Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

November 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP law firm that is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Chemistry for its Alexandria, Virginia office. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP Practice. Competitive salary and benefit package.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colo.

November 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volentine & Whitt, PLLC seeks senior patent attorneys for preparation and prosecution work for variety of domestic and foreign clients. Minimum 10 years recent experience preparing applications and responses. Background in electrical arts only. Positions can be remote from firm’s main office in metro DC area. Primary responsibilities include application drafting and prosecution before USPTO. Please include at least one application and three prosecution matters drafted in past 6 months.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Arden Hills, Minn.

November 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Boston Scientific Corporation is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Arden Hills, Minnesota, offices. This person provides legal advice and service on patent, copyright, and trademark matters; evaluates patents and potential product infringement issues; prepares or oversees outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing in the U.S. Patent Office; and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law, and provides other general legal advice where required.

Responsibilities

Directs the company's patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property legal work.
Prepares or directs the preparation and prosecution of the U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications.
Reviews Outside Counsel work to ensure the work, methodology, and costs meet Boston Scientific’s expectations.
As directed, reviews third party patents for product clearance issues.
Facilitates the patent committee meetings by leading discussions, managing action items and delegating responsibility for follow-up items to committee members ensuring resolution of agenda topics.
May supervise exempt or nonexempt employees, and manage employee career counseling, performance evaluation, discipline, and time and attendance issues when required.
Provides legal advice in preparing and reviewing confidentiality, research, consulting, and other agreements.
Provides advice on marketing and promotional material.
Conducts IP related diligence on companies and/or third party patent portfolios for possible acquisition or licensing analysis.

Quality System Requirements

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable: Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Qualifications

J.D. admitted to a state bar in good standing
Registered Patent Attorney
Strong academic background
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Biomedical engineering with significant electrical engineering/computer science coursework.
Medical Device experience preferred
At least one year of IP Litigation practice exposure
3-5 years of law firm or corporate department IP practice experience
At least 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the area of electrical and computer sciences

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=98822&company=BScientific&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New York, N.Y.

November 5, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NeoStem is seeking a Patent Agent to assist with drafting, writing, and prosecuting patent applications; and, strategically developing patent portfolios, and supporting litigators in the development of enforcement and defense strategies. The ideal candidate will NOT have a JD and will have a strong technical background in Biology and MUST have 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. NO JDs will be CONSIDERED at this time.

Responsibilities

Prepares and drafts patent applications
Conducts prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 patents and patent applications
Analyzes patents and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecutions in the US and OUS
Works closely with business, project teams, general counsel and product development to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protections
Supports Patent attorneys in patentability and analysis
Coordinates prosecution activities with various departments
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
At least 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution; prior firm experience is a plus
DOES NOT require a JD degree and NO JDs wll be considered at this time
Must have scientific knowledge and experience in cellular biology/biotechnology
Must be available to work minimum 15-20 hours per week
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel
Must have an excellent track record in building effective relationships with other departments and third parties
Ability to comfortably interact and clearly communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple activities and make complex decisions
Must be organizational savvy and action-oriented
Ability to manage critical and ambiguous situations to make effective decisions
Ability to maximize business results through continuous improvement
Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills required
Strong influencing, planning, organizing, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Contact
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your resume directly to scotton@neostem.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York

As a leader in the emerging cellular therapy industry, NeoStem is pursuing the preservation and enhancement of human health globally through the development of cell based therapeutics that prevent, treat, cure, or regenerate damaged or aged tissue, cells and organs and restoring their normal function. Cellular therapy is the process by which new cells are introduced into a tissue to prevent or treat disease, or to regenerate damaged or aged tissue. We believe that cell therapy will play a large role in changing the natural history of diseases as more breakthrough therapies are developed, ultimately lessening the overall burden of disease on patients and their families, as well as the economic burden that these diseases impose upon modern society.

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

November 5, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP, a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. A technical background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar background is required. Experience in the medical device space is a plus. USPTO registration is also required. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. Principals only. No recruiters, please. Stoel Rives is an EEO/AA employer.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

November 4, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with two to three years of work experience as an Examiner at the USPTO and a degree in Computer Sciences or Electrical Engineering.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

November 3, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney.

Are your law firm’s billable hours and rates frustrating your ability to draft and prosecute high quality patent applications for your clients?

Do you find that your clients are just as frustrated?

