Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Redmond, Wash.

March 27, 2008- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

March 25, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live.

We currently seek a Sr. Patent Agent to join our intellectual property team to focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Position will involve working closely with patent attorneys, scientists and management to create and secure protection for intellectual property (e.g., patents) for inventions and discoveries made by or licensed to Wyeth.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide.
• Work in partnership with inventors and managing attorney to finalize the preparation and filing patent applications
• Collaborate with inside and outside foreign counsel to file and prosecute foreign patent applications

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Patent Agent Registration to practice
• Minimum 5 years' experience in patent prosecution in a corporate or law firm setting specific to chemical, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Must be able to understand and apply basic patent law principles and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees of different levels within the company
• Preferred Advanced degree & Foreign Language

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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

Business Development/Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

March 25, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Electrical Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

March 12, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

March 12, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NAVTEQ is currently looking for a Patent Attorney (6957) in Chicago, Ill. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.

NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements
• Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents
• Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance
• Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions
• Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
• 3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house

Requirements:
• Admission to Patent Bar and JD required
• Admission to Illinois State Bar preferred
• Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property
• Able to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way
• Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills
• Able to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues
• Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management
• Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously

Contact:
To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney or Agent – Midsized Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

March 11, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trading Technologies (TT) is currently seeking a driven and talented Patent Lawyer or Agent to assist with its continually growing practices in electronic and software-related technologies.

Are you interested in being part of the passion fueling the tremendous growth of high-speed electronic trading? Trading Technologies develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including international banks, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. TT’s patented X_TRADER® order-entry platform, named “Innovation of the Year” and “Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform” in 2007, drives over 50% of the top five futures exchanges’ electronic trading volume. TTNET™, TT's fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and lightning-fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major international exchanges. Headquartered in Chicago, TT maintains a global presence with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities:
• Help to strategically build a patent portfolio.
• Work closely with our Engineering, R&D and Product Management departments.
• Generate new disclosures.
• Prosecute and file new patent applications.
• Work with outside counsel on prosecution matters.
• Work on Patent acquisition projects.
• Monitor and evaluate industry patents.
• Assist with litigation/licensing as needed.
• Provide other general legal advice.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science.
• Admission to a state bar and the Patent Bar.
• 2+ years of demonstrated prosecution experience as a Patent Lawyer or Patent Agent, with preferably extensive experience in the area of computer software.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications filed in the business method art unit is a plus.
• Experience dealing with IP issues in a multi-cultural environment and working with law firms outside the U.S.
• In-house and outside counsel experience is a plus.
• Experienced, creative, confident, well organized, and a self-starter.
• Effective communication skills.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Joe Perez at joe.perez@tradingtechnologies.com. No snail mail please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Midsized Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.

TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas & the Pacific Northwest

March 10, 2008- US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Collins, Colo.

February 29, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 29, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Docketing Clerk/Patent Administrative Support – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

February 28, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The Cooper Companies have an opening for a docketing clerk/patent administrative support.

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Daily processing of incoming and outgoing correspondence (including correspondence with outside counsel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, foreign patent offices and annuity service).
• Responsible for the implementation, and daily maintenance and management of docket database, as well as preparing patent docket reports, IP reports, and maintaining networked calendar.
• Ensuring that all docket dates have been cleared daily and that all patent related deadlines are met.
• Assist with coordinating and obtaining signatures for formal documents.
• Maintaining all electronic and physical patent files.
• Monitoring USPTO Deposit Account.
• Processing invoices from outside counsel, vendors or other organizations.
• Monitoring the status of patents and patent applications.

Requirements:
• At least 3 years of experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution docketing.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's IP affairs.
• Must be highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressures in a multi-office setting, and be able to communicate effectively with personnel on all levels.
• Must be able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks, and assist the larger legal team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of patent terminology and filing procedures including both US and foreign matters and knowledge and understanding of current USPTO rules and procedures.
• Working knowledge of docketing software, preferably CPI or IP Foundation software.
• Must have strong PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.
• Experience with maintenance fee renewals a plus.

Contact:
Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

February 25, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

February 21, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The Cooper Companies have an opening for a new patent agent. The position is located in Pleasanton, California.

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collaborate with the Company’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio.
• Assist with identifying inventions that can be patented and conducting invention-disclosure meetings.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO.
• Assist in managing and communicating with inventors and outside counsel during preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications.
• Travel to meet attorneys/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Educate company employees on patents and the patent process.
• Conduct and review patentability searches.
• Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence, licensing and litigation.
• Perform preliminary infringement and invalidity analyses.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers and product managers for the purpose of harvesting ideas for new patent applications.
• Provide counsel and advice on matters related to patent strategy.
• Actively evaluate opportunities to enhance the intellectual property portfolio.

Requirements:
• Registered U.S. Patent Agent with at least 7 years of relevant patent prosecution experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, biology or mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience identifying technologies that can be patented.
• Solid technical knowledge of ophthalmology or contact lens industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed

Contact:
Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

Patent Engineer – Large Corporation – Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

February 21, 2008- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mold-Masters is seeking a Patent Engineer to assist in patent preparation including technical writing for patent applications. They will be expected to assist in investigations and preparation of opinions on issues relating to patentability, IP policies and practices. They have to interact with managers, research and design engineers at all levels, and outside patent counsel in preparation of patent applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Operations (in particular the R&D department) to review new ideas, concepts, drawings, documents, etc;
• Work closely with applicable parties to study the technical aspects of designs and inventions and perform art searches on patented/established new ideas to identify the novelty and inventive step of the invention;
• Works with the inventor(s) to prepare a detailed background and description part of a patent application with accompanying drawings;
• Searching the Internet and downloading patents and technical literature from competitors; summarizing same in PatentTrack database.
• Prepare IDS materials (technical drawings/documents needed prior to filing), review the patents or other documents listed in the IDS and perform an additional search to capture any new patents/publications:
• Make links to other pending MML cases where the art could also be applied;
• Ensure IDS material meets established patent principles (duty of disclosure);
• Perform weekly communication with legal counsel to prepare and process patent applications;
• Review pre-filing documents carried out by outside council and confirm relevant figures for accuracy;
• Provides technical support to the R&D depratment regarding new ideas and concepts, and assists in the preparations for trade show activities
• Office Actions - The Patent Engineer is responsible for reviewing and summarizing the relevant art cited by the Patent Office, so that the Patent Engineer or Director of Intellectual Property can prepare a formal response.
• Confer with organizational personnel to evaluate and analyze patents which may infringe any of MML’s patents;
• Critically evaluate macro-market data to discern trends, anomalies, and areas of opportunity or uncertainty;
• Review market trends and maintain up-to-date awareness of new products and suppliers;

Education and Experience:
The incumbent of this role must have a University Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or a relevant discipline, with minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in the hot runner industry and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, legal databases and Business Intelligence research concepts is strongly preferred.

Contact:
Interested applicants can submit their resumes online, or apply to careers@moldmasters.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Paralegal – Small Corporation – Malvern, Pa.

February 20, 2008

Orthovita, Inc., located in Malvern, PA, is a leading biomaterials company with proprietary technologies for the development and commercialization of synthetic, biologically active, tissue engineering products for orthopedic and neurosurgical applications. We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our growing company. Person will report to the Director of Intellectual Property.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintain U.S. and international patent and trademark dockets, files, and reports.
• Maintain IP portfolio database.
• Monitor critical filing dates and manage payments of annuities and maintenance.
• Prepare correspondence with outside counsel and patent offices.
• Perform research and routine searches using patent and trademark databases.
• Support due diligence activities.

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Will assist in-house patent agents and corporate counsel with intellectual property matters. Must have excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and work independently. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with team members and outside counsel. Familiarity and previous experience with U.S. and foreign patent matters a must. Experience in a corporate patent department preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.

Contact:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.orthovita.com.

Orthovita is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status. We encourage minorities, females and veterans to apply. No recruiters or phone calls please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania