Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. 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: • Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution. • Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same. • Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary. • Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation. • Advise on international licensing issues. • Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions.
Requirements: • Four to five years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent. • Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus. • Technical degree – graduate level preferred. • Familiarity with international licensing issues. • Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas. • Must work well in a team environment.
LS9, Inc., a San-Francisco-based clean-energy start-up, is seeking a new patent attorney. The patent counsel’s primary responsibilities will include all aspects of intellectual property counseling related to LS9’s product development and technology innovation efforts. In particular, the Patent Counsel will have the following responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications and manage outside counsel involved in drafting; • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally, and manage outside counsel involved in prosecution; • Participate in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures/guidelines related to intellectual property protection; • Participate in developing and implementing a corporate IP strategy; • Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies; • Provide advice on LS9 product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape; • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues, and patentability of new products and technologies; • Keeping up to date and knowledgeable concerning third party IP and industry IP trends, caselaw and other legal development; • Providing education to various company functions and facilitating the integration of corporate IP strategy company-wide. Requirements: • The candidate must have a J.D. with four to eight years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients. • An advanced degree in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry is desirable but not required. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a state bar is required. Contact: Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, California
O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.
O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.
Responsibilities: • Draft and review U.S. patent applications • Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO • Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions • Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO • Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation
Requirements: • Eligible to practice before the USPTO • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering • Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO • Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.
Responsibilities: • Perform preliminary patent searches and patent ideation during the design phase to help ensure that products are free from patent issues. Review patent search results from outside legal counsel and direct them on appropriate action based upon audit results. • Audit vacuum cleaner designs throughout the design process to ensure products are safe, compliant with company standards; and free of legal issues, including patent infringements and liability issues.
Requirements: • BSME/BSEE or equivalent education and work experience in product design of a high volume consumer product. • Minimum of 7 – 9 years work experience in the same or related field with experience in U.S. Intellectual Property law and patent practices. • Strong oral and written communication and high proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel and database searching) are also required. • Must be willing to travel (possible internationally) as projects require.
Contact: To apply, email resumes to phaajobs@us.panasonic.com, fax to 859.238.3456 or mail to Human Resources, Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, P.O. Box 7, Danville, KY 40423.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Danville,Kentucky
CME Group is the world’s largest and most diverse exchange. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), CME Group serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe.
Financial services is an evolving industry for patents. CME Group is a leader in this space due to its ability to innovative. We manage one of the largest and diverse patent portfolios in the financial services industry. We are looking for someone to further develop our patent portfolio through the following responsibilities:
• Manage strategic inventing sessions and invention disclosure review and evaluation process. • Provide guidance and counseling to various divisions within the organization to leverage our current portfolio. • Manage domestic and foreign patent prosecution. • Support patent opinion activities including freedom to operate, patentability, validity/invalidity and infringement/non-infringement opinions. • Support investigations into third party patents and patent-related litigation. • Support patent issues with mergers and acquisition. • Support the Intellectual Property Team, patent litigation and patent licensing activities.
Requirements: • 3-6 years of patent law experience. • Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices and admission to the Illinois Bar is required. • Backgrounds in electrical engineering or software development are highly preferred. • Financial Services experience highly preferred.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
As an international marketplace, CME Group brings buyers and sellers together on the CME Globex electronic trading platform and on its trading floors. CME Group offers the widest range of benchmark products available across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. CME Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME.”
In a world of increasing volatility, customers around the globe rely on CME Group as their premier source for managing risk. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, CME Group is the largest and most diverse exchange in the world. We offer the widest range of benchmark products available on any exchange – providing you with the tools you need to meet your business objectives, achieve your financial goals and, ultimately, reach your vision.
Specifically, we offer futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, commodities, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. In 2006 our combined volume exceeded 2.2 billion contracts – worth more than $1,000 trillion – with three-quarters of our trades executed electronically. CME Clearing matches and settles all trades and guarantees the creditworthiness of every transaction that takes place in our markets.
CME Group, traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME,” is dedicated to ongoing innovation and unsurpassed customer service so you can manage best what matters most.
