Director, Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

June 7, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Director, Patent Counsel. The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for supporting active research, development and licensing programs. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions and supporting litigation. The position reports to the chief patent counsel and will manage a small team of professionals.

Job Functions:
• Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee.
• Manage, lead and develop a small team of patent professionals.
• Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications of particular importance to Dolby’s business.
• Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third party technologies and related intellectual property matters.
• Advise on third-party patent claims against products and technologies.
• Support patent licensing and enforcement activities.
• Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.
• Provide such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.

Skills and Education:
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive professional experience including at least 3+ years experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm and, preferably, some experience working in house.
• Juris doctor degree.
• Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO.
• Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of audio signal processing.
• Prior success in leading, managing and developing a team.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, often under tight deadlines.
• Superior organization and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation.
• Experience in standard bodies and patent pools.
• Management of worldwide patent strategies.

Contact:
Please send resume in Word format to docon@dolby.com.

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

Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.

Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today and are prepared for the future. That’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the industry.

Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an assortment of health coverage options. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Senior Patent Agent/IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

June 6, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US)
• Work with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Actively counsel members of Research & Development organization in identification of new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle
• Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in the areas of oncology, inflammation, and infectious disease; particularly with regards to antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies
• Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
• Develop and communicate IP guidance to Business Development during licensing and acquisition efforts
• Review and analyze transactional agreements (e.g., MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements)
• Present complicated intellectual property issues to senior management
• Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations as needed

Position:
• At least 3-5 years patent prosecution experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred.

Education:
• Licensed Attorney required for IP Counsel.
• Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area.
• USPTO Registration Number required.

Other Requirements:
• Understanding of experimental details of molecular/cellular biological research
• Understanding of complex scientific inventions and processes
• High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (especially experience with patent and science databases)

Contact:
To apply online please click here:
http://www.candidatecare.com/srccsh/RTI.home?r=2000007631710&d=medimmune.candidatecare.com

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

June 2, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, is seeking a Patent Attorney to interact directly with the company’s scientists and engineers and work closely with the Chief IP Counsel and General Counsel, as well as managing and coordinating with outside counsel, in supporting all intellectual property functions of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work with internal attorneys and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Draft patent applications
• Analyze invention disclosures and review draft publications and devise strategies for patent and trade secret protection
• Evaluate patent portfolios of other parties and prepare freedom-to-operate analyses
• Attend scientific and engineering project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on intellectual property issues
• Perform general IP counseling to support internal clients and IP attorneys

Experience & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required
- JD is preferred
- Patent agent considered
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required
• 3-10 years patent prosecution experience in mechanical arts, preferably with experience with health care or life science related devices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines and/or accuracy.
• Technical knowledge of chemical or biological arts desired but not required.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to be productive and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.

Physical Demands:
• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize computers, and move about the office.

Work Environment:
• This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at: recruiting@mesoscale.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Patent Agent / IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Northborough, Mass.

June 2, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.

Patent Manager – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

June 2, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Manager to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property, the Patent Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Company's patent strategy in support of key business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior management and research and development leaders across multiple technology areas to identify patentable assets and to develop and implement strategies for obtaining patent protection. The individual will also guide activities to ensure that the existing portfolio continues to support evolving business objectives. The Patent Manager will supervise a small team of in-house patent agents and outside counsel in US and foreign patent procurement activities. The individual will also provide advice and counseling to business and scientific stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, including opinions and competitive assessments. The individual will also lead efforts to educate! scientific and business leaders on the role of patent protection in advancing business goals.

