Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

October 23, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments.
• Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses.
• Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements.
• Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property.
• Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.

Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
• Experience with patent-related litigation

Education and Experience Requirements:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems.
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required.
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.

Contact:
We invite you to view our Career Video! Please apply online by visiting: http://www.genprobe.com/careers/opportunities.aspx. Local candidates preferred. No agencies please.

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

“The Power to Look Deeper”
Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

October 18, 2010Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilead seeks a patent attorney to work in Seattle, Washington. The Patent Attorney will be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to Gilead's respiratory therapeutic area based in Seattle, WA. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with business and R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.

This is a senior level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities:

• Draft responses to US and foreign office actions

• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals

• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations

• Conduct patentability reviews

• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews

• Review and assist in drafting, nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP

• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy

• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions

• Manage patent portfolios in collaborative relationships

Requirements:
• Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Bachelors/MSc degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry; a Ph.D. and other academics will be considered.
• We expect a minimum 8 years total experience, 5 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience, and 3 years of experience working in-house in the patent department of a pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential.

Contact:
To apply, contact Terry Page at tpage@gilead.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Counsel (Small Molecule) – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

September 9, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio.
• Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims.
• Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same.
• Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units.
• Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice.
• Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives.
• Conduct due-diligence when requested.
• Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed.
• Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred;
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
• Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting;
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and,
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail

Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Director/Sr. Director of IP – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

September 3, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Solazyme is searching for a Director/Sr. Director of Intellectual Property to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotechnology patent law.

In-house experience with a rapidly growing IP portfolio is required. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position will be an essential part of our legal staff and will play a key role in the management and strategic development of the company’s IP portfolio.

The position will involve day-to-day management of the creation of new patent applications as well as the management of ongoing patent prosecution and strategic development of the portfolio.

Other important responsibilities will involve working with the business unit teams and technology teams to seamlessly translate raw technical data into patent filings that best meet the needs of the business objectives. Implementation of procedures and mechanisms for efficient collection and assessment of technical data and new inventions is another aspect of the position.

Experience with contracts such as licensing agreements, material transfer agreements, and joint development agreements that involve disposition of IP is preferred.

Requirements:
• 10-12 years of experience working on biotechnology patent prosecution
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic development of a patent portfolio
• Licensing and contract experience is a plus
• In-house experience at a biotechnology company preferred
• PhD in a biological science highly preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school• Registration with USPTO

Responsibilities:
• Participate in setting and implementing the strategic development of the IP portfolio
• Oversee the preparation, drafting and filing of patent applications, trademarks and copyrights
• Review publications and presentations regarding IP
• Evaluate competitors’ patents; perform FTO analyses
• Manage patent prosecution matters
• Synchronize new patent filings and prosecution with evolving business strategies
• Closely coordinate with research and process development project leaders
• Manage flow of invention disclosures
• Participate in creation and negotiation of contracts involving IP

This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and pre-IPO equity participation.

Contact:
For more information about the company, please visit www.solazyme.com, and apply through our web portal and email your resume to Frank Santos at fsantos@solazyme.com.

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

Solazyme is a renewable oil production firm. We are the leader in algal biotechnology, harnessing the power of microalgae to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemicals, food oils and health and wellness materials. We are the only company in the world that has scaled up clean and renewable production of diesel and jet fuel derived from microalgae. We are Ranked as one of the Best Green Tech Companies in the U.S.

Sr. Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

August 12, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

At Amazon, we're not just looking for people who want to be part of a business. We're searching for people who want to build businesses. We are currently recruiting for a business-minded Corporate Counsel to help lead us into the next phase of Amazon history. If you have a passion for patents coupled with a passion to help grow the world's largest online retail business, this is the place for you. Managing Amazon.com's worldwide patent portfolio, you will engage in direct client counseling, liaising with outside counsel to manage filing, and the prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patents, and mentoring junior patent counsel. Responsibilities include working with software development engineers to determine which inventions to patent, handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries, and managing opinion work and patent licensing.

The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the product as it comes to market. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
• Experience in technology areas including: web services, digital media, search, e-commerce, and business methods patents
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience, with a strong understanding of software and internet patents
• Combination of in-house and law firm experience is required
• Additional desired skills include managing open source issues and IP licensing and dispute matters

Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customer, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth's Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Contact:
Apply online by clicking this link: http://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/110868/job.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Assistant General Counsel – Large Corporation – Pearl River, N.Y.

August 3, 2010- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Patents. Assistant General Counsel will lead patent teams supporting Pfizer’s Vaccines Research Unit and Center for Integrative Biology and Biotheraputics (“CIBB”).

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include managing a variety of intellectual property issues and providing strategic counsel to research and development and business leadership.

