Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a IP Paralegal to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.
Responsibilities: • Docketing US and foreign prosecution deadlines • Creation, preparation and management of patent and trademark files • Managing and updating status reports to track the progress of all US and foreign patent and trademark related deadlines • Assist in the preparation of documents for filing with the USPTO • Trademark searches and analysis • Correspond with outside counsel • Provide administrative support of other IP-related documents/projects
Required: • 2-5 years prior patent docketing experience; familiarity with PCT applications and Trademarks is required. • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred. • In-house experience at a bio- or clean- technology company preferred. • Must have outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail • Strong communications skills (written and verbal) • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and powerpoint requried
Contact: The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to our 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.
Elmore Patent Law Groupis seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. Qualified candidates should hold at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in the practice of intellectual property law including a demonstrated ability to prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, conduct legal research and patent research such as for the preparation of freedom to operate or validity opinions. The firm is particularly interested in candidates with a background in nanotechnology in the fields of materials science, chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The firm is conveniently located northwest of Boston in Westford, MA.
Luminex Corporationis seeking a Patent Associate to provide assistance with patent related activities, including growth and management of Company's patent portfolio, product clearance searches and analyses, product labeling and other IP-related tasks as required.
The Patent Associate will be responsible for undertaking product clearance activities, including nucleic acid and antibody-based patent searching and analysis. In addition, PA will be expected to work with R&D (systems and assays) to identify patentable inventions and assist with patentability searching and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include assistance with drafting and prosecution activities, support of business-development licensing activities and ensuring patent statements for product labels are accurate
Competencies: • Business Acumen - knowledgeable about current and future issues that could affect the organization • Customer Focus - dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respect • Dealing with Ambiguity - makes decisions and takes action without having the full picture • Learning on the Fly - learns quickly/open to change • Negotiating - can win concessions without jeopardizing relationships • Organizational Agility - knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done • Peer Relationship - cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers • Planning - sets specific goals and objectives, ability to plan for the length and difficulty of assignments, ability to break down projects into specific tasks/steps • Priority Setting - focuses on what is most important • Problem Solving - identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions • Process Management - ability to simplify complex processes and to organize people and activities • Strategic Agility - ability to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans • Timely Decision Making - decisions can be made quickly even under tight deadlines and pressure • Written Communications - effectively communicates in writing
Required Education/Training: • M.Sc or Ph.D in Molecular Biology or related Field • Patent Agent Registration required (US and/or Canada)
Required Certifications/License/Special Skills: • Proven time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize • Reliable and dependable • Strong logic and analytical skills • Excellent language skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Ability to efficiently identify client needs • Ability to integrate technical and legal knowledge to provide guidance to scientific and management teams • Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams
Required Work Experience: • Between 3-6 years in patent prosecution, preferably in a variety of technology areas • Proven experience in patentability searches and analyses • Proven experience in freedom-to-operate searches and analyses • In-house experience considered a Bonus
Working Conditions: • Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 90% of the time • Travel may be required approximately 10% of the time • International travel may be required approximately 5% of the time • Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazard, extensive noise and/or working with laser • Work situations include dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing, controlling or planning the activity of others
Physical Requirements: • Lifting/Use of Strength is Sedentary (up to 10 pounds) • Climbing on the job is required: Never • Kneeling on the job is required: Never • Reaching on the job is required: Never • Stooping on the job is required: Never • Vision (Colour) on the job is required: Occasionally - up to 33% of the time
Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLPseeks a patent attorney with at least four years of patent preparation/prosecution experience and a chemical or biochemical background. Advanced degree and pharmaceutical and/or life science experience is required. OH bar is preferred, but not required. Transportable business is a plus, but not required. Compensation commensurate with previous experience and demonstrated abilities. Comprehensive benefits package is offered.
Emergent BioSolutions is seeking an IP Counsel for its Seattle, Wash., office. The principal responsibility of this IP Counsel is to (1) manage and oversee the development of patent portfolios covering biotherapeutic product candidates for oncology and other indications in the company’s pipeline, and (2) provide client and business counseling on IP risk management including clearance searches.
