Novozymes, a biotech-based world leader in enzymes and microorganisms is seeking a registered patent attorney for our Davis, CA based Research and Development site.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting various aspects of Novozymes’ intellectual property activities. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are patent-related primarily in the area of patent preparation and prosecution; as well as work on opinions and assessments. The Patent Attorney will foster a strong collaborative working relationship with scientists at Novozymes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a solid education in science. Technical background in molecular biology and protein chemistry is desired. The successful candidate will possess a JD degree, be registered to practice before the USPTO and have membership in a state bar (CA preferred). Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in patent application preparation and prosecution, opinion studies, and licensing in the biotechnology art. Previous experience within the biotechnology field is particularly relevant.
Contact Apply online at: www.novozymes.com/careers. The application deadline is 7/31/2014. Novozymes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Additional Info Job Location: Davis, California
Rethink tomorrow
Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries we create tomorrow’s industrial biosolutions, improving our customers' business, and the use of our planet's resources. With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bioinnovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources by offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace.
In Novozymes we’re working on some of the world’s biggest challenges. We have set out to improve the world around us by reducing CO2 and preserving our planet’s resources. If you want to be part of this, join our global team to make a real difference.
Saul Ewing LLPis seeking an experienced full time Patent Agent/techn ology specialist in the biotechnology area for our Boston office. Will be responsible for drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, patentability searches, freedom to operate and patent landscapes analyses in the biotechnology area. We are seeking individuals with immediately transferable skills who have strong academic backgrounds and industry and/or law firm experience. Successful candidate will have a minimum one year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, neurobiology or a related discipline. Must be detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Admission to the USPTO is preferred.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer D/V
Contact Please submit resume to skinnear@saul.com. (Salary is $90k–115k.)
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Responsible for a broad range of IP services in support of the North American affiliates for BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products, including implementation of appropriate patent strategies for the protection of innovations arising out of projects and research conducted at the BASF Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility in North Carolina.
Building Patent Assets
Draft and prosecute U.S. and PCT patent applications for the protection of innovations arising out of research conducted at the RTP facility for BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products.
Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis.
Work collaboratively with BASF patent groups based in Germany and worldwide and legal commercial colleagues.
Frequent interaction with the business and technical teams in RTP.
Other IP-Related Legal Work, handled directly and/or through management of outside counsel:
Provide day-to-day patent law guidance and counseling to R&D based in RTP, global BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products team members, General Legal, and business functions.
Management of IP strategy for select BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products projects.
Supporting/lead role in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, freedom-to-operate opinions, and requisite patent searching.
Supporting/lead role in IP due diligence in support of acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions involving IP, and litigation or proceedings before the various patent offices/agencies around the world.
IP training in coordination with other members of BASF’s international patent and general legal teams.
Reports to Patent Prosecution and IP Counseling Group Manager.
Requirements
BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Registered U.S. patent attorney, with a minimum of 6 years’ patent experience, well-grounded in patent application drafting and extensive experience in patent prosecution, preferably on a world-wide basis, with a focus in molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology arts
Minimum 6 years’ experience in freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity opinions, and with patentability, right-to-use, and IP due diligence evaluations is required
Exposure to biotech IP transactional work, including technology transfer; licensing; joint collaboration, development, and other complex agreements having a significant IP component is desirable
IP/technical background in one or more of plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or associated life science fields is required
Specific experience in the crop seed and agricultural industry is desirable
Ability to undertake and manage multiple projects concurrently is required
Ability to work independently is required
Experience with eFiling, Public and Private PAIR and other databases and web-based interaction with USPTO and other Patent Offices world-wide is required
Ph.D. or other advanced degree in addition to Juris Doctorate is a plus.
Licensed attorney in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction and current with CLE requirements is necessary
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, an Am Law 200 firm and one of the largest Intellectual Property firms in the country, is looking to add patent attorneys with high tech and medical device backgrounds to its small but growing Silicon Valley office. Candidates must have at least approximately 3 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline. Graduate degrees are a plus. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
Contact If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, submit an online Application for Employment through our website. For more information and to apply online, please see the listing on our website. EOE/AA
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks candidates with 2 years of experience. Must possess a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or equivalent. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
Jones Robb, PLLCis seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 4-8 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.
Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have technical background in mechanical engineering. Candidates must also have a degree from a top law/post graduate school, good academics, and more than four years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates have experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, or other related patent practice experience.
Jones Robb is an established, diverse patent law-firm that offers its professionals the opportunity to work on exciting, diverse technologies and challenging legal issues. Attorneys at all levels work directly with clients that include Fortune 500 companies as well as large and small privately-owned companies. This allows for self-starting individuals to grow professionally and personally in a collegial and team-oriented setting.
