Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

April 23, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsel's performance of similar tasks.

In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.

Experience & Skills Required:
* 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm.
* Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering
* Registration to practice before the USPTO
* Licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Preferred Experience & Skills:
* Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
* 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry
* Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel
* Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.

Please visit www.invistacareers.com to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We're a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law

Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.

Contact:
Please apply by copying and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff80808124e85546012522da64656742&source=patentlyo

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

Senior Patent Development Manager – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

April 20, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Ventures is looking for an experienced patent attorney to join the US Patent Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Patent Development, the Senior PDM will be part of a team of patent professionals involved in invention sourcing, selection, and the creation of patent assets. A core responsibility will be the selection, mentoring, and management of a network of outside counsel. The Senior PDM will work closely with Portfolio Managers during the selection and prosecution of patent assets according to IDF’s Invention Themes. Strong patent skills and technological breadth are important as is the ability to work across cultures throughout Asia and India. The Senior PDM will also provide support to business managers, and be involved in the development and implementation of business and licensing strategies. The Senior PDM must possess good management skills, and be skilled at mentoring. This individual must also be a leader, have the ability to champion initiatives, and think creatively.

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

Responsibilities:
• Managing a team outside counsel to support IV”s patent portfolio activities.
• Managing the patenting flows and patenting strategy for inventions sourced throughout the US, Asia, and India for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility.
• Managing the prosecution of the existing patent application portfolio for which they have responsibility through outside counsel.
• Assisting in the review and selection of inventions for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility.
• Assisting in the strategic management of the existing portfolio of issued patents.
• Providing detailed oversight and mentoring of outside counsel drafting, filing, and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. Mentoring in-house patent professionals in patent practice in specific technology areas and in the complexities of US and foreign patent laws.
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside counsel. Managing patent drafting and prosecution costs within budget.

Key Qualifications and Required Skills:
• Law degree from reputable and American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Prefer M.S./Ph.D. in Materials/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics/Biomedical Engineering/Life Science.
• Registered to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office.
• At least 7-10 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house roles an advantage.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills.
• Training and/or exposure to foreign patent laws, particularly in Asia and India, is preferred.
• Fluency in an Asian language is an advantage.
• Relevant industry work experience and experience in Asia an advantage.

Contact:
Please apply directly to: http://www.intellectualventures.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Rolla, Mo.

April 12, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Houston, Texas

April 5, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oxane Materials, Inc., a manufacturing-stage, oil and gas-focused nanotechnology company (>$30MM raised; 30+ employees) spun out of Rice University, is recruiting a seasoned Patent Liaison for its corporate R&D facility in Houston, TX.

The Patent Liaison will report directly to the VP of R&D and enjoy dotted line reporting to Oxane’s President. The Patent Liaison will work closely with the R&D team, senior corporate management, and outside Patent Counsel to:
• Prepare compelling Invention Disclosures
• Draft patent applications and prepare trademark applications
• Develop IP landscape analysis (Prior Art; track relevant external IP; provide evaluation of competitors’ IP; evaluate strength of Oxane IP)
• Work with VP of R&D to develop R&D program integrated with IP strategy
• Draft Office Action responses; possibly interview with Patent Examiners
• Make inventive intellectual contributions to Oxane inventions
• Develop a prospective IP budget and track performance against it
• Manage internal IP process compliance and oversee recordkeeping

Critical success criteria:
• More than 5 years working in a Patent Liaison capacity and at least 3 years as an R&D scientist
• Outstanding communication skills; excellent command of English (hearing, speaking, writing)
• Competent interpersonal skills; ability to make compelling presentations to internal stakeholders, outside Counsel, and Patent Examiners
• Excellent work ethic; proven ability to multitask in a rapidly evolving environment

Degrees and Designations:
• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO strongly preferred
• Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or Inorganic Chemistry
• Knowledge of upstream oil & gas, hydraulic fracturing, and proppants desirable but not required

Contact:
A competitive compensation package will be offered (salary, bonus, options, relocation allowance).

Qualified, interested candidates should submit their resume to info@oxanematerials.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

April 1, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Celula is seeking a Patent Agent to expand our intellectual property portfolio at a pace commensurate with our Company’s growth and technical progress.