Novomer Inc., a materials company pioneering a family of high-performance, biodegradable plastics, polymers and other chemicals from renewable substances such as carbon dioxide, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Intellectual Property.
Responsibilities: • Assists in the drafting and filing of patent applications • Performs literature research and assists with freedom to operate analyses • Interfaces with research and engineering teams to understand technology and innovations • Assists with organization of the patent portfolio and maintenance of docket schedules • Reports to the Director of IP
Requirements: • Degree in material science, polymer chemistry or process engineering • Advanced degree desired • Excellent written and verbal communication • Industry experience in polymer science / process engineering a plus • Understanding of patent process beneficial
Contact: To apply, submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience to jobs@novomer.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Ithaca, New York
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”), a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Patent Attorney.
Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships. For more information see our website.
Requirements: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, CS or similar • Some medical device experience helpful • Strong prosecution fundamentals • Minimum 4 years patent prosecution experience • Must work well in a team environment
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting Contact: Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Intellectual Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities: Patent Portfolio Development • Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios • Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets • Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures • Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions • Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters • Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel • Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies • In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions • Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions • Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements • Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases • Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes • Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters • Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education: • Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney) • MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience: The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Medtronic is seeking a principal patent counsel with responsibility for handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) of one or more mechanical technology areas for the Spinal and Biologics business of Medtronic, including implementing robust technology and product IP strategies, timely client counseling, execution on a broad array of IP topics, some in-house patent preparation and prosecution, and coordinate with and supervise outside counsel in support of these activities, as needed.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for intellectual property for one or more mechanical technologies in the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics business, including developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, administration and evaluation of invention disclosures, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, being cognizant of competitor products and related IP, conducting infringement investigations and initial invalidity analyses, performing IP due diligence for mergers/acquisitions, providing support for patent litigation, including early due diligence and assessment of issues, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. • Coordinate and monitor outside counsel work and cost in collaboration with the Chief Patent Counsel. • Review agreements involving technology and intellectual property. Draft intellectual property agreements or clauses, including licensing provisions, when requested. • Interface with research and product development departments, including proactive development of IP strategies, invention disclosure reviews, search reports, and client counseling. • Review of and advice on IP relating to sales, advertising, and promotional materials and programs. • Assist the Chief Patent Counsel in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Qualifications (Basic): • A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in California. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Bachelor's Degree in science or technology field required. • A minimum of 8 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred): Ideal candidate will have experience with a medical manufacturing company with a preference for device, bioengineering or biotech experience; or with an independent law firm with a strong practice geared to medical manufacturers. The best candidate will have these desired skills and abilities: • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to become an integral part of legal, technical, and business teams. • Demonstrated ability to draft medical device related patent applications. • Excellent judgment and ability to execute and deliver in a rapid, fast-paced business environment; perform under pressure. • Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product. • Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams. • Possess superior writing and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection. • Possess diverse IP knowledge with heavy practical experience in medical device technology. Experience with a medical device, biotechnology, or diagnostics company is desirable. • Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong client interaction. • Experience with litigation desirable, but not essential. • Alternatively, attorney and/or agent candidates with less than these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a more entry level position.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing intellectual property in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Responsibilities: Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies.
Additional responsibilities: • Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees. • Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review. • Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement. • Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc) • Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above. • Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.
Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Experience managing outside counsel • Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff • 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) • Ability to make sound business decisions • Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred
Education: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney with the following:
• J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required. • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.
VIRxSYS Corporation, a leader in gene and RNA therapy located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a skilled and highly motivated IP attorney to develop and execute the Company’s intellectual property strategy. This is a hands-on position with many challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities: • Advise management and Board on all aspects of intellectual property law • Develop worldwide patent strategy • Manage global patent portfolio • Coordinate and supervise outside counsel • Perform freedom to operate, patentability, and validity analyses • Draft and negotiate technology transfer and non-disclosure agreements • Manage trademark prosecution • Manage the Invention Disclosure Committee and execute decisions • Perform due diligence analyses • Provide litigation support
Requirements: • At least 4 years practicing and managing outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Registration to practice before the PTO and state bar membership • High level of motivation and ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities • Practical laboratory experience preferred
Education: • Bachelor degree in life sciences required; MS degree or higher in immunology or molecular biology strongly preferred • Juris doctorate degree from accredited law school
VIRxSYS provides a stimulating professional environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, plus an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of a paradigm shift in medicine. VIRxSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Affymetrix (AFFX) — a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution — is seeking Intellectual Property Counsel (Patents). The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of GeneChip® technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity.
Responsibilities: • Management of a portion of the Company's patent portfolio, including preparation and prosecution of patents in a variety of technology areas that may include chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, instrumentation, optics and molecular biology. • Work closely with technical and product groups within the company on patent-related matters. • Review and analysis of patents, including product clearance, validity studies, licensing and pre-dispute risk assessment. • Counsel product development and management teams with respect to intellectual property matters. • Support transactional activities, including licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements. • Support M&A activities, including intellectual property due diligence.
Requirements: • Registration to practice before SPOT and state bar registration required. • Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D) in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. • Significant experience with hands-on patent drafting, prosecution and analysis. • Ability to work independently in area of expertise as well as with a technical team.
Affymetrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Santa Clara, California
MedImmune is seeking patent agents to work at its corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. Candidates should have a passion for excellence. At MedImmune, we do too. MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, characterized by respect, integrity and opportunities for growth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from our products, which are designed to treat or prevent infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. Both individual contributions and team successes are critical on the path to scientific and medical breakthroughs.
Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and patent agents and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and publication disclosure requests and devise strategies for patent protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of third parties as part of continuous monitoring process and for due diligence projects • Attend scientific project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on patenting issues
Requirements: • At least 2 years practicing patent prosecution before the USPTO. • High level of professionalism and motivation and ability to work independently. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities. • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Computer skills (especially experience with databases) • Ability to perform detailed technical and legal analysis
Supervision: Attorney guidance, with much independence on basic prosecution and patent analysis
Education: Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years bench research experience in a biotechnological field
Contact: Interested applicants can apply online at www.medimmune.appone.com and search for Req 00880.
MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gen-Probe (NASDAQ:GPRO), a global leader in nucleic acid diagnostics that offers exciting opportunities in the scientific advancement of human healthcare, is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with preparing, negotiating and monitoring licenses and other commercial agreements involving intellectual property. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters. Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic; to a lesser extent, manage and direct the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis for current and future products. • Solicit and review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, marketing literature, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the negotiation and documentation of commercial agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses and joint venture agreements. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, agreements and patent-related litigation. • Employee counseling on confidentiality and intellectual property issues, including preparing and presenting company-wide lectures on issues relating to trade secrets and intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel or outside counsel as needed.
Skills: • 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 & Experience: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney strongly preferred. • B.S. in relevant technical area (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry), and advanced degree in relevant technical area preferred • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify. Contact: You can learn more about us and may apply online by visiting: http://www.gen-probe.jobs. Relocation NOT offered at this time.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include 100% sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits for you, stock options & bonus potential, 401(k) w/company match, paid vacation/sick/holidays, support for continuing education, on-site fitness center, and our own waterfall café. We invite you to view our Career Video at: http://www.view-career-video.com/videos/genprobe/.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Recognized as one of San Diego’s leading biotech companies, Gen-Probe offers 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.
