Moderna Therapeutics 
is seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.
Assistant General Counsel (IP) – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.
Nike 
seeks an experienced IP lawyer to serve as its Assistant General Counsel - IP. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic IP and legal advice to Nike's business and innovation teams, with a focus on technology, manufacturing and sourcing at a global scale. You will collaborate with business, innovation, and legal leaders to provide IP transactions support , to advise regarding open innovation initiatives, to collaborate on post-grant review proceedings and opposition proceedings, to collaborate with professionals managing Nike's patent and trade secret portfolios, and to support Nike's IP patent litigation team as needed.
Core Responsibilities:
• Advising senior management, technical and business stakeholders on IP matters
• Setting and implementing an IP strategy for Nike's latest manufacturing innovations
• Facilitating initiatives with third party companies to accelerate Nike's innovations
• Negotiating IP transactions with third party innovation partners in the manufacturing space
• Devising and implementing a trade secret program
• Collaborating with in-house patent professionals managing in-house patent prosecution dockets
• Spearheading internal education initiatives and trainings related to IP/patents
• Collaborating and working with other IP professionals on a range of patent-related issues, including patent analysis, due diligence, disputes and licensing strategy
Qualifications:
• A Juris Doctorate degree
• Proven leader with 8+ years of solid experience in IP transactions and patent strategy
• Registered and in good standing with at least one State Bar
• Experience in a corporate legal environment, preferably on a global scale
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills required
• Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player able to establish and build partnerships within all levels of the innovation and legal teams
• Must have the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Must have business deal making and negotiation acumen
• Patent Bar membership is a plus
Interested yet? Good. Us too. One more thing, Nike’s competitive benefits program provides you with the opportunity to stay fit, ensure the wellness of your family and enjoy a positive working environment. 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal-and-government-affairs/jobid3951051-assistant-general-counsel-%E2%80%94-ip-jobs.
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.
Director, Mechanical Engineering Team – Small Corporation – Alexandria, Va. or Southfield, Mich.
Landon IP Inc. 
is a leading provider of professional legal and business support services throughout the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. We are seeking a Technical Team Director will lead, manage, and grow the Mechanical Engineering Team within the Patent Search Group at Landon IP. The Director will be responsible for all project management, personnel management, customer relationship management, as well as provide business development support for the Mechanical Engineering Team. The Director is responsible for all facets of the search process from initial customer contact to final report delivery and follow‐up.
Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as key manager & leader in the company
• Manage customer relationships
− Confirm search requests and consult with customers to scope each search project
− Prepare estimates for each search project
− Maintain frequent communication and proper level of updates throughout each project
− Provide completed search deliverables to customers and conduct follow‐up to ensure customer satisfaction
− Consultatively assess customers’ needs through frequent interaction and high level assessments of their workflow
• Manage workflow
− Assign searches to appropriate patent analysts and manage each patent analyst throughout each search project
− Communicate with customer throughout each search to manage expectations
− Ensure quality of each search project through systematic review of each search
− Coordinate with other team Directors and other departments to properly staff projects as needed
• Lead, manage, and grow analyst team
− Serve as personnel manager for analysts within the team
− Responsible for ensuring growth and development of individual patent analysts including performance evaluations
− Identify training needs for analysts and work with company trainers to provide proper training
− Identify and report staffing level needs and actively participate in the hiring and candidate evaluation process
• Generate new business to meet sales goals
− Identify new customers and new avenues for business
− Visit existing and new customers with the sales team as needed
− Actively work with sales team to develop new business
− Maintain a strong understanding of current customers
− Carry out a business plan for aggressive sales growth
− Proactively seek ways to achieve the Mechanical Engineering Team sales goals
Job Requirements:
• At least 5 years patent field experience.
• Highly skilled in fast, accurate, and polished customer service.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial, big‐picture view of responsibilities.
• Significant experience and familiarity with all types of patent searches.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Management experience is a plus. Desire to expand/learn management skills required, as well as a proven ability to communicate and interact well in all situations.