Celula develops innovative instruments for clinical diagnostics and biomedical research using advanced microfluidics, is seeking a patent agent. With its platforms, Celula alone and in collaborations with industry and academia, identifies, develops, and validates unique cutting edge assays with significant biomedical research and clinical utility. Our devices and assays are developed to make a unique and positive impact on medical outcomes.

Job Description:
• Interact with technical teams to identify and document patentable matter and trade secrets
• Provide strategic input into patent portfolio strategy and prosecution decisions
• Prepare patent applications for submission to US and International Patent Offices
• Work with outside counsel on patent applications and prosecution to obtain broad, relevant protection for Company’s inventions
• Assess intellectual property landscape including prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses of valid claims, and risk profiles of third-party applications
• Provide support to Business Development, including intellectual property due diligence, on potential transactions (e.g., in-licensing opportunities)
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure laboratory notebooks, data files and emails correctly document patentable innovations and minimize liabilities
• Maintain Company database of patents, applications and markings
• Budgets and tracks patent-related expenses

Qualifications:
• B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience as a life sciences patent agent working in a law firm, biotech or similar life sciences company
• Must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Demonstrated ability to draft biology/biochemistry patent applications
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Effective team player with a solid grasp of technical, legal and business issues facing life science companies

Contact:
Celula, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term care, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401k and stock options. Send resume to: hr@celula-inc.com. EOE.

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

Senior Licensing Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

March 25, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Invention Law Group, PLLC (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney supporting transactions. 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. 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.

Responsibilities:
• Provide negotiation support from program inception through deal closure and post-closure follow up.
• Review and approve licensing material before presentation to customers.
• Lead/Participate in negotiations with customers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements and other contracts.
• Provide strategy and tactical planning and development in potential disputes.
• Direct day to day work and activities of Outside Counsel and technical consultants.
• Support strategic and tactical planning for BU.
• Draft, review, and present claim charts.
• Formulate and present responses to non-infringement and invalidity argument.
• Support Mergers and Acquisitions activity.

Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad electronics, technology, wireless, optical or biomedical background and possess the following:
• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent law (including patent prosecution, licensing and litigation experience).
• J.D., Law degree.
• License to practice in at least one state (preferably Washington State) is required.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, • Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is required.
• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies.
• Broad-based experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing patent license agreements.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and presenting claims charts and responding to non-infringement and invalidity arguments.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Experience in leading, directing and being a successful part of a small team.
• 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.
• Experience in an engineering role is preferred.
• 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.

Other Requirements:
• Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
• The role is expected to require travel 20-30% of the time.

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

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

Senior IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

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

T-Mobile USA has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property attorney to use their patent prosecution expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to proactively shape the development of T-Mobile's growing portfolio of intellectual property assets to meet the strategic needs of a company that is passionate about delivering innovative products and services to its customers. The attorney who fills this role will demonstrate an ability to provide expert-level legal advice and support to the business relating not just to patent procurement, but a wide variety of challenging intellectual property matters in a quickly evolving and changing industry. This attorney will report up to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel within the Legal Department at T-Mobile's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities:
• Working directly with inventors and outside prosecution counsel to guide inventive concepts in a wide variety of established and emerging technology areas, from disclosure through application and issuance (which may include some internal preparation and prosecution of patent applications);
• Taking a leading role in the selection, procurement and management of the company's patents domestically and internationally, as well as managing the company's patent incentive program;
• Conducting patent due diligence analysis and advising on acquisition and licensing opportunities;
• Advising internal business clients and legal staff on company's intellectual property policies and general IP law as well as assisting in the creation, implementation and communication of corporate intellectual property policies and training materials.
• Communicating and coordinating with European affiliates' IP counsel on global intellectual property issues, policies and licenses; and
• Teaming with company attorneys to analyze and address a variety of issues impacting the company's full range of intellectual property assets, including general intellectual property claims, technology licensing and litigation;

Qualifications:
• Five+ years of total legal experience is required, of which a significant portion should have been spent in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or similarly relevant technological discipline, as well as law firm and/or previous in-house experience are strongly desired.
• Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution techniques, familiarity with US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications, and knowledge of basic PCT and some foreign Patent law and procedures.
• A demonstrated facility in prior art and assignment searching, licensing researching US and foreign patent law.
• Prior patent litigation or technology licensing experience are highly desirable.
• A passion for technology and demonstrable skills in understanding and communicating highly technical concepts quickly and accurately will be needed; specific telecommunications experience is a plus, but not required.