Responsibilities:
• Guide the development and implementation of the Company's global patent strategy working closely with key business and scientific stakeholders
• Supervise a team of in-house patent agents responsible for drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining US and foreign patent applications
• Provide day-to-day advice and client counseling, as well as more formal opinion work including patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions
• Identify third party patent portfolios of strategic relevance and formulate appropriate strategies for response
• Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies
• Conduct outreach to business and scientific stakeholders on the role of patents in supporting business advantage
• Manage costs and implement cost containment measurements associated with patent procurement and maintenance
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Education & Experience:
• Juris doctor (JD) admitted to practice law in at least one state
• Current registration to practice before the USPTO with at least an undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree
• At least seven (7) years of experience in global patent prosecution and client counseling with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• At least four (4) years of experience in management of attorneys, patent agents and foreign law firms in procurement activities
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of scientists, business development teams and attorneys or patent agents

Functional Expertise:
• Outstanding English oral and written communication skills
• High level of motivation with an ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills a documented ability to contribute as a team player
• Strong management skills
• Computer skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Customer service and results-oriented

Job Profile Function Specific Activities:
• Provide legal/tax and/or business advice to associates with respect to day-to-day operations.
• Develop legal subject matter expertise in relevant practice area(s).
• Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction and providing ongoing information and support in order to meet expectations and achieve Company objectives.
• Review work products of outside counsel to ensure product quality and met expectations.
• Review, edit and comment on agreements drafted by others (e.g., direct reports, business clients, other Company lawyers, counterparties).

Education:
• Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent work experience

Related Work Experience:
• At least 5 years

Core Competencies:
• Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.

Delivers Results:
• Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.

Develops and Inspires Others:
• Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Technical Skills:
• Legal Advice. Ability to develop and effectively communicate sound legal advice and/or analysis, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while taking into account
client's role, objectives and risk tolerance.

• Client Objectives and Risks. Ability to determine and understand client objectives and risk tolerance. Includes knowledge of methods and/or techniques used to determine to identify objectives or risk tolerance and ability to incorporate the information in making legal decisions.

• Contract Drafting and Interpretation. Ability to synthesize business terms and incorporate legal protections into a binding agreement. Includes knowledge of proper content of agreements and ability to understand and evaluate terms and contract language proposed by counterparties to determine items that are and are not negotiable.

• Contract Law - Basic. Basic knowledge of contract law. Includes knowledge of and ability to understand basic terms and concepts.

• Contractual Relationships. Ability to understand Company's contractual relationships with bottlers, customers, suppliers, sponsorship properties and other counter-parties. Includes knowledge of the implications that such relationships have on the Company's strategic decision-making and freedom to act.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_cocacola/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=50726&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Chemical Engineering Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

May 26, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.

Additional Qualifications include:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent;
• Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications;
• Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines;
• Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.

This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.

Contact:
Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:

Mark S Connolly
IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences
E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc.
Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com
302-695-2210

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

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

May 24, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Solazyme is seeking an intellectual property attorney. Reporting to the Associate VP, Intellectual Property, this position will be an essential part of our intellectual property group and will play a key role in the development of the company’s IP portfolio.

Responsibilities:
• Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications
• Support the company’s diverse research areas and product lines
• Work closely with research and business units
• Manage growing trademark portfolio
• Supervise outside patent counsel and trademark counsel
• Perform patent searches and prepare due diligence analysis
• Assist with other intellectual property matters
• Assist and work with corporate counsel
• Experience with contracts involving IP is preferred

Qualifications:
• 4 - 5 years experience (preferably a combination of firm and corporate)
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Bachelor’s degree in required, Ph.D. in biological sciences highly preferred
• Admission to a state bar, California preferred
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office

Additional Qualifications:
• Excellent judgment, high personal standards of excellence and unquestioned integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• A motivated, self-starter capable of working independently
• Strong intellectual capacity

Solazyme is a biotechnology company that produces tailored oils by microbial fermentation. Our business units include fuels and chemicals, nutritionals, and health sciences. The attorney will support all three business units.

This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and equity participation. The position is located in South San Francisco, California.

Contact:
Only submissions through our career portal will be accepted. Please visit http://www.solazyme.com/career-opportunities to read more about the job and submit your resume. Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Commercial Counsel (Open Source Licensing) – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

May 19, 2011- Canada, - US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

April 25, 2011- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Intellectual Ventures Legal Services is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent Prosecution group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.

Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention and being the leading invention partner for the world’s most innovative companies and individuals. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with individuals, universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.

Responsibilities:
• Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of information processing technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas of electrical engineering.
• Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance.
• The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting.

Key Qualifications and Required Skills:
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office.
• J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school.
• Strong basic physics fundamentals, e.g. able to work with quantum mechanics, waves and wave propagation, photonics, optics, and other related areas.
• Minimum 4 year patent prosecution experience.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Other Requirements:
• Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.

Contact:
Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Director, IP – Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

April 19, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. The person reports to the Head of Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s product patent portfolio. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, conducting and reporting due diligence analysis, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. This is a director level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues around the world in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Conduct IP due diligence for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities in a variety of therapeutic areas
• Actively participate in litigations teams by assisting with interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony
• Assisting in internal document collection and production
• Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation
• Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters
• Assisting with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews
• Assisting in the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Juris Doctorate and admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California
• USPTO Registration
• Experience: At least 8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least 2 years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in ANDA (Hatch-Waxman) litigation. Preferred candidates will have both law firm and in-house experience.

Other:
• This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English.
• The successful candidate will be given increasing responsibility. Accordingly, the ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives, to learn quickly and apply legal analysis in a business context, and the ability to work independently to identify issues, goals and needs and identify solutions will be key for future success.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications.
• Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad, common with litigation-related activities will be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:
Apply online today at www.gilead.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.

Assistant General Counsel (IP) – Large Corporation – Danbury, Conn.

April 12, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Honeywell is seeking an Assistant General 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; drive freedom to practice program; evaluate and resolve product clearance issues; manage patent application preparation and prosecution; supervise outside patent and trademark counsel; manage 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 will drive licensing and patent enforcement opportunities and conduct licensing negotiations, develop and execute business-specific IP processes and strategies, educate management and technical staff regarding intellectual property protection, support M&A activities, and help establish and drive IP best practices within the business.

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.

Basic Qualifications:
• BS degree.
• Juris Doctor
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trade Office
• Minimum of 5 years experience in intellectual property practice
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a corporate environment
• At least one state Bar registration.

Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels
• Strong client focus
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both a functional and client advisory level
• Accessible and approachable
• Keen intellectual capacity, judgment and high personal standards of excellence
• A self-starter who is very productive and has the motivation to assume significant responsibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience in the Automotive (or a related sector with strong OEM dynamics)
• Strong intellectual capacity, unquestioned integrity and high personal standards of excellence.
• An insatiable curiosity and interest in international business.
• A proactive, self-directed mindset.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careersathoneywell.com/en/JobSearch/JobDescription.aspx?LanguageID=1&jobid=00161431

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Danbury, Connecticut

Honeywell Transportation Systems (TS) is comprised three Strategic Business Units: Honeywell Turbo Technologies (HTT), Consumer Product Group (CPG), and Friction Materials (FM).

Honeywell Consumer Products Group is a $1billion global business within Honeywell Transportation Systems and sells to national retailers, automotive parts stores and original equipment manufacturer. Its leading automotive care and braking products include FRAM oil, air, transmission and fuel filters; Autolite spark plugs, ignition wire sets and lights; Prestone antifreeze and car care products; and Holts car care products. Honeywell CPG maintains research and development capabilities in both the U.S., Europe, and Asia has a manufacturing footprint in ten countries worldwide.

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – San Mateo, Calif

April 8, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

April 7, 2011- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – New York, N.Y.

April 6, 2011- US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Patent Liaison – Other – Southington, Conn.

March 22, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of high-quality medical devices and products for global markets. We design and manufacture medical devices in three key areas: Safety Devices, Vital Care and Medication Delivery.

Our global customers include hospitals and alternate care, such as home care and other healthcare providers. We employ approximately 7,500 people on six continents and are part of the global technology business Smiths Group, a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. We offer a competitive total rewards package and have exciting career opportunities available for forward-thinking, motivated individuals who strive to succeed. Join us as we continue making medical product history! For further information, visit www.smiths-medical.com.

