Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

April 23, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Canton, Mass.

April 11, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Contact:
Please apply to our careersite at http://www.adidas-group.com, or by clicking here.

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

Contract Researcher (IDS Preparation) – Small Corporation – Telecommute

April 7, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Attorney – Large Corporation – Overland Park, Kan.

April 2, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

EMBARQ is seeking an intellectual property attorney to help design and manage core processes for building and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including managing outside patent counsel on issues related to patent preparation and prosecution. Will require interaction with senior management to communicate legal advice. Will consult on and sometimes direct legal matters with respect to the company’s purchase of complex solutions and services that may involve significant legal exposure for the company or have a substantial impact on operations. Expected to carry out assignments, such as preparation of legal documents and written communication of legal advice, under minimum supervision from a Senior Attorney or other attorney with primary responsibility for a project or a task.

Requirements:
• J. D. and admission to the bar of at least one state.
• At least three years of significant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and advising clients with respect to intellectual property issues.

Preferred candidate will have excellent academic credentials, including law review participation. Must have demonstrated competence in the relevant areas of legal practice and have shown the ability to achieve required results. Should perform all tasks with minimal supervision.

Contact:
To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may go to www.embarq.com/careers, select “career opportunities,” search for job # 0004483, select the “counsel” link and apply online.

Any questions, please contact Kelly Dippold at 913-345-6636 or Kelly.a.dippold@embarq.com.

EMBARQ is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace.

At EMBARQ we believe in investing in our employees. Strong benefits and salary packages, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of performance incentives are only the beginning.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Be an integral part of the action and grow with us as we lead the communications industry into the future. Together, we make it greener on our side. So take command of your career: Submit your interest today.

Technical Analyst – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

March 27, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ocean Tomo is an integrated intellectual capital merchant bank providing corporate finance, asset and risk management, valuation, research, analytics, patent auctions and expert services. Our goal is to assist our clients – corporations, law firms, governments, and institutional investors – in maximizing value from their Intellectual Property (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets).

We are adding a Technical Analyst in the Corporate Finance business unit to assist in the technology evaluations for its Auctions and M&A groups. Candidates will be required to evaluate patents and related technical materials in a range of categories including, Semiconductor/Physical Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Circuit Layout, VLSI, and Circuit Analysis. Knowledge of Fiber Optic Networking is also a plus. This position is located in Chicago.

Responsibilities:
• Review IP submissions and client IP portfolios to determine quality and market potential
• Identify and qualify potential buyers of specific patents and technology
• Search for, identify and evaluate patents and other intellectual property assets meeting specified criteria
• Develop new business opportunities for the Corporate Finance group

Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or other relevant hard science
• 2-5 years in the technical field
• Experience in interaction with Fortune 500 companies
• Strong aptitude for quickly learning diverse new technologies and ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience in technical research preferred
• Maturity and professionalism a must
• Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience
• Overtime and travel flexibility
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Contact:
For more information or to submit a resume, please visit our website.

Patent Agents preferred. Local candidates preferred as relocation package is not available. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Ocean Tomo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Redmond, Wash.

March 27, 2008- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

March 25, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live.

We currently seek a Sr. Patent Agent to join our intellectual property team to focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Position will involve working closely with patent attorneys, scientists and management to create and secure protection for intellectual property (e.g., patents) for inventions and discoveries made by or licensed to Wyeth.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide.
• Work in partnership with inventors and managing attorney to finalize the preparation and filing patent applications
• Collaborate with inside and outside foreign counsel to file and prosecute foreign patent applications

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Patent Agent Registration to practice
• Minimum 5 years' experience in patent prosecution in a corporate or law firm setting specific to chemical, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Must be able to understand and apply basic patent law principles and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees of different levels within the company
• Preferred Advanced degree & Foreign Language

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

March 12, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NAVTEQ is currently looking for a Patent Attorney (6957) in Chicago, Ill. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.

NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements
• Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents
• Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance
• Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions
• Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
• 3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house

Requirements:
• Admission to Patent Bar and JD required
• Admission to Illinois State Bar preferred
• Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property
• Able to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way
• Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills
• Able to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues
• Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management
• Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously

Contact:
To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney or Agent – Midsized Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

March 11, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trading Technologies (TT) is currently seeking a driven and talented Patent Lawyer or Agent to assist with its continually growing practices in electronic and software-related technologies.