More generally, the successful candidate must have the aptitude for, and a strong desire to obtain, a deep and broad knowledge of wireless telecommunications products and services. A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, to advance practical solutions, and to excel while working with multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, are required. Candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and present a positive, customer-oriented manner to all clients and co-workers.

Get ready for more with T-Mobile: career growth, personal recognition, and a diverse, high-energy culture are just the beginning. You'll also enjoy competitive pay, special employee phone plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, medical and dental coverage, a great company-matched 401(k) plan, advanced training, and more.

At T-Mobile everyone has a voice! We strongly support diversity in the workforce and T-mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Contact:
Please apply by visiting http://www.tmobile.jobs/ and searching for req #235992.

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

In today's hectic environment filled with constant motion, we at T-Mobile USA pride ourselves on providing wireless communications that allow our customers to stick together with the people who mean the most to them. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the mobile communications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT) and serves more than 30 million customers nationwide. We have more than 40,000 employees who work together to keep our customers connected through the quality of our service, the span of our coverage, the reliability of our network and the value of our plans.

IP Counsel / Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Germantown, Md.

February 16, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Smiths Detection is seeking an IP Counsel / Patent agent to perform the following essential functions: manage global filing and prosecution of patent and trademark applications; identify and assist in pursuing strategies and actions for global patent and trademark protection; perform freedom to operate, infringement, and validity analyses; assist with licensing and other IP-related transactions.

Responsibilities:
• Manage patent and trademark prosecution
• Design and conduct freedom to operate searches and manage outside law and search firms, as appropriate
• Perform infringement analyses and/or manage outside counsel review of third party patents
• Survey competitor patent portfolios
• Work with R&D to prepare invention disclosures, determine patentability, and determine protection strategy
• Manage trademark clearances and assist with trademark filings and renewals
• Assist businesses with annuity payment decisions
• Maintain IP asset database
• Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies
• Other duties as required

Requirements:
Education/Training: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with spectroscopic and radiographic methods a plus. Must be registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Experience: 3+ years demonstrated experience in patent law. Former USPTO examiner or law firm experience is highly desirable. Experience should include drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting freedom to operate and patentability analyses. Experience with trademark clearance and prosecution is desirable. Prior experience with intellectual asset management databases also is desirable. Transactional and litigation experience desirable, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills: The right person will have excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal, to communicate clearly and effectively with the Legal & Compliance group and the R&D function. Must have excellent working knowledge of global patent prosecution. Experience with freedom to operate clearances required. Experience with trademark clearance and prosecution desirable. Must be capable of working closely with the R&D function to process new invention disclosures and perform freedom to operate analyses. Knowledge of IP asset database software desirable.

Supervises: None.

Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with co-workers, senior management, outside counsel, third parties and other external contacts
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exercises some discretion and independent judgment regarding matters within specialty area

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Christine Labat, Recruiting Manager, at: christine.labat@smithsdetection.com .

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

Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.

February 2, 2010- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical

Qualcomm is hiring a Patent Counsel for its Patent Portfolio Management Team to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. The successful candidate will serve as an attorney on the portfolio management team.

Responsibilities will include: leading or participating in specific portfolio review and analysis projects including analyzing standard specifications, developing review strategies and project plans, and performing detailed claim analysis; patent portfolio search and analysis including analyzing search requirements, developing search criteria, executing searches, and analyzing search results to identify relevant IP; patent portfolio classification including reviewing patents, applications, and invention disclosures and classifying the respective cases in accordance with an internal patent classification system and process; providing legal and technical advice and general client counseling on patent portfolio related matters including IPR declarations, on-going portfolio reviews and analysis, etc; participating in IPR evaluation process including invention disclosure evaluation, etc. Additional duties may include providing guidance and direction to other attorneys and team members as needed on various projects and issues related to portfolio management.