• Significant experience in one of the technical disciplines above.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area required. Graduate degree(s) a plus.
• Patent Agent or Patent Attorney preferred.
Contact:Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line. ** This position can be located in either Southfield, MI or Alexandria, VA office. **
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Southfield, Michigan or Alexandria, Virginia
Our services include patent and trademark searches, analysis of new technologies, global information retrieval, patent translations, and advanced patent law training of attorneys. The growth company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia; and has offices in Southfield, Michigan; El Dorado Hills, California; Tokyo, Japan; London, England; and Shanghai, China; employing over 200 people. More information about Landon IP can be found at www.landon-ip.com.
Landon IP provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations. A hands-on training program focuses on developing knowledge and skills while allowing new employees to immediately produce results. The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company.
Patent Search Attorney – Large Corporation – Evanston, Ill.
Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Attorney to work in its Evanston, Illinois office. We are particularly looking for those who have a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering to fill this technical need. This role is an integral part of our Private Client Services (PCS) team and works intimately with clients in order to ensure requirements are met and high quality Private Client searches and projects are delivered. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Developing complete and timely quotes/estimates for PCS clients
• Drafting instructions and compensation details per client requirements
• Fielding questions from clients regarding CIP work product
• Assisting clients through troubleshooting and implementing solutions
• Providing assistance to analytical and sales teams where necessary and needed
• Final review of searches to assure high quality
• Performing PCS searches
Desired Skills & Experience:
• JD Required
• Must be a Patent Attorney and/or Patent Agent
• Technical Degree is required
• Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background is a major plus
• Prior patent experience in a law firm
• Prior industrial experience a plus
• Trademark experience is a major plus
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois
Cardinal Intellectual Property, is an Intellectual Property Search and Services company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring and IP docketing services. Visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information.
Company Culture:
Our corporate culture is entrepreneurial, self-confident and informal. The atmosphere is creative, fast-paced and focused on growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes innovation, appreciates diversity of thought that creates new opportunities for development.
Patent and Trademark Search Analyst – Large Corporation – Nationwide (Remote)
Cardinal Intellectual Property, 
an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. 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 a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.
*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.
Position Specifications:
• 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
Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Nationwide (Remote)
Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information
We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet.
The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.
Tech Startup IP Director – Small Corporation – Lexington, Ky.
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. 
is seeking a Tech Startup IP Director to work in its Lexington, Kentucky, offices.
General Description of Duties:
The IP Manager/Director has significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents, and will develop and direct the implementation of intellectual property strategies and policies for NOHMs to enable product sales, and enhance and protect shareholder value. The IP Director is expected to be the authority on intellectual property matters within NOHMs, and will consult with external council and/or services as needed to provide sound legal and strategy advice to the management team. This may involve providing assistance in the preparation of requisite legal documentation, assistance in securing patents for ideas and technologies that NOHMs has developed, undertaking research on new legal requirements around patents, and provision of process support to the organization. This is a management position that will provide important input to overall company strategy.
Major Functions:
1. Enhancing technology portfolio value
A. Develop a comprehensive IP strategy coordinated and aligned with NOHMs' technology investments, business strategies, and competitive position.
B. Secure objectives of IP strategy using available resources and minimal disruption other business activity.
C. Provide timely, competent and professional legal advice and guidance to business leaders regarding technology and intellectual property including patents, trademarks, software, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets.
D. Provide solutions and support for cross-functional teams involving business deals, working with third parties, innovation, and future joint venture, M&A, competitive IP assessment, and IP transactional needs, and other matters involving licensing, litigation, or enforcement.
E. Otherwise contributing as directed by the CEO, the board, or your supervisor.
2. Protecting technology portfolio value
A. Ensure that all IP transactions and activities are performed in a manner that complies with the high level of integrity and personal responsibility required by the corporation as well as all legal and ethical requirements.
B. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and policies, including but not limited to:
1. Product clearance studies.
2. Competitive IP assessments.
3. Litigation and pre-litigation activity.
4. Record Retention
C. Determine a budget for all activities and implementing policies and procedures within the limitations of the budget.
D. Provide training, education and counseling activities to support and encourage participation in execution of IP strategies and to ensure compliance with IP policies.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Experience and Educational Requirements:
• Experience with the battery or chemicals industry is a plus.
• Must have at least 10 years combined technical/legal experience, including (1) patent preparation and prosecution particularly in inventor-facing and strategy-oriented aspects (2) preferably at least 50 personally prepared patent applications; (3) experience as a legal counsel lead for a significant business is a plus; (4) experience with licensing and patent litigation a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to lead.
• Must be able to identify, lead, and support appropriate tasks, strategies and implementations in leveraging our IP Team’s efforts for competitive IP business advantage.
• Must have proven successes in communicating complex legal and technical issues in an understandable manner with executives, business and technical leaders, and legal service providers.
• Experience as an inventor of one or more patent applications a plus.
• Proficient in computer software, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Team player and good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full time position to be located in Lexington, KY, or Rochester, NY with up to 20% travel to other business locations and a variety of business partners.
• Must possess a Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in a technology field. Chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred. Candidates with electrical or mechanical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possessing an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) and admitted to practice law in at least one state and to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a plus.
• Work evenings or weekends during periods of heavy workload or to meet deadlines.
• Sit and use a personal computer for moderate periods of time.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Eligible for full company fringe benefits and stock options.
Contact:
To apply for this position, send a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlights of relevant work experience, and your resume or CV to:
E-mail:
info@nohms.com
U.S. Mail:
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 95 Brown Road, M/S 1050, Suite 289, Ithaca, NY 14850
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Lexington, Kentucky
NOHMs Technologies is a dynamic and quickly growing lithium ion battery materials development company. Established in 2011, the team is commercializing novel materials and components that will enable disruptive growth in future military, consumer, automotive and grid storage markets. NOHMs Technologies is licensing core materials patents from Cornell University, and is actively building its own IP portfolio for battery electrode and electrolyte materials, and manufacturing technology for these materials. Our technology enables high-energy, long-life performance, and better safety than state of art lithium-ion batteries. NOHMs is currently establishing and staffing key product and manufacturing development positions to enable 2014 initial market entry.
Patent Litigators / Sr. Management Trainees – Small Corporation – Jamaica, N.Y.
Steuben Foods, Inc., 
a successful and fast-growing hi-tech member of 90-year old family owned and professionally managed group of food and beverage companies with self-management structure in images of W.L. Gore and the Morningstar Company of California offers rare opportunity for three talented attorneys to become key senior members of executive management team. These individuals will initially provide hands-on assistance in enforcing and leveraging portfolio of highly valuable patent rights through high stakes litigation and otherwise, while actively participating in a training program through which they will become experts in most areas of our business within 36 months.
The successful parties will be immediately integrated into gifted team of in-house counsel who work in close daily coordination with nationally recognized outside counsel. This in-house team presently includes, among others, a bright young attorney with an LLM from Edinburgh University and years of intensive patent litigation experience at 200-plus attorney law firm; a veteran attorney with a Juris Doctor with honors and years of broad-based litigation experience at 200-plus attorney law firm and a veteran attorney with a Juris Doctor with honors and extensive litigation background at 1,200-plus attorney law firm and 200-plus attorney law firm. In addition to their legal work, each of these team members makes valuable contributions to the management of our business, just as the successful candidates will as they evolve into senior managers.