• Overseeing and managing a group of attorneys dedicated to the vaccines and CIBB portfolios and R&D client, including work at other R&D sites;
• Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts;
• Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues;
• Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities;
• Reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and,
• Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.

Requirements:
• Ph.D in a biological science (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience particularly in the areas of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines) with solid knowledge of biotechnology as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ten + years’ professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO;
• Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters including significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for biologics IP matters, and preferably for matters related to proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines; and,
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail.

All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site.

Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.

In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pearl River, New York

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 22, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seasoned attorney with at least five years of prior relevant legal experience. Capable of handling most legal matters with a minimum of supervision. Responsible for developing corporate patent strategy, overseeing Kroger’s patent portfolio, and managing liability.

Essential Job Functions:
• Review and recommend changes to Kroger’s existing patent and invention policies and procedures and implement new processes where needed.
• Educate associates working in areas of the Company where development takes place on how to protect Kroger inventions and avoid infringement of third party rights.
• Work closely with research and development teams in IS&S, Manufacturing, Logistics and other departments to identify research of strategic importance worthy of patent protection.
• Undertake a substantial share of the patent drafting and prosecution work.
• Oversee the retention of outside patent counsel when necessary and manage the interaction between outside counsel and internal clients to eliminate duplication and inconsistency, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Implement a patent review committee or other formal process to analyze the value of potential patents and make better decisions on which patent applications to pursue.
• Oversee and maintain Kroger’s patent portfolio and take steps to enforce it when necessary.
• Analyze patents and author patentability, freedom-to-practice/clearance, validity and infringement opinions and provide related advice to the Company.
• Review, respond and provide advice to the Company with regard to claims of patent infringement.
• Assist with management of patent litigation.
• Assist as needed on overflow trademark work and other intellectual property matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate patent licenses, employee invention agreements, and development contracts.
• Oversee patent aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence studies.
• Ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate’s areas of responsibility.
• Keep supervisor informed of all material legal matters affecting the Company.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least one State Bar membership in good standing.
• Registered to practice with the USPTO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Seasoned attorney with at least five years of patent law experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience:
• Drafting and prosecution of patents (US and foreign).
• Preparation of infringement, validity, freedom to operate opinions and related client counseling.
• Project management experience.

Contact:
Interested candidates should contact Tom Dorgan at tom.dorgan@kroger.com.

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

Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

July 3, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Illumina is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to manage the continued development and implementation of patent strategy. Identifies and pursues valuable intellectual property generated in a dynamic research and development environment. Conducts patent freedom to operate analyses and due diligence analyses.

Why is one person more likely to develop a disease—like cancer, diabetes or Parkinson’s—than someone else? Why would one person respond differently to treatment than another? Illumina’s technologies are helping researchers around the world to answer these questions and others, on a scale not even possible a few years ago.

Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions.
• Has an in-depth, working knowledge of patent prosecution including preparation of patent applications and filing of all papers relating to patent prosecution.
• Patent prosecution responsibilities include carrying out in-house prosecution and managing the prosecution efforts of outside counsel.
• Assists product development teams in evaluating freedom to operate.
• Initiates and interprets patentability searches.
• Prepares analyses of patents in regard to infringement and validity.
• Provides assistance in regard to intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
• Collects and maintains data relating to the competitive patent landscape.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Educational Background:
• Undergraduate technical degree required.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• Patent Registration Number required.

Preferred Experiential Background:
• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience in a law firm providing patent prosecution services preferred.
• Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus.
• Practical experience in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting www.illumina.com/careers. When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

June 30, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!

The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.

This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.

This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!

About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.

POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.

Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:

• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms

Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371

POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 28, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

June 23, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a patent attorney to work in Pleasanton, California.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed.
• Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas.
• Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas.
• Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters.
• Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations.
• Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements.
• Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates.
• Administrative, training and CLE activities.

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

• J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred.
• 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required.
• Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred.
• Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 20% travel.

Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

Licensing Manager – Large Corporation – Madison, Wisc.

June 23, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Melville, N.Y.

June 21, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters
• Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions
• Effectively communicate and interact with inventors
• Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad
• Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts
• Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation
• Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy
• Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage
• Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently
• Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure

Skills & Abilities:
• Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language
• Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently
• Must be organized and resourceful

Education & Experience:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Patent Agent registered before the USPTO
• Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications
• Experience with all common Microsoft Office software

Contact:
Apply online by visiting https://leviton.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=37&lcid=en-US.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Melville, New York

Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Groton, Conn.

June 19, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.

Responsibilities:
• Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts;
• Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues;
• Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and,
• Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered.
• Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters.
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Contact:
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Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Groton, Connecticut

Patent Attorney / Agent – Other – Hillsboro, Ore.

