Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Johnston, Iowa

March 2, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Print DuPont Pioneer, located in Johnston, Iowa has an opening for an experienced U.S. Patent Agent. This is a highly visible, key role within Pioneer’s Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work within a team yet self-manage independence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment. The Pioneer Patent Agent has diverse responsibilities including U.S. patent drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent administrative proceedings, IP portfolio strategy, invention development, inventor education, patentability and landscape analysis.

Qualifications: In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Requirements:

B.S. degree and strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting biotech patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Drafted and filed at least 15 priority patent applications on distinct inventions during the past 3 years;
Capability of connecting scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations;
Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment and to facilitate implementation and acceptance of change within the work place;
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
Superior communication, influencing and networking skills;
Outstanding writing skills as demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications.

The following skill sets are preferred by the Legal function:

Advanced (M.S. or Ph.D.) degree with focus on biochemistry, protein sciences, genetics, microbiology, or other like disciplines;
Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years;
Some law firm experience is a plus;
Experience with independently prosecuting large patent dockets;
Experience with developing and implementing IP strategies, conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, and/or landscape mapping;
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP strategies for technical programs.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/patent-agent/012659W-01/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Johnston, Iowa

Trademark Attorney – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

February 4, 2017- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

att AT&T has a position in Los Angeles for a Trademark Attorney with 5+ years of combined private practice and in-house experience, and a supporting command of copyright law. The position would involve co-managing AT&T's extensive global trademark portfolio (including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement), trademark licensing, litigation support, and counseling internal business clients on trademark and copyright matters. The position also includes managing paralegals and outside counsel in trademark, copyright, and domain name analysis, prosecution and enforcement.

Patent Subject Matter Expert – Small Corporation – Telecommute

February 4, 2017- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

GTT Group, Inc. wants highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:

Associate Director, Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Tarrytown, N.Y.

January 31, 2017- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a patent attorney at the Associate Director level to help in the development, protection, and management of Regeneron’s valuable intellectual property pertaining to bioprocess and manufacturing. The attorney will be required to develop close client relationships with the relevant scientific and business groups and coordinate patent filings, trade secret protection, and administrative patent actions.

The attorney will also advise on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments, and be expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Obtaining and managing intellectual property protection in bioprocess and manufacturing.
- developing close relationships with and counseling the relevant scientific and business groups;
- coordinating patent filing, trade secret protection, and administrative patent actions;
- monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments; and
- surveilling competitor activity and taking steps to ensure Regeneron’s long-term competitive advantage.
Advising on complex business transactions and external partnerships.
Conducting due diligence and supporting business transactions.
Providing litigation support.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and admitted to practice law in at least one state, preferably NY;
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Chemical Engineering required; Experience with mammalian cell culture or protein purification preferred.
4-8 years of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or chemical IP experience required at a company, law firm, or total years at both.
Demonstrated experience in patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, due diligence and strategic client counseling; litigation experience is a plus.
Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Regeneron.
Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.

This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron’s unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Regeneron about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Regeneron via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Regeneron, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Regeneron for this position and a valid agreement with Regeneron is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Regeneron agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.regeneron.com/job/REGEA0026302909/Associate-Director-Patent-Attorney.

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

Known for its scientific and operational excellence, Regeneron is a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron commercializes medicines for eye diseases, high LDL-cholesterol, and a rare inflammatory condition and has product candidates in development in other areas of high unmet medical need, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, pain, and infectious diseases.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – McKinney, Texas

January 31, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

SOL IP LLC is a patent licensing company with the expertise in the electrical / electronic engineering or computer science to work with our international clients.

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Lexington, Mass.

December 20, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

agenus Agenus Biopharma is seeking an exceptional Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and exciting company in the immuno-oncology space. The qualified individual will have a technical background and advanced degree in immunology or a related field. 1-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution as well as due diligence analyses (including freedom-to-operate and related analyses) is required. The qualified individual will be a key contributor to assisting the company in evaluating and supporting development of new technologies. The qualified individual will also perform administrative intellectual property duties as needed. Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required. Excellent academics and strong written and oral communication skills are necessary, as this position will interface regularly with scientists and management.