Must be capable of interacting with EPDS scientific staff, program management, and business professionals in the alliance management and business development functions. The successful individual must also be capable of professionally representing Emergent’s IP interests in interactions with other biopharmaceutical companies, universities, and funding organizations. Additional responsibilities include conducting IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate investigations, analyzing and reporting results, counseling business clients on IP risks, and developing and implementing IP risk mitigation strategies. The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to other company business sites, and to travel as needed for due diligence, negotiations, etc.
Requirements: J.D. from accredited law school, with B.S. or higher degree in a life science discipline. Must have been registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for at least 5 years. 5-8 years experience as a member of the bar as a patent attorney handling IP issues in a biopharmaceutical setting, with primary concentration in patent portfolio development and strategy. Licensing, due diligence, and clearance searching experience also required.
Must have strong communication skills and academic credentials. Experience with an established law firm, university tech transfer office, or in-house legal department required. Patent and biomedical database search skills required.
Emergent BioSolutions is seeking an Associate IP Counsel/IP Manager. This position reports to Senior IP Counsel overseeing IP matters for therapeutics programs in the company’s BioScience Division. The principal responsibility of the Associate IP Counsel is to manage preparation and prosecution of patent portfolios covering biotherapeutic product candidates in the company’s pipeline. Must be capable of interacting with company scientific staff, program management, and business professionals in the alliance management and business development functions. Must also be capable of professionally representing the company’s IP interests in interactions with current and prospective business partners. IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate responsibilities include computer-assisted search and investigation of third party patent rights, scientific publications, and biological sequences for purposes of risk identification. The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to other company sites in the U.S. in order to interact directly with scientific staff.
Requirements: J.D. from accredited law school, with B.S. or higher degree in a life science discipline. Must have been registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for at least 5 years. Experienced patent agents will also be considered (in which case job title will be revised to IP Manager). 0-3 years experience as a member of the bar, plus 3-5 years experience as a patent agent handling IP issues in a biopharmaceutical setting, with primary concentration in patent drafting and prosecution. Due diligence experience a plus. Must have strong communication skills and academic credentials. Experience with an established law firm, university tech transfer office, or in-house legal department required. Patent and biomedical database search skills required.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking an experienced electrical patent attorney with an advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment.
Our firm is also seeking an associate, agent or technical writer with a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree. Candidate should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, writing, and analytical skills.
Both positions 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. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send resume, transcripts and writing samples by email to dmr@usiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) is looking for a biotechnology patent attorney who also has significant experience in handling corporate transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with GNF’s scientists, engineers, and business associates in providing intellectual property and transactional support to enable them to accomplish GNF's mission of discovering new medicines that address unmet medical needs.
The position will include two areas of responsibility: 1) Biotechnology Patents • Draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions, including antibodies and other biotherapeutics; manage associates in non-US countries. • Analyze third party patents to identify freedom to operate issues and plan strategies for dealing with such issues, such as recognizing patent validity and noninfringement issues and working with researchers identify design-around strategies.
2) Contracts • Negotiate, draft and review contracts of various size and scope with collaborators, customers, suppliers, and other third party partners. Typical agreements include research collaboration agreements, in- and out-licensing deals, materials transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements. • Provide legal advice and assist with resolving contract disputes.
Requirements: • 5-8 years in-house or law firm experience as a patent attorney (prefer experience with research-focused biotech or pharmaceutical company). • Advanced degree in molecular biology or related field (Ph.D. strongly preferred). • JD from ABA-approved law school; good standing with a state Bar (preferably California). • Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications in US and other countries around the world, and conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses. • Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements that are typical for a research-focused pharmaceutical company. • Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and function well in a team environment. Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment. A high degree of creativity and initiative is expected.
Contact: Apply by emailing us at: jobs@gnf.org. Job Code: TS03-005.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II – Patent Litigation to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position reports to the Head of 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 Head of Patent Litigation and/or the VP of 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
Required 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.
Contact: We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com.
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.
The DuPont Company is looking for experienced (Registered) US Patent Agents to work in our Wilmington, DE, Legal organization. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology or bioengineering.
Specifically, applicants should have experience in preparing and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications under USPTO TC1600, including familiarity with PatentIn, BLAST, FASTA, and VectorNTI. Experience with industrial biotechnology and/or bioengineering is desired. Outstanding communication skills are required for interactions with scientists, attorneys and people in business development, as well as the ability to work proactively to coordinate multiple demands and meet aggressive timelines. Experience in foreign prosecution, developing IP Strategies, and Six Sigma are a plus.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, seeks a Chemical or Biomedical Engineering IP Attorney to assist our growing practice.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least one to three years of patent law firm experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: legalcareers@skgf.com. Please use reference number PO-12 when applying for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Banner & Witcoff a national intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced manager to lead the International Department in either the Chicago or Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in a management or leadership role, and at least 5 years in the international area of intellectual property. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong computer skills and be able to multi task.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Managing the day-to-day operations of the International Department in both Chicago and Washington DC. • Training and mentoring new and existing staff. • Establishing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. • Preparing estimates for foreign filings and prosecutions costs.
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree; have the ability to understand the rules and practices of foreign patent offices and have a solid working knowledge of international IP regulations. Some US travel required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: dcjobs@bannerwitcoff.com for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
Gore Medical Productshas provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 35 years, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair, and sutures, we are looking for an Intellectual Property Technical Specialist to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ.
If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will help manage important intellectual-property activities. You will be an integral part of our business and legal teams and will work on cutting-edge technical and legal issues that are found only at the forefront of research and development efforts.
The ideal candidate will: • Be passionate about providing IP support for development of state-of-the art implantable medical devices • Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams • Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities: • Supporting internal legal and product-development teams focused on research and development as well as current products • Creating and driving intellectual-property strategies related to product and technology development • Interacting with the legal group regarding patent drafting and prosecution, including claim drafting, response, and overall portfolio strategies • Supporting our business and legal team with freedom-to-practice, patentability, and patent-validity analysis, including intensive searches of patent and non-patent literature databases • Providing proactive prioritization, strategic consultation, and cultivation of the intellectual-property portfolio in support of the business unit's intellectual-property needs • Counseling, training, and mentoring internal associates and suppliers on intellectual-property issues • Identifying and enforcing trade-secret matters • Supporting litigation activity as directed
Required Job Qualifications: At least one of the following: •Bachelor's degree in science or engineering •Graduate degree with broad-based engineering skills • Bachelor's or graduate degree (any discipline) plus experience working with interventional medical devices • At least 3 years' experience in a strategic intellectual-property and technology coordinator role • Experience with patent drafting, prosecution strategies, and patent law • Skills performing patent and non-patent literature searches • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong business acumen • Ability to facilitate and appropriately serve as a liaison on issues between technical and legal colleagues • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Desirable Job Qualifications: • Registered Patent Agent, with detailed knowledge of patent laws and regulations
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. EEO/AA Employer
Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.
Contact: Interested candidates may submit resumes to the attention of D. Brent Kenady at: bkenady@wellsstjohn.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington
The law firm of Sughrue Mion, PLLC, is seeking candidates for associate and technical specialist positions in the firm's Life Sciences group in Washington DC. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in chemical fields, preferably Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, and candidates with Ph.D. level education in Cell Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology. Working experience in patent prosecution is preferred. For those applying for an associate position a J.D. from an accredited law school is also required.
Responsibilities will include prosecuting U.S. patent applications derived from abroad, and may also include work for domestic clientele as well. Depending on experience, the candidate may also engage in client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity issues, as well as assisting in certain inter partes matters. Registration/eligibility to practice before the USPTO is required for all candidates and DC Bar membership (or eligibility for it) is required for those seeking an associate position.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts and a writing sample to adray@sughrue.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
The St. Louis, Mo., office of Harness, Dickey & Pierce is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3-4 years of prosecution experience specializing in biotechnology and small-molecule pharmaceutical fields. A strong academic record and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or a Biotechnology-related degree are required. Laboratory work experience or graduate work is preferred.
Qualified candidates should anticipate a varied and interesting practice including preparing and prosecuting both biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent applications on a wide range of commercially-significant technologies for large and medium-sized clients, formulating patent strategies and conducting freedom-to-practice studies and opinions. We offer competitive compensation and ample opportunities for professional development.
Contact: Please send resume, transcripts, writing samples and salary requirements to:
Dennis Mapes Director of Administration Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. 7700 Bonhomme, Suite 400 Clayton, MO 63105 dmapes@hdp.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Verenium Corporation, a pioneer and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for use in industrial processes, is seeking a Patent Agent.
Are you an IP professional seeking a new role in a cutting edge, fast-paced green technology company? Is getting involved in the development and implementation of a dynamic R&D company’s patent strategy next in your career development? If so, Verenium has a great opportunity for a dedicated IP Patent Agent!
Verenium’s Patent Agent will report to the Senior Manager, Intellectual Property and will be a pivotal link between the R&D, Business Development and Legal teams. The position requires an individual with strong legal skills and extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Additionally, the Patent Agent will be involved in conducting patent freedom to operate, landscape, validity, and due diligence analyses.
Responsibilities: • File and prosecute US patent applications, including drafting applications, drawings, figures, sequence listings, formal documents, and Office Action responses. • With foreign patent counsel, develop strategy and prepare applications and responses for foreign patent applications. • Work closely with Business Development, Product Managers, and R&D to support mining and drafting of invention disclosures. • With the Senior Manager of Intellectual Property, management team, and outside counsel, develop, support and execute a strategy to proactively strengthen Verenium’s IP portfolio. • Support the preparation of IP-related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, infringement, and validity, as well as perform landscape analyses. • Support patent-related due diligence for commercial transactions, such as collaborations and licensing. • Review and approve publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information. • Maintain a detailed understanding of Verenium products and technical developments, as well as the patent and technology status of competitors and potential competitors. • Refine and enforce IP policy within Verenium.
Education/Experience: Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Bachelor’s scientific degree and/or advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology preferred.
Highly preferred is experience in the biotechnology industry, particularly related to sequence-based patent applications, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, industrial and commercial application of enzymes, fermentation processes, and bioinformatics.
Critical Competencies: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the prosecution of patents before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, as well as developing strategies for filings and prosecution of foreign patent applications. • Must have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and validity of patents, including the preparation of patent applications, opinions, and the drafting of U.S. patent applications. • Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus. • Experience in intellectual property litigation is a plus, including experience investigating infringement by third parties and interfacing with outside counsel. • Transactional and contract experience preferred, particularly as it relates to protection of intellectual property and due diligence. • Practical laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field is strongly preferred. • Record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. • Highly motivated, with the ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • 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. • Proficiency in patent docketing systems; working knowledge of CPI is preferred.
Compensation: Competitive base and bonus based on experience; excellent benefit package.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Verenium harnesses the power of nature and leverages its unique, patented technology to create enzyme products that maximize efficiency while improving environmental performance. We utilize our distinctive R&D capabilities to develop and sell enzymes to a global market.
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C., a law firm located in Warrenton, Va. is seeking an Experienced Biochem/Chem Patent Agent. Must have at least 4 years of solid prosecution experience in the biochem and chemical area (both are required and be talented enough to work in other areas, such as mechanical and designs). Applicant must be capable of creating work product that is suitable to send to clients (duties include preparing patent applications from scratch, review and responding to Office Actions, assisting in preparing legal opinions on patents, and preparing IP agreements). Salary commensurate with experience.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Biotech Associate with 5 or more years experience for its Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices, with a Ph.D. and patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar. Candidate must excel in team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing life sciences practice with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.
Contact: Resume and transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate) should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at www. michaelbest.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a IP Paralegal to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings. 
