Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a mid-size Maryland Intellectual Property law firm seeks associates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biotechnology.
Electrical candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. PTO and have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, and counseling matters in the electrical arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution.
Mechanical candidates should have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical arts, possess a degree in mechanical engineering and strong writing skills. The position will focus on the preparation and prosecution of patents and patent clearances for domestic clients. Candidates should have substantial experience drafting patent applications including conducting disclosure meetings with inventors.
Biotech candidates should have a background preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving pharmaceuticals. Experience prosecuting biotech applications, advising clients on questions of patentability and rendering patentability opinions/analysis is desirable.
All applicants should have strong academic credentials. Industry experience, graduate level work and/or U.S. PTO experience is preferred.
Our firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package with salaries commensurate with experience and ability and a pleasant work environment with a great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to Diana Rosenbaum at dmr@usiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will (i) provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and (ii) review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).
Responsibilities: • Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications. • Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc. • Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity. • Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing. • Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.
Qualifications: • Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred). • Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. • A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus. • Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations. • Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment. • A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Contact: To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3f5sgq3. Maquet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Wayne, New Jersey
The MAQUET Group is a subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swedish company GETINGE AB and is the leading international provider of forward-looking products and therapeutic applications for the OR and ICU.
As a specialist for the three divisions Cardiovascular, Critical Care and Surgical Workplaces, MAQUET employs more than 5,000 personnel worldwide in research, development, production, sales and service.
• In the Critical Care division MAQUET focuses on the implementation of innovative products and solutions for ventilation and anesthesia. • In the Cardiovascular division MAQUET bundles its competencies for the gentle treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. • In the Surgical Workplaces division MAQUET concentrates on the implementation of efficient, practice-oriented workplaces in the operating room.
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. Some portable business desired. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and filing of patent applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications • Patentability searches and opinions
• Counseling clients on matters of patentability
• Infringement and invalidity opinions
• Licensing and technology based agreements • Due diligence investigations and support
Qualifications: • Five or more years practicing as a patent attorney • Degree in biochemistry or chemistry. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred • 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 • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar preferred
• Superior legal writing and computer research skills
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation. This position reports to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assist in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries • Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings; • Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same; • On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and • Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar. • USPTO Registration • Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.
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. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small 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.
Levine Bagade Han LLP, an intellectual property law practice in Palo Alto, Calif, is seeking a Patent Associate.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Managing Partner.
Schedule: Full Time: 1500 client billable hour goal.
Responsibilities: Under general direction performs patent prosecution, patent strategy, due diligence, licensing, some trademark counseling and prosecution, and other legal services for clients as needed.
Technical Background: Mechanical or biomedical engineering background preferred. Other science and engineering degrees considered.
Experience: 2-6 years of prosecution experience preferred.
Qualifications: California Bar and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration required. Ph.D. or M.S. in relevant technical field or substantial technical work experience preferred.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Palo Alto, California
We work closely with fast-moving clients who care about their intellectual property (IP). We focus on IP strategy, patent prosecution, portfolio management, due diligence (client and investor based), IP licensing, IP procedures management, trade secret counseling, litigation support, trademark prosecution, etc.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group in Denver, Minneapolis, or Indianapolis. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry 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.
Contact: Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:
Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado; Minneapolis, Minnesota; or Indianapolis, Indiana
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.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a mid-size Maryland Intellectual Property law firm seeks associates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biotechnology.
