Patent Agent / Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.

January 15, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ballard Spahr is seeking a patent agent or associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to assist in prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in a biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are preferred. Preference for a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. Admission to the patent bar is required. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is preferred.

Patent Counsel, Associate, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

December 21, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

McNeill Baur was founded six years ago by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a small firm environment. We have multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the fields of chemistry and biology.
We are looking for one or more attorneys or agents with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Exceptional scientific and legal training from prestige universities and companies and/or firms is required.
McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling. The firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Intellectual Property Junior Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 2, 2020Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms, seeks to hire a highly qualified junior level associate with law firm experience and excellent academic credentials to join our intellectual property practice group in our Boston office.

The successful applicant must:

Have at least one year of relevant patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice, along with an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area.
Possess strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Massachusetts and Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) is required.
Candidates must share our values of collegiality, diversity, acquiring the skillset for cutting-edge work and seek to make the practice rewarding both professionally and personally.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?%3Eac^?LWCZ4dN=1`&QFBsMzxLV0VYQA%3d%3d=MW1nMQ%3d%3d&ODFnXTU7QA%3d%3d=Mj46bm5g&PWI4=OF9DRw%3d%3d&QVFnbg%3d%3d=Mj1nMG5Q

Please note: Morgan Lewis is not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate, even if Morgan Lewis hires said candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Information: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please email firmattorneyrecruiting@morganlewis.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: multiple locations

Patent Agent (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – San Francisco, CA

December 1, 2020- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms firm with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for the IP-Life Sciences Practice Group. This position will reside in our San Francisco, CA office.
The Patent Agent is supervised by the local Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader, but will have daily contact with, and receive guidance from, all of the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support.

Bio-Tech Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

November 17, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech

Sughrue Mion, PLLC, one of the largest full service intellectual property practices in the United States, is seeking a Bio-Tech Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. The position is to assist in preparation and prosecution of biotechnology-related patent applications. This position will perform various tasks related to patent prosecution including: all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications; and arranging for patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, and validity searches.

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

November 13, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Northern California

November 13, 2020- US - West, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry with an emphasis on chemistry.

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 10, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

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.

Associate Director and Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Boston, MA, or New Haven, CT

October 27, 2020- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Alexion Pharmaceuticals is seeking a patent attorney to address a full scope of global biopharmaceutical patent issues. The attorney in this position will partner with clients and other attorneys across multiple functional areas to build, maintain, defend and enforce the company’s intellectual property interests. The work will include client counseling; patent preparation and prosecution; developing legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity and freedom to operate; supporting due diligence reviews; and intellectual property related transactional work. This position can be based from any of the following Alexion locations; Boston, MA, or New Haven, CT, and may require up to 5% travel.

Patent Prosecution Attorney / Agent (Independent Contractor) – Law Firm – Irvine, California / Telecommute

October 22, 2020- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney/Patent Agent (Independent Contractor). We are looking for someone that is admitted to practice before the USPTO, and is capable of working independently and being proactive. Candidates should enjoy learning about new technologies, and must be capable of working on their own as well as a part of a team. At this time, the work is all virtual and flexible. An advanced degree in the chemical or biological arts is highly preferred. Essential duties include draft applications and responses to office actions for US and foreign applications.

