Chemical Patent Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, CO

July 28, 2022- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., a Chicago-based intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys and technical advisors, seeks an experienced patent associate to join our growing Boulder office. Candidates should possess 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An advanced degree or industry experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering is required. Candidates should possess superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Remote Patent Attorney (Full or Part-Time) – ME or EE – Law Firm

July 25, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Neustel Law Offices (www.neustel.com) has immediate openings for remote patent attorneys to prepare patent applications for small to mid-sized companies. We provide a true remote flexible work schedule with excellent compensation that is production-based with no minimum work requirements. We provide ample, steady preparation and prosecution work from a variety of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies. We have a family-friendly culture that uses innovative proprietary technology in a collaborative work environment.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote or Southfield, MI

July 20, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bejin Bieneman PLC is seeking a patent associate or agent to immediately join the firm to help support our diverse and growing intellectual property law practice. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electronics, software, controls, and electro-mechanical arts.

Attorney, Agent, Clerk – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

July 15, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Opinion / Due Diligence, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens & Showalter, LLP is an Ohio based intellectual property law firm exclusively focused on patent procurement, patent-related opinion work and patent litigation. The firm is seeking a law clerk, patent attorney or patent agent to join its Dayton area office.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – South Carolina or North Carolina

July 13, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nexsen Pruet is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science) to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in any of its Office Locations.

Electrical Patent Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA or San Diego, CA

July 13, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has an immediate opening for an Electrical Patent Associate with experience in Blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Qualified candidates must have substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications for electrical circuitry and software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO; California, Pennsylvania, Virginia or District of Columbia admission preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.

Manager, Intellectual Property – Major University – College Park, Maryland

July 12, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Intellectual Property

University of Maryland is seeking to hire an Intellectual Property (IP) Manager to oversee its voluminous and diverse portfolio of intellectual property rights.

The IP Manager is responsible for managing, identifying, obtaining, and maintaining appropriate intellectual property protection by

analyzing invention disclosures, understanding invention features, providing analysis and recommendations, and performing substantive and procedural tasks associated with the filing, protection, and maintenance of intellectual property on assigned cases;
monitoring and updating intellectual property records for completeness and accuracy;
ensuring timely communication and that filing and response due dates are met; and
providing reporting metrics for UMD’s IP portfolio.

The IP Manager reports to the Senior IP Manager. The Manager, Intellectual Property will interact with and advise inventors, UM Ventures’ licensing staff, licensees, and outside counsel on patent strategy, conveying patent rules, IP policies (University System of Maryland and University of Maryland), and Bayh-Dole Act requirements.

Requirements:

(1) Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, physical, life, or computer sciences, or related field with six (6) years of experience; or Masters degree in engineering, physical, life, or computer sciences, or related field.

Experience developing prior art search strategies, analyzing prior art search results, and advising on patentability.
Experience or familiarity with licensing, technology transfer, and/or provisions of the Bayh-Dole Act.
Experience using IP management systems, USPTO systems, patent search tools, Microsoft Office, and Google apps

(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong consultative skills with the confidence and ability to enforce rules.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to convey and apply patent rules, IP policies, and Bayh-Dole Act.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
Computer literacy with standard word processing, MS Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word,
PowerPoint), email, Internet applications, and USPTO systems (EFS-Web, PAIR).

Preferences:

JD; Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, science, or related field
Two (2) years of experience managing an IP portfolio in an in-house setting (university, corporate, or government) preferred.

University experience preferred.
Admitted to and member in good standing of the patent bar, or eligible for admission within 1 year of hire, is preferred.

Additional Certification:

Registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/97193. You will be asked to provide a Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, and List of References.

Additional Info
Employer Type: University
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

Patent Attorney, Biologics – Corporation – Gaithersburg, MD or Boston, MA

July 11, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

AstraZeneca, a large corporation, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in Gaithersburg, MD or Boston, MA

Patent Agent or Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Scottsdale, Arizona

July 10, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Transformative Legal, a small law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Counsel. Roles and responsibilities for this position include: Analyzing patents and prior art, formulating prosecution strategies, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting with other IP-related projects.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – San Diego, California

July 10, 2022- US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, is seeking patent associates in San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C.

Trademark Attorney – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

July 4, 2022- US - Northwest

Klarquist seeks a lateral trademark attorney for our main office in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience with trademark availability counseling, prosecution, pre-litigation trademark disputes, and inter partes proceedings. The position requires skills in consulting clients in relation to the use, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, coordinating global trademark portfolios, resolving trademark-related and domain name disputes, and drafting IP license agreements. Candidates should be well versed in both domestic and international trademark practices. Copyright experience is a plus.

Litigation/IPR Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

July 4, 2022- US - Northwest, Work - Patent Litigation

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation / IPR associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 2–4 years of experience litigating district court patent suits and/or inter partes reviews before the PTAB. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background, active patent bar, and judicial clerkship experience (particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals) are highly preferred.

Contract Patent Attorney or Contract Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote US

July 4, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking contract patent attorneys or patent agents with at least four years of experience to work with the Intellectual Property practice group on a frequent project basis. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in patent prosecution.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Albany or Rochester, New York

June 29, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti has an immediate opening for a Biotech Intellectual Property Associate to join our Biotechnology practice group in its Rochester, NY, or Albany, NY, office, though a permanently remote position would also be considered for an appropriate candidate.

Senior Director – Patent Counsel (Oncology) – Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

June 29, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to Associate VP – Assistant General Patent Counsel in Oncology and requires close collaboration with other members of the Loxo@Lilly and Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to novel target discoveries such as diagnostics, in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.
Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.
Develop, coordinate, support and, optionally, lead inter and ex parte challenges in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and/or third-party portfolios.
Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.
Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.
Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Minimum of four years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to diagnostics, and some experience preparing and prosecuting small molecule and biologic (large molecule) patent applications.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.
Innovative and proactively identifies opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions.
Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.
Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Additional Information:

Office work preferably located at Loxo@Lilly (Boulder/Louisville, CO) primarily supporting groups located at Loxo@Lilly and Lilly Corporate Center (Indianapolis). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.
Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $150,000 to $220,000 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Loxo-Louisville-CO/Senior-Director---Patent-Counsel--Oncology-_R-34381

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Chemical Technologies Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, SC

June 27, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney

Dority & Manning is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal service and business operations. We have office locations in Greenville, SC, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Seattle, WA. From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents diverse organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in chemical and polymer materials, performance additives, process solutions, and other innovative technologies used in the medical, electronic, and transportation industries as well as other industries to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Patent/Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Virginia

June 27, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DBJG's attorneys practice in the fields of intellectual property litigation in federal court and before the U.S. International Trade Commission, patent and trademark prosecution and post-grant practice before the USPTO, licensing of intellectual property, and related complex litigation. All of its attorneys are partners, and we’re looking to expand our ranks. While we do not have specific prerequisites, the ideal partner candidate would have at least five years of legal practice, including experience actively handling cases and overseeing the strategic decisions about those cases. While not required, a strong technical background is also helpful for patent-related litigation. An entrepreneurial spirit is also greatly welcomed and encouraged. Partners joining our ranks will have some portable work or are planning to embark on the challenging but rewarding task of building their own practice and client base. Attorneys with $250k+ of portable business are likely to keep over 80% of their collections in a full-support firm, with class A office space.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple locations

June 26, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Shook IP counseling team is seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys to work with our exciting roster of brand-name clients from any of our US office locations. You will assist our team in procuring patents in the US and abroad, drafting patent opinions, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling, while working with our team of talented attorneys who strive to provide team members with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in all stages of patent preparation/prosecution. All technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply while candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or physics are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple locations

June 26, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Shook is seeking one or more commercial litigators for our intellectual property group to work with our roster of national brand-name clients. Positions are available in any of our US office locations. You will work on complex, high-stakes matters in federal courts across the country. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in technology areas ranging from electronics and telecommunications to medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation, with a preference for experience in patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark matters. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds in computers, engineering, math, and science are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged apply . The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed.

Senior Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, DC (remote as well)

June 21, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Unified Patents, a small corporation, is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to work in Washington, DC