Contact To apply, please email your resume, under- and post-graduate transcripts, and a writing sample to: nancy.peters@jonesrobb.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia
Verenium, a global leader in developing high-performance enzymes, is part of BASF – The Chemical Company BASF. The company is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its San Diego offices.
The Patent Agent role is responsible for prosecution of part of the enzyme patent portfolio of GVF/N at the San Diego site (Verenium) under the oversight of a senior patent agent (IP Manager for Enzymes). The San Diego site has been designated as a global R&D Center for enzyme development pursuant to the Enzyme Roadmap, requiring on-site support on intellectual property matters.
On-site support for intellectual property matters needed as the San Diego site is designated as the global R&D center for Enzymes at BASF. In-house support preferred by R&D and Legal groups for both depth of support and cost savings. Other responsibilities include:
Drafting and filing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO and management of corresponding foreign cases
Work closely with business, R&D project teams, and inventors to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protection
Searching relevant databases for relevant art, review search results for patentability and landscaping purposes
Supporting Patent attorneys in patentability and FTO analysis
Responsibility to coordinate prosecution activities with Global IP Enzyme Strategy
Requirements
Minimum of B.S. in relevant technical area (Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, etc).
Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in legal/intellectual property, including 4+ years of experience working on patent searching, drafting, and prosecution.
Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Self-starter as well as team player, working well with other patent practitioners and support staff.
Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and writing skills.
Must have in-depth understanding of US patent law and general understanding of foreign patent laws, including Europe and Asia.
Able to work effectively in a changing environment, prioritize demands, and use keen judgement. Experience in a corporate environment required, including experience working with various functional groups.
Must be able to build strong and enduring client relationships.
Proficiency with USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and Public and Private PAIR system required.
Patent searches with established databases required (e.g. GenomeQuest, PatBase).
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Verenium’s unique enzymes, designed to improve efficiency and economics, together with BASF’s sustainable chemistry, will continue to transform the future of enzymes. By combining our cultures of innovation and our focus on creating sustainable solutions, we will continue to harness the power of nature and leverage its unique, patented technology to create enzyme products that maximize efficiency while improving environmental performance.
Hologic, Inc.is seeking a Patent Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal services and advise on a variety of IP-related matters for the diagnostics business unit of Hologic, which is located in San Diego, California.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. Bright people, working together to pioneer advances in human health care, have created Hologic's success. Our company believes that people are our greatest asset and only by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining the most talented employees can we continue to be successful. Our work atmosphere is stimulating, innovative and customer focused. We provide employees with state-of-the art tools and technology, a collaborative and passionate work environment and the ability to make a dramatic difference in the world of healthcare.
We are rapidly growing and yet we have never been more focused – on our people, on our growth, on our future.
Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute patent applications in the biological, chemical and mechanical arts
Supervise U.S. and foreign counsel engaged in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and in post-grant challenges, including inter partes review, post grant review, oppositions and invalidation appeals
Acquire detailed understanding of the technologies, products and R&D activities of the business
Counsel key technical and business personnel on IP portfolio development and strategies, adversarial proceedings, competitive IP and commercial activities, and licensing opportunities
Conduct landscape searches, patentability reviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patent assessments relating to R&D activities, product releases, licensing opportunities and IP acquisition
Review and assist in drafting agreements relating to the use, transfer or ownership of IP, including non-disclosure, material transfer, professional services, research, collaboration, and license agreements
Education and Experience
B.S. degree in biology, chemistry or biochemistry, with 2+ years of practical laboratory experience
J.D. from an accredited law school and 3+ years of experience as a practicing patent attorney in the life sciences industry (law firm and/or in-house)
Registered patent attorney and member in good standing of at least one state bar (preferably CA).
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice
Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer & VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium molecular diagnostic products and services that are used to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood and to aid in biomedical research. Hologic is also a leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of medical imaging systems and biopsy devices as well as surgical and treatment products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women. Our business is dedicated to impacting the lives of people across the globe through the early detection of disease, improved diagnosis and less invasive treatments.
Our client, a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, is seeking to add a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to its department. The Patent Attorney or Agent will work with the company’s Associate General Counsel of IP and be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to The company's products. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of The company's in-house research and development, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
Responsibilities:
This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. Responsibilities include drafting new patent applications and responses to US and foreign office actions, collaborating with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals, and assisting with IP due diligence for licensing agreements and patentability and freedom to operate studies.
The position requires a JD degree from accredited law school, admission to at least one state bar, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
The company is also willing to consider a Patent Agent for this position. In that circumstance, the JD is not required, but the candidate must be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience. Candidates must also demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is also must.
