Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

August 15, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Proteostasis Therapeutics is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5+ years experience in patent prosecution. This individual will work with a variety of cross-functional teams to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues arising from our extensive support for a range of academic collaborations and pharmaceutical partnerships. The successful applicant will have a MS or PhD degree in a chemical or biological discipline.

Responsibilities:
• Manage patent assets, including identifying patentable inventions through interactions with project teams, drafting patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence, and determining inventorship
• Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all
technology areas of the company
• Identify, perform and/or manage patentability and freedom to operate searches, studies and opinions
• Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
• Assist with due diligence reviews for licensing efforts
• Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and sponsored research agreements with academic institutions
• Supervise outside counsel; organize and conduct quarterly patent committee meetings
• Educate staff concerning key intellectual property issues

Contact:
Please submit resume and cover letter to: recruiting@proteostasis.com. EOE.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is the first company dedicated to the discovery of new therapeutics based upon understanding the body’s natural Proteostasis Network. Advances in our ability to characterize and pharmacologically control the Proteostasis Network create new opportunities for ameliorating diseases in a wide number of therapeutic areas. Regulation of the Proteostasis Network is a new approach to drug discovery that will provide the kind of foundational understanding that we have witnessed with other breakthrough treatment paradigms, such as with kinases and G-protein coupled receptors.

Principal Technology Advisor, Licensing – Small Corporation – Ottawa, On.

August 15, 2011- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Experienced IP Associate – Law Firm – Stamford, Conn.

August 11, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Partner – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

August 11, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 11, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morris & Kamlay LLP
is an IP specialty firm seeking registered patent attorneys. An ideal candidate has a technology/science background and is local to the Washington D.C. area. We are an innovative law firm and candidates should be comfortable working in a highly interactive and collaborative environment. To learn more about our firm, please see our website at www.morriskamlay.com.

Deputy Executive Director (International & Regulatory) – Other – Arlington, Va.

August 8, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Any / Other

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), a national bar association, seeks a detail-oriented individual to fill its Deputy Executive Director – International and Regulatory position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position has the principal day-to-day responsibility for international intellectual property issues of concern to the Association and issues relating to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This position performs a wide range of representational functions relating to the nature of the Association’s preeminent role in domestic and international IP issues. Performs in-depth research and analysis on domestic and international legal topics as assigned. Independently exercises significant discretion and judgment in carrying out assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities:
International
Oversees all international intellectual property matters in which the Association participates and monitors the activities of major international IP organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, ICANN, EPO, JPO, Industry Trilateral, etc.

Represents and coordinates AIPLA’s representation before international organizations or at international meetings and fora, as assigned, including the WIPO Assemblies and relevant substantive committee meetings, ICANN (including the IP Constituency) and the Industry Trilateral. Coordinates preparation of Association comments on amendments to foreign national laws and international treaties and instruments.

Assists the Executive Director and other senior staff in managing international projects involving the Association, including co-sponsored symposia with other NGOs at global venues, assisting in finalizing of agenda, coordination of participants and speakers, and coordinating preparation of final reports.

Manages, with the Deputy Executive Director and the Director of Legal Affairs, the Assistant to the Deputy Executive Directors and the Policy Assistant.

Regulatory
Oversees the relations between AIPLA and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and serves as the principal staff liaison to appropriate Association, Board and relevant committees regarding USPTO matters and Association’s response to requests for comments from USPTO on rulemaking, policy positions, fee setting, etc. This position is responsible for attending Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committee meetings, and other USPTO –sponsored public meetings and Roundtables.

Monitors other U.S. government agencies with IP responsibility on behalf of the Association, including U.S. Trade Representative, Office of IP Enforcement Coordinator, Federal Trade Commission, International Trade Commission, etc., and serves as liaison to the Board and relevant committees of the Association.

Evaluates legislative and operational proposals arising from the Administration in order to help lead the development of Association positions before Congress and the Administration.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of and experience with international and USG-related intellectual property issues, policies, and organizations. A law degree with special expertise in the field of intellectual property law is required. Working relationships and experience in the USPTO, and with international intergovernmental organizations, is highly desirable, as are a proven track record of success in prior related work and superior communication skills. Senior management experience is greatly desired.

Contact:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment. For more information, please visit our website at www.aipla.org. Interested candidates should send salary requirements with a cover letter including a description of your most significant accomplishment to date and resume to hhaney@aipla.org or fax to 703-415-0786 to the attention of Human Resources.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – East Hanover, N.J.

August 6, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kraft Foods is seeking to make an appointment of a Patent Counsel to be based in East Hanover NJ to support its Snacks business. Some of the brands this position will support include: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, and Planters nuts.

This position will report directly to the US-based Chief Counsel, Patents, Snacks and Confectionery and join as a key member of an established, dynamic and high-profile Legal and Compliance Department numbering some 180 professionals worldwide. Working closely with both Kraft's management and technical personnel the counsel will play a key role in:

• Leading U.S., regional, and global freedom-to-operate and other related
projects and management of external counsel regarding same.
• Providing counseling to colleagues in R&D, commercial legal, marketing, innovation and other groups regarding patent matters.
• Identifying and evaluating new inventions.
• Managing patent prosecution and patent portfolio for Kraft Snacks category, including management of external patent prosecution counsel.
• Negotiating and preparing licenses and other agreements.
• Providing support for patent related litigation and conflicts.
• Conducting competitor monitoring and competitive analysis.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and JD degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience
• Must be a licensed U.S. patent attorney
• Must processes relevant technical background (e.g., chemistry, food science or chemical engineering) and relevant experience
• Prefer prior experience in both a law firm and as in-house patent counsel
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://kraftfoods.taleo.net/careersection/kraft_careersite_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=78108.

Kraft Foods is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We actively seek to maintain a diverse work force, and Kraft therefore recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status.

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

Kraft Foods is the world's second largest food and beverage company. Do you have a passion for food? Want to make a delicious difference? Kraft Foods is a company that challenges and inspires you to achieve your best, rewards you with professional career development and personal satisfaction, and values who you are. We understand that actions speak louder than words, so at Kraft Foods:
• We inspire trust
• We act like owners
• We keep it simple
• We are open and inclusive
• We tell it like it is
• We lead from the head and the heart
• We discuss. We decide. We deliver.

We make today delicious in over 145 countries where we sell our products. And, our employees can be seen in action in more than 70 countries. At Kraft Foods, we relish innovative thinking and fresh ideas -- we invite you to consider having a seat at the table.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

August 5, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

CooperVision, Inc. is a business unit of the NYSE listed company, The Cooper Companies, Inc., that manufactures and markets a broad range of contact lenses for the worldwide vision correction market. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. We are looking for a skilled patent agent to help support our intellectual property functions. You will work closely with our IP team supporting R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Corporate activities.

Responsibilities:
• Maintaining a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including some hands on drafting, and managing outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Collaborating with CooperVision’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio, including identification of patentable inventions.
• Providing strategic patent advice to internal clients reflecting team objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks.
• Diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and licensing support.
• Operating within IP team to improve operational and strategic IP issues.
• Developing in-depth expertise in contact lens and ophthalmic areas and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.

Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of and experience with US and foreign patent laws. European Opposition experience a plus but not required.
• Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of manufacturing systems including robotic and computer systems, and medical device manufacturing are strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, manage heavy workflow, set priorities and deliver results.
• Ability to promote positive cooperation and clear communication within IP team and with internal clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed.

Educational Background/Qualifications/Experience:
• Must be a Registered U.S. Patent Agent (ie. licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.)
• Degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years experience, including US and foreign patent prosecution, with both experience in a law firm and in-house for a public company preferred.
• Experience working with a medical device company or ophthalmic related field preferred.

Contact:
To apply to this position, please email Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to crafting quality lenses for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support.

CooperVision has a refreshing perspective that sets us apart. We appreciate no two eyes, no two patients and no two days are ever the same. We understand our lenses are one of many valuable ingredients in peoples' daily lives. We know every wearer is unique, so we craft world-class lenses for both mainstream and challenging vision corrections, and we look for ways to make it easier for people to find the lenses that best fit their life.

Our perspective also enables us to be a better partner. We listen. We understand the dynamics of our industry. We keep it simple. And we act with speed, flexibility, and nimbleness, always looking for new and better ways to support our customers and keep them up-to-date.

In the end, we are committed to helping customers run and grow a successful business, and to keeping practitioners and wearers happy with our lenses and confident in CooperVision... today, tomorrow and beyond.

Join our team and become a part of a world class organization that is the second largest contact lens manufacturer in the United States and the third largest in the world. A global powerhouse, we tout a network of facilities that expands our reach to 70 countries.

We offer some of the most respected brands and most advanced lenses in the industry, including our recently launched silicone hydrogels Biofinity® & Avaira® which offer the best vision possible in a soft contact lens. Our Proclear Compatibles® lenses deliver unmatched all day comfort. And our Frequency® 55 Multifocal lenses use a revolutionary two-lens system to help correct presbyopia.

Realize your vision ....

Registered Patent Attorney – Mid-sized Corporation – Tinley Park, Ill.

August 4, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.

What You’ll Need:
• Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts
• Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses
• Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property
• Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications

Plus:
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required
• Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus
• Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar
• A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs
• Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity
• Law firm experience is a plus

Total Rewards:
• World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure.
• Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams.
• Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union.
• Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.

Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois

Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.

PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.

Associate (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Woodbridge, N.J.

August 4, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Junior Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

August 4, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent & Licensing Attorney – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

August 3, 2011- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country's largest research and engineering laboratories in the nation, employing over 8,000 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov. We are searching for a Patent and Licensing Attorney for the Legal Technology Transfer Center at the Albuquerque facility. The salary is commensurate. A benefit and relocation package is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsible for counseling on licensing activities, negotiations and contracts; and all aspects of patent protection, from reviewing invention disclosures, leading patent review committees, drafting patent applications, reviewing applications prepared by outside counsel, prosecuting patent applications in USPTO, conducting prior art searches, and otherwise supporting technology transfer activities of major national laboratory.

U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required. Requires excellent academic qualifications with 3-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in intellectual property licensing and patent prosecution; must be a member of the State Bar of New Mexico or be willing and able to become a member of the State Bar of New Mexico within two years of hire; and a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline. Masters or PhD level education is preferred. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and strong project, client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field are desirables.

Contact:
Please apply online at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Search for Openings, and reference Job ID Number: 638689.

U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Patent Research Librarian – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

July 29, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Qualcomm Library is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Patent Research Librarian. This position provides strategic level research with a primary focus on patent analysis, competitor and technical landscapes, competitive intelligence, and market potential, in addition to business, engineering, and general research support.

The position has three areas of focus including:
• Participating in high level cross-department project teams to proactively deliver information, strategy, and value-add research deliverables.
• Research delivery and training in the use of information tools and techniques. Specialized content creation and maintenance in specific topic areas of critical need to the organization, particularly for web delivery.
• Working with content vendors and understanding information databases and products in support of seamless research delivery

Skills/Experience:
• Strong familiarity with patent searching and analysis, particularly in relation to competitive intelligence. Additional expertise in post processing and analysis of voluminous amounts of data is a plus. Experience with TDA or VantgaePoint desirable.
• Working knowledge of patent processing system, both US and international.
• Ability to effectively leverage Derwent data as part of overall patent analysis
• Demonstrated expert capability in searching Dialog and LexisNexis, as well as other leading business research tools.
• Expertise in command line searching of technical databases such as IEEE Xplore, Ei Compendex, Inspec, ACM Digital Library, Scopus and others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market research and company sources and ability to integrate that data into overall research analysis.
• Social media analysis and sentiment tracking experience a plus.
• Ability to complete research process from inception to conclusion, synthesizing data and information from multiple sources, providing clear results analysis for high level research clients via a variety of delivery platforms.

This position requires a strong researcher who is self-directed, has a creative approach to research, and is well organized and able to prioritize accordingly. Being comfortable in a fast paced environment and responding enthusiastically to challenges is critical.

Must have strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively on a team and communicate well with both colleagues and internal customers at all levels of the organization. An outgoing and proactive approach to communication and problem solving is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.

Educational Requirements:
MLS from an ALA accredited library program and a minimum of three years patent research experience with progressively responsible positions.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: https://jobs.qualcomm.com/public/jobDetails.xhtml?requisitionId=1889902&page=jobSearch.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Organization
Job Location: San Diego, California

In-House Patent Attorney / General Counsel – Small Corporation – Deerfield Beach, Fl.

July 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wilen Group, LC is a privately owned holding company heavily involved in Internet, digital printing and direct mail seeking to hire an experienced patent attorney to establish our in-house legal department. Duties would include US and International patent litigation for our 20+ in process Patent Applications, as well as contract, license, disclosure and general corporate responsibilities.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

July 25, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

If you are intrigued by the prospect of applying your Patent Examination experience at one of the nation’s largest and most technologically sophisticated Intellectual Property boutique law firms, we invite you to apply for a position with us. Wolf Greenfield’s strength and national reputation bring to our door industry leaders ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-profile start-ups. This significant client base is demanding an expansion of our practice. We seek a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist who has experience working as a Patent Examiner in the Biotechnology field. The candidate should have proven technical aptitude and ability and demonstrate outstanding client service. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills are also required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Phoenix, Ariz.

July 25, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Metallurgical / Materials Science Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

July 24, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

July 20, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent / IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Northborough, Mass.

July 20, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.

Patent Partner – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 20, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beem Patent Law, a patent specialty firm in Chicago, Ill., seeks partner with values of service, ethics and development, with demonstrated ability to manage clients, associates and files, and having a following. Must have substantial experience, skill and interest in preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Strong academic record, technical degree and USPTO registration required, engineering degree preferred.