Ideal candidates for these positions, which will be based at company’s suburban Buffalo, New York manufacturing headquarters, but which will entail spending time at company’s Jamaica, New York offices, will possess:
• Minimum of three to five years of active patent litigation experience, with outstanding academic background including Juris Doctor with honors, law review membership and preferably Bachelors of Science Degree or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline;
• Admission to and good standing with the bar of a U.S. Jurisdiction, preferably the New York State Bar. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office a plus;
• Adaptability and strong desire to learn company’s business in connection with growing into senior management role entailing combination of legal and non-legal functions; and
• Consistent 24/7 work ethic, coupled with team-first mentality and demonstrated leadership qualities. Record of military service and/or boot strap service to family/community/country a strong plus.
When you learn more about us, you will agree we are offering a unique opportunity. You will receive excellent compensation and benefits from day one while enjoying a Buffalo lifestyle. Multiple individuals and their families have already relocated to join us and they all readily attest to the outstanding standard of living and quality of life present in our local community. Most of all, you will have a deep sense of career satisfaction working with a top class team with which your potential is maximized and your efforts and achievements are recognized and rewarded.
Contact:
Apply by emailing Frank Balon at: fbalon@steubenfoods.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Jamaica, New York
IP Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Paul, Minn.
3M is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel for the Corporate Research Lab located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Be part of what’s next!
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Counseling assigned clients regarding opportunities for obtaining intellectual property protection and on other intellectual property matters.
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and other countries.
• Drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related agreements.
• Rendering intellectual property legal opinions on matters such as patent validity and infringement.
• Managing intellectual property litigation.
• Delivering training on intellectual property legal matters to technical and business personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in physics, optics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bio-medical engineering, chemistry, materials science, computer science, or other technical discipline not listed
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the courts of at least one state.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of professional patent law experience in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Experience in and/or familiarity with physics and optical technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organized with a good attention to detail, mature personality able to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Location:
• Maplewood, Minnesota
Travel:
• May include up to 10% domestic and international travel
Relocation:
• Is authorized
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Contact:
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M.
3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For a complete description, and to apply for consideration, go to 3M's Careers Web Site (http://3m.com/careers-us). Click "Search & Apply", and in the “Job Number” field input 1305150 then click "Search for Jobs". To view the description, click on the title of the position. Or, use this direct link: http://jobs.3m.com/job/Maplewood-Intellectual-Property-Counsel-Job-MN-55106/2645606/. 3M is an EEOE.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. Be part of what’s next! Join 3M – follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Newport, Calif.
Glidewell Laboratories 
is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Newport, California offices.
Responsibilities:
• Strong patent application drafting skills.
• Familiar with patent process, preferably within the software, CAD CAM, or electronic backgrounds.
• Interview and extract detailed information from the inventors.
• Conduct research on the web and databases.
• Analyze the researched data.
• Support attorneys with other projects.
• Build strong working relationships with R&D, attorneys and other Glidewell employees.
Requirements:
• Technology based undergrad degree
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
Contact:
Apply by emailing Melena Whiteside at: melena.whiteside@glidewelldental.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Newport, California
Patent Technologist – Small Corporation – Danbury, Conn.
ATMI, 
a global leader in the development of process solutions for the semiconductor and life science industries, is seeking a Patent Technologist.
This is the ideal role for an engineering or scientific professional with an understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property looking to join a high-tech, growing organization. Offering fantastic opportunities to grow within this role, our client also provides an environment where both team and individual success is recognized and rewarded.
As an IP Technologist, you will be tasked with leading efforts to generate, protect and monetize our intellectual property which has been generated in the microelectronics business area.
You will work with legal, business development, marketing, sales and technical personnel to define the scope of the work that requires protection and the best approach to achieve this. Reporting to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, you will undertake analysis of intellectual property which will include landscaping, competitive intelligence alerts, IP assessments, support for planning and decision making.
Supporting and participating within 'freedom-to-operate' and patentability analysis, you will work with the IP Legal Portfolio Manager and Business teams regarding portfolio decision making. Additionally, you will facilitate and encourage creative problem solving, ID submissions and patent engineering.
Your other duties will include:
- Managing the invention disclosure review process
- Promoting alignment of IP with the business direction and product development cycle
- Driving actions to foster and protect new technology areas
- Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of technologies and the IP portfolio
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- An understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property, IP creation, problem solving and brainstorming techniques
- An engineering or scientific degree
As an IP Technologist, you must have strong communication, presentation and training skills and the ability to transition between technical, business and legal perspectives. Creative and engaged, you must be curious regarding technology and able to pick up new concepts quickly and build upon them.
Experience in the semi conductor industry, ideally within process engineering and/or development, equipment and materials, would be beneficial to your application. Project management skills would also be an advantage.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://careers-atmi.icims.com/jobs/1885/job.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Danbury, Connecticut
Whether it’s a green chemistry used in flash memory manufacturing, game-changing equipment for the safe delivery of toxic ion implant gases, or a revolutionary mixing system for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical compounds, ATMI is leading the way. We combine broad expertise in science and engineering with the latest tools and technologies enabling rapid development and scale-up of new solutions to meet the needs of today’s high-technology marketplace. ATMI promotes a culture that engages employees and fosters growth and development, while offering compensation programs that reward outstanding performance.
ATMI’s Core Values revolve around its employee’s ability to ACT IT:
Be Accountable for your work and responsibilities.
Always works towards Continuous Process Improvement.
Be prepared to Teach and lead the organization to achieve new levels of success.
Always act with Integrity.
Maximize the value of Teamwork
IP Litigation Assistant General Counsel – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.
Nike is seeking an IP Litigation Assistant General Counsel to work in its Portland, Oregon, headquarters. As our Assistant General Counsel - IP Litigation, you'll manage both offensive and defensive IP litigation matters, including patent, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition and copyright claims. You'll be responsible for formulating and driving strategy, including actively managing outside counsel, working with expert and internal witnesses, facilitating discovery, and establishing and managing budgets. You'll enforce Nike’s intellectual property against infringers globally, analyzing the merits of potential claims and relevant business considerations and recommending to Nike business units whether and how to proceed with potential claims. You'll advise on potential trademark and/or IP licensing issues, including issues dealing with 3rd party engagements. In addition, you'll educate relevant business groups and senior leadership on intellectual property related matters, including topics such as acquisition, claim avoidance and general risk mitigation.
As Assistant General Counsel – IP Litigation, you will be a key partner with various levels of management throughout Nike and its Affiliates. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technology and business personnel at all levels. This position serves as an advisor and counselor on IP issues to the business. The position is for someone interested in being very involved and deeply engaged with the business and who desires working in a high energy environment. You must have strong interpersonal skills – you must be an excellent communicator, a good listener, comfortable in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Last, you should have a global perspective and desire to be part of a global team.
Requirements for the position include:
• A Juris Doctorate degree
• Minimum 6-8+ years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department, with primary emphasis on patent and intellectual property litigation
• Extensive experience with litigation, especially including hands-on trial work
• Seasoned communication skills—able to influence at a variety of levels and across functions in a complex matrix organization
• Knowledge of invention process, state-of-the-art technologies in technologies relevant to Nike and its Affiliates’ business
• Ability to analyze both design and utility patent invalidity and noninfringement issues in response to claims of infringement brought against Nike, recommend responsive action, and execute on strategy
• Ability to analyze trademark protectability and noninfringement issues in response to claims of infringement brought against Nike, recommend responsive action, and execute on strategy
• Ability and experience working closely and collaboratively with worldwide counterparts in developing case strategies and in performing technical analysis, especially in Asia markets
• Ability and experience in all aspects of IP due diligence, including analyzing IP portfolios, negotiating license and/or settlement agreements and various forms of technology collaboration agreements
• Must have business deal-making and negotiation acumen
• Membership of Patent Bar is a plus
Interested yet? Good. Us too. One more thing, Nike’s competitive benefits program provides you with the opportunity to stay fit, ensure the wellness of your family, and enjoy a positive working environment. Variable health coverage, fitness center memberships, time off, retirement savings, and more. 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal-and-government-affairs/jobid3773370-ip-litigation-assistant-general-counsel-jobs.
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, or improve something that already exists. It's how we create our products, and it's the way we treat the people we work with.
So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.
But would you really want it any other way?
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.
ViaSat, Inc. 
is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.
Job Responsibilities:
Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?
As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.
Requirements:
• USPTO registration
• Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment
Preferences:
• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Invention harvesting
• Landscape analysis
• PCT/International patent
This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.
Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.viasat.com/careers.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, California
Editor, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – New York, New York
Practical Law US 
is looking for a Patent Litigation Editor to join our Intellectual Property & Technology Service and who will:
• Develop ideas for patent litigation content to be published on PLC’s online services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external law firm contributors providing patent litigation resources.
• Draft, write, and edit patent litigation resources, including standard form documents, practice guidance notes and checklists in accordance with PLC writing style.
• Write and edit content for Practical Law Company's companion magazine, Practical Law The Journal.
• Develop relationships with law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the patent litigation content is topical and meets their needs.
• Assist sales team by participating in sales calls and demonstrating service to potential subscribers.
• Assist marketing team by participating in webinars and creation of educational programs.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of six years’ experience working as a patent litigator in a law firm, with expertise in patent and other intellectual property law and practice.
• Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
• A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm and in-house counsel and the legal market.
• A passion for writing and good editing skills, including:
o very close attention to detail;
o impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English;
o strong technical drafting skills; and
o the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
• Expertise in all aspects of patent litigation and federal practice and procedure is required, optimally including:
o pre-suit investigations;
o drafting patent litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, proposed jury instructions, and trial and appellate briefs;
o Markman briefing and hearings;
o taking and defending depositions;
o working with expert witnesses;
o arguing motions and/or other applications before a court; and
o preparing for and litigating at trial.
• Significant practice experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful:
o ITC Section 337 proceedings; and/or
o Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation.
Candidates selected for a second interview will be required to undertake writing and editing tests.
Contact:
Apply online by using this link: https://uscareers-practicallaw.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York
Patent Litigation Counsel (In-House) – Large Corporation – Southern Germany
Our client is one of the leading global players in the pharmaceutical industry and develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products, including world-famous brands. Our client's continued success is based on the company’s innovative culture and high standards.
We are seeking a US patent attorney to manage the company’s patent litigation cases, with a focus on the US market.
The Candidate:
The candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law department managing complex intellectual property litigation matters. In addition, the candidate will be commercially-oriented and have the ability to communicate across multiple stakeholders.
A J.D. from an accredited US law school and a license to practice in at least one state.
At least a Bachelors in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or similar discipline.
An energetic, self-starting personality with a strong executive presence, including strong communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
Requisite flexibility to work in a multicultural environment.
Ideally have a connection to Germany via family, former study, or language ability.
This role is your opportunity to enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment for one of Europe’s most successful companies. Further, the candidate will work in a region that is continuously ranked as having one of the highest quality of life worldwide.
Lastly, due to recent immigration reforms, accompanying spouses will likely have free access to the German labour market, including the possibility of self-employment.
Contact:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages, please), and law school transcript to: careers@swob-online.de.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Southern Germany
Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Exton, Pa.
DSM Biomedical, 
a leading innovator in medical materials and regenerative devices, has three global locations: one in the Netherlands and two in the U.S. (Berkeley, CA and Exton, PA). The U.S. locations are well known for their expertise in silicone hydrogels, biostable polyurethanes, collagens, synthetic resorbable polymers, extracellular matrices, mechanical devices, and other regenerative medicine technologies. Over the last few years DSM Biomedical has experienced rapid growth in the U.S. due to the acquisition of various companies active in the biomedical field, including Kensey Nash Corporation.
As a patent attorney you contribute to the creation, development and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM Biomedical. Not only will you be able to enhance your professional expertise in global prosecution and litigation, you will also broaden your business skills while counseling the businesses on matters regarding intellectual property.
Principal Duties:
• Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts: filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, analyzing third party patents.
• Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on BG ('s) business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide.
• 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 BG-BSD.
• Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation's 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 that PA is proactively involved with the Business Team. Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business.
• Broad scientific knowledge at university level in a field related to DSM's business.
Qualifications:
• Must have in-house experience.
• 3-6 years experience.
• Fluent in English
• Maintains expertise in the field.
• 30% Domestic and International travel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent human relations and problem solving skills
Specialized post-academic knowledge of European patent law (must be a qualified as European Patent Attorney or corresponding national Patent Attorney), trademark law, industrial designs and models law, unfair competition law and copyright law.
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for BG's business.
Familiarity with regulatory environment relevant to business area.
AA/EEO
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: www.kenseynash.com/careers.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Exton, Pennsylvania
Patent Hacker – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.
Lookout Mobile Security 
is seeking a Patent Hacker. At Lookout, we build amazing products that help people all over the world stay safe while using their mobile devices. Every day, we're hard at work inventing new technologies and ideas that allow Lookout to be absolutely simple to use, but remarkably effective. Plus, the problems we get to work on are really fun.
The same way you might have title proving your ownership of a house or car, we care about having title to our inventions (i.e. patents). We certainly don't like the software patent shenanigans that have been going on lately, but at Lookout we're building real and valuable technology and we don't think it's fair for someone to come along and blatantly copy everything we work so hard to build. The way we use patents at Lookout helps protect our hard work and defend ourselves from frivolous lawsuits.
Patents are fun. Writing good patents is an extremely challenging, yet fascinating, problem. You need to take an invention and get to the heart of what makes it special, then figure out how to describe it in a sufficiently broad way to capture the whole invention (and not just a particular implementation) while making sure there aren't easy ways to design around it. We call it patent hacking because writing solid patents is a creative process that has a lot in common with building (and breaking) software—you need to think of all the ways you can make something work and all of the ways you can circumvent how it was designed to work.
What you'll do:
You'll take a leadership role, working directly with the Principal Patent Engineer, helping to build an extremely valuable patent portfolio focused on mobile devices.
Your goal will be to help turn ideas from people throughout the company (as well as your own) into valuable patents. You'll to help prioritize what we choose to patent, work with inventors to distill their ideas, then work with our patent counsel to file robust patent disclosures and participate in the prosecution process to get high quality patents issued. Of course, while on the path of inventing the future, you'll get to play with and hack on all of the latest smartphone, tablets, and web technologies.
Requirements:
• Have broad knowledge of how various types of software systems work. For example, you should have expert-level knowledge of how everything from backend web services to mobile device software and operating systems work. You probably have a software engineering background, though not necessarily.
• An excellent writer and grammarian with a penchant for clear, concise language.
• A reductionist thinker: be able to grok a complex idea, simmer it down to its essence, and carve it up into logical pieces. Thinking in metaphors helps.
• A hacker—you should have a mindset both of building things and trying to break them.
• Want to make the world a better place—at the end of the day, we measure our worth by our users' happiness.
Contact:
Apply online using this link: https://www.lookout.com/about/careers?jvi=oUaXWfwH.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California
Patent Agent/Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.
Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Counsel with 3-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. This person will be a critical member of the organization and will work with a variety of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues and require the development of independent partnerships with senior scientific and business management.
Requirements:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical field
• 3-5 years of law firm or corporate law department experience required
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (optional)
Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
• Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams
• Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches, identify any potential issues and advise project teams
• Assist with due diligence reviews
• Supervise outside counsel
• Educate other Citizen Owners about intellectual property issues
Technical Competencies:
• Ability to independently draft patent applications and conduct patentability and FTO structures searches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify patent innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.
Contact:
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.infi.com/careers-opportunities.asp.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.
Job Description Title: Patent Agent / Patent Counsel
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Menlo Park, Calif.
