Patent Paralegal – Other – Charlottesville, Va.

July 18, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group is seeking a patent paralegal. The patent paralegal supports two patent attorneys and a licensing staff by maintaining the patent docket, preparing and filing patent applications and associated documents and forms, corresponding with inventors and licensees, and responding to inquiries and requests regarding the docket and status of patent applications. The successful candidate will have patent experience, preferably U.S. and PCT/foreign; at least a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred); a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience; the ability to process computer data and generate reports; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines and manage a diverse workload.

Patent Associate/Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, DC

July 17, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II”. With 25 professionals, we are an IP boutique firm that continues to grow steadily and have excellent track record when it comes to encouraging professional growth and balancing life-style.

IP Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

July 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP, a premier full service law firm of over 800 Attorneys and 23 national offices, is seeking an IP Associate experienced with 2-6 years of experience in Patent Prosecution to work in our New York City (Midtown) office.

IP & Licensing Counsel – Small Corporation – Scottsdale, Ariz.

July 16, 2012- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.

Responsibilities:
Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions
Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development
Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling
Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape
Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy
Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes
Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities
Innovation capture and invention analyses
Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities)
Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses
Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements
Team leadership and/or management

Qualifications:
J.D. Required
Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology)
At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements
Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly
Management experience a plus
Strong computer skills
Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment
Great attention to detail
Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships
Team player

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Contact:
If interested, apply online by visiting this link: http://www.medicis.com/employ/careers_apply_now.asp?jvi=oWN6Vfwu.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

July 14, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Virginia (including interstate telecommuting)

July 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Attorney – Small Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 11, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney – Other – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

July 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

BASF is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the supervision and direction of a senior BASF intellectual property attorney, this person provides patent support to BASF's Plant Sciences (BPS) unit in Research Triangle Park (RTP).

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

July 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecutor Lead – Small Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif. (Updated)

July 3, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Theranos is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Prosecutor Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing intellectual property strategy and developing the patent portfolio in collaboration with company management, scientists, and attorneys.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Work with scientists to identify new inventions
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Manage existing intellectual property portfolio with oversight of Life Sciences IP maintenance and enforcement efforts
• Utilize creative approaches to intellectual property strategy and litigation
• Identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce intellectual property rights
• Minimize adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes
• Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys

The successful candidate must have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues. The candidate must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone and as part of a team.

Requirements:
• Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 6+ years of intellectual property experience with a law firm or corporation
• JD from top-tier ABA approved law school
• Graduate degree in life sciences or chemistry (M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred)
• Member of California State Bar and active registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Strong life sciences background or equivalent industry experience
• Proven track record of successful patent prosecution
• Self-sufficient practice management skills and flexibility to assist in additional in-house legal responsibilities
• Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity and interpersonal skills
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Ideal candidates are currently employed or have been employed in similar types of positions and want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work. Candidates must be hard-working with an unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THERANOS&cws=1&rid=120.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

July 1, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Carr & Ferrell’s Litigation Practice Group is seeking Associates to join their team in Silicon Valley. We will review applications from attorneys with between three and five years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials. Trial prep and support experience is required, as well as current California bar membership in good standing. Possession of a technical undergraduate degree in a life science, physics, electrical or mechanical engineering is also necessary for consideration.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

June 28, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The St. Louis, Mo., office of Harness, Dickey & Pierce is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of full-time litigation experience. A strong academic record is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred. Qualified candidates should anticipate a varied and hands-on thriving litigation practice with opportunities to take on significant responsibilities as their litigation skills grow.We offer competitive compensation and ample opportunities for professional development.

Corporate Paralegal (Patents) – Large Corporation – South Everett, Wash.

June 25, 2012- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Fluke is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to work in its South Everett, Washington offices. Are you looking for a role where you will work closely with our Patent Lawyer and own the patent administrative process with the opportunity for growth and development? Are you looking to partner with both external clients and business leaders to help manage the patent and annuities processes? If so, we have your next opportunity! You will be responsible for the auditing, administration of patent submissions, actions and decisions across the organization.

You will provide specifically substantive legal work for department lawyers and assist in providing legal support to the organization of a complex and responsible nature for our inventors’ patents both domestically and globally. This may include both corporate and commercial work and records management as well as trademark and IP research and support at the highest level.

Primary Responsibilities:
• You will be responsible for the patent portfolio including, review and management of internal and external patent correspondence. Manage patent committee meetings while working closely with national/international outside counsel and inventors during patent prosecution to grant. Monitor USPTO patent site for granted patents and notifies inventors, VPs and HR of grants.
• You will oversee and conduct due-diligence for incoming information, requests and related correspondence and materials including IP, litigation discovery, legal research and copyright permission requests as well as inquiries from outside inventors for idea review by Business Unit managers.
• You will assess and support Fluke’s NDA process and assisting with trademark inquiries providing accurate and timely information on federally registered and common law marks.
• You will research the patent assignment and filing of IP for newly acquired entities working with outside counsel in obtaining necessary chain of title documentation.
• You will work closely with the department on budget administration, expense accruals and forecasting.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of related experience supporting the docketing, patent administration, database management, auditing, building queries and reporting.
• Associates degree or Paralegal certification required, BA a plus.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
• Proven track record of taking initiative, attention to detail, organization and prioritization and problem solving
• Experience working and partnering with all levels in an organization.
• Strong communication in both written and verbal formats
• Experience and knowledge of large and complex database systems, including ability to create queries, and MS products especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with CPI, Decipher or other docketing databases a plus

All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Fluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply by emailing Anne Wharton at: anne.wharton@fluke.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Everett, Washington

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

June 25, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Salt Lake City, Utah office of Thorpe North & Western, a patent boutique with over 20 Patent Attorneys, is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, wired and wireless telecommunications including VOIP and 3GPP, software design, database and server technologies, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, opinion work, trademark work, and litigation.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

June 25, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Salt Lake City, Utah office of Thorpe North & Western, a patent boutique with over 20 Patent Attorneys, is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of computer software, internet software, database and server technologies, web enabled software, wired and wireless telecommunications including VOIP and 3GPP, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, perform due diligence in M&A transactions, perform opinion work, provide trademark work, and provide litigation services.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

June 25, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Salt Lake City, Utah office of Thorpe North & Western, a patent boutique with over 20 Patent Attorneys, is seeking a highly skilled and productive intellectual property associate for the firm’s trademark practice group. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Shelby Township, Mich. (flexible)

June 24, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The BrooksGroup in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks experienced patent prosecution attorneys with a chemical engineering, material science and engineering or mechanical engineering degree with or without their own business. Attorneys with an electrical engineering or computer engineering degree having some business will also be considered. Telecommuting or contractor positions are available for truly outstanding candidates with experience. The BrooksGroup offers a highly competitive compensation package including outstanding health care, dental and vision coverage, 401K profit sharing, flexible working hours, up to $3,500 for approved CLE seminars, and more.

Senior IP Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. (flexible)

June 24, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent GC is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing as lawyers for 10+ years, and will have experience in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.

Director, IP Transactions – Other – Berkeley, Calif.

June 21, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

June 21, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property department. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills. Don't miss the opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic law firm located in the heart of the Penn Quarter.

Overview of Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares official correspondence with the USPTO as assigned.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.
• Maintains a docket of statutory USPTO and client due dates and satisfies all due dates in accordance with client instructions and firm docketing procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must possess detailed knowledge of USPTO filing requirements.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, on a prepared and extemporaneous basis.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. Requires patience, creativity and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field required. Master's degree or PhD in applicable subject matter with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.

Large law firm experience preferred.

Must have valid USPTO Registration Number or relevant experience and the knowledge required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined time period.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We are convenient to all Metro lines and offer reasonably priced on-site parking. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Contact:
If you are interested in this position, or other open positions with the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online. Please select "Professional Staff" and then "Available Opportunities" to view our job listings.

EOE m/f/d/v

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC

One of Washington, DC's best law firms, Crowell & Moring LLP is an international firm which employs over 900 talented attorneys and professionals in the fields of accounting, human resources, administration, information technology, legal support, reference services, and operations. Our firm is AmLaw 100 and growing. We are one of the 100 most prestigious firms in the country to work for according to Vault.com - a unique place where people are valued and exciting careers are built. We can promise that you will love our culture and enjoy working with our enthusiastic team!