Are you interested in being part of the passion fueling the tremendous growth of high-speed electronic trading? Trading Technologies develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including international banks, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. TT’s patented X_TRADER® order-entry platform, named “Innovation of the Year” and “Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform” in 2007, drives over 50% of the top five futures exchanges’ electronic trading volume. TTNET™, TT's fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and lightning-fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major international exchanges. Headquartered in Chicago, TT maintains a global presence with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities:
• Help to strategically build a patent portfolio.
• Work closely with our Engineering, R&D and Product Management departments.
• Generate new disclosures.
• Prosecute and file new patent applications.
• Work with outside counsel on prosecution matters.
• Work on Patent acquisition projects.
• Monitor and evaluate industry patents.
• Assist with litigation/licensing as needed.
• Provide other general legal advice.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science.
• Admission to a state bar and the Patent Bar.
• 2+ years of demonstrated prosecution experience as a Patent Lawyer or Patent Agent, with preferably extensive experience in the area of computer software.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications filed in the business method art unit is a plus.
• Experience dealing with IP issues in a multi-cultural environment and working with law firms outside the U.S.
• In-house and outside counsel experience is a plus.
• Experienced, creative, confident, well organized, and a self-starter.
• Effective communication skills.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Joe Perez at joe.perez@tradingtechnologies.com. No snail mail please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Midsized Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.

TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!

Docketing Clerk/Patent Administrative Support – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

February 28, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The Cooper Companies have an opening for a docketing clerk/patent administrative support.

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Daily processing of incoming and outgoing correspondence (including correspondence with outside counsel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, foreign patent offices and annuity service).
• Responsible for the implementation, and daily maintenance and management of docket database, as well as preparing patent docket reports, IP reports, and maintaining networked calendar.
• Ensuring that all docket dates have been cleared daily and that all patent related deadlines are met.
• Assist with coordinating and obtaining signatures for formal documents.
• Maintaining all electronic and physical patent files.
• Monitoring USPTO Deposit Account.
• Processing invoices from outside counsel, vendors or other organizations.
• Monitoring the status of patents and patent applications.

Requirements:
• At least 3 years of experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution docketing.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's IP affairs.
• Must be highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressures in a multi-office setting, and be able to communicate effectively with personnel on all levels.
• Must be able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks, and assist the larger legal team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of patent terminology and filing procedures including both US and foreign matters and knowledge and understanding of current USPTO rules and procedures.
• Working knowledge of docketing software, preferably CPI or IP Foundation software.
• Must have strong PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.
• Experience with maintenance fee renewals a plus.

Contact:
Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

February 21, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The Cooper Companies have an opening for a new patent agent. The position is located in Pleasanton, California.

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collaborate with the Company’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio.
• Assist with identifying inventions that can be patented and conducting invention-disclosure meetings.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO.
• Assist in managing and communicating with inventors and outside counsel during preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications.
• Travel to meet attorneys/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Educate company employees on patents and the patent process.
• Conduct and review patentability searches.
• Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence, licensing and litigation.
• Perform preliminary infringement and invalidity analyses.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers and product managers for the purpose of harvesting ideas for new patent applications.
• Provide counsel and advice on matters related to patent strategy.
• Actively evaluate opportunities to enhance the intellectual property portfolio.

Requirements:
• Registered U.S. Patent Agent with at least 7 years of relevant patent prosecution experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, biology or mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience identifying technologies that can be patented.
• Solid technical knowledge of ophthalmology or contact lens industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed

Contact:
Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

Patent Engineer – Large Corporation – Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

February 21, 2008- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mold-Masters is seeking a Patent Engineer to assist in patent preparation including technical writing for patent applications. They will be expected to assist in investigations and preparation of opinions on issues relating to patentability, IP policies and practices. They have to interact with managers, research and design engineers at all levels, and outside patent counsel in preparation of patent applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Operations (in particular the R&D department) to review new ideas, concepts, drawings, documents, etc;
• Work closely with applicable parties to study the technical aspects of designs and inventions and perform art searches on patented/established new ideas to identify the novelty and inventive step of the invention;
• Works with the inventor(s) to prepare a detailed background and description part of a patent application with accompanying drawings;
• Searching the Internet and downloading patents and technical literature from competitors; summarizing same in PatentTrack database.
• Prepare IDS materials (technical drawings/documents needed prior to filing), review the patents or other documents listed in the IDS and perform an additional search to capture any new patents/publications:
• Make links to other pending MML cases where the art could also be applied;
• Ensure IDS material meets established patent principles (duty of disclosure);
• Perform weekly communication with legal counsel to prepare and process patent applications;
• Review pre-filing documents carried out by outside council and confirm relevant figures for accuracy;
• Provides technical support to the R&D depratment regarding new ideas and concepts, and assists in the preparations for trade show activities
• Office Actions - The Patent Engineer is responsible for reviewing and summarizing the relevant art cited by the Patent Office, so that the Patent Engineer or Director of Intellectual Property can prepare a formal response.
• Confer with organizational personnel to evaluate and analyze patents which may infringe any of MML’s patents;
• Critically evaluate macro-market data to discern trends, anomalies, and areas of opportunity or uncertainty;
• Review market trends and maintain up-to-date awareness of new products and suppliers;

Education and Experience:
The incumbent of this role must have a University Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or a relevant discipline, with minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in the hot runner industry and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, legal databases and Business Intelligence research concepts is strongly preferred.