Intellectual Property Manager – Company – Victor, NY

October 15, 2020- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

LSI Solutions, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with nearly 400 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive therapeutics through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive surgical instruments.Intellectual Property Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Supports Executive Team, Discovery, Technology, and Engineering as needed. Manages the Intellectual Property Team and executes primary and strategic intellectual property (IP) activities. Activities will be of a scheduled and unscheduled nature.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Enhance, maintain, and advise on Company intellectual property portfolio, including patents (utility and design), trademarks, and trade secrets.
Develop and apply a process to ensure that all patent, trademark, and trade secret aspects of intellectual property are being addressed in a strategic manner that is consistent with and based on the Company’s business plans and goals as communicated by the Company’s President, Vice Presidents and Directors;
Develop and maintain a coordinated IP and product roadmap from concepts through released products, while executing IP milestones in sync with appropriate events in a planned and controlled fashion.
Efficiently and effectively manage, develop, and train all employees assigned to the IP group, including, but not limited to patent drafts people, paralegals, patent administrators, and other administrative staff.
Actively research and identify intellectual property potential for new Company technologies.
Perform due diligence and patent validity and infringement analyses on existing Company patents, and patents filed or acquired by the Company.
Recommend appropriate path in regard to patentability, claims, prosecution, and amendments.
Efficiently research and analyze prior art.
Develop an IP landscape for the technology areas important to the Company. Identify and contribute towards possible areas for innovation opportunity.
Write abstracts, brief and detailed descriptions, summaries, and develop claims in accordance with best patent practices which are consistent with current patent case law and rules.
Advise pertinent staff regarding associated rules and regulations to adhere to in filing proceedings.
Prepare and file U.S. patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Prepare and file international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent applications with the U.S. Receiving Office.
Coordinate foreign patent filings and prosecution with foreign agents as required.
Screen and select foreign IP agents for working with the Company.
Communicate with the USPTO and relevant examiners and boards.
Analyze USPTO and PCT office actions and prepare & file appropriate
Handle all Company patent application appeals in front of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Advise on and coordinate all Company Post Grant Opposition Proceedings.
Debate with USPTO examiners to withdraw rejections of applications for patent claims.
Recommend and develop software and tools required to achieve goals.
Perform “right-to-use” patent clearance searches as needed.
Develop efficient processes and systems to facilitate intellectual property filing
Set up and coordinate the maintenance of an intellectual property database, including status of active patents or pending applications, office actions, maintenance milestones, and impending fees.
Develop, maintain, and effectively share statistics on filed patent and trademark applications as well as issued patents and trademarks.
Coordinate workflow with internal and external service providers.
Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
Recommend best practices and implement procedures to ensure confidentiality.
Recommend best practices and implement procedures to maintain consistency and an active protective posture in regard to Company patents and trademarks.
Directly influence IP policy, including non-disclosure and confidentiality requirements, documents, and procedures.
Regularly update knowledge of pertinent USPTO, PCT, and international rules and case law to keep skills up to date.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
Registered patent practitioner with the USPTO, having a minimum of 10 years of patent prosecution experience.
Successfully practiced patent law at either a law firm or in-house at a technology company.
Experienced at successfully interfacing with business executives and incorporating business aspects into IP filings and plans.
Experienced and successful team manager.
Experienced at successfully advising business executives.
Practical engineering experience is a plus.
Concentration in mechanical or biomedical engineering preferred.
Coursework and/or understanding of human anatomy is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, guidelines, and processes.
Thorough knowledge of International and Regional filing timelines and rules necessary to work effectively with foreign counsel.
Demonstrated ability to successfully plan and manage activities for an IP team, including docketing, administrative, and technical/CAD related functions.
Proficient project manager.
Team oriented facilitator/mentor/worker.
Demonstrated technical proficiency.
Ability to quickly identify and understand novel mechanisms and/or processes.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Excellent persuasion and debate skills.
Excellent multi-tasking ability.
Customer-focused, goal-oriented self-starter.
Advanced knowledge of computers and software (e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access).
Expert at deciphering mechanical drawings.
Proficiency with AutoCAD 2-D drafting software is a plus.

Apply online at:
https://www.lsisolutions.com/Careers

Attach Cover Letter (Optional)

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Victor, NY

Patent Research Consultant – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent research consultant in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

The position supports global patent procurement and enforcement, global freedom to operate, due diligence, litigation, and business and strategic planning, among other objectives. The rationale for the position is that non-attorneys who have excellent technical backgrounds, strong interpersonal skills and experience in drug development at Lilly and who develop sound understanding of basic patent law, other legal concepts, and regulatory-related aspects of exclusivity around the world through formal training and on-the-job experience enhance the provision of superior legal services across the company and around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Manage technical content drafting for patent applications.
Support patent prosecution by assisting with technical content in communications with patent offices globally.
Develop effective search queries and perform landscape, FTO, and patentability searches; work with scientists and attorneys to develop strategies for definitive searches.
Analyze and organize search findings; report organized findings to attorneys to inform landscape, patentability, exclusivity and FTO strategies.
Provide the above to support due diligence of external assets.
Obtain, create, organize, analyze, and maintain information relating to research, development, and commercialization activities, competitive intelligence, prior art, exclusivity, FTO, agreements, product characteristics, and advice.
Participate in and influence Scientific Disclosure planning and execution by effectively

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field
At least 2 years of technical experience relating to drug discovery and / or development of pharmaceutical products

