Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is seeking a Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will become a member of the Ironwood Legal Department, reporting to the Senior Patent Counsel. The individual in this position will work closely with in-house counsel, research, business partners, and management to create and secure protection for the intellectual property of a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities: • Develop, secure and defend new intellectual property worldwide by prompting and evaluating invention disclosures, conducting prior art searches, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and responding to administrative challenges instituted by third parties, including oppositions and inter partes reviews; • Work with in-house counsel and internal clients to develop patent strategy, manage existing patent portfolios, and monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property; • Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of pharmaceutical patent applications worldwide; • Support business development and management on licensing opportunities and IP-related transactional work; • Work with internal clients and in-house counsel on IP-related contracts and agreements; • Counsel and educate scientists and management regarding the patenting process, as well as patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity matters. • Advise clients and work with outside counsel on matters related to trademarks, USAN, INN, and copyrights.
Requirements: • 3 to 8 years of patent experience with strong skills in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field; • USPTO registration; • J.D. and bar admission in at least one state; • Law firm or pharmaceutical company experience; • Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or B.S. or M.S. in chemistry with significant work experience in medicinal chemistry or a related field; • Strong analytical ability as well as excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Contact: To apply, send email careers@ironwoodpharma.com. Please include a resume and cover letter with your email message.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (first tier law school, top 1/3 of class minimum, top 10% strongly preferred) and 1-2 years of experience litigating complex patent and/or other intellectual property litigation. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background is strongly preferred as is judicial clerkship experience. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact: Interested candidates should send resume, transcripts and a writing sample by email to: recruiting@klarquist.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
At present, the firm’s litigation group includes nineteen attorneys who focus their practice almost exclusively on litigation. Although the firm is based in Portland, our litigation practice is national in scope, with active cases currently pending in East Texas, West Texas, Boston, Chicago, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. Our cases involve a range of technologies, including computer software and hardware, business methods, medical devices, mechanical equipment, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. The firm’s longstanding clients include Microsoft Corporation, Amazon.com, Inc. and GE, among many others.
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation(“SABIC”) is seeking IP Lawyers/Patent Attorneys/Patent Agents from entry level to 6 years of experience.
Responsibilities: You will be primarily responsible for supporting the Lead IP Counsel, KSA, Middle East & Africa and Technology & Innovation leaders in developing and implementing IP strategy, providing legal and IP counseling and contract support to enhance the value of SABIC technology. This will include patent preparation, prosecution and maintenance, drafting and negotiating IP agreements, patent litigation and IP due diligence. SABIC will consider IP counsel, Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents but a chemical, chemical engineering or life sciences education and background is essential. Legal experience from the US, UK or Europe and admission to a recognized bar (USPTO, European Patent Office, etc.) is preferred.
The role provide ambitious lawyers with a superb opportunity to work as part of a world class legal function across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. In addition, you will benefit from a highly attractive tax free package that includes a bonus, children's school fees and other benefits.
Contact: If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to our exclusively retained Consultant, Elizabeth Williams at elizabeth@ews-search.com or call me for a confidential discussion at: Direct Dial 011 971 4 367 1752. This mandate is being handled exclusively by EWS and any direct or third party applications will be forwarded to EWS for their consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is one of the world’s leading and most profitable manufacturers of chemicals, plastics, fertilizers and metals. With annual revenues of $50 billion and around 40,000 employees in 40 countries, SABIC was estimated by Forbes in 2011 to be the second largest global diversified chemicals company in the world. With significant investments in technology and innovation planned for 2013 and beyond, the company is poised to continue its rapid global expansion. To help support this growth, it is now recruiting a number of high caliber lawyers to join its global legal function which already boasts 100 legal professionals worldwide.
Seattle Genetics is seeking is an Intellectual Property Specialist.
Responsibilities : • Managing all aspects of the patent and trademark formal processes, including: coordinating the preparation and filing of patent and trademark applications • Preparation of patent and trademark formal documents (e.g., declarations, assignments and powers of attorney); • Maintaining records of official patent and trademark correspondence; • Coordinating annuity and maintenance fee payments; • Docketing of patent and trademark deadlines; • E-filing correspondence with the USPTO • Supporting IP due diligence • Assisting with compliance of the document retention policy; and • Other patent and trademark related matters
Requirements: • Understanding of US and ex-US patent and trademark prosecution • Understanding of the PCT application process • Minimum of 4-5 years supporting patent prosecution (e.g., as a paralegal or patent prosecution assistant (paralegal certificate not required). • IP boutique experience is a plus • Strong oral and written communication skills • Attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to work with and help manage outside counsel • Ability to manage multiple projects • Team player • Experience with docketing software a plus
Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer.
