Senior Patent Attorney/Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, MD

August 19, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. As AstraZeneca transforms and grows, so do our careers. We’re constantly learning more about the innovative and technical side of our work.

We are looking for experienced Senior Patent/Patent Attorney’s to help turn those ideas into reality. Taking on a role that bridges science and legal practice, you’ll be a global business IP advisor. This will entail managing patent portfolios for assigned projects and products, and keeping up to date with emerging legal and pharma developments to help set and implement the global IP strategy in your area in collaboration with the Assistant General Counsel. Key objectives will be to identify and manage all associated IP risks – presenting them to IP, legal and business teams. You’ll craft strategies for the filing, prosecution, maintenance and defense of patents in your portfolio against third-party challenges. You may also work on business development deals or coordinate our response to legal changes in a particular country or region. Managing external spend to meet budget targets will also be part of your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently lead all aspects of build, maintenance and defense of specific patent portfolios
Actively counsel members of Research & Development organizations to identify new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over the extended drug development life cycle
Build and implement global strategic approaches toward building patent portfolios and contributing to increased business value
Prepare and prosecute patent applications worldwide including effectively managing outside counsel as needed
Lead all aspects of large intellectual property estates in AstraZeneca`s core and opportunistic therapeutic areas
Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
Develop and communicate IP guidance to partners across the business, including within R&D, Business Development, commercial and legal
Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts
Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigation

Essential Requirements:

Licensed US Attorney
Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area, chemistry, biology/biochemistry preferred
Strong core small molecule/large molecule patent prosecution skills and ability to independently lead patent dockets and portfolios in multiple markets and jurisdictions

Desirable Requirements:

At least three-five years relevant experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfolios
Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
Combined in-house and law firm experience preferred
Experience in managing external service providers
First-hand experience of IP-related litigation
High level of integrity and motivation, ability to work independently
Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects with constantly evolving priorities
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Adaptable and versatile learner
Ability to be an enterprise leader for the organization

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us while we continue to build a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we are developing new ways to work, ground breaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our team!

Apply via email to:
paul.parra@astrazeneca.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple locations

August 19, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a midlevel IP Litigation Associate to join any of our offices. The candidate should have minimum of three years of IP litigation experience. A technical background, membership in the Patent Bar, and/or experience as a federal judicial clerk are advantages, but are not required. Ideal candidates will have experience working within the Intellectual Property/Litigation department of a comparable law firm and a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

August 19, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DiBerardino McGovern IP Group (DMIP Group) is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with 1-3 years of experience to join our team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, CA and Remote

August 19, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hickman Becker Bingham Ledesma LLP, a small intellectual property law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to work in their offices in San Jose.

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent/Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations / Remote

August 19, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys.

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

August 19, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

IP Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

August 19, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique IP law firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is in search of an IP Docketing Specialist to join our Patent & Trademark staff. The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for handling the Intellectual Property Patent &Trademark Docketing for our firm, working directly with the IP Docketing Manager, IP attorneys, foreign filing specialist(s) and legal assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign docketing, accurately identifying docketing deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm.

Compensation is commensurate with Experience.

Job Duties:

Timely and accurately docket new US and foreign patent & trademark case filings, incoming office actions, transfer cases and correspondence (PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate), as needed.
Support and work with the firm's docketing system databases.
Run docket reports as needed.
Provide a quality assurance review for patent & trademark filing docket entries by noting and referring any inconsistencies observed during the normal course of docketing duties for resolution.
Prepare docket status and maintenance fee reports for clients and attorneys as needed.
Assist in checking and updating the status of patent & trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices when appropriate.
Perform electronic interactions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as foreign and international intellectual property entities (e.g., searches and status checks).
Upload Client documents to Anaqua, Aurora and other client interfaces as needed.

HFZ’s IP Docketing Specialist will be an individual who:

is strongly analytical, organized, highly motivated, proactive and detail oriented.
is willing to learn new skills to enhance the firm’s docketing.
can exercise independent thought and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
possesses excellent written, verbal, and people skills with the ability to work through problems to resolution.
Understands the importance of protecting confidential information.
Can work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
3 years of substantive docketing experience at a large law firm or corporation required; IP docketing preferred.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCT.
Experience with IP Manager and Anaqua a plus.
Possesses a working technical knowledge to support the firm's docketing system databases.
Be tech savvy, with a willingness to learn new software.

To apply please submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter to the IP Docketing Specialist Job Opportunity posted on HFZ’s website: https://hfzlaw.com/recruit

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Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Patent Associate/Agent/Engineer – Law Firm – Cupertino, CA

August 19, 2021- US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking local or remote patent attorneys, agents, and engineers to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering. The firm represents Silicon Valley’s top emerging growth clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including software, machine learning, data storage, network technology, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

Intellectual Property Administrator Supervisor – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Waukesha, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

August 17, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Work - Admin, Work - Intellectual Property

Michael Best is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Administrator Supervisor to join any of our Chicago, Waukesha, Denver, Madison or Milwaukee offices. The IP Administrator Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IP Administrator support functions while maintaining a partial billable workload. Under the direction and leadership of the Practice Group Manager (PGM), the role will include effective coordination of workflow to the IP Administrator group.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Provide Trademark (TM) IP Administrators periodic feedback on their performance, including suggestions for professional development or performance improvement.
Coordinate workflow, manage distribution of work, establish priorities and assign projects as needed for IP Administrators.
Establish and implement standard operating procedures for TM IP Administrators by developing manuals, guidelines, training programs, and best practices.
Coordinate performance and evaluation processes for TM IP Administrators with HR and PGM.
Consult with attorneys to ensure the effective use of TM IP Administrators.
Conduct regular meetings with IP Administrators to address issues, concerns, and needs.
Monitor attendance, overtime, daily schedules, work-from-home days, and paid time off to ensure staffing needs are being met.
Participate in the recruiting process for IP Administrators and coordinate orientation and training of new employees.
Meet with new IP timekeepers to provide an overview of the IP Administrator support functions.
Ensure firm policies are practiced and followed and encourage open dialog, maintaining an “open door” policy.
Stay aware of updates to laws, regulations, and fees related to IP prosecution in the U.S. and globally.
Be present in all offices on a regular basis.
Maintain billable workload, filings, and docket responsibilities to the extent clients are maintained.
Coordinate with Docketing Manager on client intake and transfers out.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics:

Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, attention to detail
Ability to manage critical deadlines
Knowledge of domestic and international trademark laws
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Team player
Works well in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral communication and writing skills
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
Demonstrate the highest level of internal and external client service and response
Strong project management skills and ability to manage critical deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of Elite and iManage / similar document management system a plus

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred) or Paralegal Certificate
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience as a trademark paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department
Experience with domain name and copyright law
Applied international trademark experience/knowledge
Experience with IP portfolio management databases
Understanding of the TMEP
Highly proficient in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Knowledge of Anaqua, Elite and/or iManage (or similar document management system) a plus.
Preferred 3 or more years of supervising and leading both local and virtual teams.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW1vMTAlMjU2MA==&at=JTNhJTQwJTNiQQ==

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Waukesha, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Virginia or Boston, Massachusetts

August 17, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Intellectual Property

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an IP associate attorney to work in their Reston, Virginia or Boston, Massachusetts offices. The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, energy generation and storage, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, electromechanical systems, and semiconductor devices and processing for mostly U.S. based clients. The ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Patent Attorney/Agent/Engineer – Law Firm – Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC and Remote

August 17, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing Bay Area-based patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are expanding our presence in the Triangle and seek North Carolina-based lateral patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of software, cloud computing environments and enterprise database systems including customer relationship management platforms. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 13, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Workman Nydegger, a mid-size intellectual property and litigation law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent litigation associates with 4+ years of experience in patent and business litigation matters. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and patent bar registration is preferred. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Engineer or Associate – Law Firm – Austin, TX

August 11, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP PLLC, a small law farm, is seeking a patent engineer or associate.

Patent Counsel (Diabetes/Biomedicines) – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

August 8, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

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 a Sr. Director – General Patent Counsel in the corresponding therapeutic area, either Diabetes or Biomedicines, and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to small molecules 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 small molecule 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 small molecules, and some experience preparing and prosecuting peptide 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.

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 located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel--Diabetes-Biomedicines-_R-17329

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

Computer Science Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

August 4, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2 to 4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications relating to computer science. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution – Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations-

August 4, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polsinelli, a large law firm, is seeking an Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution associate.

Design Patent Prosecution / Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 4, 2021Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated associate or agent with 3+ years of experience for our Product Design and User Interface Patent Prosecution Practice Group. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement and superb writing and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have either relevant legal experience or industry experience and a degree in electrical engineering, computer science or physics. Experience with software related technology and substantial experience with design patents are a plus.

Litigation/IPR Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

August 4, 2021- 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.

Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

August 4, 2021- US - Northwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with strong expertise in chemistry (an M.S. or Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry is required). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably at least 2-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for chemistry related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

IP Associate or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY; San Diego, CA

August 1, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Intellectual Property

Duane Morris is seeking an early mid-level (2-5 year) biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate or experienced patent agent/technical specialist, for its New York City/San Diego office. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO as well as be a registered U.S. Patent Attorney licensed in New York/California, and admission to one or more U.S. federal courts is advantageous. The successful candidate will have experience in practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. The candidate, in addition to bar admissions and experience in practicing before the USPTO, must have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school, and also hold an advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology. An appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is advantageous. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.