PACIFIC NORTHWEST firm seeks patent attorneys with 3+ years experience in electrical, computer, physics or related arts. Other areas will be considered based on special circumstances, such as portables. Ganz Law, PC, located in Oregon's Silicon Forest, has a diverse base of clients located nationally and internationally. Our firm provides exceptional services that are timely and responsive to our clients' needs. Yet we have reasonable billable requirements, conducive to a balanced life. The Pacific Northwest offers the rare opportunity to excel professionally, and at the same time, access to pristine beaches, snow-capped mountains, an acclaimed wine country, and a vibrant arts community. Send your resume to jobs@ganzlaw.com and visit our website at www.ganzlaw.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland Metro Area
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, a thriving, broad based, national firm, seeks qualified attorneys for its IP and Technology practice division. Our Kansas City office is seeking patent attorneys with three or more years experience. Our St. Louis office is seeking patent attorneys with six or more years experience.
Ideal candidates will have a degree or background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biotechnology. The St. Louis office is also seeking candidates with a degree or background in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, drafting of patentability opinions, and preparation of non-infringement/invalidity opinions. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are essential.
Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to tvadovski@stinson.com
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City or St. Louis
Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Patent Counsel will work with a variety of cross-functional teams and, together with the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will require independent partnerships with scientific, legal, and business teams throughout the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify patentable inventions through interactions with project teams
Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all technology areas of the company
Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches and advise project teams of results
Assist with due diligence reviews
Supervise outside counsel
Perform inventorship determinations with minimal supervision
Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and service agreements
Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
Educate other Citizen-Owners about intellectual property issues
Serve as legal liaison to project teams
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required; advanced degree in Organic Chemistry preferred
Three to five years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field, preferably at a leading law firm
Must be admitted to Massachusetts state bar (or eligible for admission to Massachusetts state bar within one year) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong advocacy skills
Ability to work with people at different levels within the company
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and working understanding of molecular biology
Current knowledge of emerging trends in patent law, with emphasis on pharmaceuticals
Facility in drafting and negotiating basic technology-related agreements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Understanding of budget implications of patent decisions, especially foreign filing decisions
Infinity offers an outstanding benefits package and is an EOE.
Capricorn Pharma, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing firm with multiple technology platforms. Capricorn is focused on creative R&D, innovation and patenting. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD, with additional operations overseas.
The agent will work closely with R&D and senior management in identifying and evaluating new inventions; conduct prior art searches; and draft provisional applications for filing in the US. The agent will manage the portfolio of patent cases that are prosecuted by outside counsel. The agent will obtain freedom-to-operate analysis and contribute to patent strategies and portfolio analysis. There will be minimal or no docket-management in-house.
Qualifications
Must have minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceutical patents, with experience in drafting and prosecuting a minimum of 10 applications in drug delivery technologies
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Must have a basic degree in life sciences with excellent academic credentials and prior research experience, or an advanced degree with some work experience
Must be self-motivated, highly disciplined with excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be proficient in various search techniques for a thorough searching of prior art in the pharmaceutical drug delivery area.
Salaray and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact: Send Resumes to: Patent Agent Job Posting Capricorn Pharma Inc. 6900 English Muffin Way Frederick, MD 21703
No telephone calls or e-mails please.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Frederick, MD
A new set of proposed rules were published in the Federal Register on August 10, 2007. The new anti-Markush rules would close down a potential loophole in the soon-to-be-finalized claim limitation rules.
Highlights:
An intra-claim restriction is proper unless all species share a feature that is substantial and essential for common unity.
A claim may not incorporate part of the specification by reference unless absolutely necessary.
Markush alternatives must be substitutable; may not encompass other alternatives; may not be a set of further alternatives; and must not make the claim difficult to construe.
Although the procedure is expensive and full of potential pitfalls, applicants continue to use the PTO’s accelerated examination program.
Some of the largest backlogs are found on the desks of examiners handling business method patent applications. Technology Center 3620 (e-commerce), for instance, is currently issuing first office actions on applications filed about four years ago.
Now, the first business method patent has issued under the accelerated examination program. U.S. Patent No. 7,251,621 – a “Method and apparatus for the home delivery of local retail e-commerce orders” – was filed on December 29, 2006 and issued July 31, 2007. The applicant used a smart approach of first filing an original application; then filing a continuation application along with the request for accelerated examination.
