportunities, and leading or supporting the negotiation process. • Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting company objective to internal and external customers. • Provide input to royalty income estimates and budgets. • Create an environment of strong team spirit, good communication, high motivation and inspires team members to achieve goals. • Participate in the Design Control process for product review; provide information on royalty obligations for products. • Perform other duties as assigned.
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 and Experience: • BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences is required, MBA and PhD preferred. • Minimum of 8-10 years proven business development experience, Strong negotiation skills, proven ability to guide parties to a “win-win” solution. • Significant (minimum 7 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma experience, preferably in both global and local roles. • Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred. • Proven track record of successful strategic commercial decisions and aligning the organization behind them. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to present information to a wide range of groups/entities. • Ability to lead and motivate others, both within direct supervisory and matrix environments (minimum of 5 years direct supervisory experience) • Successful cross-functional project management experience. • Understanding of the Diagnostic Design Control process preferred. • Proven ability to evaluate and solve complex problems and the strategic implications of different business approaches. • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. • Enjoys and thrives in a team environment. • Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results. • Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome. • Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired. • Must be very detail oriented.
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 #2746160001 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
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.
DISH Network, in order to add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Senior IP Counsel to oversee our intellectual property team. Responsibilities include supervising the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications by in-house and outside counsel, providing infringement and clearance opinions, conducting patent licensing negotiations, investigating and assessing patent assertions by others, assisting with patent litigation and conducting IP related due diligence investigations.
Responsibilities include: • Evaluate and value potential acquisition and licensing opportunities, including responding to patent assertions • Negotiate and close resulting deals • Work with the litigation team in resolving patent disputes, including analysis of asserted claims and developing settlement/licensing strategies
Education and Experience: • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Physics, JD from an ABA accredited law school • 7+ years of patent licensing experience with a demonstrated experience of closing significant deals
Skills and Qualifications: • Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and at least one US State Court preferred • International experience a must • Excellent patent analysis ability • Ability to work internally and externally with multiple stakeholders and negotiate agreements with varying opinions • Experience managing in-house and outside counsel • High energy to perform and meet deadlines and growth goals • Strong technical and legal background
Other Information: • Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance • Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Referral Program • Training opportunities • FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming • Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies
DISH Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://tinyurl.com/mafdcma.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
DISH Network is an innovative industry leader distinguished by its pioneering spirit. Ever since our establishment in 1980, we’ve been the ideal workplace for people with adventurous spirit and creativity, smart risk takers and aggressive winners - all those for whom the status quo just isn’t enough. Our Fortune 200 Company continues to define the curve in television entertainment. We are always improving and extending our products and delivering greater value to people, including our workforce of 20,000 plus. Come explore the big picture with us!
Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you’ll find at DISH Network, the pioneer in television entertainment. We offer flexible career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. It’s our way of giving back to exceptional people who have kept us at the forefront of our industry.
Nikeseeks a Utility Patent Specialist who will research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel in collaboration with Sr. Utility Patent Specialists, 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 and Nike Sr. Utility Patent Specialists, as required.
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.
Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, preferably including chemistry background • At least 4 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred • 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 • Basic 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 • We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.
Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Portland, Oregon
The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Shox or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike.
So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.
Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a global leader in personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovered some of the most important cancer predisposition genes including BRCA1, BRCA2 and PTEN. Its molecular diagnostic portfolio comprises products in predictive medicine (e.g., BRACAnalysis® testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk) and prognostic medicine (e.g., Prolaris® testing for prostate cancer recurrence risk), generating product revenue last fiscal year of nearly $500 million.
Attorneys in Myriad’s intellectual property department tackle novel, challenging legal issues involving cutting-edge technologies in molecular diagnostics and we are seeking a patent attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in hands-on patent preparation and prosecution, foreign patent prosecution, internal opinions on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, infringement and enforcement, assisting in IP licensing efforts, and supporting IP litigation. The successful candidate will be capable of handling a sizable patent portfolio with minimal supervision and will also be able to assist in general commercial and contract matters.
Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the above work, particularly in the field of molecular diagnostics, and must be admitted to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a degree and laboratory experience in molecular biology.
has an opening for a Patent Agent. Candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.