Patent Search Associate (Mechanical / Medical Devices) – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. or Telecommute

December 19, 2016- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

sherman Sherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier 100% US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering. B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred. Prior IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required – including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching. Ability and experience to take on a broad array of technologies is required.

Senior Vice President (IP Asset Management) – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif. or Salt Lake City, Utah

December 9, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Clairvolex Inc. is seeking a business management function to lead a business unit by planning and executing all items related to work, resources, quality, and client relationships. The person will report to the Business Head on all matters of business to ensure execution of the yearly goals as per the plan.

(Candidates must be open to travelling. Can expect at least 6 international travels and several domestic US travels every year. Preferred candidates who are willing to relocate the San Francisco or Salt Lake City. Social skills, networking capabilities, open to work in multi-cultural & diverse sensitivities and orientation.)

Job Responsibilities

A. Client Management:

This is a primarily a customer facing role. The candidate is expected to manage more than one strategic IPAM accounts. Each account will have 500-3000 patent applications (assets) under management. The management oversight will be run through a program management office PMO, led by candidate. This PMO shall directly interface with the portfolio development manager at the customer end (typically a patent attorney). Consequently, the following functions are critical to this role:

Portfolio development strategy & articulation
Designing & executing customer specific portfolio specific guidelines
Timely customer communication
Governance
OC relationship
Customer to EC knowledge transition

B. Asset Management:

Oversee all prosecution functions for large scale application portfolios (1000+ assets)
Tasks the team performs include both paralegal and patent engineer tasks.
• On the paralegal side: docketing, IDS management, invoice processing, form preparation.
• On the patent engineer side: drafting office action responses. This work is done independently, i.e., candidate must be able to oversee this with minimal intervention.
Ensure flawless delivery of product to OCs and clients
Attend governance calls and manage all outside counsel
Communicate with OCs and manage OC workflow
Ensure technical background is appropriate to client work (a high tech background could not oversee a pharmaceutical portfolio)
Perfect understanding of US prosecution process required. Knowledge of European process desirable. Knowledge of patent process in China, Korea, Japan, and India a plus.

C. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

D. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Other Details:

Educational/professional qualifications: US Patent Attorney; Admitted to practice law in the United States and qualified US patent bar examination and eligible to practice patents before the USPTO. Must possess an EE degree from a reputed US university with deep course work on telecommunication technologies and JD from a well-credentialed law school.

Experience: 14-16 years of experience in an IP law firm or the patent practice of a general practice law firm. Should have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution matters relating to electrical, communications, semi-conductors, microprocessors and computer software related inventions.

Contact
To apply, please email Abha Jaiswal at abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California or Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Analyst Consultant – Small Corporation – Portland, Ore.

December 8, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

GTT Group is seeking highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Multiple Locations

November 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bija Capital Advisors, LLC., a boutique IP Strategy and Development firm, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent to join our team. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and candidates with at least three to five years of domestic patent prosecution experience in these fields with a top law firm are preferred.

Assistant General Counsel (Patents & Trade Secrets) – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

November 10, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

nike Nike seeks an experienced patent lawyer to serve as its Assistant General Counsel – Patents & Trade Secrets, reporting directly to Nike’s Chief Patent Counsel. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic patent and legal advice to Nike’s business and innovation teams on a global scale. You will collaborate with professionals managing Nike’s patent portfolios and support Nike’s IP litigation and transactions teams on patent issues as needed.