The successful candidate will also be detail-oriented, independently motivated, and have the ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Arnold & Porter'sWashington office is seeking a mid-level registered patent associate for the Intellectual Property Practice Group to work on USPTO inter partes matters. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in patent prosecution and preferably exposure to inter partes matters and evidence of excellent writing skills. Candidates must have a PhD in the life sciences, material sciences, or biomedical engineering fields. DC bar or ability to waive into DC bar required. All applicants must have excellent academic credentials, writing skills and references.
Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran's status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D
Ventana Medical Systems is seeking a patent attorney. Coordinates and performs RTD/Ventana’s intellectual property (“IP”) activities for one or more departments of the Company or subgroups of such departments (“business units”). Secures protection for the Company’s intellectual property and minimizes risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of others.
Essential Functions
Implements an IP strategy within one or more business units.
Acts as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business units.
Prepares, drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications in the United States Patent & Trademark Office in order to protect the Company’s investment in research and development.
Prepares written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate issues in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Assists product development teams in designing products to avoid valid patent claims of others in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Provides general counseling and training on IP issues to relevant business units.
Evaluates contract terms related to IP and coordinates with corporate counsel on the drafting and negotiating of same.
Conducts due diligence on IP aspects of transactional projects.
Provides technical support for patent litigation matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Training/Education:
Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/biotechnology; advanced degree in the Life Sciences highly preferred.
Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Licensed to practice law before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
Experience:
At least five years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion work, transactional due diligence, and client counseling.
Experience in patenting biologics/in vitro diagnostic devices preferred.
Experience practicing law as in-house counsel and with IP litigation matters preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid, and trusting work relationships.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Product Patent Attorney to work in its Foster City, Calif., offices. This opportunity involves drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios associated with antiviral (HIV) compounds. Responsibilities include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate and patentability relating to pharmaceuticals, and considering potential regulatory matters.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of intellectual property issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects. The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group and will report to a senior attorney.
Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices).
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects.
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews.
Counsel research and management colleagues in regards of patent portfolio and strategy.
Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
Review proposed publications in regards of potential invention disclosure.
Provide support for in-licensing and acquisitions.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Works collaboratively with other members of legal departments as well as internal client departments.
Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines.
Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and with some assistance from their supervisor take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team.
Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team.
Judgment will be reserved primarily for completing assigned analysis in an efficient and accurate manner.
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-5 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.
Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software. Candidates must also have a degree from a top law/post graduate school, good academics, and more than 2 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates have experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, or other related patent practice experience.
O’Brien Jones is an established, diverse patent law-firm that offers its professionals the opportunity to work on exciting, diverse technologies and challenging legal issues. Attorneys at all levels work directly with clients that include Fortune 500 companies as well as large and small privately-owned companies. This allows for self-starting individuals to grow professionally and personally in a collegial and team-oriented setting.
Contact: To apply, please email your resume, under- and post-graduate transcripts, and a writing sample to: nancy.peters@obrienjones.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia
Shay Glenn LLPseeks an intellectual property associate with 2-5 years of experience. Registration to practice before the USPTO required. You must be a member in good standing with the California State Bar. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, prosecution of foreign patent applications, and advice and counseling to early stage medical device companies. Qualified candidates will also have experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
Compensation based on experience. We offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a very supportive team. Principals only, no phone calls, please. Shay Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: For more information regarding our firm, please visit our website at www.shayglenn.com. Please send your resume and cover letter in Word format for immediate consideration to: yvonna@shayglenn.com.
Your resume must include:
• USPTO Registration Number • California State Bar Number • Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned • Listing of all professional employment and references
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Mateo, California
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a Sr. Licensing Contract Administrator to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities Basic Function and Scope of the Position: • Prepares and coordinates all documentation for Product and Licensing Contract Overviews and associated documents for the Licensing department. • Maintains licensing agreement database and is responsible for data entry and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely royalty obligations for RMS can be met by Finance. • Provides constant database curation and monitoring. • Maintains a tracking system for completion and issue reports on contract activities. • Primary person to coordinate, manage, enter and track the associating of products with relevant patents with input from Patents, licensing agreements with input from Licensing, and royalty obligations in the active database system. • Monitors contract compliance for Licensing department. • Assists in royalty administration locally and with corporate Licensing internationally and serves as the primary person for this function within the Licensing Department.
Major Job Functions & Contributions:
• Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations of Finance. Monitors royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees. • Interfaces with Finance and Licensing to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner. • Analyzes licensing contracts and agreements for financial and non-financial obligations, enters and tracks these in eBDS and other relevant database. • Maintains and updates contracts in eBDS and other relevant database. • Generates database reports. • Resolves contract administration issues. • Ensures that products are readily and properly identified, documented for and linked to patents in database for accurate and timely royalty obligation fulfillment and tracking. • Coordinates with Project Leaders and Product Managers, Licensing Managers, Patent Attorneys and Contract Attorneys to ensure proper agreement and product information entry and maintenance in relevant databases. • Interfaces with local and global administrators for eBDS, SAP, Design History Files, Sales Databases and other databases, as necessary, to coordinate contract administration for RMS. • Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting to internal and external customers. • Provides input to royalty income estimates and budgets. • Provides input to Licensing personnel regarding royalty issues relating to products and provides necessary input to LifeCycle Teams • Other duties as necessary.
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 and Experience:
• BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences, relevant database/computer skills are required, familiarity with medical, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical terms is preferred. • Knowledge of patents and licensing contracts highly preferable • Minimum of 5-8 years proven relevant experience • Significant (minimum 3-5 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma/Biotech experience, preferably in both global and local roles highly desirable
• Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. • Enjoys and thrives in a team environment. • Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results. • Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome. • Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired.
• Must be very detail oriented and enjoy learning.
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 #2746227527 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
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.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks an Associate to join our thriving Denver Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., and in Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 2-4 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution and will be a member of the patent bar for at least 2 years. Additionally, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager, at: Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a global leader in personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovered some of the most important cancer predisposition genes including BRCA1, BRCA2 and PTEN. Its molecular diagnostic portfolio comprises products in predictive medicine (e.g., BRACAnalysis® testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk) and prognostic medicine (e.g., Prolaris® testing for prostate cancer recurrence risk), generating product revenue last fiscal year of nearly $500 million.
Attorneys in Myriad’s intellectual property department tackle novel, challenging legal issues involving cutting-edge technologies in molecular diagnostics and we are seeking a patent attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in hands-on patent preparation and prosecution, foreign patent prosecution, internal opinions on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, infringement and enforcement, assisting in IP licensing efforts, and supporting IP litigation. The successful candidate will be capable of handling a sizable patent portfolio with minimal supervision and will also be able to assist in general commercial and contract matters.
Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the above work, particularly in the field of molecular diagnostics, and must be admitted to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a degree and laboratory experience in molecular biology.
Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.
The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Patentability searches and opinions and client counseling on matters of patentability are also integral aspects. The ideal applicant will have experience in drafting infringement and invalidity opinions, as well as performing due diligence investigations. Experience with licensing and technology-based agreements is desired.
Contact: To apply, please have five or more years practicing as a patent attorney. A degree in biochemistry or chemistry is required, and a Ph.D. is preferred. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and related processes, analytical techniques and devices using or implementing any of the above. Experience prosecuting biotechnology applications is also desirable. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is mandatory; admission to the Massachusetts Bar is preferred.
Candidates should have superior legal writing and computer research skills.
Moderna Therapeuticsis seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.
Responsibilities: • Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff • Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities • Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company • Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-examinations, and on-line patent database searches • Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: • 3 years of legal administrative or para-professional experience in a corporation or law firm • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, searching and docketing software • Effective collaborator interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications: • A BA/BS degree • Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or at law firm that supports the same • Familiarity with technical aspects of biological or chemical sciences • Notary Public certification
Competencies: • Detail Orientation (strong attention to detail and high quality work standards) • Highly Organized (ability to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure) • Results Orientation • Operates Independently (works independently and meet deadlines with minimum supervision) • Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills • Effective Communication (oral and written)
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Why join Moderna Therapeutics:
Moderna Therapeutics is pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug modality that produces human proteins or antibodies inside patient cells, which are in turn active intracellularly or secreted. This breakthrough platform addresses currently undruggable targets and offers a superior alternative to existing drug modalities for a wide range of disease conditions. Moderna has developed a broad intellectual property estate relating to mRNA therapeutic technologies ranging from novel nucleotide chemistries to specific drug compositions. The company plans to develop and commercialize its innovative mRNA drugs—initially for rare diseases and oncology—while partnering drug candidates in other therapeutic areas in order to rapidly deliver this innovation to patients.
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna is privately held and was founded in 2010 by Flagship VentureLabs in association with leading scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, a broad based, national firm, seeks a qualified attorney for its IP and Technology practice division in our Kansas City office. We are seeking a patent attorney with one to three years experience.
Ideal candidates will have a degree or background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology or Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, drafting of patentability opinions, preparation of non-infringement/invalidity opinions and drafting of license or other technology agreements. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are essential. No third party submissions, please.
Contact: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript and law school transcript to: Anna Kowalewski Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP 1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900 Kansas City, MO 64106 akowalewski@stinson.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri
a biotech-based world leader in enzymes and microorganisms is seeking a registered patent attorney for our Davis, CA based Research and Development site.