Gordon & Rees LLP is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent with patent prosecution and biotechnology background to join our growing Intellectual Property practice group in our San Diego County offices (Carlsbad and Downtown San Diego). The ideal candidate will have technical expertise with a graduate degree or substantial industry experience preferably in biotechnology or related disciplines and will be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions. Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations a must. Excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication and analytical skills are required.
Requirements: A background in Biotechnology, along with admission to the USPTO and at least two years’ experience in patent prosecution is required. A J.D. degree is preferred.
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP, a firm with a highly regarded intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with science or engineering degrees, particularly those with degrees in chemistry, or chemical or electrical engineering, to support our growing prosecution practice. In addition to solid academic credentials, candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to a State Bar. A minimum of 3-5 years of related patent prosecution experience preferred.
The Firm works closely with a diverse group of clients to deliver a variety of IP services including developing IP strategy, managing patent portfolios, prosecuting new patents (US and Foreign), performing due diligence, and drafting IP licensing agreements. The positions offer a substantial opportunity for increased responsibility and client contact.
The Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a congenial, business casual work environment.
Contact: Interested candidates should send their resume to jwinterle@cblh.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior IP Counsel to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property will join the existing patent litigation team, reporting to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, and will be responsible for the global defense and enforcement of assigned cases within Gilead’s patent portfolio. This responsibility will entail developing and implementing litigation strategy for assigned contested patent matters around the world, potentially managing one or more patent litigation attorneys, and directing the development and implementation of pre-litigation or patent case assessment activities to maximize the strength of Gilead’s patent estate.
The position is a “hands-on” position and will require in depth engagement in existing and future contested patent matters around the world. For example, the position will entail directing and managing patent litigations in the U.S. and foreign countries, and directing and managing global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings in various foreign countries. The Senior Counsel, of Intellectual Property may also be called upon to analyze and provide opinions and/or reports from a litigation perspective on due diligence opportunities or other third party patent issues. It is not envisioned that this position will entail drafting and prosecution responsibilities beyond the scope of the oppositions/invalidations, etc responsibilities noted above, but the Senior Counsel, must have significant experience in drafting and prosecution to be able to analyze patents, determine a course of action and advise and implement re-issue, re-examination, opposition, revocation and invalidation strategy around the world. The position will also involve assisting the litigation team and the VP of IP in the design and implementation of departmental policy, processes and procedures relating to contested patent matters.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Briefing the VP of IP and other members of senior management on contested patent matters • Actively participating in and directing US and local foreign counsel in all litigation matters and ensuring that all litigation action its are met • Reviewing and providing comments on correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Directing development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings • Actively engaging the litigation team members and demonstrating leadership within the group. • Preparing comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • As needed, supporting IP due diligence analysis and providing opinions or reports for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities in a variety of therapeutic areas; and • Overseeing internal document collection and production in patent cases as needed
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, or related field • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar, preferably CA • USPTO Registration • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including Pharma patent litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, and opinion work. o Minimum 4 years in private practice and 6 years of ANDA patent litigation experience is required. o Strong preference will be given to candidates having 4+ years of in-house Pharma experience and in particular candidates who have experience directing ANDA patent litigation as in-house counsel in the pharma industry • People management experience
Skills and Behaviors: • Necessary qualities for this position include a sense of urgency, ownership, responsibility and pride in the quality of work and the litigation group • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • Energetic self-starter with the ability to independently identify needs, issues, risks, goals and solutions in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate confidence in making difficult decisions • The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in team environment with a variety of different personalities is critical • Exceptional management skills including the ability to recruit, retain, motivate and develop high performing employees is expected • Proficiency at applying legal analysis in a business context and assist clients in alternative solutions and problem-solving is expected • The ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously and to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations • Exceptional written and oral presentation and communication skills including the ability to write and speak clearly and concisely • Excellent organizational skills • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad, common in litigation roles will be required, typically not exceeding 30% annually.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Algenol Biofuelsis currently seeking a talented, motivated attorney having significant background in molecular biology or biotechnology as well as significant experience with patent and invention disclosure writing. This is a highly desirable opportunity to assume a visible role within an innovative, dynamic organization that is pioneering the industrial use of microalgae to produce biofuels and biochemicals.
Responsibilities: Preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications and managing outside prosecution counsel, Collaborating with researchers to identify inventions, record relevant information and draft, submit and manage invention disclosures, Conducting prior art searches, Conducting patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity analyses, Collaborating with technical staff to capture data through experimentation in support of patent filings, Assisting with preparations for patent review meetings, Responding to inquiries from inventors and business decision-makers regarding patent applications and portfolios, and Assisting in managing intellectual property relationships in connection with the company’s licensing, joint development and research collaboration relationships, and in working working with contracts related to such work. Preferred Skills: Candidates should have legal and/or technical experience relating to cyanobacteria or other prokaryotic organisms, especially relating to cellular genetic transformation.
Qualifications: At least an undergraduate degree in biology or a related technical field is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. A J.D. (2009 or earlier) is required, with experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Registration with the U.S.P.T.O. is required.
Benefits: Generous compensation package includes performance-based bonus and stock award programs, medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and childcare benefits.
Contact: Applicants must submit their cover letter; curriculum vitae and references as one PDF document. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only applications meeting the outlined qualifications and providing all requested information will be considered. Send application packet to jobs@algenol.com and reference Job Code (IP-01) in the subject line.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Business Conduct Attorney to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This function will best be served by an individual with experience working as a product attorney in the area of compliance with pharmaceutical promotional laws and regulations. Other candidates with litigation experience representing pharmaceutical companies on promotional issues are also considered.
Working within the Business Conduct team, serve as a strategic partner to the commercial business to ensure appropriate and compliant promotional practices under applicable FDA and other statutory and regulatory requirements. Under appropriate supervision and in collaboration with colleagues on the Business Conduct and Commercial Legal Affairs teams, take substantial responsibility for reviewing and monitoring promotional materials and activities, as well as business strategies, associated with one of the company's discrete therapeutic areas. Contribute to the periodic review, revision and supplementation of corporate and commercial compliance policies and procedures to ensure they appropriately reflect legal and regulatory developments.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Serve as legal compliance resource for company commercial activities including devising policies and procedures, training and monitoring processes to improve sales and marketing compliance. • Appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate priorities with clients and delivering results within the reasonable agreed timelines. • Demonstrate ability to think creatively and devise solutions to challenging problems. • Advance a positive spirit of partnership and collaboration with internal clients, internal legal colleagues and outside counsel. • Exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Have a Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school. • Have at least 10 years of prior industry experience in sales or marketing role or at least 8 years prior in-house or law firm experience providing legal counsel on the laws and regulations relating to drugs, devices, or food products demonstrating growth and ability to succeed. • Must have demonstrated client service orientation; able to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations and demanding clients. • Must have demonstrated skills, depth and expertise depending in area(s) of responsibility. • Have exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. • Detailed knowledge of Food and Drug Administration and other government regulation of marketing and advertising of pharmaceutical products.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.
Responsibilities: Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities Innovation capture and invention analyses Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities) Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements Team leadership and/or management
Qualifications: J.D. Required Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology) At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly Management experience a plus Strong computer skills Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment Great attention to detail Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships Team player
Wellstat Management Company, a privately-held biotech company located in Gaithersburg, MD,is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our legal team.
The position requires drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patentability and FTO searching, and providing support for licensing and litigation.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have at least five years experience in patent prosecution and counseling and should be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidates must also have a background in biochemistry or molecular biology. Additional experience with one or more of diagnostics, diagnostic devices, mechanical engineering, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and transactional work (NDAs, MTAs, services agreements), preferred. This is a full-time position, but part-time/flexible arrangements may be considered for highly-qualified candidates.
Wellstat Management Company is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Contact: Please send resume and salary requirements to: Wellstat Management Company, 930 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Attn: HR/LK, or Fax to 301/869-8721 or apply online at recruiting@wellstat.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
BASF is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the supervision and direction of a senior BASF intellectual property attorney, this person provides patent support to BASF's Plant Sciences (BPS) unit in Research Triangle Park (RTP).
Building Patent Assets: • Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. for the protection of innovations arising out of research conducted at BPS, RTP-based Headquarters • Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis • Work collaboratively with the BPS patent group based in Germany • Frequent interaction with the business and technical teams in RTP
Other IP-Related Legal Work: • Growth opportunity in the management of IP strategy for select BPS projects as the need arises • 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 activities relative to acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions involving IP, and litigation or proceedings before the various patent office's/agencies around the world
Qualifications: BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• Must have a BS in life sciences • Must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney • Must have at least 4 years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution • Must have at least 2 years of experience in molecular biology and biotechnology arts • At least 2 years of experience with IP/technical background in one or more of plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology or associated life science fields, specific experience in the crop seed industry a plus • Exposure to IP transactional processes which include technology transfer, licensing and R&D agreements • Good facility with eFiling, Public and Private PAIR and other databases and web-based interaction with USPTO and other Patent Offices world-wide
Theranosis seeking a Life Sciences Patent Prosecutor Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing intellectual property strategy and developing the patent portfolio in collaboration with company management, scientists, and attorneys.
Roles & Responsibilities: • Work with scientists to identify new inventions • Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications • Manage existing intellectual property portfolio with oversight of Life Sciences IP maintenance and enforcement efforts • Utilize creative approaches to intellectual property strategy and litigation • Identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce intellectual property rights • Minimize adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes • Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys
The successful candidate must have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues. The candidate must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Requirements: • Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 6+ years of intellectual property experience with a law firm or corporation • JD from top-tier ABA approved law school • Graduate degree in life sciences or chemistry (M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred) • Member of California State Bar and active registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office • Strong life sciences background or equivalent industry experience • Proven track record of successful patent prosecution • Self-sufficient practice management skills and flexibility to assist in additional in-house legal responsibilities • Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity and interpersonal skills • Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Ideal candidates are currently employed or have been employed in similar types of positions and want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work. Candidates must be hard-working with an unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.
Carr & Ferrell’s Litigation Practice Group is seeking Associates to join their team in Silicon Valley. We will review applications from attorneys with between three and five years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials. Trial prep and support experience is required, as well as current California bar membership in good standing. Possession of a technical undergraduate degree in a life science, physics, electrical or mechanical engineering is also necessary for consideration.
Alere Inc.is seeking a patent counsel to be based in Waltham, MA or in San Diego, CA.
The patent counsel will advise internal scientific and business clients located throughout Alere. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as with remotely located colleagues and internal clients. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel.
Responsibilities of this position include: • Development and maintenance of patent portfolios related to diagnostic markers and point-of-care devices; • Freedom to operate analyses; • Due diligence on acquired and in-licensed technology; • Managing outside counsel in IP matters relevant to Alere’s business; and • Drafting and review of IP-related contracts.
Qualifications: • J.D. from an accredited law school with an advanced degree and/or significant research experience in a life science/biotechnology discipline. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for between 5 and 8 years. • Experience prosecuting patent applications and conducting freedom to operate analyses in life sciences/biotechnology essential. • Law firm experience as a patent agent or attorney preferable.
Alere offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, 401K with company match, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, vacation and holiday pay, casual atmosphere and more.
Alere Inc. is an equal employment/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please send an email to jobs@alere.com to let us know the nature of your request.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Waltham, Massachusetts or San Diego, California
Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), is a global leader in enabling individuals to take charge of their health at home through the merger of rapid diagnostics and health management. By developing new capabilities in near-patient diagnosis, monitoring and health management, Alere enables individuals to take charge of improving their health and quality of life at home. Alere’s global leading products and services, as well as its new product development efforts, focus on infectious disease, cardiology, oncology, drugs of abuse and women’s health. Alere is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. For additional information on Alere, please visit www.alere.com.
Requirements for this position are: • Minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution or related experience • Technical expertise in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry • A college degree in biology or related field • Membership to a state bar • Registration with USPTO as a patent attorney
Preferred attributes of a candidate for this position are: • Patent drafting and/or lab experience with microRNA, SNPs, biomarker assays, diagnostics, biologics, plant patents, plant extracts, small molecules, and vaccines • Experience with university technology transfer • Membership to Ohio, Michigan, or Colorado state bar • Willingness to work in the Toledo, Ohio, or Fort Collins, Colorado office
No book of business is required. Compensation is either a salary or a percent of billings arrangement, depending on experience. Bonuses are available, based on performance. MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and provides a comprehensive benefit package, including a 401K and profit sharing retirement plan.
The position is for either Toledo, Ohio, or Fort Collins, Colorado, although telecommuting arrangements would be considered for very qualified applicants.
Depending on experience, the work will involve the following areas: patent application preparation and prosecution (60%); counseling of clients and portfolio management (25%); opinions (freedom to operate, validity and infringement) (5%); agreements and licensing (5%); and due diligence (5%).
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd provides our clients with practical guidance in formulating and implementing IP strategy. Our growing practice involves working closely with our clients as a team to capture and protect key emerging technology. We spend the time with clients necessary to understand potential opportunities and provide solutions for their intellectual property issues. The technology of our clients is cutting edge, requiring creative effort to fully and properly protect the new innovations.
Contact: Interested candidates are invited to send a resume, along with a cover letter to: Recruitment Manager at: hr@mstfirm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toledo, Ohio or Fort Collins, Colorado
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in organic chemistry for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting chemistry-related patent applications and opinions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or small-molecule synthesis.
As patent counsel for the National Institutes of Health and many chemical companies and universities worldwide, the Firm works with leading researchers in diverse fields of chemistry. For more information on the firm and its chemical practice group, please visit http://www.klarquist.com.
Klarquist Sparkman offers patent attorneys and agents not only a challenging career representing top-caliber clients, but also a balance between work and life outside of work. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a reasonable billable hour requirement and compensation based on a percentage of billings.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to recruiting@klarquist.com or by mail to:
Human Resources Manager Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
TransTech Pharmais seeking an IP Counsel to work in its High Point, North Carolina office.
Responsibilities: •Intellectual Property Counsel will also maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications and may supervise outside counsel to coordinate patent prosecution for in-licensed and/or out-licensed patent portfolios.
•Intellectual Property Counsel will develop in-depth expertise in specific areas of technology and provide advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.
•From time to time, Intellectual Property Counsel may be involved in due diligence work including freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses.
•Intellectual Property Counsel will report directly to the Vice President of Intellectual Property and must be able to provide clear and concise recommendations on intellectual property strategy to project team leaders and other members of senior management.
•Intellectual Property Counsel may also periodically manage and negotiate confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research agreements, and licensing agreements.
Qualifications: •Admission to at least one state bar and admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office are required.
•The applicant must also have at least five years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications.
•The applicant should have significant experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications directed to small molecule drug candidates.
•An advanced degree in a relevant scientific field is also preferred, especially if the candidate has less than seven years of patent prosecution experience.
•Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of pharmaceutical formulations, crystal forms, second medical uses, and screening technology is desirable.
Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a Patent Agent to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.
The Patent Agent will focus on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, and prior art reviews and analysis to assess novelty and freedom to operate issues. Coordinates with inventors and others to keep them informed as to the status of pending intellectual property matters.
Essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to: • Prepares drafts of patent applications and documents related to patent applications, which include conducting background searches and searches for similar inventions; drafting the specifications and figures and providing technical expertise throughout the application process. • Analyze and prepare responses to patent office actions and prior art cited by the USPTO and foreign patent offices. • Provides complex, substantive and organizational support in the patent area. • Assists in the compliance with Solazyme’s intellectual property policies. • Conducts prior art searches and assists with patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, including the cataloging and maintaining of results in an organized and accessible fashion. • Assists in the review and approval of publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information. • Assists attorneys in patent litigation matters.
Job Requirements: • Registered to practice before the USPTO • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences highly preferred. • Three to five years of patent prosecution experience is required • Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters. • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and attorneys. • Self-starter, highly organized and detail oriented. • Excellent language, grammar and writing skills. • Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision. • Proficient in MS Office Suite and other routinely used software packages
Contact: The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to the Career Page. No other forms of application will be accepted.
Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.
Myers Wolin, LLC, a growing IP Boutique law firm with offices in Morristown, New Jersey and New York City, is seeking a partner-level patent (any technical field) or trademark attorney or small practice group with portables. This position is ideal for someone with a book of business at a firm that is looking for a more favorable location or is in a period of transition.
is seeking a Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will become a member of the Ironwood Legal Department, reporting to the Senior Patent Counsel. The individual in this position will work closely with in-house counsel, research, business partners, and management to create and secure protection for the intellectual property of a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company.
