Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Bothell, Wash.

October 24, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Seattle Genetics is seeking is a registered patent agent with prosecution experience in biology or chemistry.

IP Patent Agent or Scientist (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Scientist (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office.

Candidates must have an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry and small molecule experience. Admission to the Patent Bar and patent prosecution experience strongly preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.

IP Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Associates and Counsels are encouraged to apply.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Patterson + Sheridan, LLP is seeking IP attorneys with a computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemical background and 1 - 6 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Attorney (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

September 29, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking associate candidates with a technical background in Chemistry.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Tarrytown, N.Y.

September 20, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Our client, a dynamic and fast growing publicly traded biopharmaceutical company in New York is seeking an experienced patent attorney for the position of Assistant General Counsel. This is a role for an independent thinker as the Assistant General Counsel will help develop comprehensive global strategies for expanding the company’s intellectual property protection around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to ensure the company’s long-term competitive advantage.

The Assistant General Counsel will also advise on emerging IP legal issues and play an active role in forming the company’s response to current IP legislative developments and IP policy issues. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities will include:

Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing the company’s IP portfolio as well as the portfolios of its competitors and potential collaborators
Identifying opportunities for expanding the company’s IP position and working with members of various business, legal, scientific and administrative groups within the company to take advantage of such opportunities
Working and communicating with collaborators and other external strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy
Developing best practices and internal SOPs for ensuring a high functioning IP Department
Managing the use of outside legal counsel and internal resources, as may be necessary, to fulfill the aforementioned responsibilities.

Qualified applicants must have:

A Juris Doctorate and be admitted to practice in at least one state, New York preferred, or qualified for New York’s in house counsel license.
At least 15 years’ in-house and/or law firm experience.
Ph.D. in biological sciences (eg biochemistry, biotechnology) required, immunology a plus.
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal expertise. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, IP due diligence, strategic counseling and licensing required. Experience in IP litigation and drug regulatory affairs a plus.
Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at the company
Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.

Contact
To apply, please email Melissa Peters at mpeters@princetonlegal.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tarrytown, New York

Senior IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

September 13, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

logo AkzoNobel is looking to recruit an IP Counsel, reporting to the Director IP, Americas.

As lead counsel for one or more business in AkzoNobel, the IP Counsel is responsible for setting IP strategy and standards throughout the business and for translating innovation output to IP assets. As a partner to RD&I leadership, (s)he helps prioritize technical innovation projects and develop and implement product specific IP strategies.

More specifically, the IP Counsel is responsible for:

Developing and implementing an IP strategy for the business
Managing the IP portfolio and securing IP rights for the business, ensuring alignment with business priorities and advising on risk/reward scenarios
Aligning IP policies and procedures with company standards
Collaborating with the businesses in discovering, developing and managing new ideas and associated IP, including the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications and trade mark applications
Monitoring third party IP rights that are relevant to the business strategy and file and manage oppositions
Partnering with litigation counsel in IP litigation
Working with other senior executives to understand business strategies and helping achieve those through strategic use of IP
Interfacing with and providing IP-related input and support to the businesses and research groups;
Handling transactional matters and agreements such as IP licenses, confidentiality agreements and joint development agreements.

The above activities are performed in close relationship with other (senior) IP counsels or other members of the Legal function.

Critical competencies

Academic degree in chemistry;
Qualified US Patent Attorney, licensed to practise in Illinois or eligible to be licenced to practise in Illinois.
Has experience/knowledge with IP aspects of transactional matters and is familiar with agreements such as IP licenses, confidentiality agreements, and joint development agreements;
As experience/knowledge with federal and common law protection of trademarks and brands.
Minimum 4 years experience as in-house patent attorney or in private practice
Good analytical and counselling skills and sound judgment
Good oral and written communication skills in English

Contact
Please visit this website to apply: https://akzonobel.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=160005IP&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.V9gpDv1BivE.mailto

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We are the sector leader in sustainability and number one in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We are the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

August 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran Cole and Calderon, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Agent/Attorney with three plus years of patent preparation along with substantial prosecution experience, and a degree in chemical disciplines.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

August 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 25, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. Our practice has consistently grown over the years. NSIP Law offers a competitive salary with the rare opportunity to grow with our group and to be active candidate for promotion within our practice.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Tucson, Ariz or Manchester, N.H.

August 25, 2016- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC seeks a patent attorney associate to join our growing practice to work in our beautiful Tucson, Arizona or our Manchester, New Hampshire offices. A generous relocation package is available. We are seeking a bright, self-motivated patent attorney with at least 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications and opinion work in the electrical/computer/software and/or chemical fields. We emphasize contact and training with partners, and a firm culture which promotes a balanced lifestyle. In addition to an excellent compensation package, we offer a great place to work and grow professionally. The candidate must have at least three years of patent prosecution experience in addition to strong written and oral advocacy skills. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering or Computer Science is a must. Industry experience is preferred.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks a patent agent or technical advisor to work closely with attorneys and consult with inventors on patentability issues. The ideal candidate will have a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in biomedical engineering. Exposure to patent law a plus.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

August 23, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The San Francisco office of Bryan Cave LLP is seeking to hire an experienced patent agent to support its growing life science practice. Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and working with the firm’s clients on all aspects of the patent practice, including assisting in the evaluation of invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and supporting intellectual property due diligence.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 17, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is a law firm with more than 170 attorneys serving clients in the Southeast and across the nation in a wide range of substantive areas. Our offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; and Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, North Carolina.
We are currently seeking a Patent Attorney with at least three years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, including in the chemical and/or materials science areas. The successful candidate would preferably be based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. However, other offices across our geographic footprint are also possible. A portable book of business in not required.

I.P. Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

August 17, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

logo Duane Morris LLP, named a Top 10 Law Firm for Pharma Work by BTI Consulting Group, has an opening for an intellectual property litigation associate with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience to join its Hatch-Waxman and Biosimilars practice in its growing Boston office. Candidate should have familiarity with patent estate and lifecycle management strategies in protecting for FDA-approved drug products for both pre-litigation analysis and active litigation, including prior art searching. Our ideal candidate will hold a B.S. or advanced degree in the life sciences, will have 3-5 years’ patent-related experience in a relevant life science discipline, will be well-versed in pharmaceutical patent analysis and possess litigation skills and will thrive in our creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Massachusetts bar admission required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

August 11, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Scheinberg & Associates, PC is a three attorney firm providing quality legal services related to the protection of intellectual property. Based in beautiful Austin, TX, we represent large and small clients throughout the United States. The majority of our practice is directed at preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications. We are looking for a senior associate or partner level attorney to help with our current work load and to help us expand.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Telecommuting

August 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to its rapid growth. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, In.

August 4, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

logo Bose McKinney & Evans LLP seeks a patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property Group in Indianapolis. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 yrs. experience in a general practice firm or patent boutique and a chemical or electrical engineer undergraduate degree. Professional work environment, competitive compensation, flexible billable hours and excellent benefit package.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 4, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Chicago office. The Patent Attorney must have at least four years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience.

Patent Search Associate – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. / Atlanta, Ga. / Remote

August 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo Sherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong background in chemistry (both organic and inorganic chemistry). Prior chemistry-focused IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required - including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching. We have offices in both Pasadena, CA and Atlanta, GA - however remote work will be considered for experienced candidates. Ability and experience to take on technologies outside of chemistry is also required (e.g. simple mechanical inventions, etc.).