Director, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA

January 7, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

Netflix is transforming entertainment, changing what television is and how it can be enjoyed. Fueled by the broad appeal of being able to instantly watch unlimited movies and TV shows, Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 196 million members in 190 countries currently enjoying more than two billion hours per month of original series, documentaries, and feature films.

This growth makes Netflix a target for patent assertion by patent trolls and operating companies in the US and abroad. The Legal team seeks an experienced patent litigator to join its patent and litigation teams and defend against those assertions. The position may be based either in Los Gatos or Los Angeles, California. The position will report to the Director of Litigation & IP, will partner with our patent team, and will collaborate with our product, commercial legal, and public policy groups in carrying out their responsibilities.

In this role, the successful candidate will oversee Netflix’s patent litigation matters. They will partner with outside counsel to set strategy, review filings, facilitate discovery, and oversee every other phase of litigation from complaint to judgment. They will also be responsible for analyzing licensing “opportunities,” contributing to Netflix’s patent policy advocacy, advising on patent risk for the patent and product legal teams, and partnering with the product team to manage patent risk.

The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where freedom and responsibility are tenets, innovation and curiosity are mandates, and long-term vision and thoughtful judgment are prioritized over corporate processes. Strong risk tolerance and an experienced perspective on litigation are also critical in this role.

Qualifications:

A JD and be a member of a state bar with 10 years experience in patent litigation, with additional experience in patent prosecution or licensing a plus.
A background in computer science or computer engineering, with experience with audio/video encoding and internet technologies preferred.
In-house experience preferred, but not required.

The successful candidate will also have:

Excellent judgment and concise and candid communication.
An ability to work proactively and independently.
Strong and interesting views on patentable innovations, litigation shenanigans, and emerging technologies.
A sense of humor, which is patent trolls’ secret weakness.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.netflix.com/jobs/52206357

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA

Associate Director & Sr. Counsel, IP – Large Corporation – Duluth, GA

November 6, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution

Boehringer Ingelheim, a large corporation in Duluth, GA, is seeking an Associate Director & Sr. Counsel, IP. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Descripton:

Provides legal services to Clients in Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health division, typically at the Executive Director level and below. Level of counseling provided requires an in depth knowledge of U.S. patent law and practice as well as familiarity with patent prosecution practice in Europe and other jurisdictions. Duties include preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. as well as managing and coordinating the global prosecution of Boehringer Ingelheim’s patent applications. Responsibility also includes drafting and reviewing intellectual property provisions in agreements and providing patentability and freedom to operate assessments of internal and third party intellectual property rights. In addition to one area of expertise (e.g., patents) must have begun developing skills and acumen in an additional area of law and have a clear understanding of the Animal Health or related business environment in which legal advice is rendered. Must utilize legal background, and strong knowledge of the business, to move the business forward by providing sound legal counsel and advice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepares, usually independently, legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, patent applications, court/administrative filings, etc.
Identifies inventions, prepares and files patent applications directed thereto.
Prosecutes patent applications in the U.S. and instructs foreign agents in the prosecution of corresponding patent applications in their jurisdictions.
Provides advice to clients on questions related to patentability, infringement and freedom to operate of third party intellectual property rights.
Participate in intellectual property due diligence activities for in-licensing or acquisition projects.
Will participate in and support patent oppositions and other post-grant administrative proceedings.
Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in at least one specialized legal area; strong working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in a second specialized legal area; ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities. Has ability to apply law to complex business situations.
Influences clients by identifying and communicating to clients risks associated with complex business activities within lawyer's specialized legal area; helps identify risks in outside lawyer's specialized legal area; provides training and business advice to clients on applicable legal issues within lawyer’s expertise.
Partners with clients by: looking beyond immediate business issue and identifying broader business purposes; proactively applies legal framework to both the specific business activity and the broader business purposes; developing alternative legal solutions to enable the achievement of successful outcomes.
Usually takes the lead in negotiating on behalf of client to achieve solutions consistent with business objectives.
Confers with other in-house and outside counsel where appropriate.
Manages (either directly or indirectly) administrative assistants and other personnel within department. Mentors and/or trains more junior attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants and/or other personnel within department. Is a member of multi-functional teams.
Keeps current with evolving legal and business issues within lawyer’s expertise and client’s business environment.
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; at least 6 to 8 years relevant legal experience; admission to at least one State bar.
A background and education (preferably graduate degree) in a life science field such as biotechnology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry or vaccine research preferred.
Must be registered to practice at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Apply online at:
https://tas-boehringer.taleo.net/careersection/global+template+career+section+28external29/jobdetail.ftl?job=2011609&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Duluth, GA

Intellectual Property Specialist – Small Corporation – Rolla, MO

October 20, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Intellectual Property

Brewer Science, Inc., a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic candidate to fill an open position as an Intellectual Property Specialist.