Core Responsibilities

Advising senior management, technical and business stakeholders on patent matters
Setting and implementing a patent strategy for Nike’s latest innovations
• Interacting with patent offices throughout the world in order to accelerate the issuance of Nike’s patented innovations
Managing outside patent counsel both domestically and globally
Developing, coordinating and reviewing patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, competitive intelligence, landscapes, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses
Coordinating and managing patent committees
Setting and implementing patent policies
Developing and implementing internal systems and processes for managing Nike’s IP
Leading in-house patent professionals in managing patent harvesting and prosecution
Spearheading internal education initiatives and trainings related to patents
Managing freedom to operate projects
Conducting patent purchase due diligence and collaborating on patent acquisition transactions
Conducting trade secret audits, implementing trade secret protection measures, training innovation and business groups about trade secret best practices, providing trade secret advice and counseling
International travel as needed
Providing such other IP support as needed

Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate degree
USPTO membership
A technical degree recognized by the USPTO
Proven leader with 10+ years of experience in patent and IP matters
Experience managing teams of IP professionals
Registered and in good standing with at least one State Bar
Experience in a corporate legal environment, on a global scale, preferred
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills required
Superior organization and project management skills
Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
Strong interpersonal skills; a team player able to establish and build partnerships at all levels of the innovation and legal community
Must have the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Needs to be a hands on “doer” with the ability to work independently
The ability to work across multiple time zones with Nike employees and partners in the U.S., Europe, and Asia

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://jobs.nike.com/portland/legal/jobid10538192-assistant-general-counsel-patents-.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Flyknit, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike. So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we’ll raise the bar.

Associate Counsel (IP Policy) – Other – Washington, D.C.

November 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

bio Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.

Director, Patent Attorney Regeneron Genetics Center – Large Corporation – Tarrytown, N.Y.

November 3, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc is seeking a Director for its Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC). This is a once in a lifetime leadership opportunity to go in house and create innovative IP strategy that will support and protect one of the world’s most comprehensive genetics databases. Science drives our business- the attorney that supports the RGC will be expected to " talk science" with key stake holders across the organization. This attorney will partner with scientific leads for the Regeneron Genetics Center and will be expected to keep senior leadership including CEO, CSO and General Counsel informed and up to date on strategy.

The attorney will assume a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive intellectual property strategy for the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC), which was created to elucidate genetic factors that cause or influence human diseases. The RGC has sequenced over 100,000 exomes to date, and is now delivering new target opportunities and validating existing targets for Regeneron’s therapeutic programs. The attorney will develop, protect, and manage Regeneron’s intellectual property pertaining to systems and processes for large-scale genomics systems, applied genomics, bioinformatics, and personalized medicine. The attorney will also provide intellectual property services in support of Regeneron’s technology platforms and bioprocess and manufacturing enterprises.

Responsibilities

Identifying and managing intellectual property protection in the following technological areas: large-scale genomics; applied genomics; bioinformatics; and personalized medicine.
Developing and implementing an intellectual property strategy for the Regeneron Genetics Center, including: developing close client relationships with the relevant scientific and business groups; coordinating patent filing, trade secret protection, and third party actions; monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments, particularly in the area of patentable subject matter; and surveilling competitor activity and taking steps to ensure Regeneron’s long-term competitive advantage.
Managing intellectual property protection in the following technological areas:
recombineering; genetically modified non-human animals; animal models; and bioprocess and manufacturing.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and admitted to practice law in at least one state is required, New York preferred, or qualified for New York's in-house counsel license.
Ph.D. in Genetics, Biochemistry, or Cell Biology is required; experience in medical genetics, genomics and/or bioinformatics preferred.
6-12 years experience required; law firm experience is a plus.
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal experience, including experience in patent preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, due diligence, opinion work and strategic client counseling.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.regeneron.com/job/REGEA0026302431/Director-Patent-Attorney.

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

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Bothell, Wash.

November 2, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Seattle Genetics is seeking is a registered patent attorney or patent agent with prosecution experience in biology or chemistry.

Patent Lawyer – Large Corporation – Wayzata, Minn.

October 12, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Cargill is an international developer, manufacturer and marketer of food, food ingredient, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, our privately held company employs more than 130,000 people in over 60 countries . We help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation and are committed to sharing our global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges.

Cargill is seeking to hire a patent lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area. This is an in-house lawyer position within Cargill’s Worldwide Law Team, which is comprised of approximately 400 legal professional (including 200+ lawyers) working in over 30 Cargill offices globally.