Contact:
Interested applicants can submit their resumes online, or apply to careers@moldmasters.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

February 8, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – King of Prussia, Pa.

February 1, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

January 29, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer is seeking an experienced patent attorney to become a member of the Patent Department at the St. Louis, Missouri site. The attorney will handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research, development, and commercial activities in the inflammation therapeutic area. Job duties will include: 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 enforcement issues; performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations; and providing support as the product patent attorney for clinical candidates and products.

Qualifications:
The candidate preferably should hold an advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (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. The candidate should also have 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. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with scientific colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions.

In general, the candidate should have experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, patent due diligence, and opinion/counseling matters (such as patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions). More specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support. A candidate with experience handling both small molecule and biologic matters will have an advantage. The candidate should be a team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, computer, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and have keen attention to detail. Candidates for this role will be chosen based on selection criteria that include IP product support and due diligence experience, customer driven focus, excellent technical background and legal skills, a proven ability to provide strong support for the business and an ability to proactively network with colleagues at various levels.

Level of position to be determined on the basis of the amount and type of experience possessed by the incumbent.

Contact:
To Apply: Please submit your resume by visiting www.pfizer.com/careers and entering requisition number 076975.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, MO

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cedar Knolls, N.J.

January 25, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Englewood, Colo.

January 25, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Sr. Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Suffern, N.Y.

January 14, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and a staff patent attorney. Successful candidates will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both legal issues and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, participating in litigation, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel.

A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad electronics and computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, excellent negotiating skills, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to simultaneously work on multiple, complex transactions.

Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.

Contact:
Please email your resume to Gail Wanger at gwanger@gpci.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Suffern, New York

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency IP licensing and enforcement company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent, trademark and copyright licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com).

Affiliates of GPCI include General Patent Corporation (GPC), a consulting arm of GPCI that focuses on IP strategy and valuation, IP portfolio audit and management, technology transfer and expert witness services (www.generalpatent.com); and IP Holdings LLC, an IP-centric merchant banking organization providing IP-related financial and IP brokerage services (www.ip-holdings.com).

The company is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.

Chief IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Suffern, N.Y.

January 14, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is seeking a Chief IP Counsel to lead its patent licensing and enforcement business. The Chief IP counsel will be part of the Executive Committee and will report to the General Counsel and the CEO. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of setting and implementing strategic agenda, in case assessment and management, negotiating licenses and settlements, managing patent enforcement, selecting and managing outside litigation counsel as well as litigating patent infringement cases.

Requirements:
A qualified candidate will be an experienced patent litigator, with in-house and private practice experience. New York State bar and patent bar admissions are preferred but not required. Excellent writing and communication skills are a strong plus. Superb negotiation skills are a must. The successful candidate will be a team player and will have vision, initiative, versatility, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to simultaneously work on multiple, complex transactions.

Excellent growth opportunity for an ambitious and motivated leader with business acumen, a proven track record, a penchant for patent litigation, and a diverse background in science and/or technology.

Contact:
Please email your resume to Gail Wanger at gwanger@gpci.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Suffern, New York

The company is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.

Director, Global Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

December 27, 2007- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

KV Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Director, Global Patent Counsel. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Intellectual Property Counsel, the key responsibilities include working closely with the Company’s R&D personnel and inventors to draft and develop protectable patents with strategic value to the Company’s current and contemplated products, technology and drug delivery platforms, and business operations. This individual will also provide analysis of relevant prior art and strategic evaluation of and counseling on inventions and records of invention.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 5 to 10 years as a patent attorney actively engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and overseas, preferably in-house in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Must also be a U.S. PTO-registered patent attorney possessing a J.D. and admission to a State Bar. Demonstrated excellent skills in working closely and collegially with R& D personnel and the Company’s inventors are required. Excellent skills in drafting, filing, and prosecuting strategically thoughtful and well-drafted patent applications with the U.S. PTO and foreign counterparts on a timely and cost effective basis are required.

Other Desired Attributes:
• Excellent organizational skills; must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative style; works well through cross functional teams to accomplish organizational goals.
• Adaptable personality; responds resourcefully to shifting priorities and works effectively in ambiguous or challenging situations.
• Must possess superior communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits:
KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb) provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental. We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Julie Courtois at jcourtois@kvph.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com) has reported its 12th consecutive year of record revenues in Fiscal 2007, reporting net sales of over $440 million.

KV is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufacturers, markets, and acquires technologically distinguished products through Ther-Rx Corporation, our branded wholly-owned subsidiary and ETHEX Corporation, our generic/non-branded wholly-owned subsidiary. With more than 60 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded subsidiaries.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis is One of Forbes’ “200 Best Metropolitan Areas” in America in 2006. St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005. St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.