Intellectual Property Coordinator – Non-Profit – Brookline, MA

April 7, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Non-Profit, Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Intellectual Property Program at Dana-Farber is seeking an Intellectual Property Coordinator to join our team of attorneys, technology specialists, and administrative professionals within the Office of General Counsel, the Institute’s full-service legal department. Members of the Dana-Farber Intellectual Property Program are responsible for providing intellectual property counseling, strategic analysis, and portfolio management services to the Institute. At the heart of this team, the Intellectual Property Coordinators work independently and collaboratively to maintain a database of patent, trademark, and copyright filings; docket and monitor related due dates; and coordinate execution of instructions and documents. Each Intellectual Property Coordinator interacts with faculty and staff members across the Institute as well as outside companies, institutions, and law firms. This position is a unique opportunity for an individual with intellectual property experience to be part of a dynamic in-house legal team at the cutting edge of basic science and cancer research.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 31, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Patent Agent in any of their multiple locations. Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in a chemical field or a Ph.D. in a biotechnology field with strong chemical coursework. This position requires the ability to think critically, to quickly understand new technologies and to write well. Candidates would preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience if applying to work remotely, but experience is not required if applying for our Alexandria or Pittsburgh offices. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world. Candidates must be already registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to take the examination.

Patent Agent – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Multiple locations in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois

March 30, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a patent agent with 2+ years of experience to join its growing Patent Prosecution group. Candidates for the position of Patent Agent must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences. A strong academic record and a USPTO registration number is also required. Successful candidates must have excellent analytical and communications skills and a strong work ethic.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

March 27, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm having over 85 attorneys, highly qualified patent agents, and technical specialists, all dedicated to providing superior intellectual property counseling. We specialize in prosecution and litigation in all areas of intellectual property law. We litigate nationwide, primarily within the federal court system, and obtain patents and trademark registrations for our clients in the United States and foreign patent and trademark offices.

We are currently seeking a Patent Agent for our Chemistry and/or Biotechnology practice groups. The right individual will have:

At least three years of experience as a patent agent or technical specialist with a law firm or corporation.
Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry, doctorates are preferred. Candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

Responsibilities will include:

Interviewing inventors to learn about new ideas to be patented. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced companies.
Preparing patent applications, which includes drafting technical descriptions describing the inventions.
Advocating for our clients before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office to seek issuance of a patent. This includes writing claims for the patent application, as well as analyzing patents and other publications relating to chemical inventions.
This position demands that the individual will, under the supervision of senior practitioners, assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicate with all levels of management and staff and, at times, require a significant degree of autonomy.

Compensation for this position includes an annual salary highly competitive within the Chicago Market at the experience level specified herein, along with customary benefits and opportunities to earn significant bonuses. Customary benefits include:

Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee and Dependent Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and AD&D
Accident and Critical Illness Plans
Short-Term Disability Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K), Profit Sharing and Vesting
Pre-Tax Transportation Plan
Identify Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Bright Horizons-Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
Stipend and Interest Free Loan Program
Moving Expenses
Bar Fees and Related Expenses
Continuing Legal Education
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Bonuses

In addition to our generous benefits package, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun offers a culture with great work-life balance in a business-casual atmosphere. Ample opportunity for socialization between our colleagues is encouraged and enjoyed at virtual happy hours and firm-wide GoToMeeting or Zoom events. In addition, we look forward to the return of our monthly breakfasts, special-occasion luncheons, social gatherings, and out-of-office functions when circumstances permit.

Qualified individuals interested in this position should forward a curriculum vitae, transcripts and writing samples to Michele J. Gudaitis at mgudaitis@marshallip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

Technology/Patent Specialist – Small Corporation – Cleveland, OH

March 21, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Admin

Trailhead Biosystems is seeking a life sciences technology specialist with 3-5 years of experience, who enjoys leveraging IP strategies to support Trailhead Biosystems’ mission to create industrial grade special human cells and therapies. The successful candidate, reporting to Senior IP Counsel, will directly support multiple scientific and therapeutic programs of Trailhead Biosystems, contribute to global patent preparation and prosecution strategy and help build the company’s intellectual property portfolio. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to routinely provide diligence and research support to the scientific and business teams of the company. The successful candidate should have meaningful patent drafting and prosecution experience in cell therapy, immunology, and/or life science technologies in general and significant research or technical experience in one or more of these fields. Candidate does not need to be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent agent.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with scientists to capture innovations, and review and analyze invention disclosures and proposed publications.
Contribute to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications that are high quality and strategically aligned with business goals.
Develop a deep understanding of patent portfolios in support of worldwide patent prosecution and contribute to company's global prosecution strategy.
Provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, including reviewing and revising a wide variety of work product, such as patent applications and office action responses.
Perform IP due diligence, technology assessments, and landscape and FTO analyses.
Support scientific and business development teams and activities, including with product, technology and scientific research.
Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property.
Implement and administer IP policies and best practices
Manage IP reporting obligations with government funding organizations and in connection with company collaborations.
Support intellectual property-related transactional work
Maintain a strong knowledge practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Requirements:
Ph.D. in a molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related discipline is strongly preferred; B.S./M.S. with significant work experience in stem cells, cell therapy, tissue engineering, and/or gene engineering may also be considered.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in the patent department at a pharmaceutical or life sciences company or at a law firm representing clients in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, or closely related patent areas working on patent application preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters.
Experience in U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
3-5 years of experience conducting high-quality patent search and diligence projects, including conducting scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases.
Strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with Trailhead employees and outside counsel in other technology areas, including small molecule drugs, formulations, and cell manufacturing.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proven track record of communicating complicated IP issues to scientists and management.
Capable of recognizing, assessing, and responding to urgent matters with timely, practical, and clear solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.
Admission to the USPTO as a registered patent agent is not required. Company will support candidate’s interest in becoming admitted to practice before the USPTO as a registered patent agent, and to obtain a law degree at an ABA accredited law school in its evening division.

Apply online at:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2463916864

Please provide resume and cover letter along with your application

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cleveland, OH

Patent Agent – Non-Profit – Valencia, California

March 17, 2021- US - West, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Regulatory

Alfred Mann Foundation is seeking a patent agent in Valencia, California.

Patent Associate – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

March 17, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel is accepting applications for an attorney with at least one year of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. Applicants must be registered or qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. An advanced degree and/or industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Irvine, CA (remote/flexible)

March 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is a premier business litigation and intellectual property boutique law firm. Drawing on decades of experience in some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, as well as national and state government service, our lawyers are recognized for providing exceptional legal work product and service. We have the ability to meet our clients’ unique needs by offering a range of flexible billing arrangements that promote efficiency and predictability.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Bay Area, CA / Remote / Multiple Locations

March 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, machine learning, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics, chemistry, or a bioscience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of 5G networks and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Counsel – Medical Device – Law Firm – Irvine or San Diego, CA

March 10, 2021- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical

Knobbe Martens, a prominent IP law firm seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants should have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Must be licensed to practice law, preferably with the State Bar of California. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online at knobbe.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine or San Diego, CA

PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

March 10, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

McBee Moore & Vanik IP, LLC is seeking a remote PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent. We particularly seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative biotech, pharmaceutical and/or chemical corporations.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern California

February 28, 2021- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates throughout the US with an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field will be considered.
Responsibilities will include mid-level patent attorney work such as drafting, filing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and overall intellectual property counseling.

IP Associate Attorney – Small Corporation – Reston, VA

February 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorneys for our Reston, Virginia office.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: circuit analysis and in particular, analyzing circuits at the transistor level as well as semiconductor devices and processing, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields such as physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering will be considered. In particular, candidates with industry experience in semiconductor devices and their fabrication will be considered.