The lawyer filling this position will provide legal counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer and will be part of the Cargill Law Department’s Intellectual Property Team. This lawyer will work closely with various Cargill businesses and its technology function. This lawyer will also work collaboratively with other Cargill lawyers and paralegals who provide legal counsel to Cargill worldwide as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Principal Accountabilities

Preparing and prosecuting patent applications, developing disclosures and counseling inventors with a commercial focus;
Coordinating general patent activities, including leading intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and infringement opinions and developing patent strategies;
Providing legal counsel to Cargill’s businesses, including due diligence and the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, technology licenses, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other transactional matters;
Developing, coordinating and providing training for key employees on intellectual property matters; and
Providing legal counsel and support related to pre-litigation evaluations and on-going litigation matters as they may arise

Required Qualifications

License to practice law in Minnesota (or if currently licensed in another state the ability to become licensed in Minnesota) and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Bachelors of Science in chemical, biochemical, food technology, chemical engineering or biological arts.
2+ years of experience as a patent lawyer, including significant experience drafting priority patent applications and preparing substantive office action responses.
Strong strategic and commercial conceptual strength.
Creative, resilient and flexible style and approach to solving legal problems.
Demonstrated ability to have a broad perspective and approach work with curiosity.
Ability and desire to work with diverse teams in meeting corporate goals and missions.
Excellent communication, advocacy and drafting skills.
Ability to effectively manage conflict and apply judgment in counseling.
****Ability to travel US & Globally****

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees in biotechnology and at least 2 years of experience preparing and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications preferred.
Excellent academic track record (top 25% of law school class is strongly preferred)
Agreement and/or opinion experience

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=REF-12&job=WAY05474.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wayzata, Minnesota

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo Working within the patent team, the Patent Agent is responsible for helping to develop and maintain The Coca-Cola Company's patent portfolio in support of the Company's business objectives.

This individual is responsible for patent prosecution and drafting, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process.

The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, prepare patent filings and prosecute patent applications, and, where necessary, manage external patent counsel in support of the same. This individual may also support counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities:

Draft applications and prosecute US and foreign patent applications
Conduct searches and interpret prior art documents
Support the invention disclosure process
Support client counseling, working closely with internal or external counsel and stakeholders
Assist in identifying competitive products/patent portfolios
Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies, when requested
Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Education & Experience:

Degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree, with minimum 3 years of experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting of patent applications at a law firm
Registered before the USPTO
Strong knowledge of patent law
Experience in drafting patent applications and responses in the USPTO
Experience in managing patent prosecution outside of the US
Experience managing patent portfolios for multinational corporations preferred
Outstanding communication and networking skills and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work independently and, where appropriate, with supervision provided by an in-house patent manager, senior agent or counsel
The ability to effectively contribute as a team player
Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust intellectual property protection for specific technology-related products

Functional Expertise:

Strong technical writing and patent drafting skills
Superior English written and oral communication skills
Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues
concerning patents
Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP)
Continuous learning and development
Customer service and results-oriented

Leadership Behaviors:

DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).
COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).
ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.
INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.
DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_cocacola/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=92008&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

IP Agent – Large Corporation – Goleta, Calif.

October 6, 2016- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo KARL STORZ is a leading manufacturer of endoscopic equipment in the medical field. KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta, CA (near Santa Barbara) designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced video imaging systems and accessories.

We are looking for a US Patent Agent or Patent Engineer to provide technical and administrative support for KARL STORZ’s international IP portfolio.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate invention disclosures
Conduct prior art searches
Prepare, file, and prosecute USPTO and EPO patent applications
Keep abreast of developments in IP law
IP opinion support on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity
Advise KARL STORZ employees on IP best practices, including formal training sessions
Depending on interest and applicant background, patent assertion support

Required Skills and Experience:

A technical degree, with a preference for optical or other imaging background and experience, but applicants with other technical backgrounds that are applicable to the medical-device field (e.g., electrical and mechanical engineering) are welcomed to apply
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and follow through, with the ability to prioritize
Ability to establish and maintain cohesive inter- and intra-company relationships
Passed or willing to pass the USPTO Registration Examination
Working familiarity with patents, trademarks, and design models, typically gained after 3 to 5 years’ experience, although those with more experience are welcomed to apply
First-hand R&D and design engineering experience in the medical device field (preferred)
A mix of in-house and law firm experience (preferred)
IP enforcement experience a plus
German-language skills is a major plus

We offer world-class benefits, which include an informal, but highly cooperative work environment, company-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, KARL STORZ University, and much more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. KARL STORZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

Contact
If you are interested in this position, please complete an on-line application at: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KARLSTORZENDO&cws=1&rid=8168

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

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Tarrytown, N.Y.

September 20, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Our client, a dynamic and fast growing publicly traded biopharmaceutical company in New York is seeking an experienced patent attorney for the position of Assistant General Counsel. This is a role for an independent thinker as the Assistant General Counsel will help develop comprehensive global strategies for expanding the company’s intellectual property protection around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to ensure the company’s long-term competitive advantage.

The Assistant General Counsel will also advise on emerging IP legal issues and play an active role in forming the company’s response to current IP legislative developments and IP policy issues. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities will include:

Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing the company’s IP portfolio as well as the portfolios of its competitors and potential collaborators
Identifying opportunities for expanding the company’s IP position and working with members of various business, legal, scientific and administrative groups within the company to take advantage of such opportunities
Working and communicating with collaborators and other external strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy
Developing best practices and internal SOPs for ensuring a high functioning IP Department
Managing the use of outside legal counsel and internal resources, as may be necessary, to fulfill the aforementioned responsibilities.

Qualified applicants must have:

A Juris Doctorate and be admitted to practice in at least one state, New York preferred, or qualified for New York’s in house counsel license.
At least 15 years’ in-house and/or law firm experience.
Ph.D. in biological sciences (eg biochemistry, biotechnology) required, immunology a plus.
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal expertise. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, IP due diligence, strategic counseling and licensing required. Experience in IP litigation and drug regulatory affairs a plus.
Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at the company
Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.

Contact
To apply, please email Melissa Peters at mpeters@princetonlegal.com.

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

Senior IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

September 13, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

logo AkzoNobel is looking to recruit an IP Counsel, reporting to the Director IP, Americas.

As lead counsel for one or more business in AkzoNobel, the IP Counsel is responsible for setting IP strategy and standards throughout the business and for translating innovation output to IP assets. As a partner to RD&I leadership, (s)he helps prioritize technical innovation projects and develop and implement product specific IP strategies.

More specifically, the IP Counsel is responsible for:

Developing and implementing an IP strategy for the business
Managing the IP portfolio and securing IP rights for the business, ensuring alignment with business priorities and advising on risk/reward scenarios
Aligning IP policies and procedures with company standards
Collaborating with the businesses in discovering, developing and managing new ideas and associated IP, including the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications and trade mark applications
Monitoring third party IP rights that are relevant to the business strategy and file and manage oppositions
Partnering with litigation counsel in IP litigation
Working with other senior executives to understand business strategies and helping achieve those through strategic use of IP
Interfacing with and providing IP-related input and support to the businesses and research groups;
Handling transactional matters and agreements such as IP licenses, confidentiality agreements and joint development agreements.

The above activities are performed in close relationship with other (senior) IP counsels or other members of the Legal function.

Critical competencies

Academic degree in chemistry;
Qualified US Patent Attorney, licensed to practise in Illinois or eligible to be licenced to practise in Illinois.
Has experience/knowledge with IP aspects of transactional matters and is familiar with agreements such as IP licenses, confidentiality agreements, and joint development agreements;
As experience/knowledge with federal and common law protection of trademarks and brands.
Minimum 4 years experience as in-house patent attorney or in private practice
Good analytical and counselling skills and sound judgment
Good oral and written communication skills in English

Contact
Please visit this website to apply: https://akzonobel.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=160005IP&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.V9gpDv1BivE.mailto

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

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We are the sector leader in sustainability and number one in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We are the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

Senior IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.

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