June 9, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a leading developer of high performance programmable logic products, seeks a patent agent or patent attorney to oversee the continued building and maintenance of the Company’s patent portfolio. This position presents a unique opportunity to assume the role of the Company’s principal intellectual property legal specialist. The position reports to the General Counsel.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

June 3, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.

For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

Contact:
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Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey

Senior Licensing Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

May 22, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, P.C. (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney leading its outlicensing contracts function. 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.

Responsibilities:

The Sr. Licensing Attorney supporting Contracts leads the contracts function which will work closely with the rest of our licensing attorney team to develop contracts to support our IP licensing business. The responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage contracts function and personnel.
• Create and maintain contract templates.
• Establish contracts practices, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Drive contracts excellence initiatives.
• Create a contract playbook including standard terms and conditions and fallback positions.
• Draft and review IP license agreements, term sheets, and related definitive documents in support of licensing efforts.
• Coordinates changes to contracts with licensing team.
• Determine appropriate approval paths for contracts and obtain necessary approvals in a timely manner.
• Administer contracts post-execution.
• Understand and advise regarding terms and conditions of executed contracts.
• Manage contract renewals, including opining on contractual obligations.
• Support contracts audits as necessary.

Key Qualifications:

A qualified candidate will be a contract attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and possess the following:

• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent licensing experience.
• J.D., Law degree.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is preferred.
• Broad-based experience in leading a contracts function, and drafting and reviewing patent license agreements.
• Experience managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals and outside counsel.
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information).
• Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action.
• A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively.
• Intelligent risk taker.
• Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.

Contact:
Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.

Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.

ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.

For more information see: http://www.intellectualventures.com

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Groton, Conn.

May 12, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Groton, Connecticut

IP Regional Counsel – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

May 12, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Pfizer Inc. is seeking IP Regional Counsel to support the IP needs of the Emerging Markets Business Unit (EMBU) and serve as lead IP counsel and primary point of contact on IP matters for Emerging Markets Europe and Africa-Middle-East regions. Position is responsible for ensuring regional commercial IP needs are met in a proactive and timely manner and charged with cross fertilization of IP issues and needs with Legal Division colleagues across functions.

Responsibilities:
• Work as a team with Research Unit (RU) and IP enforcement attorneys to ensure seamless management of IP matters in the region
• Expedite prosecution of commercially important patent applications by engaging local patent offices and other government agencies as needed in partnership with legal colleagues in research, emerging markets and policy groups.
• Ensure that commercial teams are aware of the patent portfolio protecting each product marketed or planned to be launched in the region and provide advice on the value and extent of the relevant patent portfolio.
• Provide advice and counseling to EMBU client groups, in collaboration with RU, enforcement and regulatory attorneys, on product lifecycles and LOEs based on patent expirations, data exclusivity, patent linkage and patent term extensions.
• Proactively manage in a centralized fashion individual IP related projects for the region as appropriate.
• Educate centrally on regional patent matters as well as ensure that appropriate education is provided in the markets
• Collaborate closely with IP Policy to: review and comment on pending or proposed legislation; act as a resource for intellectual property laws and legislation in the region; support ongoing issue team efforts; participate in efforts relating to IP public policy; and, promote best practices by local patent offices, including timely and efficient examination and conformity with international patenting standards.
• Support the IP needs of regional and EMBU transactional matters working in collaboration with the Business Development IP team
• Support the EMBU generics business working in collaboration with the Established Products IP team to: identify and provide advice and counseling on IP risks associated with new generic product launches; and, support new generic-related business acquisition and licensing activities.
• Ensure that Pfizer is served by the best quality regional outside patent counsel while attaining budget goals by:
- Monitoring and addressing issues relating to quality of service and billing, as needed
- Negotiating, in collaboration with the IP Finance group, service agreements that fulfill Pfizer Compliance requirements
- Working with the IP Finance group to identify and screen new outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications:
• J.D. or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering focus (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry), an advanced degree is desirable;
• At least 5 years’ legal experience gained in law firm or corporate setting;
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and Europe as well as non-US/European countries;
• Experience preparing patent non-infringement, invalidity and freedom to operate opinions;
• Self-starter, customer driven focus, excellent team-building, leadership and communication skills;
• A proven ability to provide IP support for the business and to proactively work with commercial business colleagues at all levels, including top country and regional management;
• Ability to travel; and,
• Previous international experience (not necessarily professional) is a plus.

Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Salem, Va.

May 6, 2010- Europe, - US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Novozymes Biologicals, Inc. is seeking an energetic, results-oriented Patent Agent to conduct various aspects of our intellectual property activities. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are focused on patent preparation and prosecution; however, you will also provide guidance on intellectual property matters to our Industry Strategy Groups. This position affords the opportunity to foster strong collaborative working relationships with R&D staff in Salem and patent counsel in both the U.S. and Denmark.