Allerganis a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential. In making this commitment, we work to develop an unparalleled level of insight into patients' wants and needs - and into the priorities and concerns of the medical specialists who treat them. To this end, we employ more than 50 percent of our work force in either research and development (R&D) or sales, ensuring our efforts are focused on innovation and our customers.
Position mainly focuses on chemical, small molecule and pharmaceutical patent prosecution work, both domestic and international. Position will advise Research and Development and business groups on patent matters. Opinion work includes freedom to operate, patentability and invalidity. Ideal opportunity to work as part of a patent team in Allergan's corporate headquarters.
Requirements: • PhD or Masters in a pharmaceutical related field with minimum 3 to 5 years patent prosecution experience • Must have passed the Patent Bar • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Attention to detail
Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Founded in 1910, the firm has grown to over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C.
Our Indianapolis office is seeking an experienced patent attorney with five or more years of legal experience serving clients in the life sciences industry. The candidate must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our preference is for a candidate with a degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, or genetics). Other intellectual property or business experience is also preferred.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references.
Contact: All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts and references, and please refer to this Patently-O job posting.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Synageva BioPharma is a privately held biopharmaceutical company with headquarters, research and development facilities in Lexington, MA, and research and production facilities in Athens, GA. Synageva was formed to concentrate on novel orphan treatments for rare diseases. Our lead program, SBC-102, an enzyme replacement therapy for LAL Deficiency, is entering clinical development and has been granted orphan designation by the FDA. LAL Deficiency is a rare, serious and devastating disease that leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Synageva has four additional orphan products in development. We are currently seeking a patent agent or a technology specialist for the Lexington MA office. The roles and responsibilities include:
• In house prosecution of patent portfolio: working with the Director of Intellectual Property, the candidate will manage a substantial and growing patent portfolio: • Implement and manage the IP operational plan, including • Managing existing patent filings • Providing IP support for on-going research and development efforts; • Drafting new patent applications • Assist in the formulation of integrated IP strategy for all programs • Perform patentability, freedom to operate analyses. • Perform searches of patent, sequence and literature databases to identify relevant prior art; • Review and analyze file histories of particularly relevant third party patents and applications; • Provide strategic guidance to scientists and management regarding strategies to ensure freedom to operate or maximizing patent scope and term
MedImmune is seeking Corporate Counsel/Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in several therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammatory and infectious disease; antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies • Closely interact with Research & Development organizations, including senior management, to identify new inventions and devise strategies for patent protection, risk mitigation • Work with in-house attorneys, patent agents, and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties • Manage small team of attorneys and/or patent agents • Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations • Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts
Other Skills/Abilities: • High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities • Outstanding legal skills, excellent attention to detail • Effective oral and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Computer skills (especially experience with databases) • Effective management and leadership skill
Job Complexity: Detailed and complex legan and technical analysis.
Supervision: Some supervision, but much independence
Education: • Attorney with a USPTO Reg. No. • Ph.D. or M.S. with several years of laboratory experience
Experience: • At least 5 years patent prosecution experience in the area of therapeutic biologics • At least 2 years of management experience • In-house corporate biotech experience preferred
Contact: If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.medimmune.com/careers and search for Req #02910.
MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.”
“This is My MedImmune.”
Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc.
Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.
Nagoya International Patent Firm is a leading Japanese intellectual property firm located in Nagoya, Japan. We are seeking a US attorney having a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with admission to a state bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In general, the job will entail overseeing foreign prosecution, providing opinions concerning US patents, provided advice/support on litigation and transactional matters, updating our firms attorneys on current U.S. practice and legal decisions, general advice concerning copyright/trademark matters, and other legal advice. Preferred candidates will have at least 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house with significant prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred, although other disciplines will be considered. The candidate is not required to speak Japanese. A minimum 2-year contract is required. Salary will be negotiated based upon work experience.
Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan, located between Tokyo and Osaka on the bullet train, and is home to Toyota Motor Company, among many other multinational companies. We have employed US patent attorneys at our office, and have a demonstrated ability to make that transition work for both parties involved. You can find more information at: http://www.patent.gr.jp/english/index.html.
Angiotech is seeking a Patent Paralegal to provide support to both internal and external intellectual property and other legal efforts. With over 1,300 dedicated employees spanning fourteen countries, Angiotech is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company. Our tagline “redefining success” describes how Angiotech is striving to create novel medical solutions that elevate the standard of care and improve people's lives. We are seeking intelligent, progressive, and creative professionals to join our team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Manage the patent Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio including: • Acquiring patent prosecution & post-prosecution documents and saving them into an IP document database (Interwoven) • Entering and tracking patent file data and due dates in a docketing database (Cpi) • Writing and tracking correspondence pertaining to patent files • Preparing IP due date reports & case file documents for meetings with the responsible attorney/agent; following their review, transmitting prosecution decisions to outside counsel as needed.
Perform searches in US, PCT & other national IP databases and search engines and download documents as needed for managing an IP portfolio, discovery of competitive intelligence or other use; utilize Global IP database to prepare cost estimates for international filings.
Entry of data into Cpi database to: • track IP agreements for reports and compliance purposes • track products covered by the IP • track costs incurred in each case file
Track and docket events & due dates, & maintain files, of patent Oppositions and other litigation's as needed.
Prepare and electronically file IP applications and prosecution documents, assignments and formal documents with the USPTO. Coordinate filing of same with non-US national patent offices through foreign associates
Prepare documents and coordinate with foreign associates to do EP Validations and PCT Conversions; follow-up as needed to complete filings.
Prepare IP patent updates for Board of Directors reports & other corporate quarterly reports including updates to litigation's.
Education and Experience: • Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal certification • 5 years + experience as a Paralegal • Experience in Intellectual Property an asset.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills. • Familiarity with database programs and document management systems • Strong grammar and writing skills. • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • A self starter and able to work independently and as part of an established team. • Ability to prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using the internet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They re not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.
Angiotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPis seeking a candidate who has 2-4 years of patent agent or lawyer experience with a scientific background in the biotechnology field and having experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidate should have a degree in one of the following biotechnology disciplines: molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, biochemistry, or genetics, plus excellent writing skills, a capacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and the ability to produce top quality work with minimal supervision. An advanced degree is preferred.
Contact: Please submit resume, transcripts and technical writing sample to Maryellen Wyville Altieri, Director of Professional Recruitment, at maryellen.altieri@dbr.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medtronic, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel (II) who develops and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors. Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions. Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law. Requires undergraduate or graduate science degree and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.
Responsibilities: FUNCTIONING FACTORS • Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth knowledge in one job family or broader expertise in most areas of a job function.
• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Ensures that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
• Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on customers and/or results and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing operations or changes relating to processes or programs. Leads briefings with internal and external contacts.
• Adhere to the Medtronic Core Behaviors of Customer Focus, Candor, Trust and Respect, Courage, Accountability, and Passion to Win.
Basic Qualifications: • A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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• A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Strong communication skills, both oral and written • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude • Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships. • 10-20% travel required. • Desired/Preferred Qualifications Bachelors/Masters Degree in Biomedical, Chemistry, Biology or related field highly preferred. Experience providing IP counsel with respect to regulatory filings is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group, is seeking a senior patent attorney. Coordinates the Ventana IP activities within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the companys intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.
Is a recognized specialist in a complex field of law, provides expert legal services to one or more operating departments as complex legal assignments are completed. This position is for a senior attorney with substantial experience who can demonstrate increasing competence in applying complex legal skills and departmental practices, plus evidence of maturity and judgment to help analyze and solve legal problems and deal with clients and outsiders.
Essential Functions: • Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas. • Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas. • Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the companys investment in research and development. • Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing. • Conduct trademark searching and opinions.
Requirements: Formal Training/Education: • Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotech; advanced degree in the Life Sciences is preferred. • Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states. • Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Experience: • At least twelve years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling. • Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals. • Experience with IP litigation matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid and trusting work relationships.
Contact: To apply please visit https://careers.ventanamed.com. Vacancy # IRC19598. Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Tucson, Arizona
Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments. • Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements. • Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.
Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements. • Experience with patent-related litigation
Education and Experience Requirements: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems. • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.
Gilead seeks a patent attorney to work in Seattle, Washington. The Patent Attorney will be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to Gilead's respiratory therapeutic area based in Seattle, WA. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with business and R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
This is a senior level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities:
• Draft responses to US and foreign office actions
• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
• Conduct patentability reviews
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting, nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy
• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions
• Manage patent portfolios in collaborative relationships
Requirements: • Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. • Bachelors/MSc degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry; a Ph.D. and other academics will be considered. • We expect a minimum 8 years total experience, 5 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience, and 3 years of experience working in-house in the patent department of a pharmaceutical company. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential.
An IP boutique in Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate to do prosecution and counseling work relating to pharmaceuticals and DNA sequences. They are looking for someone who is a mid-level associate up to a junior partner. The firm is hopeful that this person would either take on or grow into a leadership role within the firm.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities: • Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio. • Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims. • Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same. • Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility. • Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units. • Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice. • Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives. • Conduct due-diligence when requested. • Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed. • Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility. • Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred; • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is one of the leading law firms in the Twin Cities. We are currently searching for a patent attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience, or a patent agent with over 5 years of experience, to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 25 attorneys. We seek applicants with broad intellectual property experience including patent prosecution and clearance opinion work, and client counseling. In particular, candidates should have an engineering background and experience with medical devices or medical device patents. Candidates should be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
In addition to the experience previously noted, candidates should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills along with strong academic/professional credentials. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment, which is friendly, open and flexible. EEO/AA
Contact: For consideration, please send your resume and transcript to: Greta M. Larson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or e-mail glarson@fredlaw.com. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Solazyme is searching for a Director/Sr. Director of Intellectual Property to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotechnology patent law.
In-house experience with a rapidly growing IP portfolio is required. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position will be an essential part of our legal staff and will play a key role in the management and strategic development of the company’s IP portfolio.
The position will involve day-to-day management of the creation of new patent applications as well as the management of ongoing patent prosecution and strategic development of the portfolio.
Other important responsibilities will involve working with the business unit teams and technology teams to seamlessly translate raw technical data into patent filings that best meet the needs of the business objectives. Implementation of procedures and mechanisms for efficient collection and assessment of technical data and new inventions is another aspect of the position.
Experience with contracts such as licensing agreements, material transfer agreements, and joint development agreements that involve disposition of IP is preferred.
Requirements: • 10-12 years of experience working on biotechnology patent prosecution • Demonstrated experience managing strategic development of a patent portfolio • Licensing and contract experience is a plus • In-house experience at a biotechnology company preferred • PhD in a biological science highly preferred • J.D. from an accredited law school• Registration with USPTO
Responsibilities: • Participate in setting and implementing the strategic development of the IP portfolio • Oversee the preparation, drafting and filing of patent applications, trademarks and copyrights • Review publications and presentations regarding IP • Evaluate competitors’ patents; perform FTO analyses • Manage patent prosecution matters • Synchronize new patent filings and prosecution with evolving business strategies • Closely coordinate with research and process development project leaders • Manage flow of invention disclosures • Participate in creation and negotiation of contracts involving IP
This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and pre-IPO equity participation.
Contact: For more information about the company, please visit www.solazyme.com, and apply through our web portal and email your resume to Frank Santos at fsantos@solazyme.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Solazyme is a renewable oil production firm. We are the leader in algal biotechnology, harnessing the power of microalgae to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemicals, food oils and health and wellness materials. We are the only company in the world that has scaled up clean and renewable production of diesel and jet fuel derived from microalgae. We are Ranked as one of the Best Green Tech Companies in the U.S.
Miller Nash LLP is seeking a patent attorney or attorneys to join its Seattle office's Intellectual Property practice team. Applicants should have no less than 4 years of intellectual property practice experience, a substantial amount of which has been patent prosecution involving medically-related, electromechanical, mechanical, and software patents with knowledge in life sciences. Consideration given to both associate and junior partner applicants; will also consider partner/associate team with client base.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a junior/mid-level associate to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark enforcement and policing matters. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior writing and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. References will be required.
Requirements: 2-3 years of experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions, UDRP actions, and foreign oppositions and cancellations. Some trademark clearance and prosecution experience. Copyright experience is a plus as is federal court litigation experience.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator dpwille@hollandhart.com P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Fax: 303-558-4249
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Patents. Assistant General Counsel will lead patent teams supporting Pfizer’s Vaccines Research Unit and Center for Integrative Biology and Biotheraputics (“CIBB”).
Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include managing a variety of intellectual property issues and providing strategic counsel to research and development and business leadership.
• Overseeing and managing a group of attorneys dedicated to the vaccines and CIBB portfolios and R&D client, including work at other R&D sites; • Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; • Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues; • Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; • Reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and, • Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.
Requirements: • Ph.D in a biological science (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience particularly in the areas of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines) with solid knowledge of biotechnology as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ten + years’ professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO; • Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters including significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for biologics IP matters, and preferably for matters related to proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines; and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site.
Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek.
In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Gibson & Dernier LLP, a New Jersey IP boutique, seeks an experienced patent attorney having (or wishing to have) his/her own book of business. The goal is for the candidate to share in a significant percentage of the billings, work autonomously, and escape from the ridiculous practices of larger law firms. Our firm is characterized by high quality work, fair fees, merit compensation, professional conduct, cordiality, and a harmonious office atmosphere. If you've been thinking that the large corporate firm is not for you, it's not.
Contact: Send your resume toinfo@gdiplaw.com. No phone submissions please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact: For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
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