According to reports that I have received, the PTO commonly rejects requests for accelerated examination based on deficient element-by-element analysis of the claims with reference to the cited prior art. (The original application has not yet been examined).
Many patent attorneys appear quite afraid of providing an element-by-element analysis of the submitted prior art. However, on examination of the ‘621 prosecution history, the analysis does not appear to significantly differ from what is commonly included in an office action response.
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Chemical Background
Job Description: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, a 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent attorney with a substantial background in chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related science and at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Washington, DC Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Information Technology Background
Job Description: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, a 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent attorney with a substantial information technology background (e.g., computer, telecommunications, Internet, e-commerce and business method technology areas) and at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Bloomfield Hills Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Type of work (Check all that apply) Prosecution
Quarles & Brady LLPseeks an attorney with at least three years of experience in patent prosecution drafting and a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to join the Intellectual Property team in the Chicago, Madison or Milwaukee office. Applicants should have solid technical skills and a bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI Type of work: Patent Prosecution
Ocean Tomo, LLCis a fully-integrated intellectual capital merchant bank that specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets. Established in 2003, The firm has 80+ employees and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- a live IP house; Ocean Tomo Capital, LLC -- publisher of the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index (Amex: OTPAT); Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies; and IP Exchange Chicago -- a securities exchange aiming to be the world’s first exchange with an IP focus.
Ocean Tomo offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will work at the intersection of financial theory and cutting-edge technology. We value creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. We require flexibility, dedication and initiative. In return, we provide exceptional opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
Ocean Tomo is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal, regulatory and compliance functions, as well as general business development. The General Counsel will be part of the firm’s Executive Committee and report directly to the CEO.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree and JD required
At least one state bar admission
8+ years of legal experience in corporate, securities and general contract law at a national law firm and/or in-house
Experience with private equity and hedge fund formation and deals a plus
Maturity and professionalism a must
Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Overtime and travel flexibility a must
Strong IP law knowledge preferred
Responsibilities:
Member of the firm’s Executive Committee
Responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory affairs, including handling corporate, tax, securities, licensing, IP, real estate, employment, litigation, collections, press inquiries and government relations matters
Assist the firm’s management with acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures
Conduct legal press interviews
General business development
For more information about Ocean Tomo, see our website at www.OceanTomo.com. Qualified applicants, please send your resume to the Director of Recruiting at careers@oceantomo.com
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Ocean Tomo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, IL
Title: Medicinal Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent at Genentech in South San Francisco
Description: Responsible for preparing and prosecuting a portfolio of medicinal chemistry patent applications (U.S and foreign) and providing, or assisting with, legal advice to clients for: patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property, and may include managing collaboration IP, litigation support and IP-related transactional work.
Requirements: Successful candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of patent experience with highly developed skills in drafting and prosecuting medicinal chemistry applications and advising clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Registration before the USPTO and an advanced degree in chemistry, or a related field, are essential as are strong verbal and written communication skills. A JD degree and transactional experience are a plus.
Contact: Apply for the job through the gene.com website and refers to requisition number 07-1000018459. Contact Maria Willett with questions (willett.maria@gene.com)
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Black Lowe & Graham, an intellectual property law firm based in Seattle, Washington, is actively seeking patent attorneys to assist the Firm in procuring patents for the world’s finest technology companies, with secondary roles in our litigation, trademark, licensing and copyright practices. Successful candidates will have a USPTO Registry number and three years of patent prosecution experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, and interest or experience in litigation and transactional work. BLG offers competitive compensation and benefits; evaluates attorneys for partnership early in their tenure at the Firm; provides extraordinary responsibility and opportunities; and works with sophisticated technology and clients, from Fortune 100 companies to cutting edge start-ups. Come find out why BLG is quietly becoming one of the country's finest IP boutiques, and why Chambers and Partners reports BLG “boasts a sterling reputation for patent prosecution work both domestically and internationally” and has a “phenomenal reputation in the field of IP litigation and has gained many impressive victories.”
Please forward your resume to careers@blacklaw.com; resumes are kept in the strictest of confidence and we respond to every submission.