Patent Research Consultant – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent research consultant in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

The position supports global patent procurement and enforcement, global freedom to operate, due diligence, litigation, and business and strategic planning, among other objectives. The rationale for the position is that non-attorneys who have excellent technical backgrounds, strong interpersonal skills and experience in drug development at Lilly and who develop sound understanding of basic patent law, other legal concepts, and regulatory-related aspects of exclusivity around the world through formal training and on-the-job experience enhance the provision of superior legal services across the company and around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Manage technical content drafting for patent applications.
Support patent prosecution by assisting with technical content in communications with patent offices globally.
Develop effective search queries and perform landscape, FTO, and patentability searches; work with scientists and attorneys to develop strategies for definitive searches.
Analyze and organize search findings; report organized findings to attorneys to inform landscape, patentability, exclusivity and FTO strategies.
Provide the above to support due diligence of external assets.
Obtain, create, organize, analyze, and maintain information relating to research, development, and commercialization activities, competitive intelligence, prior art, exclusivity, FTO, agreements, product characteristics, and advice.
Participate in and influence Scientific Disclosure planning and execution by effectively

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field
At least 2 years of technical experience relating to drug discovery and / or development of pharmaceutical products

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field
Fluent in nomenclature conventions used to describe organic chemical compounds
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical discovery chemistry
Ability to master new bodies of knowledge, such as significant aspects of global patent law and regulatory law, as well as new IT and operational systems
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Demonstrated learning agility
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to appropriately prioritize and self-manage, including the ability to manage multiple projects with multiple attorney partners
Good project management skills
Ability to influence, challenge, and work on cross-functional teams and at different levels
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and/or negotiation skills
Ability to work productively and successfully as an individual contributor and/or team member
Comfortable leading projects

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Research-Consultant_R-4199

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent council in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, designing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Read on to find out more about how you can join our team where you will enjoy relevant work, build a successful career and make meaningful contributions to our patient's lives.

Responsibilities:

The objective of this position is to provide prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed solutions for issues facing Eli Lilly and Company in its discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceutical products.
Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Monitor, manage and assist in litigation and oppositions in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and third party patent portfolios.
Analyze risks with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment, and develop sound tactical approaches to providing solutions that are prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed as described above.
Advise teams and management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a manner understandable to a lay person.
Remain well versed in US and global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out responsibilities.
Prioritize and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.
As needed, lead or participate in due diligence, licensing and inter partes matters

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
4 or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.
Additional Information
Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis), Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego), Loxo Oncology at Lilly (Stamford, CT; San Francisco; and Boulder), and Lilly New Jersey/New York. Travel is usually not significant (0-10%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to drugs.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecule and, optionally, biological (antibody and/or peptide) pharmaceutical products.
Strong Law School performance as evidenced by grades, accomplishments, and/or awards.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; having high curiosity; responding well to constructive feedback; seeking improvement of self and Lilly; accepting or leading change and helping others adapt to change; having the ability to adjust style to audience; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Sensitivity to others; composure under stress; ability to quickly learn and adapt.
Ability to organize self, to multi-task effectively, to complete projects with deadlines on time, and to direct others.
Effective as individual contributor, team member, and leader.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel_R-4271-1

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Boston, MA

September 6, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Astellas is seeking an IP Counsel in its Boston, Massachusetts office.
Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, essential and personally rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture.

There's something special about working at Astellas. It's reflected in our focus on the people we serve, the way we treat each other and the results we achieve together as a company.

Purpose & Scope:

Responsible for providing practical, timely and high-quality IP support to Astellas' cell therapy research sites in Seattle/San Francisco and other initiatives in the Boston, MA region.
Participates in cross functional teams, identifies legal and IP related business issues, provides legal options and analysis of possible solutions and gives recommendations for addressing critical issues so that business and legal objectives are met, while keeping manager appropriately informed.
Advises and consults with employees and management and educates clients about ongoing initiatives and proactive measures to reduce legal and IP-related business risks for the company.
Position is expected to start around January 2021.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Assesses the patentability of new technologies developed by US research teams and prepares and prosecutes related patent applications.
Ensures patent portfolios are aligned with and support overall commercial and development objectives.
Understands the competitive IP landscape and counsels development teams accordingly.
Executes timely, comprehensive freedom to operate analysis and develops sound, tactical approaches to minimize third party IP risk to product initiatives.
Participates in the creation and implementation of IP policies and procedures within the US IP team.
Routinely engages in client counseling and education.
Supports administrative proceedings to invalidate third party patent rights (e.g.
Post grant proceedings, opposition, etc.), where appropriate.
Some travel as needed.

Quantitative Dimensions:

Responsible for operating within the IP budget, and any applicable project specific budgets.

Organizational Context:

Reports to Executive Director, Rx+ and New Technologies.

Required Qualifications

JD degree and admitted to practice before the USPTO and a state Bar.
BS degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or a related field (preferably Ph.D.).
Minimum of 5 years IP experience in patent drafting and prosecution, FTO analysis, client counseling and agreement review, preferably at least 2 years in cell therapy.
Ability to craft and execute complex patent strategies related to pharmaceutical and cell therapy development.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including R&D, regulatory, manufacturing and commercial elements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and efficiently manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, strategic thinker, able to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize and provide high quality, timely advice to clients.
Business acumen with a strong track record of strategic thinking and behavior.
Understanding of and ability to manage the cultural and logistical challenges of working with a foreign parent company and within a global organization.
Strong negotiation, oral and written communication, presentation, training, organizational and teamwork skills.
Solid understanding of global patent laws and ability to advise clients from a global perspective, as well as a US perspective.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing IP support to clients in a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Apply online at: https://astellascareers.jobs/boston-ma/ip-counsel/E4239DB828E44ACEA0E4DA8B0630C80B/job/

Include a resume with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Boston, MA

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Boston, MA

June 16, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hyundai-Aptiv Autonomous Driving Joint Venture develops world class production-ready autonomous driving systems. We are seeking a talented IP Counsel with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to maintain and enhance our IP portfolio. The position is based out of our Boston headquarters.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor Ohio

April 5, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in over 50 countries. Reported sales in 2019 were $7.1 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The scope and responsibilities of the position include providing global intellectual property (“IP”) services to Avery Dennison, including IP strategy, domestic and international IP procurement, enforcement, and clearance, business counseling, and transactional support. The position reports to the Global VP and Associate General Counsel, IP, and works closely with the company’s technology and innovation leadership teams, as well as Regional Directors of R&D, Marketing, and Procurement. This position will be based in Mentor, Ohio, USA.

To be successful in your role of IP Counsel/Sr. IP Counsel, we need you to deliver on these responsibilities:

Deliver highly skilled patent procurement services.
Coordinate the drafting and filing patent applications (domestic, foreign and PCT applications), liaising with inventors, internal IP lawyers, agents, staff, and foreign counsel to acquire the information needed to prepare and successfully prosecute patent applications.
Support global IP strategy that targets growth in key market segments and accelerates new product innovations in each key market around the world.
Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including: client counseling; technology development and licensing contracts; trade secret protection, and patent and trademark protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies, patent and information searches, and analyzing and summarizing search results.
Provide strategic mentorship as a business partner to R&D, Marketing, and Procurement by integrating legal advice with critical business strategies for product development, joint development efforts, and licensing matters.
Provide IP related advice for M&A assessments and negotiations, joint ventures, and start-up investments.
Strong collaboration skills to engage and partner with colleagues in the global law department and global client teams.

Qualifications

Avery Dennison is a leader in innovation. Your experience should include the following:

Demonstrated strength at collaboration in matrix organizations, especially in a global organization and across functions.
Outstanding understanding of, and ability to take and manage, risk.
Strong business sense, and ability to connect the law and legal strategies to business goals in way that guides clients to successful outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to lead.

Education and Credentials

A technical degree is required, preferably in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering, particularly RFID, transponders, sensors, and printer systems, or in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science or Engineering, particularly polymer chemistry.
A law degree with excellent credentials, registration with the USPTO, and a member of the Bar in good standing is also required.

Required Experience

At least 10 years of patent law experience, including strong business counseling and strategy, IP-related transactions, patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate opinions, and litigation.
Experienced with various types of transactions (M&A, JV, licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities).
Proven ability to deal effectively with complex legal issues that have both legal and business ramifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience of collaboration and successfully engaging with global teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead and build relationships at a distance.
Demonstrated excellence in client counseling.
Highly experienced in technology relevant to Avery Dennison’s products, particularly RFID, transponders, sensors, and printer systems.

Preferred Experience:

A strong working knowledge of and experience with PCT, European patent practice, and China patent practice is highly preferable.
Demonstrated experience with technologies relating to Avery Dennison’s products and markets is strongly preferred.
Litigation experience is a significant plus.
Experience with other IP such as trademarks and copyrights is useful.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://smrtr.io/3ZKdd.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, OH

Senior Patent Engineer – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

March 10, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

RPX Corporation is seeking a Senior Patent Engineer (electrical engineering) to join its San Francisco headquarters.

The Patent Analysis department synthesizes complex technologies and legal patent issues into actionable intelligence for RPX executives and clients. Patent Analysis research supports initiatives in defensive portfolio acquisitions, prior art validity actions, and advisory services. The positions in Patent Analysis require a deep and broad knowledge of specific technology sectors.

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will analyze patent claims and related materials in view of legal, technological, and business environments to understand the technical merit and patent quality of individual patent portfolios. Your main responsibility is to distill a body of analysis and research into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position reports in to the Director of Patent Analysis and is located in San Francisco, CA.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA. Remote or contract opportunities are not available for this role.

About this role

Assess numerous engineering and legal factors to extract patent value proposition
Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
Identify the products and services to which a patent claim relates
Explain complex technical issues to nontechnical audiences
Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents including prosecution and litigation
Research timeliness of patents in support of validity challenges and prior art reports
Support analysis conclusions with research driven logic and confidence
Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
Share assessment and communicate findings to relevant internal and external clients

About You

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy viewed favorably
Patent Attorney or Agent viewed favorably

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience with patent analysis and licensing engagements in explaining highly technical subject matter
Involvement in patent issues such as prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates a shown history of success, ownership, and accountability
Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
Capable of handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Motivated and focused with a willingness to pursue additional projects
Able to demonstrate good judgment
Highly focused, organized, and pay attention to details
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Technical Skills: Broad expertise in semiconductor process, integrated circuits design, computer and consumer electronics system architecture, and implementation of areas such as:

Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., fabrication process, packaging, assembly, and test)
Processors (e.g., standalone, embedded, multi-core, SoC, x86, ARM, GPU)
Memory (e.g., DRAM, Flash, embedded memory)
Analog circuits and clock management (e.g., ADC/DAC, PLL, Amplifier)
Standards and Interfaces (e.g., PCIe, JEDEC, high speed serial connectivity, bus architectures)
Sensors (e.g., image sensor, MEMS)
Display panel structure (e.g., OLED, Micro-LED)
System integration (e.g., Laptop, Mobile handset, Set-Top-Box, Server)

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=o73AbfwF&s=Patently-O.

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

Corporate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Silicon Valley; Austin Texas; or Toronto, Canada

March 3, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical

AMD develops high-performance computing and visualization products to solve some of the world’s toughest and most interesting challenges. We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, IP to join our legal team. (Corp. Counsel, Legal, IP- 78036)

THE ROLE:

This person is responsible for the development and maintenance of AMD’s global patent portfolio. You will also work with your colleagues in the IP & Licensing team on defensive patent matters and patent monetization programs and within the AMD legal department (on matters which require your expertise in patent matters).

THE PERSON:

Having excellent technical and legal skills with the ability to develop each of those in a fast-paced environment is critical to your success in this role. Being outgoing and engaging in your work with the inventor community are also very important characteristics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage outside counsel (domestic and foreign) in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AMD’s global businesses.
Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to quickly understand and evaluate new technologies & products
Assessment of legal risks in a business context and offer practical solutions
Technical acumen in patented technologies developed by AMD
Ability to communicate and express your opinions and bases for those opinions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business judgment and strategic legal thinking
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Patent Bar admission in good standing.
State/Provincial Bar admission in good standing (or qualified for and willing to apply for/maintain Registered In-House Counsel status)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

REQUIRED: BSEE or higher degree with experience in hardware and software related technologies
REQUIRED: LLB or JD with experience with a major law firm or technology company (minimum 5 years of legal experience)

LOCATION:

This position is ideally located in Santa Clara, CA but could also be in Austin, TX or in the Toronto, ON locations.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://jobs.amd.com/job/Santa-Clara-Corp_-Counsel%2C-Legal-IP-78036-Cali/633688100/?locale=en_US

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California; Austin, Texas; or Toronto, ON

Patent Counsel (Oncology) – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

February 17, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent counsel to join the company at its Indianapolis, Indiana headquarters.

Responsibilities

The objective of this position is to provide prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed solutions for issues facing Eli Lilly and Company in its discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceutical products.
Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Monitor, manage and assist in litigation and oppositions in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and third party patent portfolios.
Analyze risks with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment, and develop sound tactical approaches to providing solutions that are prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed as described above.
Advise teams and management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a manner understandable to a lay person.
Remain well versed in US and global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out responsibilities.
Prioritize and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.
As needed, lead or participate in due diligence, licensing and inter partes matters

Company Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
4 or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.

Additional Information

Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis), Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego), Loxo Oncology at Lilly (Stamford, CT; San Francisco; and Boulder), and Lilly New Jersey/New York. Travel is usually not significant (0-10%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Skills/Preferences

Master's Degree of higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to drugs.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecule and, optionally, biological (antibody and/or peptide) pharmaceutical products.
Strong Law School performance as evidenced by grades, accomplishments, and/or awards.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; having high curiosity; responding well to constructive feedback; seeking improvement of self and Lilly; accepting or leading change and helping others adapt to change; having the ability to adjust style to audience; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Sensitivity to others; composure under stress; ability to quickly learn and adapt.
Ability to organize self, to multi-task effectively, to complete projects with deadlines on time, and to direct others.
Effective as individual contributor, team member, and leader.

Contact
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – SE Asia

February 10, 2020- Asia, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Intellectual Property

Micron Technology, Inc. is a global leader in memory and storage solutions. The company seeks an experienced patent attorney to serve as Patent Counsel for the South East Asia region, reporting to Micron’s Director of Global Patent Development.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Irvine, California

February 4, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Essential Functions:

Reviews invention disclosure records for potential patent application filing, including conducting patentability searches and portfolio analyses; works with patent review boards and inventors as necessary and appropriate.
Prepares and prosecutes US and foreign patent applications; works with outside counsel as necessary and appropriate.
Collaborates with senior business leaders and various departments such as but not limited to research and product development (R&D), business development to develop and implement proactive IP strategies.
Develops, prepares, and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications, and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
Develops and maintains an understanding of competitor products and patent portfolios; provides relevant strategic advice to business leaders.
Evaluates validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor from a recognized and accredited US law school.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or other related discipline.
Minimum two (2) years of significant patent analysis experience required, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Experience with a dental laboratory, medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics company strongly preferred.

Contact
Submit your application online via the following link: https://glidewelldental.com/company/careers/job-openings?p=job%2FodcYbfwi.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Irvine, CA

Senior Analyst, Analytics – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

December 5, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Analysis

RPX is seeking a Senior Analyst to contribute to the growth and success of the Analytics Department. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of analytical tools for client use. In this role, you will utilize our proprietary database of patent litigation data to build custom visualizations. This position reports to the Manager, Analytics at RPX.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytical tools for client use
Meet regularly with stakeholders, gather requirements, and track progress
Organize open issues and regularly interview teams for requested improvements
Desire to learn new technologies and ability to teach yourself new skills
Perform self-directed analysis and visualization under limited supervision

ABOUT YOU

Education

Bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, or coding school with portfolio of work required

Experience

1+ year experience with analytics, visualization, and application development

Skills and Abilities

Strong quantitative analysis skills with an aptitude towards discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
Desire to influence business decisions through strategic data analysis and visualization
Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented culture
Ability to work with virtual, global teams
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills

Proficiency in SQL-based querying, preferably PostgreSQL
Proficiency in programming, preferably JavaScript, HTML, CSS, R, and/or Python
Experience with cloud computing environments
Experience with Github or other source code control systems
Experience in web development
Experience with Vue, Firebase, APIs, D3, SVG, Netlify, JSON preferred

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online at: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj= oO0Ebfwn&s=Patently-O

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Northern California

Senior Patent Engineer – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

November 25, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of patent risk management solutions. Since our founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. We acquire patent rights in the open market and out of litigation that would otherwise become a costly problem for our clients. The company’s groundbreaking approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. We also execute large-scale structured transactions on behalf of our clients, provide litigation insurance, and deliver in-depth market intelligence and strategic advisory services to our growing client network. Additionally, our wholly-owned subsidiary Inventus Solutions provides top tier e-discovery management services to Fortune 1000 corporations, global law firms, and government agencies.

Position Summary

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will analyze patent claims and related materials in view of legal, technological, and business environments to understand the technical merit and patent quality of individual patent portfolios. Your main responsibility is to distill a body of analysis and research into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position reports in to the Director of Patent Analysis and is located in San Francisco, CA.

About This Role

Assess numerous engineering and legal factors to extract patent value proposition
Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
Identify the products and services to which a patent claim relates
Explain complex technical issues to nontechnical audiences
Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents including prosecution and litigation
Research timeliness of patents in support of validity challenges and prior art reports
Support analysis conclusions with research driven logic and confidence
Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
Share assessment and communicate findings to relevant internal and external clients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy viewed favorably
Patent Attorney or Agent viewed favorably

Experience

Minimum of 4 years’ experience with patent analysis and licensing engagements in explaining highly technical subject matter; Involvement in patent issues such as prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates a shown history of success, ownership, and accountability
Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
Capable of handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Motivated and focused with a willingness to pursue additional projects
Able to demonstrate good judgment
Highly focused, organized, and pay attention to details
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Technical Skills

Broad expertise in semiconductor process, integrated circuits design, computer and consumer electronics system architecture, and implementation of areas such as:

Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., fabrication process, packaging, assembly, and test)
Processors (e.g., standalone, embedded, multi-core, SoC, x86, ARM, GPU)
Memory (e.g., DRAM, Flash, embedded memory)
Analog circuits and clock management (e.g., ADC/DAC, PLL, Amplifier)
Standards and Interfaces (e.g., PCIe, JEDEC, high speed serial connectivity, bus architectures)
Sensors (e.g., image sensor, MEMS)
Display panel structure (e.g., OLED, Micro-LED)
System integration (e.g., Laptop, Mobile handset, Set-Top-Box, Server)

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online at https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=o73AbfwF&s=Patently-O

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – W. Lafayette, Ind.

October 26, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Inari is seeking an outstanding patent attorney to strengthen our internal IP practice. You will work closely with Inari’s science and business teams to ensure freedom-to-operate for its procedures, technologies, and products and develop, grow, manage, and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio for its innovative agricultural and science-based technologies and products. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, identify innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to both scientific and executive teams. The position reports to the VP Innovation Catalyst (Head IP).

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to execute and manage a global patent strategy for innovative clients while being equally hands-on and able to execute at a technical/tactical level; and has a plant sciences and/or agricultural industry background with deep experience in the development and protection of IP within this industry (pharma industry background with an interest to learn about the ag industry will be considered).

The focus of support will be Inari’s product development activities at our West Lafayette, IN facility. The position is ideally based in Inari’s premises in West Lafayette, IN, though Cambridge (MA) can be considered.

As Intellectual Property Counsel, you will...

Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive and effective global IP strategy for Inari’s portfolio of products and technologies at all stages of research, development, or commercialization
Ensure freedom to operate and minimize exposure to third party IP, including establishing IP landscape and “white space” analysis in cooperation with the science team; providing and drafting opinions
Collaborate with scientific and technology teams to build strong patent portfolios around key assets to ensure a long-term competitive advantage
Lead IP due diligence, review, and participate in agreement drafting and negotiations, including in-house drafting of certain patent applications and efficient management of outside counsel
Provide general and directed IP counsel and education to Inari scientists and management while operationally supporting Inari’s corporate and business development efforts with regard to IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, IP in-licensing
Advise with regard to brand protection by working with stakeholders to implement trademark strategy
Protect patent applications and manage IP disputes, engaging external counsel if needed

You bring...

Juris Doctorate and an advanced degree in molecular biology or biochemistry or related scientific field (Ph.D. strongly preferred)
10+ years of patent experience including patent preparation and prosecution, IP landscape and FTO analysis, opinion work, strategic development with 5+ years of in-house IP experience, from within an Ag or Pharma company
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO)
Substantive transactional experience and litigation experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of patent law and procedure, incl. international and foreign patent prosecution
A flexible, agile, personable, team-oriented approach; an ability to think “out-of-the-box”, and operate in a fast-paced, early stage, small company environment
A proactive, collaborative business-partnering mindset
Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted legal issues and see projects through to conclusion
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both scientists and management
Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment
Strong leadership and influencing ability at all levels of the organization and with all internal and external constituencies
Exceptional communication skills, oral and written; ability to convey a compelling story across any communication medium, especially when negotiating or defending IP matters
Curiosity; desire to continuously learn
Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold
A collaborative approach, open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback

Contact
To apply, please email your resume to: rpierce@inari.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: West Lafayette, Indiana

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Tinton Falls, N.J.

October 17, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Commvault is seeking a talented Patent Counsel experienced in software patent portfolio generation, as well as advising legal and business teams, to join our dynamic and expanding legal department. The attorney will be based at Commvault’s global headquarters in Tinton Falls, NJ and report directly to the Chief IP Counsel.

Position Responsibilities Include:

Work closely with internal teams to identify new inventions
Manage a significant personal docket to prepare and prosecute high-quality patent applications protecting Commvault’s products and services worldwide
Closely supervise outside counsel responsible for aspects of Commvault’s patent portfolio
Provide infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions based on prior art search results and other analysis
Identify strategic business value and market dynamics associated with various technologies and competing products
Advise internal stakeholders at various levels regarding IP issues
Provide IP support as a member of cross-functional legal teams in licensing, litigation, and other matters

Position Requirements Include:

Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 4+ years of patent prosecution experience at a large law firm or major corporation
Registered to practice before the USPTO
BS and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in the software field
JD from a top-tier ABA-approved law school
Proven track record of extensive successful software patent prosecution
Patent prosecution experience in non-US jurisdictions
Prior non-legal work experience in software development is a plus
Superior academic credentials
Excellent written and spoken English
Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with clients in team-oriented partnerships to achieve outstanding results
Flexibility to accept diverse challenges in a fast-paced high tech environment
Proactive and self-sufficient practice management skills
Strong attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
A positive attitude, a dynamic personality, and a creative spirit

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Commvault/743999697361634-patent-counsel. Please be sure to send all applications with a resume, cover letter, and undergraduate plus law school transcripts.

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents – Large Corporation – St. Joseph, Mich.

October 17, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents. This position will be responsible for providing legal counsel and services on matters involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other proprietary information. This position supports Whirlpool’s global product organization, including its advanced development and product engineering groups.

Job Responsibilities:
Advise on intellectual property issues involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary information. Specifically, you will help ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success. Specific responsibilities may include:

Developing and executing patent strategies related to assigned Whirlpool technology areas.
Reviewing inventions and advising on patentability issues and arranging for the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
Establishing product clearance plans and reviewing and advising on patent infringement risks.
Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic intellectual property.
Providing intellectual property advice and training to clients.
Drafting and assisting in the negotiation and administration of intellectual property related contracts, including confidentiality, development and license agreements, as well as assisting in negotiation of more general commercial agreements, including procurement and various service agreements.
Investigating and pursuing patent infringement and enforcement opportunities, including patent litigation.
Providing patent support for special projects.
Researching intellectual property issues relevant to the company’s business.

Minimum Requirements:

JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials and Bar Admission, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Technical bachelor degree, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience as an attorney. Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects.
Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a leader or member of a cross functional team.
Ability to provide strong strategic thought to Whirlpool’s patent processes.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in patent preparation, prosecution, IP transactions (e.g., development and licensing agreements), product clearance, and patent litigation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2017. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=35272&company=whirlpoolc&username=.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Joseph, Michigan

Senior Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

September 9, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

RPX Corporation is seeking a Senior Patent Analyst who will assess patent validity. In this role, you will draw upon industry experience to thoroughly research prior art and patent validity, supporting business initiatives including RPX’s Patent Quality Initiative, defensive buying, acquisition syndication (for large portfolios), and advisory services. To be successful in the role, this person must (1) possess a broad knowledge of information technologies including software, networking, mobile communications, and semiconductors, (2) be able to arrive at well-justified conclusions based on detailed research, and (3) be able to effectively communicate complex technical principles to non-technical audiences.

About the Role

Research prior related disclosures/commercial efforts to assess viable claim constructions, novelty, and obviousness
Review patent claims and other materials to figure out basis for active or potential infringement disputes
Explore relevant market(s) to assess adoption of patent usage
Identify and locate written evidence for specific innovations that occurred prior to the filing of a patent
Coordinate with external subject matter and enforcement experts
Communicate findings to relevant internal and external clients

About You
Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Information Technology field.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in technical or engineering role in an Information Technology industry such as Software, Networking, Semiconductors, and/or Mobile Communications.
Minimum of 2 years’ involvement in patent issues including prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably

Required Proficiencies
Skills and Abilities:

Ability to identify the market, industry segments, and products and services to which a patent claim relates
Knowledgeable of general history of various information technologies including key developments in those fields
Ability to use critical thinking skills to catalog, match, and relate similar patents, portfolios, and technologies
Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Collaborative work ethic and willingness to be a part of a team-centric culture
Ability to work with virtual, global teams
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
Consistent track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Confident personality supported by focused, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
Highly focused, organized, and detailed
Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills:

Deep familiarity with a variety technology domains
Strong foundation in engineering

Preferred Proficiencies:

Advanced engineering degree(s) viewed favorably
Previous experience with patents viewed favorably

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=ojECafwt&s=Patently-O

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Des Moines, Iowa

July 29, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intoxalock is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Des Moines, Iowa, offices. This senior position has responsibility for (i) counseling all levels of the company’s management, business and technical personnel regarding patent and trade secret strategies and risks, (ii) continually assess the technology needs of the company from an IP perspective, (iii) conducting freedom to operate assessments in support of new product launches, (iv) managing overflow patent work with outside counsel, (v) providing due diligence, patent enforcement and transactional support to business acquisitions and assets, and (vi) developing and implementing a strategic strategy to identify, assess and acquire attractive targets to grow the company intellectual property portfolio.

Key Accountabilities:

Protect company innovations by drafting and prosecuting patent applications and collaborating closely with outside counsel on the same, as needed.
Review and clear new and modified products from a patent infringement perspective, and issue written opinions, as needed.
Forge a deep partnership with company leadership to evaluate and protect new product inventions and develop internal processes for same.
Support initiatives to regularly review, identify and enforce patents against third party infringers.
Contribute patent expertise and experience to identify and support merger and acquisition activity, as needed.
Review and approve product labeling, packaging, advertising and promotional materials and other external communications for compliance with applicable patent rules and regulations.
Develop strategies to identify attractive intellectual property based on input from company leadership, prioritize for execution and assist with negotiation and acquisition.
Collaborate with company leadership in preparation, negotiation and review of agreements relating to technology issues.
Train and educate other employees in patent related matters.
All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

BS/BA or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering and JD Degree from an accredited institution.
Deep experience with drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting freedom to operate assessments. Significant experience with design patents is preferred, as well as experience in negotiating and acquiring rights to intellectual property.
Demonstrated strong leadership and relationship building skills that lead to successful development, implementation and improvement of patent processes across functions/organizations.
Member of at least one state bar and admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Demonstrated broad business orientation and successful ability to partner legal skills with business goals.
Will consider part-time (20+ hours per week) and partially remote work location.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: www.intoxalock.com/about/careers.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Des Moines, Iowa