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field
Fluent in nomenclature conventions used to describe organic chemical compounds
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical discovery chemistry
Ability to master new bodies of knowledge, such as significant aspects of global patent law and regulatory law, as well as new IT and operational systems
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Demonstrated learning agility
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to appropriately prioritize and self-manage, including the ability to manage multiple projects with multiple attorney partners
Good project management skills
Ability to influence, challenge, and work on cross-functional teams and at different levels
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and/or negotiation skills
Ability to work productively and successfully as an individual contributor and/or team member
Comfortable leading projects

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Research-Consultant_R-4199

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent council in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, designing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Read on to find out more about how you can join our team where you will enjoy relevant work, build a successful career and make meaningful contributions to our patient's lives.

Responsibilities:

The objective of this position is to provide prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed solutions for issues facing Eli Lilly and Company in its discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceutical products.
Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Monitor, manage and assist in litigation and oppositions in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and third party patent portfolios.
Analyze risks with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment, and develop sound tactical approaches to providing solutions that are prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed as described above.
Advise teams and management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a manner understandable to a lay person.
Remain well versed in US and global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out responsibilities.
Prioritize and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.
As needed, lead or participate in due diligence, licensing and inter partes matters

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
4 or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.
Additional Information
Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis), Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego), Loxo Oncology at Lilly (Stamford, CT; San Francisco; and Boulder), and Lilly New Jersey/New York. Travel is usually not significant (0-10%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to drugs.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecule and, optionally, biological (antibody and/or peptide) pharmaceutical products.
Strong Law School performance as evidenced by grades, accomplishments, and/or awards.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; having high curiosity; responding well to constructive feedback; seeking improvement of self and Lilly; accepting or leading change and helping others adapt to change; having the ability to adjust style to audience; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Sensitivity to others; composure under stress; ability to quickly learn and adapt.
Ability to organize self, to multi-task effectively, to complete projects with deadlines on time, and to direct others.
Effective as individual contributor, team member, and leader.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel_R-4271-1

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Agent – Company – Pleasanton, CA

September 16, 2020- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

10x Genomics is seeking a patent agent to work at their headquarters in Pleasanton, CA.

About the role:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated and experienced patent agent to play a primary role with the company’s strategic IP efforts worldwide. This patent agent will have a critical role in supporting 10x Genomics’ business in connection with IP portfolio objectives, management and contribute on an individual basis to patent prosecution and maintenance.

What you will be doing:

Strategic contributor to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of 10x’s worldwide patent portfolio.
Able to provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, and to draft/review a wide variety of work product, including patent applications and office action responses.
Able to contribute to global patent strategy as needed over time with a focus on alignment of the patent portfolio with 10x’s business needs, priorities and resources.
Interact with R&D at all levels, including group leaders and team members, to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on 10x innovations.
Strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments and FTO analyses in potential strategic transactions (including M&A, licensing and financing).
Assist 10x counsel and outside counsel on IP-related proceedings, challenges, disputes and litigation.

To be successful, you will need:

Admission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar.
Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws & practices.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in life sciences, biotechnology or closely related patent areas with a strong preference for in-house experience.
Experienced in managing complex patent portfolios & strategies and developing commercially-relevant patent assets.
Advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in biochemistry, molecular biology or chemistry; a strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with 10X employees and outside counsel in other technology areas including microfluidics, instrumentation, and software.
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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.

It will be fantastic if you already have:

Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
Experience in adverse proceedings (e.g., litigation, USPTO proceedings, EPO oppositions) is a plus

Apply online at:
https://www.10xgenomics.com/careers/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pleasanton, CA

Biotech Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – San Francisco, California

September 13, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz is looking for a Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Specific duties include the following:

Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge biotechnology to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
Work with scientists and/or inventors to draft patent applications.
Draft Office Action responses and prosecute patent applications.
Manage IP portfolios and coordinate worldwide prosecution with foreign associates in various foreign jurisdictions.
Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents in a variety of biology fields.
Assist with IP diligence on biotech initial public offerings (IPO) and other capital markets transactions.
Work with venture capitalists on IP diligence for potential investments.
Work on IP landscapes to identify third-party patents and patent applications.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in the biological life science areas (bioinformatics, data science and machine learning are a plus but not required)
5+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
Ability to analyze scientific papers and/or patent references and present ideas, legal and scientific reasoning and conclusions in both verbal and written format.
Demonstrate skills to present scientific concepts, analysis/reasoning, and conclusions to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
Ability to multi-task by working with different clients and different projects.
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects.
Adapt effectively in different team environments.

Apply online at: https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=1270

Please include a resume, cover letter, and transcript(s) with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Greater Boston, MA

September 1, 2020- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Conagen Inc.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a patent attorney or patent agent to join our growing legal team. We are looking for a qualified, self-starter who may want to transition from law firms to a billables-free, R&D-driven environment. The position will report to the General Counsel, and will have plenty of opportunities to grow into other legal areas beyond IP.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Austin Texas or Remote

August 17, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trop, Pruner & Hu, P.C. has a partner-level position for an experienced patent attorney with 4–7+ years of practice in all aspects of patent prosecution. Qualified candidates will have a law degree, a technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or similar degree, and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Some amount of portable business preferred but not required.

Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel, Chemical – Corporation – Bothell, Washington

August 13, 2020- US - Northwest, Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seattle Genetics is seeking an Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel (Chemical). This is an experienced attorney position within the Intellectual Property function of the Legal Affairs group supporting the intellectual property needs of a growth-phase biotechnology company. The position includes the design and implementation of patent strategies to protect small molecule drug products and antibody-drug conjugate technologies. In this context, the attorney is accountable for ensuring product-tailored, forward-looking, and timely procurement and management of IP rights, as well as accurate and actionable communication of IP needs and issues with the business.

The successful candidate is someone who enjoys being part of a high functioning team in an innovation-driven entrepreneurial environment committed to improving the lives of people with cancer.

Principal Responsibilities:

Provide strategic day-to-day IP support, including drafting and prosecution of small molecule drug products, including chemical linkers and small molecule payloads of antibody-drug conjugates
Strategically and efficiently manage a large and complex patent docket, managing outside IP counsel as needed
Design and implement effective strategies for optimizing patent coverage and regulatory exclusivity for products
Provide support on operational contracts (e.g. MTAs, clinical trial agreements and licenses)
Interface with researchers to identify patentable subject matter and implement patent protection strategies
Provide IP support for research stage products/technologies as well as general IP group initiatives, as needed
Perform IP landscape searches for emerging technologies and provide analysis
Serve as an adviser to the business to navigate an evolving business and legal landscape
Manage agents/paralegals directly or in a matrix managing setting, as needed

Qualifications for Associate Director:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
U.S. law degree (JD)
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field is required
Minimum of 8 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
Minimum of 8 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Qualifications for Patent Counsel:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
U.S. law degree (JD)
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Minimum 5 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
Minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications with minimal supervision
Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Apply for either position online at: https://www.Click2Apply.net/p9zd7y2xtg6yjcrt

Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bothell, Washington

Biotech Counsel, Associate, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Telecommute

July 23, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

We are looking for an attorney or agent with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling.
We are also looking for an attorney with more than 8 years of experience who has demonstrated proficiency in high value, complex patent portfolio management and strategy who can work independently and supervise the work of others.

The firm’s prestigious clients expect and receive the highest level of service. We provide life science patent prosecution and counseling services that rival or exceed those of large firms, while providing small firm benefits to both our clients and employees.

McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution. The firm has been ranked as a nationally recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years and was recognized as the 2017 IP Firm to Watch by LMG Life Sciences, and recommended by LMG Life Sciences in the patent prosecution and patent strategy and management categories 2017-2019. The firm was also recognized by 2019 IAM Patent 1000 rankings, and named IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) for 2016-2020.

We strongly prefer an advanced scientific degree, preferably a PhD, from a superior institution.
We particularly seek candidates with a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated scientific expertise and persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution, and effectively present work product orally.
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO and capable of working independently.
The successful candidate will support partners in multiple locations and must be comfortable working independently.

This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to respecting employee work-life balance.

There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.
Attorneys and agents design their own work plan, including schedule and billable hour goals, in consultation with partners.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

We will consider candidates for both part-time and full-time positions. We also welcome on-ramp candidates who want to return to the workforce.

The firm offers health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, a competitive salary, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

How should candidates apply for this position?

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com

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Job Location: Remote

Intellectual Property Legal Administrator – Research Institute – Brookline, MA

July 13, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Work - Admin, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an Intellectual Property Legal Administrator for its Office of General Counsel.