The Patent Liaison will provide leadership in the management and protection of intellectual property. The IP Liaison will work within R&D and with Legal personnel.

Specifically, the Patent Liaison will:
• Review results of patent and application alerts in view of existing and future products.
• Organize, run, and follow-up on the action items from patent review committees, which are attended by Legal, R&D, and Marketing.
• Help identify opportunities for IP protection.
• Work with R&D personnel in the planning, preparation and management of invention disclosure.
• Gather information to assist outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications throughout the world.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of the IP portfolio and active invention disclosures for the liaison's area of responsibility.
• Provide reports regarding patent and portfolio status, claims, and family trees.
• Provide patent searches. • Manage IP spending to a budget.
• Maintain awareness of IP issues within all departments of the franchises falling within scope of responsibility.
• Review and recommend country patent filing strategy, maintain annuities list.
• Ensure we have and comply with an intellectual property strategy.
• Lead and facilitate an idea review board.
• Ensure we comply with IP Management good practices.
• This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to FDA, Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 7 years industry experience working in Engineering or R&D.
• Computer skills, office and data base searching.
• Registration with USPTO as a Patent Agent desirable.
• Applicants should have demonstrated leadership skills and be highly organized, self-motivated, and attentive to details.
• Previous IP experience is highly desirable.
• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proven record of results and ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.
• Ability to interface with most Smiths Medical departments, senior management, internal and outside
counsel, vendors, medical community leaders, customers, and the general public.

Contact:
For additional detailed information regarding this opportunity and to apply online, please visit: http://smithsmedicalcareers.123jobfocus.com/jobmanager/index.php?p=detail&job_id=2713&keyword=&job_catid=&loc_id=&experience_id=®ister=

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Southington, Connecticut

Smiths Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law in the terms or conditions of employment, programs or activities. Individuals with questions regarding this policy are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

IP strategist – Small Corporation – Silicon Valley, Calif.

February 25, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

An In-House IP strategist should join the team at Halcyon Molecular, in Silicon Valley. We are seeking someone to cross boundaries by guiding Halcyon in its high-level IP strategy at the same time as implementing that strategy:

Patent Attorney (EE or Physics) – Large Corporation – San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.

February 25, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Life Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Patent Attorney (IP Counsel) in Foster City or Carlsbad, CA. This position is responsible for the development and strategy of Life Technologies' intellectual property portfolio related to molecular biology research and electronic instruments for amplification and detection of biomolecules.

Responsibilities:
This role involves invention harvesting, patent application preparation & prosecution, patent strategy and portfolio management, business IP counseling, due diligence, product clearance, patent agent oversight, and litigation support, all in the context of a full understanding of the relevant business needs and issues.

Relevant skills include patent application preparation & prosecution, reexamination practice, invention disclosure review, patent searching, competitive landscaping, and patentability and infringement analysis.

Experience with merger/acquisition due diligence, clearance opinions, and patent litigation is also valued.

Requirements:
An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (M.Sc. or higher required) or Physics (Ph.D. preferred) from a top academic program. Current experience in Biotechnology-related instrument/device prosecution is preferred.

The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction and eligible for Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC) status in California. The candidate must have graduated at the top 33% of his law school graduating class and from a top tier, ABA accredited, law school.

4-8 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred, with at least 2 years as an attorney in a top tier National law firm. Experience and interest in providing direction to junior associates or patent agents is also desired.

Strong technical ability and understanding of the latest scientific advancements and most recent legal developments are highly desired. Specific understanding and experience in VLSI, digital and analog circuit design and fabrication, thin-film deposition, nanotechnology fabrication, CMOS design and implementation as well as an understanding of basic chemistry are required. Experience in the Life Science, medical devices and/or Biotechnology industries is strongly preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills and strong initiative is required. The ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment is also necessary to be successful in this position.