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. understands these frustrations and believes we have a better way of practicing patent law. Our growing patent law firm has an excellent reputation in the technology field. We are a diverse firm with a growing client base of Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies. Fountainhead Law Group believes that creating a climate in which attorneys can do high quality work results in happier clients and a far more rewarding experience for our attorneys.

Fountainhead Law Group is currently seeking experienced patent attorneys with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in software, analog/digital circuits, wireless communications, or networking are encouraged to make inquiries.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with limited opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, and high tech transactions.

Job Requirements

California State Bar
USPTO Bar
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
2+ years of actual engineering or development experience
4+ years of experience in patent prosecution
Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications
Drive to provide top quality work product
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and the in-house team

Compensation

Generous packages based on billed and collected hours.

Contact
If interested, please email us at: careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Resume must include:

Listing of all universities attended and all degrees earned
Listing of all professional employment
Sample granted patent personally drafted and prosecuted
Sample of recently published and personally drafted patent application
Two (2) personally drafted sample office action responses to §103 rejections
California Bar Number and USPTO Reg. No.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C. (Updated)

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins, & Pendleton, P.A., a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DSM, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.

Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.

Responsibilities

Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US

Qualifications

Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;
- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
Good communication skills

Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

October 24, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Valorem Law Group LLP is seeking IP litigation attorney with five years or more significant patent litigation experience to join the IP litigation group in the Silicon Valley office. This attorney will work on complex patent and related complex commercial and technology litigation in federal courts around the United States.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 21, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hunter Clark PLLC is seeking dedicated patent prosecutors (attorney or agent) with a high-tech background (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science) for positions in each of their Beverly, Massachusetts and San Diego, California offices. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years of patent prosecution experience and an aptitude for quickly understanding new and complex technologies. Litigation, copyright and trademark experience is of benefit, but not a requirement.

Patent Litigation/Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

October 20, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney with 2-5 years of expereince (70% litigation and 30% prosecution) to join our Cleveland office. The candidate must be registered with the U.S.P.T.O. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred, but not required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

October 20, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Salt Lake City Office.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

October 20, 2014- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property Department in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent lawyer with a minimum of three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Some patent litigation support experience would be desirable. The position will primarily involve patent preparation and prosecution for a wide range of technologies, but will also include some patent litigation support in the form of infringement analysis, file history reviews, claim construction, and advising on patent law issues and strategies. Additional aspects of the position will include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues, non-litigation patent infringement analysis, IP licensing, and trademark prosecution.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio (Suburb)

October 16, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Driggs, Hogg, Daugherty & Del Zoppo Co., LPA is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics. Preferred candidates will have experience with medical imaging equipment, and at least three (3) years of experience in patent practice. The position will include preparing and prosecuting US provisional, utility, PCT and national stage applications, as well as working with foreign associates with non-US national stage filings and prosecution.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Knoxville, Tenn.

October 16, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Luedeka Neely Group, P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney having a degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in patent prosecution. The position will involve preparation and prosecution of patent applications in electronics, controls, power systems, signal processing, software, electromechanical, and mechanical arts, patent opinion work, and assisting in patent litigation. Trademark, copyright and IP litigation experience is desired, but not required.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 16, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice of our thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. The location is flexible and is open to the following U.S. offices: Boulder, Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis or South Bend.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

October 15, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roche is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.

Responsibilities

Works with scientific staff in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in biotechnology and chemical art areas, conducts prior art searches, and provides freedom of operation analyses. Assist with appeal and interference proceedings.
Prepares, files and prosecutes patent applications to obtain the broadest scope of protection.
Provides assistance in appeals, interference, reissues, reexaminations, validity and/or infringement analyses and litigation.
Conducts, reviews, analyzes state-of-the-art searches, assess patentability, determine scope of invention and develop patenting strategy.
Prepare, review, and revise routine patent-related agreements.
Manages patent docket, and cooperates with Basel on foreign patent filing and actions.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications

J.D degree.
MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry preferred.
3 to 4 years’ experience prosecuting in U.S. and foreign patent applications in the biotechnology or chemical art area.
State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
California Bar preferred.
Travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and/or international).

Who we are
At Roche, 85,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Contact
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2970454723 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

October 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Waddey Patterson is seeking two patent associates, one with mechanical and one with electrical prosecution experience. The associate must have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. Selected candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm Davenport, Iowa

October 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lane & Waterman LLP, a Davenport, Iowa AV rated firm, has an opening for a Registered Patent attorney with a minimum 2 years patent prosecution experience. Technical background of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, but will consider other related technical degrees. Ideal candidate would have experience in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications as well as experience with intellectual property transactions.