Hologic, Inc. 
is seeking a Patent Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal services and advise on a variety of IP-related matters for the diagnostics business unit of Hologic, which is located in San Diego, California.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. Bright people, working together to pioneer advances in human health care, have created Hologic's success. Our company believes that people are our greatest asset and only by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining the most talented employees can we continue to be successful. Our work atmosphere is stimulating, innovative and customer focused. We provide employees with state-of-the art tools and technology, a collaborative and passionate work environment and the ability to make a dramatic difference in the world of healthcare.
We are rapidly growing and yet we have never been more focused – on our people, on our growth, on our future.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in the biological, chemical and mechanical arts
- Supervise U.S. and foreign counsel engaged in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and in post-grant challenges, including inter partes review, post grant review, oppositions and invalidation appeals
- Acquire detailed understanding of the technologies, products and R&D activities of the business
- Counsel key technical and business personnel on IP portfolio development and strategies, adversarial proceedings, competitive IP and commercial activities, and licensing opportunities
- Conduct landscape searches, patentability reviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patent assessments relating to R&D activities, product releases, licensing opportunities and IP acquisition
- Review and assist in drafting agreements relating to the use, transfer or ownership of IP, including non-disclosure, material transfer, professional services, research, collaboration, and license agreements
Education and Experience
- B.S. degree in biology, chemistry or biochemistry, with 2+ years of practical laboratory experience
- J.D. from an accredited law school and 3+ years of experience as a practicing patent attorney in the life sciences industry (law firm and/or in-house)
- Registered patent attorney and member in good standing of at least one state bar (preferably CA).
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice
Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer & VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Contact
Apply online by contacting Anne Herrera at: anne.herrera@hologic.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California
has an excellent opportunity for a lateral attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office (although other Wisconsin office requests may be considered). Qualified applicants must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Engineering work experience is a plus but not required. Ability to assist in litigation, prepare and prosecute trademark and patent applications, support corporate transactions, and draft and negotiate technology agreements is a plus. Must already be admitted to the patent bar. We seek individuals whose academic achievements and personal skills mark them as future leaders in the firm and in the community.