Skills/Experience:
Must have at least eight years of experience in patent practice. Experience in wireless technologies (especially CDMA/WCDMA/WLAN/WiMAX), multimedia technologies, and/or software development/architecture/tools is strongly desired. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Experience in patent searching and analysis is strongly preferred, but not required. Good understanding of open source licensing issues is also desired, but not required. Experience in portfolio management and classification is strongly desired. Experience in doing detailed portfolio analysis including claim analysis is strongly desired. Good understanding of standard development, standardization process, and IPR policy and declaration issues is a plus.

Education:
BSEE is strongly preferred. JD, at least one state bar registration, and USPTO registration required.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: http://www.qualcomm.com/careers/.

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

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

January 29, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego or Foster City, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

January 29, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent 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.

As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.

Responsibilities:
• Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases
• Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel
• Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio
• Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence

Key Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school
• Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science, or commensurate work experience
• Admission to Washington or other state bar
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution
• Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must

Required demonstrated skills and abilities:
• Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios
• Foreign prosecution
• In-house experience or other experience managing attorneys
• Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.

Contact:
Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

January 25, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

A revolutionary startup from the creators of Massively Parallel (Next-gen) DNA sequencing ION Torrent Systems is developing ground breaking and highly disruptive technology both in Connecticut and California locations. We are seeking individuals that understand what it takes to build a great company, create a truly disruptive technology, and want to work with others that are driven and passionate about their work.

Seeking patent attorney with semiconductor expertise to work with business and R&D professionals in a highly technical environment. Key responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications; supporting corporate and business development teams by reviewing and drafting contracts and licenses; conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability studies; supervising outside attorneys and foreign associates; and helping to create and maintain legal and IP infrastructure in a rapidly growing company.

Essential skills and background:
• Semiconductor intellectual property expertise.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work together collaboratively with professionals across the company.
• Ability to amplify technical contributions of scientists and engineers by skilled and creative patent application drafting.
• J.D. degree, admission to at least one State Bar, admission to practice before the USPTO, and at least 2-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• A strong technical background and experience in design, architecture, and fabrication of integrated circuits; solid state physics; materials science, or electrical engineering; evidenced by B.S. or higher degree in electrical engineering or related field and work experience.

Other useful qualifications:
• Background and experience in signal processing, semiconductor packaging, fluidics, biosensor technology, high speed ADCs, CMOS imager design, surface chemistry.
• Experience in litigation support.
• Experience in licensing and contract negotiations.
• Experience in preparing and filing appeal briefs in USPTO; managing oppositions in EPO or invalidity trials in Japan; preparing invalidity or non-infringement opinions.

Contact:
To apply e-mail a cover letter with evidence you have mastered the essential skills listed, your resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to jobs@iontorrents.com.

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

January 21, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer career growth in a top-tier Law Department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

This individual will play a critical part in Mattel’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel’s day-to-day domestic and international patent clearance and prosecution activity.

Duties will include: counseling design teams with respect to patent matters; analyzing new products and conducting patent clearance searches; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications to protect Mattel’s innovative toys and games; supervising outside counsel in all phases of the patent process; and managing patent claims and litigation, as needed. The role will include considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as rendering strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies in all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process.

2-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney (law firm and/or in-house).

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance in delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions.

Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid experience in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent clearance, filing and prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts.

Outstanding analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.

Additional Requirements:
• JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred)
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases
• Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines
• Familiarity with patent litigation and licensing
• Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required

Contact:
Please apply at www.Mattel.com - Reference job number 100177.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, California

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.

Patent Attorney (Prosecution) – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 18, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 17, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and instruments, both foreign and domestic; 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, opinion letters, patent interferences, 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. 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 – Wilmington, Del.

November 24, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Please visit our website to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We're a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law

Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.

Contact:
Please apply by copying and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff80808124e85546012522da64656742&source=patentlyo

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

Patent Portfolio Manager – Small Corporation – Mississauga, Ontario

November 19, 2009- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nuvo Research Inc. is seeking a Patent Portfolio Manager for its IP/Legal Department in Mississauga, Ontario to work closely with the Chief Legal Counsel to manage the existing intellectual property portfolio and capture new intellectual property.