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks an in-house patent attorney to work on a variety of intellectual property-related projects. As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Requirements: J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school Undergraduate in EE, Physics, or Computer Science Admission to Washington or other state bar Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office At least 7 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in the electrical and computer software arts Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must Responsibilities: Review patent due diligence reports generated by in-house due diligence team Answer questions from due diligence team that arise during the due diligence process Review documents to resolve problems identified during due diligence Work with deal and contracts teams to resolve due diligence problems
Desired Knowledge: Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution Knowledge of basic PCT and foreign Patent law and procedures Knowledge of US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications Researching US and foreign patent law and assignments
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. Responsibilities: • Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution • Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same • Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary • Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation • Advise on international licensing issues • Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions
Requirements: • 4 to 5 years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent • Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus • Technical degree – graduate level preferred • Familiarity with international licensing issues • Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas • Must work well in a team environment
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Affinergyis seeking a patent attorney. Affinergy develops site-specific biological delivery systems. We construct bifunctional peptide linkers that can selectively immobilize proteins, cells, and therapeutics onto biomaterial surfaces. Affinergy's multifunctional delivery systems offer unprecedented opportunities to target and customize therapeutic delivery. We have joint research and development partnerships underway with major medical device companies including Boston Scientific, DuPont and Synthes. Affinergy offers a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of visionary scientists and proven entrepreneurs committed to growing the Company's technology platform and improving the quality of products in many important industries. Affinergy has a state of the art 12,000 sq ft facility located in Durham, N.C. adjacent to the Research Triangle Park.
Responsibilities:
Draft and prosecute patent applications
Research and prepare analysis and recommendations related to patentability, patent validity, freedom to operate and infringement
Primary interface with scientists, external partners, management, and USPTO for all IP matters.
Liaison with outside patent counsel as needed
Provide strategic IP advice and recommendations to management.
Assist with IP-related agreements and transactions
Assist in other legal matters as needed
The position includes a competitive salary, eligibility for annual bonus, healthcare benefits, and participation in the company's stock option plan.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters in a scientific discipline (PhD a plus)
Minimum 2+ years experience at a Law Firm, Registered Patent Agent
J.D., admitted to State Bar, Registered Patent Attorney with at least 3 years experience in patent drafting and prosecution and opinion work
Willingness to do highest level strategic work and lowest level filing work.
Communicated clearly in written and verbal forms
Ability to understand deadlines and commitments
Good communication skills
Contact: Jonathan Gindes Affinergy PO Box 14650 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 E-mail: jobs@affinergy.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Durham, North Carolina
Lateral Link, a FORTUNE 500 technology company, is seeking to hire a Patent Counsel to develop and maintain US and foreign patent applications, trademarks, and copyrights; to perform patent infringement and validity analysis; to provide legal advice regarding patent viability, filing patent applications, domestic and foreign patent strategies; to render trademark opinions and advise regarding trademark usage and branding strategies; and to provide other general legal advice as necessary.
Requirements: Must have at least five years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. A strong software technical and patent prosecution background is preferred. Foreign prosecution experience is desirable but not essential. Trademark experience is desirable but not essential. Technical degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science preferred), JD, USPTO Registration, and at least one state Bar registration. Contact : Interested candidates please send a resume and cover letter to ereinert@laterallink.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Rigel is seeking a director-level patent attorney/agent. Great job at solid public company. Split the management of the patent portfolio. All drafting done by outside counsel. Strong prosecution experience required.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at jdiehl@rigel.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
The adidas Group is currently looking for a Patent Counsel to manage the Company's patent matters including the provision of counseling and other services to the Company with respect to patent matters.
Responsibilities: • Management of the Company's patent portfolios, including management of the external law firms responsible for the filing and prosecution. • Developing close positive relationships through daily contact with Company technical groups with respect to patent matters. • Patent clearance. • Development of prior art resources. • Patent watching, in particular competitor patents. • Supporting marketing and design departments with respect to patent matters. • Counseling with respect to patent matters. • Management of outside counsel. • Management or support of patent-related litigation including oversight of outside counsel. • Review, preparation and negotiation of contracts including confidentiality agreements and research and development agreements. Supporting the Company's Legal Department on patent matters.
Education & Experience: • Bar admission with 3-5 years law firm and/or in-house experience practicing in patents, including patent prosecution. • Strong preference for mechanical engineering background or experience in patent matters. • Preferably international experience with multinational companies. • Excellent client relations skills (including ability to interact with clients at all levels from most senior to most junior, but especially with Company technical groups). • Business acumen and ability to apply legal expertise in practical context essential. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. • Ability to work independently in area of expertise. • Team player. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. 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.