Sheridan Ross PC is a law firm specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law. Founded in 1954 and located in Denver, Colorado, Sheridan Ross is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.
COMPANY PROFILE: Intrexon Corporation is an advanced biotechnology company whose gene-based tools help researchers modulate and characterize specific protein-protein interactions in predetermined subcellular locations. Subcellular protein-protein interactions play an important role in cell signaling and other bio-molecular events that represent promising therapeutic targets for critical diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiac failure and neural disorders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These include the following:
Manage current staff of four patent agents and one paralegal, including assigning work, creating deadlines, tracking progress of patent filings, tracking progress of freedom to operate searches, monitoring bottlenecks, distributing work per available staff capacity.
Advise on questions of patentability and patent prosecution procedure.
Mentor new patent agents.
Provide patent prosecution backup for IP team members.
QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are representative of the desired skill, and/or abilities:
Registration to practice before the USPTO
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and maintain a high quality work product
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, one of the premier intellectual property law firms in the United States, is seeking associates to join our Electronics & Software Practice Group in our San Francisco, Palo Alto or Walnut Creek offices. Ideal candidates should have an EE, CS, Physics or ME degree with experience in circuits, graphics, software, semiconductors, computer architecture, or electromechanical systems. Candidates with relevant background and experience will also be considered. 2-4 years of experience preferred. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
Fliesler Meyer LLP is currently seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents with technical experience in the (1) software arts, and (2) medical devices arts; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong leadership potential. Candidates should have at least a BS or MS in either (1) EE, Computer Science or Physics, together with a solid understanding of computer architectures, networks, programming languages, Java, and other object-oriented systems; and (2) EE or Mechanical Engineering, with an understanding of human physiology and biology. Practical experience in designing, implementing and programming enterprise software applications is preferred. Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office with at least 2-years experience in software patent prosecution. Members of the California Bar preferred.
Fliesler Meyer LLP is a San Francisco law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, litigation, and all other aspects of both the law and business relating to IP. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and worldwide. Their technologies range from the physical sciences through the electrical, electronic and software arts, to biotechnology, medical applications, mechanical devices, and consumer products. The firm offers a highly-trained, diverse, and rewarding working environment, that emphasizes both personal and professional growth.
Qualified candidates should submit contact cyc@fdml.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Francisco
Exciting opportunity to grow with a well established intellectual property boutique in sunny South Florida. Must have at least 1 year of experience in the patent law field and must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or patent agent. Must have a background in electrical, electronic, computer hardware, software, or communication arts. BSEE / MSEE preferred and industry experience is desirable.
Our firm, Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., has a relaxed, team-oriented practice in a Class A downtown office environment. Competitve salary and benefits.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to mail@cwiplaw.com.
Scenera Research, LLC: An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join the legal team at our Cary, NC based software development company. This permanent position is an opportunity to work with a creative R&D team in a company focused on innovation and patenting.
The Attorney/Agent will primarily be responsible for drafting original U.S. patent applications, prosecuting applications, and working closely with R&D in the processing of new invention disclosures. Opportunities also exist for managing the work of outside patent counsel and for participating in the analysis, valuation, and development of the company’s growing patent portfolio.
Essential Requirements: - Must be self-directed and able to work independently - Must be registered to practice before the USPTO - Must have 2-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting applications - Must have computer science or electrical engineering background
Desired Experience:
- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting software patent applications - Relevant industry experience considered a plus
PACIFIC NORTHWEST firm seeks patent attorneys with 3+ years experience in electrical, computer, physics or related arts. Other areas will be considered based on special circumstances, such as portables. Ganz Law, PC, located in Oregon's Silicon Forest, has a diverse base of clients located nationally and internationally. Our firm provides exceptional services that are timely and responsive to our clients' needs. Yet we have reasonable billable requirements, conducive to a balanced life. The Pacific Northwest offers the rare opportunity to excel professionally, and at the same time, access to pristine beaches, snow-capped mountains, an acclaimed wine country, and a vibrant arts community. Send your resume to jobs@ganzlaw.com and visit our website at www.ganzlaw.com.
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
Infinity Pharmaceuticals
Although the procedure is expensive and full of potential pitfalls, applicants continue to use the PTO’s accelerated examination program. 
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Chemical Background
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Information Technology Background
Job Title: General Counsel
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
