Rare opportunity for civilian patent attorney in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. 
The Air Force is seeking a patent attorney with a minimum 2 years preparation/prosecution experience, particularly in the arts of electrical and mechanical engineering. The position is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton), Ohio. This job will provide unique challenges and ample opportunities to grow and excel in the fields of patent law and technology transfer law.
Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.
Illumina is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to manage the continued development and implementation of patent strategy. Identifies and pursues valuable intellectual property generated in a dynamic research and development environment. Conducts patent freedom to operate analyses and due diligence analyses.
Why is one person more likely to develop a disease—like cancer, diabetes or Parkinson’s—than someone else? Why would one person respond differently to treatment than another? Illumina’s technologies are helping researchers around the world to answer these questions and others, on a scale not even possible a few years ago.
Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions.
• Has an in-depth, working knowledge of patent prosecution including preparation of patent applications and filing of all papers relating to patent prosecution.
• Patent prosecution responsibilities include carrying out in-house prosecution and managing the prosecution efforts of outside counsel.
• Assists product development teams in evaluating freedom to operate.
• Initiates and interprets patentability searches.
• Prepares analyses of patents in regard to infringement and validity.
• Provides assistance in regard to intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
• Collects and maintains data relating to the competitive patent landscape.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Preferred Educational Background:
• Undergraduate technical degree required.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• Patent Registration Number required.
Preferred Experiential Background:
• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience in a law firm providing patent prosecution services preferred.
• Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus.
• Practical experience in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting www.illumina.com/careers. When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California
IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.
POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!
The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.
This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.
This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!
About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.
POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.
Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:
• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms
Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371
POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.
Medtronic Spinal and Biologics 
is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in Memphis, Tennessee. As a member of the Core Spine IP team and being accountable for the IP of the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Business, the Sr. Patent Agent has the following responsibilities:
• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications before the USTPO and other patent offices.
• Initiates and interprets patentability searches
• Prepares analysis of patents with relation to infringement and validity to obtain the broadest possible protection for Medtronic's inventions.
• Works with legal and scientific community on the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and maintaining all related documentation.
• 4-7 years experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or other related sciences. Or 2-5 years experience with Masters Degree in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related sciences.
• A demonstrated ability to draft electrical, mechanical and biomedical patent applications, preferably for medical device technology.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by visiting Medtronic Careers and searching for Req Id 73228.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a patent attorney to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed.
• Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas.
• Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas.
• Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters.
• Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations.
• Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements.
• Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates.
• Administrative, training and CLE activities.
Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
• J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred.
• 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required.
• Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred.
• Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 20% travel.
Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pleasanton, California
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.
Licensing Manager – Large Corporation – Madison, Wisc.
Promega 
is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to add to our Corporate Legal Team. As a Licensing Manager you will meet with business staff to understand the technology, products, third party company needs, and intellectual property involved with proposed business transactions. This role will be instrumental in providing IP guidance to business staff and will draft and negotiate licenses and IP provisions within business agreements.
Requirements:
• A Master’s of Science degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or Biophysics plus 5 years of industrial biotechnology experience
• 5 years of IP licensing experience
• Extensive patent law knowledge and patent bar membership10 plus years of progressively technical sales/marketing, licensing, technology transfer, business development or R&D experience
• Licensing knowledge and experience with life sciences IP
Promega Corporation is an internationally recognized leader in the biotechnology industry with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. At Promega you will find a campus like setting with a casual, highly productive and professional atmosphere.
Contact:
Click on the link below to apply for this position. Only applications through our website will be considered for this position.
Promega Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Visit www.promega.com to learn more about our company.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Groton, Conn.
Pfizer Inc. 
is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) 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.
• Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered.
• Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters.
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions
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.
Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Groton, Connecticut
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking 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 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.
Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey
Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Groton, Conn.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) 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.
• Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered.
• Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters.
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions
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.
Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Groton, Connecticut
IP Regional Counsel – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking IP Regional Counsel to support the IP needs of the Emerging Markets Business Unit (EMBU) and serve as lead IP counsel and primary point of contact on IP matters for Emerging Markets Europe and Africa-Middle-East regions. Position is responsible for ensuring regional commercial IP needs are met in a proactive and timely manner and charged with cross fertilization of IP issues and needs with Legal Division colleagues across functions.
Responsibilities:
• Work as a team with Research Unit (RU) and IP enforcement attorneys to ensure seamless management of IP matters in the region
• Expedite prosecution of commercially important patent applications by engaging local patent offices and other government agencies as needed in partnership with legal colleagues in research, emerging markets and policy groups.
• Ensure that commercial teams are aware of the patent portfolio protecting each product marketed or planned to be launched in the region and provide advice on the value and extent of the relevant patent portfolio.
• Provide advice and counseling to EMBU client groups, in collaboration with RU, enforcement and regulatory attorneys, on product lifecycles and LOEs based on patent expirations, data exclusivity, patent linkage and patent term extensions.
• Proactively manage in a centralized fashion individual IP related projects for the region as appropriate.
• Educate centrally on regional patent matters as well as ensure that appropriate education is provided in the markets
• Collaborate closely with IP Policy to: review and comment on pending or proposed legislation; act as a resource for intellectual property laws and legislation in the region; support ongoing issue team efforts; participate in efforts relating to IP public policy; and, promote best practices by local patent offices, including timely and efficient examination and conformity with international patenting standards.
• Support the IP needs of regional and EMBU transactional matters working in collaboration with the Business Development IP team
• Support the EMBU generics business working in collaboration with the Established Products IP team to: identify and provide advice and counseling on IP risks associated with new generic product launches; and, support new generic-related business acquisition and licensing activities.
• Ensure that Pfizer is served by the best quality regional outside patent counsel while attaining budget goals by:
- Monitoring and addressing issues relating to quality of service and billing, as needed
- Negotiating, in collaboration with the IP Finance group, service agreements that fulfill Pfizer Compliance requirements
- Working with the IP Finance group to identify and screen new outside counsel as needed.
Qualifications:
• J.D. or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering focus (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry), an advanced degree is desirable;
• At least 5 years’ legal experience gained in law firm or corporate setting;
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and Europe as well as non-US/European countries;
• Experience preparing patent non-infringement, invalidity and freedom to operate opinions;
• Self-starter, customer driven focus, excellent team-building, leadership and communication skills;
• A proven ability to provide IP support for the business and to proactively work with commercial business colleagues at all levels, including top country and regional management;
• Ability to travel; and,
• Previous international experience (not necessarily professional) is a plus.
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.
Contact:
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Salem, Va.
Novozymes Biologicals, Inc. 
is seeking an energetic, results-oriented Patent Agent to conduct various aspects of our intellectual property activities. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are focused on patent preparation and prosecution; however, you will also provide guidance on intellectual property matters to our Industry Strategy Groups. This position affords the opportunity to foster strong collaborative working relationships with R&D staff in Salem and patent counsel in both the U.S. and Denmark.
Requirements:
B.S. in a technical discipline; Microbiology or Molecular Biology desired; M.S. strongly preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience in patent application preparation and prosecution; previous experience within Biotechnology highly desired.
Registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects.
Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally (10%).
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by visiting this link: http://www.jobs.us.novozymes.com/fe/tpl_novozymes01.asp?newms=jj&id=34824.
In addition to a resume, please provide a cover letter with salary requirements and two writing samples. Novozymes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Salem, Virginia
Novozymes is the world leader in bio-innovation. We create tomorrow’s solutions by applying technology to nature, to the benefit of both our customers’ bottom line and the planet. Novozymes serves a broad array of industries using enzymes, microorganisms, biopolymers, and biopharmaceutical ingredients.
With over 700 products in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bio-innovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources because they represent superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.
IP/FDA firm seeks patent attorneys. Firm seeks applicants with 7+ years of primarily patent prosecution experience in the chemical arts (preferred focus on pharmaceutical, food and dietary supplement-related patents) and experience overseeing patent portfolios. PhD's and portable book of business preferred.
Contact:
Please send resume and writing samples to Nadia@AminTalati.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Patent Associate – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a nationally recognized academic health center, provides an clinical services, education and research opportunities. We are currently seeking a patent associate for our office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).
Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC30107.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.
Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, P.C.,
an intellectual property law firm located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its intellectual property practice as an Associate. Primary responsibilities of the position include patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio management for technologies in the fields of chemistry, physics and biotechnology, with opportunities for intellectual property transactional work and due diligence.
Requirements include an advanced degree in physics or chemistry with 2-6 years of experience as a USPTO registered patent attorney and license to practice in Colorado (or ability to become licensed in Colorado).
Contact:
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a resume including a cover letter directed to Andrew Parker at aparker@greenwin.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.
Celula 
is seeking a Patent Agent to expand our intellectual property portfolio at a pace commensurate with our Company’s growth and technical progress.
Celula develops innovative instruments for clinical diagnostics and biomedical research using advanced microfluidics, is seeking a patent agent. With its platforms, Celula alone and in collaborations with industry and academia, identifies, develops, and validates unique cutting edge assays with significant biomedical research and clinical utility. Our devices and assays are developed to make a unique and positive impact on medical outcomes.
Job Description:
• Interact with technical teams to identify and document patentable matter and trade secrets
• Provide strategic input into patent portfolio strategy and prosecution decisions
• Prepare patent applications for submission to US and International Patent Offices
• Work with outside counsel on patent applications and prosecution to obtain broad, relevant protection for Company’s inventions
• Assess intellectual property landscape including prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses of valid claims, and risk profiles of third-party applications
• Provide support to Business Development, including intellectual property due diligence, on potential transactions (e.g., in-licensing opportunities)
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure laboratory notebooks, data files and emails correctly document patentable innovations and minimize liabilities
• Maintain Company database of patents, applications and markings
• Budgets and tracks patent-related expenses
Qualifications:
• B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience as a life sciences patent agent working in a law firm, biotech or similar life sciences company
• Must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Demonstrated ability to draft biology/biochemistry patent applications
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Effective team player with a solid grasp of technical, legal and business issues facing life science companies
Contact:
Celula, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term care, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401k and stock options. Send resume to: hr@celula-inc.com. EOE.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Wilmington, Del.
INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsels performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Required Experience & Skills:
• 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm.
• Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry
• Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel
• Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit www.invistacareers.com to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We?re a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.
Contact:
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
IP Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP 
is currently seeking a junior to mid-level Associate specializing in patent law with a background in biotechnology to join our Boston office Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A Juris Doctorate degree and at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience required. An advanced degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, or related field is also required. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills.
Contact:
Candidates should send resume, writing sample and law school transcript via email to attorneyrecruiting@eapdlaw.com
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Junior IP Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is currently seeking a junior IP Attorney or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist with a background in biotechnology to join our Boston office Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A PhD (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, etc.) is preferred. A candidate with previous patent prosecution experience is strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will have superior academic credentials and very strong writing skills.
Contact:
Candidates should send resume, writing sample and law school transcript via email to attorneyrecruiting@eapdlaw.com
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston
Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).
Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC29451.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego or Foster City, Calif.
Life Technologies 
has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
The role includes patent preparation and prosecution, and patent portfolio management. Other skills include invention disclosure review, publication review, project liaison, and patent searching. The right person for this role will have high technical ability both in the scientific realm and in the legal field.
The successful individual will have a strong engineering background with knowledge and experience in areas including: microfluidics, optics, imaging, image/signal processing, and instrumentation design/control. Familiarity with secondary analysis software applications associated with DNA sequencing instrumentation including bioinformatics, software and algorithms is also desirable. A working familiarity with molecular biology principles and DNA sequencing methodologies (including sample preparation, instrumentation, and data analysis) will be an asset.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative instinct, and can-do attitude are a must.
Education:
Advanced degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or other).
Experience:
The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3 to 4 years of Patent Agent experience.
This position will be located in Carlsbad, CA or Foster City, CA. Relocation benefits are available. Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by contacting Niki Wallace at niki.wallace@lifetech.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego OR Foster City, California