Facebook 
seeks a highly motivated, team player to serve as Patent Counsel. This position will help manage the patent portfolio activities for our technology areas and report to the Associate General Counsel, Patents.
You must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with various teams across the organization including Legal, Product and Engineering. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage patent portfolio related activities for multiple product/technology areas, including invention identification and harvesting, invention disclosure meetings, portfolio mining, patent application preparation and prosecution by outside patent counsel.
• Work with legal, product and engineering teams to identify and protect patentable products, services and technologies
• Understand Facebook’s strategic and competitive position and think at a high level about portfolio strategy
• Train and educate product and engineering teams in intellectual property matters
• Support patent licensing, acquisition and litigation activities
Requirements:
• 6-10 years of patent prosecution experience in relevant area
• In-house portfolio building/management experience preferred
• Must be proactive, self-directed, detail oriented, organized and have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of web technologies, social products/technologies/platforms, mobile space
• Experience with patent licensing, valuation and acquisition a plus
• JD with excellent academic credentials
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• State bar membership
• Eligible to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/careers/department?dept=legal&req=a2KA0000000EdqiMAC.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Associate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the largest U.S. options exchange and creator of listed options, continues to set the bar for options trading through product innovation, trading technology and investor education. We are looking for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel.
Position Summary:
Assist in protecting CBOE's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO.
• Register copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches.
• Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects.
• Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters.
• May work on IP licenses.
• Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• 2-5 or more years’ experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution. Experience in business method/computer art applications.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of:
• Patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets- preferred.
• Intermediate level skills in:
• Legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools
• MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). VISIO is strongly preferred.
Ability to:
• convey complex ideas or concepts clearly in written form; develop communications related to unique or non-recurring issues which effectively inform, influence or compel; tailor tone or style of writing in relation to needs of different audiences; evaluate documents and proofread/edit for structure, clarity, syntax, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; meet deadlines.
• interact in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; use tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; appropriately handle and communicate controversial or sensitive information.
• work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback.
• organize and express ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; use professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately.
• evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establish logical connections; form sound decisions based on analysis.
Education:
• Bachelors degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). JD degree.
Contact:
To apply for this job, visit: https://rn12.ultipro.com/CHI1009/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=405 or apply via our website, http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/Careers.aspx.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
CBOE is committed to continue to develop innovative products, to deliver quality service and to enhance our trading technology. CBOE has developed a unique Hybrid market model - a composite of the most valuable aspects of screen-based and floor-based trading environments - which offers our customers greater liquidity and instantaneous point-and-click order execution, while still preserving the benefits of trading through open outcry.
The opportunity to work at an industry leader with a dynamic environment that offers technical challenges like no other is just one reason to choose CBOE.
At CBOE you'll find rewarding work as well as outstanding benefits, some of which include: a business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical and dental plans, tuition assistance, 401(k) plan with a $2 for $1 match and a transit voucher program for commuting expenses.
CBOE is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's downtown financial district and easily accessible by public transportation and commuter train lines
IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.
Opportunity for an IP attorney to be part of a top notch in-house legal team that oversees all IP matters on behalf of ON Semiconductor. The position will focus on transactional matters and specifically include:
• Drafting various agreements such as ASIC development agreements, technology transfer agreements, IP clauses in supply agreements, in-bound and out-bound licensing, joint development agreements, and NDAs
• Client counseling on these various agreements
• Freedom to operate patent opinion work
• Trademark counseling and prosecution
• IP diligence associated with M&A activity
• IP litigation support as necessary
This position requires the ability to interact with a team of professionals on a daily basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and be able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters and have the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Position Requirements: J. D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Candidate must be a member of a state bar and must also be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with at least 3 years of experience as a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering, physics, or chemical engineering degree. Related semiconductor industry engineering experience is a significant plus as should be highlighted on your resume.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://tinyurl.com/bv8hjh8.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona