MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US) • Work with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Actively counsel members of Research & Development organization in identification of new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle • Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in the areas of oncology, inflammation, and infectious disease; particularly with regards to antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies • Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties • Develop and communicate IP guidance to Business Development during licensing and acquisition efforts • Review and analyze transactional agreements (e.g., MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements) • Present complicated intellectual property issues to senior management • Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations as needed
Position: • At least 3-5 years patent prosecution experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred.
Education: • Licensed Attorney required for IP Counsel. • Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area. • USPTO Registration Number required.
Other Requirements: • Understanding of experimental details of molecular/cellular biological research • Understanding of complex scientific inventions and processes • High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail • Effective oral and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Computer skills (especially experience with patent and science databases)
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a junior level, bright and enthusiastic attorney to join our Intellectual Property law firm and our Minneapolis office. As a firm with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, teamwork and service, we currently have an opening for an associate attorney:
Ideal candidates will have a technical background in mechanical engineering and/or physics. Candidates will also have 2-3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, superior academic credentials, solid IP experience, and strong writing skills. USPTO registration is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with hydraulics and/or telecommunications is a plus.
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, is seeking a Patent Attorney to interact directly with the company’s scientists and engineers and work closely with the Chief IP Counsel and General Counsel, as well as managing and coordinating with outside counsel, in supporting all intellectual property functions of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Draft patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and review draft publications and devise strategies for patent and trade secret protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of other parties and prepare freedom-to-operate analyses • Attend scientific and engineering project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on intellectual property issues • Perform general IP counseling to support internal clients and IP attorneys
Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required - JD is preferred - Patent agent considered • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required • 3-10 years patent prosecution experience in mechanical arts, preferably with experience with health care or life science related devices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite. • Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion. • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required. - Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines and/or accuracy. • Technical knowledge of chemical or biological arts desired but not required. • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to be productive and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.
Physical Demands: • This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize computers, and move about the office.
Work Environment: • This position is performed in a traditional office environment.
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.
Major Duties: • Identify IP opportunities, analyzing potential IP in the Company’s R&D, Process and Product Development, and assist in implementing the IP strategy • Assist in articulating IP opportunities in several business functions of the company • Perform prior art searches, analyze the art to understand patentability, prepare and file patent applications • Manage foreign patent procurement activities in addition to the prosecution at the USPTO • Use patent/trademark databases to assist the IP work flow • Develop policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate IP protection in different business activities
Skills/Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated ability to analyze and articulate IP opportunities in a complex technical environment. You should be meticulous and team oriented. You are expected to have: • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, preferably chemistry (Masters is a plus) • Experience in an Administrative role. • USPTO registration is required. • 5+ years work experience (preferably in patent procurement activities). • Ability to articulate complex analysis orally and in writing
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Manager to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property, the Patent Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Company's patent strategy in support of key business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior management and research and development leaders across multiple technology areas to identify patentable assets and to develop and implement strategies for obtaining patent protection. The individual will also guide activities to ensure that the existing portfolio continues to support evolving business objectives. The Patent Manager will supervise a small team of in-house patent agents and outside counsel in US and foreign patent procurement activities. The individual will also provide advice and counseling to business and scientific stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, including opinions and competitive assessments. The individual will also lead efforts to educate! scientific and business leaders on the role of patent protection in advancing business goals.
Responsibilities: • Guide the development and implementation of the Company's global patent strategy working closely with key business and scientific stakeholders • Supervise a team of in-house patent agents responsible for drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining US and foreign patent applications • Provide day-to-day advice and client counseling, as well as more formal opinion work including patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions • Identify third party patent portfolios of strategic relevance and formulate appropriate strategies for response • Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies • Conduct outreach to business and scientific stakeholders on the role of patents in supporting business advantage • Manage costs and implement cost containment measurements associated with patent procurement and maintenance • Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required
Education & Experience: • Juris doctor (JD) admitted to practice law in at least one state • Current registration to practice before the USPTO with at least an undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree • At least seven (7) years of experience in global patent prosecution and client counseling with a law firm and/or in-house legal department • At least four (4) years of experience in management of attorneys, patent agents and foreign law firms in procurement activities • Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of scientists, business development teams and attorneys or patent agents
Functional Expertise: • Outstanding English oral and written communication skills • High level of motivation with an ability to work independently • Excellent interpersonal skills a documented ability to contribute as a team player • Strong management skills • Computer skills • Commitment to continuous learning and development • Customer service and results-oriented
Job Profile Function Specific Activities: • Provide legal/tax and/or business advice to associates with respect to day-to-day operations. • Develop legal subject matter expertise in relevant practice area(s). • Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction and providing ongoing information and support in order to meet expectations and achieve Company objectives. • Review work products of outside counsel to ensure product quality and met expectations. • Review, edit and comment on agreements drafted by others (e.g., direct reports, business clients, other Company lawyers, counterparties).
Education: • Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience: • At least 5 years
Core Competencies: • Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking. • Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
Delivers Results: • Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. • Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
Develops and Inspires Others: • Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.
Technical Skills: • Legal Advice. Ability to develop and effectively communicate sound legal advice and/or analysis, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while taking into account client's role, objectives and risk tolerance.
• Client Objectives and Risks. Ability to determine and understand client objectives and risk tolerance. Includes knowledge of methods and/or techniques used to determine to identify objectives or risk tolerance and ability to incorporate the information in making legal decisions.
• Contract Drafting and Interpretation. Ability to synthesize business terms and incorporate legal protections into a binding agreement. Includes knowledge of proper content of agreements and ability to understand and evaluate terms and contract language proposed by counterparties to determine items that are and are not negotiable.
• Contract Law - Basic. Basic knowledge of contract law. Includes knowledge of and ability to understand basic terms and concepts.
• Contractual Relationships. Ability to understand Company's contractual relationships with bottlers, customers, suppliers, sponsorship properties and other counter-parties. Includes knowledge of the implications that such relationships have on the Company's strategic decision-making and freedom to act.
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. Its Silicon Valley office is looking for an associate with two to five years of Intellectual Property Experience.
This unique opportunity will focus on assisting technology companies with a full range of IP portfolio management services, including strategic counseling, patent management and prosecution, IP transactional matters, and assisting and participating in patent and IP litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred for this position. Class Year Preferred: 2009-2005.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. It has international offices and a reputable Intellectual Property Group.
An international AM Law 100 law firm has an immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a junior to mid-level patent prosecution associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
Part of what makes this such a great opportunity is not only the Prosecution Group itself, but the Silicon Valley office as a whole. The office has a fantastic culture. The office leadership is not only focused on delivering the highest quality legal work and services, but creating a place where the attorneys want to come into work. Blue jeans are common place and the occasional dog visit is not uncommon. The Prosecution Group is in our opinion is one of the top prosecution groups in the Valley. The partners are energetic and committed to mentoring and training, the work is interesting and challenging, and the partnership prospects are real.
The Firm is interested in attorneys with technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or relevant experience. Class Year Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This AM Law 100 international Law Firm has over 600 attorneys and represents clients in a wide range of industries. This Firm has also been widely recognized for its diversity efforts.
A national IP and Technology Law Firm hasan immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a Patent Litigation associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the nation’s most respected Patent Litigation groups. The partners are focused on training and mentoring and the chosen candidate will walk into a situation where they will be given immediate and significant responsibility and opportunities.
While the firm is open to candidates with backgrounds in all technologies, candidates with EE and CS degrees/relevant experience are of particular interest. Class Years Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This national Law Firm has a national IP and Technology presence and one of the nation’s most respected Patent Litigation Groups. This Firm has nearly 400 attorneys and technology specialists.
The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.
Additional Qualifications include: • Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent; • Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications; • Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus. • Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines; • Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.
This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.
Contact: Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:
Mark S Connolly IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc. Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com 302-695-2210
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Solazyme is seeking an intellectual property attorney. Reporting to the Associate VP, Intellectual Property, this position will be an essential part of our intellectual property group and will play a key role in the development of the company’s IP portfolio.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications • Support the company’s diverse research areas and product lines • Work closely with research and business units • Manage growing trademark portfolio • Supervise outside patent counsel and trademark counsel • Perform patent searches and prepare due diligence analysis • Assist with other intellectual property matters • Assist and work with corporate counsel • Experience with contracts involving IP is preferred
Qualifications: • 4 - 5 years experience (preferably a combination of firm and corporate) • J.D. from an accredited law school • Bachelor’s degree in required, Ph.D. in biological sciences highly preferred • Admission to a state bar, California preferred • Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
Additional Qualifications: • Excellent judgment, high personal standards of excellence and unquestioned integrity • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment • A motivated, self-starter capable of working independently • Strong intellectual capacity
Solazyme is a biotechnology company that produces tailored oils by microbial fermentation. Our business units include fuels and chemicals, nutritionals, and health sciences. The attorney will support all three business units.
This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and equity participation. The position is located in South San Francisco, California.
Contact: Only submissions through our career portal will be accepted. Please visit http://www.solazyme.com/career-opportunities to read more about the job and submit your resume. Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Chemical patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering with experience in the biotechnology industry, Nanotechnology, or related fields. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Biotechnology patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in some area of the biological sciences, such as genetics, cellular biology, immunology or molecular biology. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
RIM is seeking a lawyer to work within its technology licensing group to focus on open source matters. The position will involve both compliance and strategy based open source matters, and will often require complex technical and legal analysis of the integration of open source technologies with various RIM products. Work will include advising on licensing of technologies for use in RIM products and open source due diligence on M&A transactions. The position will be based in any of Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Vancouver in Canada or Redwood City in California.
Skills and Qualifications: • 5+ years IP licensing experience, including open source licensing experience • experience managing open source in conjunction with proprietary software development • in-house experience with open source licensing preferred • demonstrated ability to generate creative solutions to complex problems taking a pragmatic approach to balancing risks and business interests • ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals and to clearly and concisely communicate issues to executives • a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent experience preferred • experience with C, C++, and Java preferred
O'Shea Getz, an intellectual property boutique firm located in Springfield, MA, is seeking an experienced patent attorney. Our target candidate has a BS or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, excellent writing skills, and must have at least 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Associate or of counsel positions available depending on experience. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Admission to the MA or CT bar is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Contact: Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample in confidence to boshea@osheagetz.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Ballard Spahr LLP, a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States, is looking for an IP Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in IP litigation, including patent litigation to work in our Philadelphia office.
In particular, we are looking for someone with active experience regarding e-discovery, claim construction (including Markman briefing), infringement and invalidity analysis, expert reports, and trial. While patent litigation is our greatest need, this candidate also will be involved in trademark, trade secret and copyright matters, so subject matter experience in these areas also is desirable. Excellent academic credentials, and superb writing and oral communication skills are required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing IP Litigation Group with a national practice, and to immediately undertake positions of responsibility in a collegial atmosphere.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to: PAattyjobs@ballardspahr.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our IP Litigation Group represents a wide range of clients in cases involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; trade secret misappropriation; and licensing disputes. We represent plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and arbitration panels throughout the country, as well as in administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. is currently seeking Patent Counsel to join us at our Technology Center. Reporting to the Energizer Senior Patent Counsel, the Patent Attorney must be a strategist and will be responsible for managing patent matters and providing global direction on patent issues for one or more worldwide business units. The Attorney will be responsible for extensive and challenging client counseling and development as well as managing global IP matters such as patentability, freedom to operate and the negotiation and drafting of IP agreements.
Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to: • Provide accurate clearance opinions for new products & business development opportunities; • Manage outside law firms and internal search personnel as appropriate; and • Provide legal opinions to internal managers and executives regarding third party patents. • Assist clients in the development of products, and lead the training of engineers and other appropriate personnel in the importance of securing and maintaining IP rights; • Work with R&D to prepare invention disclosures, determine patentability, and apply protection strategy; • Take leadership role in helping to evaluate new ideas and drafting and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications, with appropriate claim breadth to maximize value; • Review and evaluate existing patents applications and patents with respect to their value to Energizer and the marketplace, and assist businesses with annuity payment decisions. • Research external products and survey competitor patent portfolios to assess whether any Energizer patents have been infringed, or if there are any competitive threats; and • Proactively coordinate meetings with management & engineers to discuss findings. • Counsel clients and assist in the negotiation of appropriate IP agreements; • Draft license, confidential disclosure, material transfer, consulting, and research collaboration agreements and other IP agreements • Other duties as required
Requirements: Education/Training: Juris Doctor degree from accredited Law School and Admission to a State Bar (preferably Ohio). Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Chemical preferred), Physics or Physical Chemistry. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with electronics and electro-mechanical products a plus. Must be registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Experience: 5+ years demonstrated experience in patent law. Law firm and corporate law department experience is highly desirable. Experience should include client counseling, drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting freedom to operate and patentability analyses and understanding of patent litigation. Prior experience with intellectual asset management and strategy also is desirable. Complex transactional and negotiation experience also desirable.
Knowledge/Skills: The right person will have excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal, to communicate clearly and effectively within the Legal department and the R&D and product development functions. Must be able to manage and develop clients so that valuable IP is created for the business.
Competency Requirements: • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with co-workers, senior management, outside counsel, third parties and other external contacts; • Strong organizational and project management skills; • Ability to pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active with fluctuating priorities and deadlines; • Excellent attention to detail; • Exercises critical thinking and independent judgment regarding areas of responsibility; • Ability to understand the realities of doing business and to function in a fast-paced, global environment while managing multiple priorities. • All candidates must be authorized to work full time in the U.S.
Energizer is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Westlake, Ohio
Energizer Holdings, Inc., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of primary batteries, portable lighting and personal care products. Energizer is the successor to over 100 years of expertise in the battery and portable lighting products industry. Its brand names Energizer and Eveready have worldwide recognition for quality and dependability, and are marketed and sold in more than 165 countries. At our Global Technology Center in Westlake Ohio, we conduct the research that enabled many Energizer firsts and manage the global manufacturing of our primary batteries, portable lighting, and other consumer products worldwide.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, an international law firm, is currently seeking a IP Docket Clerk for its San Francisco office. This position in the Patent Support Services (PatSu) Department of the IP Patent Practice Group will assist our Patent Support Services Manager and PatSu team. Based on procedures established for each of our clients, the successful candidate will review and extract information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications, as well as Patent and Trademark Office communications, for entry into our docketing database. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the Patent and Trademark Office daily dockets and other administrative responsibilities. Additional projects will be assigned.
This position requires a minimum of one year of related patent docketing experience (equivalent education/experience will also be considered). Qualified candidates must have strong communication (written/verbal) and proofreading skills, an organized approach to work assignments, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a team-oriented attitude. Experience with CPI preferred, but not required. Annuities experience a plus. Flexibility to work overtime required.
The international law firm of Ladas & Parry, LLP in Los Angeles, is seeking a patent attorney with at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. The position will require prosecution in the mechanical arts and in chip manufacture as well as in your area of specialty. Prior engineering experience will be favorably viewed as will being a member of the Califonia Bar. The position is open to full and part-time applicants. Compensation is based on hours billed.
The firm is also interested in hiring lateral attorneys with their own books of business, who hope to enhance and expand their practice through employment under the Ladas & Parry name.
Contact: To apply for these positions, please send your resume and cover letter. Kindly send these documents in PDF format to: atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Intellectual Ventures Legal Services is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent Prosecution group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention and being the leading invention partner for the world’s most innovative companies and individuals. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with individuals, universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of information processing technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas of electrical engineering. • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance. • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting.
Key Qualifications and Required Skills: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office. • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school. • Strong basic physics fundamentals, e.g. able to work with quantum mechanics, waves and wave propagation, photonics, optics, and other related areas. • Minimum 4 year patent prosecution experience. • Must work well in a team environment.
Other Requirements: • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States. Our Patent Group includes 35 patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, working across the full range of scientific and technical disciplines. Our patent professionals have significant experience handling patent prosecution before the US and foreign patent offices; patent portfolio development and management; patentability, validity, infringement, right-to-use and inventorship opinions; licensing; due diligence; and opposition and interference practice; and work closely with our IP Litigation Group in patent pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Our Atlanta office is looking for patent attorney associates with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience, and with backgrounds in electrical and/or computer engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of patent prosecution (domestic and foreign), opinion rendering, and patent portfolio management. If hired, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our IP litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing patent and IP litigation practice with a national practice and reputation.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to:
Patricia Greco Ballard Spahr LLP 999 Peachtree Street Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309-3915 Fax: 678.420.9744 E-mail: grecop@ballardspahr.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