Electrical Engineering candidates with mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, transistor level circuit analysis, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact:

Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mechelen, Belgium

February 21, 2021- Europe, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Attorney

Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions, with leading positions in the EU, USA and other regions. Cochlear is also invested in other implantable solutions in addition to hearing solutions. Our Intellectual Property department is currently looking for a Patent Attorney on a permanent basis based in our location in Mechelen to support all of our technologies.

Patent Attorney (EE or Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD

February 14, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical

Edell, Shapiro, & Finnan is an intellectual property law firm located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law with particular emphasis in patent and trademark law.

Responsibilities:

Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
Life Science candidate will work in a wide range of life science technologies including gene silencing, genetic analysis, recombinant antibodies, proteomics, transfection, and protein and small molecule pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications:

A successful applicant must possess:

At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state;
Excellent academic credentials;
Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
EE candidate must have undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
Life Sciences candidate must have Graduate-level experience in molecular or cell biology, genetics, or organic chemistry.

Apply via email to:
careers@usiplaw.com

Include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Patent Attorney/ Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, CA

February 9, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Regulatory

Genomatica develops commercial biobased processes to make widely-used chemicals that enable better, more sustainable everyday products. That enables our partners and leading brands to offer better food packaging, auto parts, clothing, tires, carpets, and more.
We’ve commercialized processes for bio-BDO (for plastics) and for biobased butylene glycol (for cosmetics); and our technology drives the world’s first commercial-scale biobased plant for a major intermediate chemical. We’re working on polyamide intermediates (nylon) and on butadiene (tires); and we’re helping numerous companies with their bioprocesses. We have more on the way.
Genomatica is seeking a biotechnology/chemical Patent Attorney or Patent Agent who thrives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, innovative yet collaborative R&D and business development environment.

Primary responsibilities include (a) managing part of Genomatica’s global patent portfolio, (b) managing new patent preparation and creating a related global IP strategy, and (c) providing guidance on intellectual property related issues.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated: expertise in relevant legal, technical and, preferably, business areas; managing and building a biotechnology and commercial product patent portfolio; drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally; providing IP guidance to R&D, executive and commercial teams; experience in spotting strengths and weaknesses in patents; effective collaboration with external R&D and business partners; independent and creative thought; and ability to multi-task on projects across diverse technical areas and legal issues. Preferably the ideal candidate has participated in and managed patent challenges and defenses and has supported technology-related contract negotiations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manage all aspects of a portion of Genomatica’s patent portfolio and one or more technology areas, working with the Senior Director of IP and and managing outside patent counsel
Identify, assess, and make recommendation on inventions
Create patent strategies consistent with Business goals, R&D status, partner’s input and competitive space
Manage preparation and filing of new applications
Provide third party IP analyses, working with R&D, outside counsel, and search services
Provide guidance to R&D and Senior Management on third party IP
Perform and review patent and scientific literature searching as needed
Manage challenges to third party patents or defenses to the managed patent portfolio
Support other actions related to the patent portfolio being managed and assigned technology areas
Represent Genomatica on external collaborator IP committees
Present IP best practices training to R&D, Business Development and Senior Management
Support business, R&D and commercial teams as needed in activities and transactions involving technology or IP related to the patent portfolio being managed and assigned technology areas

Qualifications & Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required in order satisfactorily perform in this role.

1. Education

Recognized to practice before the USPTO.
At least a BS, preferably Ph.D., in life sciences, chemistry or related technical field.
Preferably a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted to a US state bar in good standing, and more preferably admitted to practice in California.

2. Experience

At least 5-8 years in a law firm and/or company drafting, reviewing and editing patent applications, managing a patent portfolio, guiding R&D in IP issues, and providing a range of IP-related services in the biotechnology or chemical industry, including advising clients on related legal and business issues and risks.

3. Knowledge Requirements

Excellent and demonstrated knowledge at least of patent laws and patent procurement practices of the U.S. and other major countries, of best practices and considerations for patent drafting, of patent opposition practices and grounds, of considerations for patent value and issues assessment, of law firm services and billing practices, of best practices for IP protection and exploitation, of patent searching, of basic principles and issues of patent and technology licensing and commercial use of inventions, of drafting arguments and counterarguments related to patent strengths and weakness, invalidity, infringement, and other IP issues.

4. Competencies

Ability to respond sensibly and rapidly to urgent and demanding situations.
Excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills, preferably experienced directly in drafting arguments and counterarguments related to patent strengths and weakness, invalidity, infringement, and other IP issues.
Excellent, demonstrated business acumen and ability to deliver solid, concise, solution-oriented, win-win approaches and advice, in the context of evolving competitive, business and/or R&D scenarios.
Proactively develop and/or implement approaches to enhance efficiency and cost-savings related to IP administrative matters.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves working in an office setting. As such this position requires the ability to use computers and office equipment. The position requires communication with other individuals, inside and outside the company, through a variety of methods. There are no specific lifting requirements. This position may require the ability to work outside normal business hours on an as needed basis. Ability to travel for business meetings, conferences, and partnered meetings may be necessary.

Genomatica is committed to providing exciting career opportunities in an environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creativity, enthusiasm, and diligence. We strive to create a culture that enables and encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to be a company where everyone feels they have equal opportunity to reach their potential. Everyone is accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to Genomatica.

We promote the continued development of an inclusive environment that values diversity through Geno4All, our employee led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee. We are looking for innovative, highly motivated, and collaborative people who enjoy the challenges and rewards of a company devoted to commercializing cutting-edge sustainable technology.

Check us out on our LinkedIn Life page. Genomatica is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at:
https://www.genomatica.com/careers

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, CA

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, CA

January 25, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Cepheid is searching for a creative, dynamic and collaborative registered Patent Agent to join the IP legal team. The team is responsible for executing and developing Cepheid’s intellectual property strategy relating to its molecular diagnostics platform, as well as assisting with general legal matters.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of developing a comprehensive understanding of Cepheid’s technology while working closely with R&D and product development teams. Experience working on global teams is beneficial and the successful candidate will be expected to understand the importance of operating with a global mindset and model global and cultural sensitivity.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Develop and implement national and international patent prosecution strategies
Assist with the drafting and filing of new patent applications
Work closely with outside counsel to prepare responses to office actions on existing US and international patent filings
Coordinate activities with outside counsel and foreign patent associates
Confer with the company’s scientists and product development teams to identify patentable inventions
Conduct prior art searches, analyzing patents and assist in the preparation of freedom-to-operate opinions
Assist in due diligence projects in connection with a range of strategic transactions, including significant collaborations and M&A transactions
Attend R&D and/or product development meetings to serve as a liaison for the IP team
Identify, analyze and monitor 3rd party patent filings and technical literature.

Minimum Requirements:

Registered to practice in front of the USPTO.
Bachelors degree with at least 5 years relevant experience or a Masters Degree with at least 3 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications and IP strategy and portfolio management.
Strong scientific background, preferably an advanced degree (or equivalent lab experience) in a biological science, biochemistry, chemistry, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or other field relevant to life sciences, medical diagnostic or medical device industry.
Comprehensive understanding of USPTO patent prosecution practices, rules, regulations and strategies.
Experience with global patent prosecution strategy and process.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/job/R1136870/Patent-Agent

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 23, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-6 years of Biotechnical patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the large and/or small molecule technology space, and an advanced degree in a life sciences discipline. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and the State Bar of the office for which they're applying.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Gothenburg, Sweden

January 23, 2021- Europe, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Regulatory

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

January 18, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Global Patent Group is a fully integrated patent law firm with a focus on life sciences and the pharmaceutical area. The firm is virtual using advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice. There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.