Senior I.P. Counsel – Other – San Carlos, Calif.

January 20, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Natera is seeking Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to protect its significant and ongoing investment in research and development, to support its growth via technology and commercial transactions, and to mitigate intellectual property risks associated with a competitive commercial environment.

Responsibilities

Drive operating mechanisms to provide strategic IP counseling at all levels of the business
Build and manage a patent estate precisely tuned to business objectives
Sense and protect innovation
Draft and prosecute patents worldwide
Perform due diligence to support commercial transactions
Draft and negotiate IP aspects of technology and commercial transactions
Ensure freedom to operate for new products
Sense and mitigate emerging IP risks
Defend and enforce IP claims
Manage internal and external legal resources

Qualifications

Advanced molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry degree (PhD preferred)
Juris Doctor degree
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and relevant state bar
7+ years of intellectual property legal experience
Significant in-house experience delivering winning strategies for (i) worldwide patent procurement, (ii) contested administrative, judicial and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, (iii) IP licensing and M&A, and (iv) product clearance and risk management
Experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the US and abroad
Experience drafting and negotiating IP and commercial technology agreements
Experience managing patent litigation
Experience in a publicly traded company preferred

What we offer
Competitive Benefits. Healthy catered lunches, Premium snacks and beverages, Onsite gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, Dog-friendly office, Game room with satellite TV, Onsite dry cleaning and alteration service with pick-up and delivery, Employee-organized sport leagues, Happy hours and BBQs.

Contact
To apply, please email Sunshinne Thompson at: sthompson@natera.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: San Carlos, California

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. Natera is on a mission to revolutionize the science. It’s true, we expect a lot out of our employees, which is why we hire intelligent, passionate, ambitious people and hold them accountable for adding value and keeping up with our rapidly growing company. If you have what it takes to be part of a brilliant, cohesive, and unstoppable team you will be very happy and have a great career here at Natera. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

January 20, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Chemical and Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s degree with significant chemistry experience (namely synthetic organic, materials and/or inorganic chemistry) and be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the chemical fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in these fields are preferred.

Senior Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

December 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

AuerbachSchrot LLC, an intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, USPTO-registered senior patent agent or attorney to assist in its growing domestic and international biotechnology and high technology patent prosecution practice.

Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate with a Ph.D. in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with a Ph.D. in biotechnology or chemistry. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Warsaw, Ind.

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a patent counsel to work in its Warsaw, Indiana, offices.

Responsible for:

working with development teams and providing advice regarding patent review and design options, claim coverage, and other issues that effect the design and development of orthopaedic devices;
management of preparation and prosecution of patent applications covering the products under development; and
providing education to design and marketing teams on basic patent law issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Strategically manage patent portfolio including managing outside counsel regarding patent prosecution, and evaluating new invention disclosures for filing
Integrate with design and marketing teams to anticipate patent issues and assist in providing patent perspective and advice that enables management to make business decisions.
Coordinates with outside counsel to assure legal services are rendered to the corporation that are results-oriented, timely, competent, and cost efficient.

Expected Areas of Competence

Develops close working relationships with clients in which corporate goals and priorities are maintained without compromising legal integrity.
Contributes to a high performance culture through effective communication and leadership with management, engineering, marketing, clinical trial teams and other business functions.
Works cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the legal division.
Communicating effectively to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the Company, through various formats, i.e. presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements

Must possess a JD degree and be registered to practice in the U.S. Patent Office.
An undergraduate degree in engineering and/or a background working with mechanical or bio-mechanical devices is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent practice including foreign and domestic prosecution is required.
Organization, communication and management skills are required to ensure the efficient and accurate delivery of services to the company.
Must have passed a state bar examination and be a registered patent attorney.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.zimmer.com/careers/search/job-details.html?nPostingId=6108&nPostingTargetId=17971&id=QCVFK026203F3VBQBV7V47VNG&LG=EN&mask=zimextus.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Warsaw, Indiana

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

October 12, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clark+Elbing LLP is seeking patent attorneys to join our firm. Qualified applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Biology, Chemistry or a related field of study, be a member of the patent bar, and have at least 3-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

October 2, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Winstead PC is seeking a Staff Attorney or Patent Agent for its Intellectual Property Practice Group with a minimum of two years of patent-prosecution experience and the ability to handle patent-prosecution tasks in mechanical technologies.

Law Clerk/Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Whitestone, N.Y.

September 24, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Law Offices of Albert Wai-Kit Chan, PLLC have an opening in their 2-Year Apprentice Program. $50-75K per year, commensurate with experience. No guarantee of full-time/associate position at end of program. Learn and practice patent law, other IP law and general law. Types of cases will vary depending on client and firm needs. Competitive benefits package.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Parsippany N.J.

September 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Evonik Industries is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Parsippany, New Jersey, offices. Under general supervision and direction of the Director Intellectual Property Management North America, the successful candidate will function as a patent practitioner for Evonik's Chemicals, Pharma Services and Polymer businesses in the North American Region and directly interface with business and technical teams from several business divisions in North America, as well as coordinating with in-house Evonik IP counsels.

The Incumbent will coordinate intellectual property activities for Chemicals, Pharma Services and Polymer businesses, including all aspects of legal protection for patents, trade secrets, domain names and software developed by Evonik Corporation. Will have to draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S., and oversee the prosecution of corresponding worldwide patent applications. Another aspect of the Incumbent responsibility of the Incumbent will be the drafting and negotiating of IP contracts, such as non-disclosure, research, development, joint development, license agreements, etc. and to promote and maintain the principles of and responsibilities related to Responsible Care within his/her assigned areas of responsibility and as defined in the RC 14001 management system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing, protecting, and expanding the company’s intellectual property (IP) assets.
Responsible for filing and prosecuting patent applications at US-Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Responsible for drafting and negotiating of IP contracts, such as non-disclosure, research, development, joint development, license agreements, etc.
Provide for preparation of and/or responsible for writing patent applications to leverage company’s IP position and assets.
Provide for analyses and monitoring of new technologies to avoid patent invalidity and infringement.
Provide for and direct outside counsel in rendering opinions on patent invalidity and/or infringement.

Requirements

BS in chemistry required (MS and PhD in chemical or chemical engineering preferred).
Attorney must possess law degree from an ABA accredited university and be admitted to a state bar (preferably New Jersey and New York).
Admitted to practice in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in filing and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and contract drafting.
Knowledge of the full range of applicable laws and regulations regarding intellectual property.
Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to business and technical clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues.

What we offer
You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package.

Contact
Apply online at our website: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=41399&company=Evonik&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Parsippany New Jersey

Job Description Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Our innovative spirit and integrate technology platforms support our strategic focus on high-growth megatrends in health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. And that means a world of opportunities for you. There’s no better time than right now to build your future with us and be a part of our international team.

Chief Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Durham, N.C.

September 15, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The bioMérieux IP Department is a dynamic team engaged in a wide variety of projects at many levels of the organization. The Chief Patent Counsel position is an integral part of that environment where practicality, effective communication and collegiality are necessary components.

The Chief Patent Counsel position will report to the Corporate Director Intellectual Property and will be expected to supervise and manage the U.S. Patent Department(total of 4 people) in protecting the company’s intellectual assets and avoid/mitigate the risk of violating third party intellectual property rights.

The Chief Patent Counsel’s main accountabilities will be to:

Proactively manage the U.S. Patent Department, including budget (including managing external legal service providers), workload, and developing efficient procedures and processes; proactively interact with patent departments in other countries for a cohesive patent strategy and coordinated, effective work teams
Coordinate management of existing global Patents portfolio with Business Departement, Legal, Marketing and IP colleagues to align with commercial objectives.
Conduct analysis for new products and processes, licensed products and processes, and company acquisitions.
Contribute with senior management, General Counsel, Corporate Director of global Intellectual Property in developing an overall Intellectual Property strategy and advising on potential matters that arise.
Prepare and prosecute patent applications and develop international portfolios for a technical area of responsibility; Lead the strategy for a technical area of responsibility in compliance with Corporate Intellectual Property process and procedures for the group bioMérieux in monitoring patents and brands.,
Advise Intellectual Property, Marketing, technical library, communication departments, Research & Development, Legal and Business Development on litigation and conflict or possible litigation and conflicts.
Negotiate, maintain and obtain technology agreements with third parties (as part of due diligence and acquisitions) and resolve conflicts regarding trademarks and patent designs and ensure compliance with obligations of technology transfer.
Maintain knowledge and compliance with legislation concerning Patents and case law at an international level.
Help the Corporate Director Intellectual Property to manage budget dedicated to IP matter in the America’s region and monitors external legal service providers. Submit budget to Intellectual Property global director. Animate the Patents Team by ensuring the development and training of employees.
Work on transactional matters, including contract review, drafting and negotiation, with a primary initial focus on support of the IP department.
Foster close communication and effective working relationships with general Legal Department Interpret legal and/or contractual obligations, and advising clients regarding contractual matters.

Required Skills/ Qualifications
Experience:

10 + years (patent, trademark or IP experience) experience in a law firm or the legal department of a company, including all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, legal analysis/opinion work, and significant direct client support.
Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company will be a plus for this position.
At least 5 years of people management experience are required for this position.
Previous experience in an additional technical field (e.g. software implementation, science technology) will be a plus.
Working in an international or multicultural environment will be a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

Law degree (JD) and admission (in good standing) to a state bar.
Registration to practice before the USPTO as a Patent Attorney.
Experience in U.S Reexamination/Post Grant Review, European Opposition, U.S litigation, negotiation.
Undergraduate, and preferably graduate, degree in life sciences. Knowledge increased in biochemistry and biology (including microbiology, immunology and/or molecular biology),
Excellent communication skills and credibility so as to interact effectively and influence management at all levels; ability to successfully work within an international company to promote the Patent Department and fully deploy its depth of knowledge and skills to benefit the company.Ability to take responsibility for transactional work, including IP related provisions and negotiation; significant experience in contract interpretation; excellent analytical skills.
Willingness to travel, including to France approximately once a year, as well as domestically a few times a year.
Interest in developing the professional careers of the personnel within the IP Department.
Pro-activity, vision and self-stability are keys to success for this position.

Contact
To apply, please email Anais Clement at: anais.clement@biomerieux.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Durham, North Carolina

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

September 1, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent for its Chicago office. The Patent Attorney/Agent must have at least four years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Our ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) with extensive experience in the biological, chemical, physical, life, medical, and/or pharmaceutical sciences. Admission to the Patent Bar is required. The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly with clients, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Director Licensing – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

August 27, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Roche is seeking a Director Licensing to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.

Responsibilities

Lead Licensing team, including recruitment, mentoring and management of team members
Direct all company in- and out-licensing activities
Define strategy and manage out-licensing of company patents, including creating policies and template programs as needed
Manage execution of in-licensing opportunities
Lead negotiations with external partners and recommend deal terms to senior management
Administer executed licenses, including informing internal stakeholders of ongoing obligations
Manage relationships with key licensing partners

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

PhD in Life Sciences, or BS in Life Sciences with MBA or JD
7-10 years experience in Business Development, Patent Management or Transactional Law in Diagnostics, Biotech, Pharma or Life Sciences industry
Track record of success as evidenced by deal sheet. Solid understanding of In Vitro Diagnostics market

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 #2509487223 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field or directly at http://www.roche.com/careers/jobs/jobsearch/job.htm?id=E-2509487223&locale=en&title=Sr.%20Licensing%20Manager . Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Who we are At Roche, 80,000 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, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 3, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a patent attorney with at least two years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patents in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, organic chemistry and/or molecular biology to join the Intellectual Property team in our Midwestern Offices, either the Milwaukee, Madison, or Chicago offices.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearne & Gordon LLP, one of the oldest and largest Intellectual Property Law Firms in Cleveland, Ohio, is accepting resumes for the position of Patent Attorney. Candidates must possess:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 17, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice in our Minneapolis office 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. Successful candidates will have 2+ years patent drafting and prosecution experience, a technical degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and be a member of the patent bar. This is a unique position which will further enhance our expertise in patent work while providing an opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Experience in training and mentoring junior associates and building client service teams a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Canton, Mass.

June 24, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Daly, Crowley, Mofford & Durkee, LLP, a midsize IP firm located south of Boston in Canton, MA seeks a patent attorney having an Electrical Engineering degree with at least 3 years of analog and digital mixed signal circuit design experience and/or with RF design experience. At least two years of patent prosecution experience preferred. Firm attorneys work in a wide range of interesting technology areas for large and small corporate, institutional and individual clients. Compensation and benefits competitive with Boston area.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 22, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Technical Analyst – Small Corporation – Stamford, Conn.

June 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Patent Properties is seeking an experienced Technical Analyst. We are a well-funded startup with an all-star team founded by Jay Walker (founder of Priceline.com), and we’re looking for A-players to help us bring an innovative patent licensing marketplace from concept to reality. If working with an incredible team to build something truly disruptive that can solve a huge problem for society at large sounds interesting to you, let’s talk. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something special.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

June 11, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

DTI, a leading legal process outsourcing firm, is seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to place at the Washington DC office of a leading global intellectual property law firm. These are temporary-to-permanent positions with challenging work, competitive compensation, and a great work environment.