Contact:
Please apply by visiting www.lifetechnologies.com/careers. Life Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Making Life Even Better.
When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,! 500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.

Attorney (Litigation & Disputes) – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

February 18, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

ST-Ericsson is an industry leader in design, development and creation of cutting edge mobile platforms and semiconductors across the broad spectrum of wireless technologies. The company is a key supplier to four of the top five handset manufacturers, which together represent about 80 percent of global handset shipments, as well as to other exciting industry leaders, including mobile operators and device manufacturers.

ST-Ericsson is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with main centers in China, France Japan, Korea and Sweden and locations in 20 more countries. Our global presence means we are always close to our customers and fully understand their specific markets.

The Legal unit needs to strengthen the team with an Attorney (Litigation & Disputes).

Mission:
• Provide qualified and highly efficient legal support to ST-Ericsson clients in relation to disputes and litigations concerning the ST-Ericsson Group covering all aspects of any controversy or claim and all aspects of dispute resolution, such as litigation, arbitration, mediation but also settlement of any controversy or claim outside of court or arbitration, including patent licensing.
• Provide such legal support in all areas, such as commercial, IP, financial and labour disputes but especially IP.
• Provide risk assessments and related strategy proposals based on current status of disputes and claims and further, based on such status, in concert with business responsible staff, review and develop business models and ways of conducting business.
• Provide legal training to ST-Ericsson clients.
• Continuously develop appropriate and efficient methods and tools for providing legal support, and generally improve quality of and reduce costs for legal services provided.
• Manage and control external legal dispute and litigation resources.
• Proactively assist in all other matters within the field of responsibility of the Legal Affairs function.

Required Experience:
• More than seven years experience of practicing qualified commercial IP law, dispute and litigations and extensive international experience, either through an assignment abroad or by working in a large number of matters with a substantial and varied international character
• Extensive and proven experience of managing patent licensing, disputes and litigations matters under especially the US legal system.

Required Education Level:
Master of Law

Other Skills/Competencies/Attributes:
• Good ability to handle and communicate with internal contacts, external counsels and counter parties.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to develop, implement and drive new working methods and tools
• Interest and preferably proven skills in educating internal clients in suitable standard legal matters
• Good ability to handle and stand stress
• Fluent in English.

Contact:
Apply by sending an email to: michael_giampaolo@ceridian.ca.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

February 18, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pegasystems Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to assist Senior IP Counsel in providing IP thought leadership by strategically developing and maintaining company’s patent portfolio with an eye towards supporting the company’s business objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Pegasystems’ technical, legal and business team members in the process of researching, generating and evaluating new patent ideas for the patent portfolio
• Assist with developing and implementing patent strategies
• Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications, freedom to operate and validity evaluations, and technology related agreements
•Oversee and manage the work of outside patent and IP counsel
• Assist with researching competitor products/portfolios
• Assist with researching and evaluating potential patent acquisition targets
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Functional Expertise:
• Strong technical writing/software patent drafting skills (min. 10-15 patent applications in the software field)
• Passionate about, and have a good understanding (including current and historical knowledge of products, standards, and technical literature) of software technology and innovation in that field
• Superior English written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues concerning patents
• Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP) is strongly desirable.
• Possesses the appropriate level of technical/functional expertise and knowledge
• Understands and applies procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise
• Utilizes technology-based tools and processes
• Continuous learning and development
• Customer service orientation
• Results oriented

Behavioral and Interpersonal:
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Listening
• Communication
• Role modeling
• Team work

Sphere of Influence:
Company-wide for all IP issues with a special focus on patents

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education: Preferred registered patent attorney or agent with at least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Type of Experience and Minimum Number of Years:
2-3 years of software patent prosecution experience is required. Prior experience as a patent examiner and/or IP transactional experience is highly desirable

Travel Requirements:
Minimal, infrequent travel

Contact:
Please apply directly to michael.arasi@pega.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Director, Global Intellectual Property – Other – Piscatway, N.J.

February 8, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate