Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a contract Patent Agent/Patent Attorney in its Washington DC office. Responsibilities will include patent prosecution, patent drafting, and patent counseling work.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northbrook, Ill.
Rosenbaum & Silvert, P.C., 
a Chicago-based law firm, is seeking a registered patent attorney or agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidate preferably has experience in technologies involving one or more of: medical devices, biomaterial sciences, biomedical engineering, and diagnostics; and/or software applications. Candidates at partner-level with portables also welcome.
Rosenbaum & Silvert was founded in 1988 and is a growing, full-service boutique IP firm. Our practice includes a very active domestic and international patent prosecution docket, licensing, counseling, and litigation - across all IP fields.
Contact:
Apply online by emailing the firm at: dgr@rosenbaumsilvert.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northbrook, Illinois
Director, Global Intellectual Property – Other – Piscatway, N.J.
Due to recent growth, Amneal Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director, Global Intellectual Property to support product selection, and development activities within the context of the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Essential Functions:
· Product clearances – develop non-infringement and/or invalidity strategies.
· Draft patent opinions regarding non-infringement and/or invalidity
· Draft Notice Letter(s) per Hatch-Waxman Act
· Draft and prosecute patent applications
Secondary Functions:
· Assessment of in-licensing opportunities/associated due diligence activities
· Litigation support (periodically)
· Training employees on various IP related topics
Job Requirements:
· M.S., Ph.D, or Pharm.D. in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry and JD from an accredited law school.
· US Patent Office Registration preferred
· Understanding of the US drug approval process strongly preferred
· 3 to 5 years of experience in the legal department of a pharmaceutical company or law firm environment working closely with pharmaceutical industry clients
· This role does not manage others directly, however it does require working closely with other corporate functions and leading the communication of specific processes.
· Ability to use sound judgments, analysis (business and legal), and the ability to independently develop solutions in the IP area.
· Ability to work collaboratively, in a team environment,
· Strong organizational skills
· Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills, and strong initiative/self starter
· Limited Local travel
Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: careers@amneal.com.
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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Piscatway, New Jersey
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Boston, Mass.
Global Pharmaceutical company is searching for a patent attorney with 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney handling pharmaceutical patent drafting. Responsibilities include preparation and prosecution; due diligence; opinion and licensing work; client counseling. Degree in Chemistry-related area is needed, advanced degree preferred. Small molecule experience is a must. Previous in-experience preferred. Excellent compensation package. Ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals important.
Contact:
Apply by contacting us at: elyse@leacekapres.com.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts area
IP Patent Prosecution Junior / Mid-Level Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.
The 
Philadelphia office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys in 23 offices, is seeking to hire a highly motivated, junior or mid-level associate for our Intellectual Property Practice.
Candidates must have patent prosecution experience in the fields of life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or chemical engineering. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Although not required, candidates with experience in patent diligence and technology transfer are desirable. Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior examiner experience and Pennsylvania Bar membership is preferred.
Contact:
For more information and to apply online please visit: http://www.morganlewis.com/index.cfm/positionID/bd7c3fd9-2625-4add-aa6c-437133998fbc/fuseaction/jobs.detail/bnodeID/B58EDABC-0F2E-4D2E-8EE0-8BEE9CAC14A1.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Experienced Patent Attorney (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.
Ice Miller LLP 
is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Founded in 1910, the firm has grown to over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C.
Our Indianapolis office is seeking an experienced patent attorney with five or more years of legal experience serving clients in the life sciences industry. The candidate must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our preference is for a candidate with a degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, or genetics). Other intellectual property or business experience is also preferred.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references.
Contact:
All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts and references, and please refer to this Patently-O job posting.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP, a Central New York intellectual property law firm has immediate openings for Patent Attorneys.
Candidates must have a minimum of three years experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation. Candidates should also be registered to practice before the USPTO. While qualified candidates of all technical disciplines will be considered, backgrounds in computer science and electrical engineering are preferred.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at:http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact:
Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Central New York
Patent & TM Prosecutors – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. (Updated)
The Los Angeles office of Ladas & Parry, LLP, an international intellectual property law firm, is seeking experienced intellectual property prosecutors with any one of the following: 1) registration as a patent agent/attorney before the USPTO and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; 2)registration as a patent agent/attorney before the USPTO, a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and some portable book of business; and 3) at least two years of trademark prosecution experience with a self-supporting book of business.
Contact:
if you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please submit your resume and cover letter to atresume@ladas.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.
The Los Angeles office of Ladas & Parry, LLP, an international intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced patent prosecutor with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and preferably some book of business.
Contact:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to atresume@ladas.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Los Angeles, California
U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya International Patent Firm is a leading Japanese intellectual property firm located in Nagoya, Japan. We are seeking a US attorney having a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with admission to a state bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In general, the job will entail overseeing foreign prosecution, providing opinions concerning US patents, provided advice/support on litigation and transactional matters, updating our firms attorneys on current U.S. practice and legal decisions, general advice concerning copyright/trademark matters, and other legal advice. Preferred candidates will have at least 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house with significant prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred, although other disciplines will be considered. The candidate is not required to speak Japanese. A minimum 2-year contract is required. Salary will be negotiated based upon work experience.
Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan, located between Tokyo and Osaka on the bullet train, and is home to Toyota Motor Company, among many other multinational companies. We have employed US patent attorneys at our office, and have a demonstrated ability to make that transition work for both parties involved. You can find more information at: http://www.patent.gr.jp/english/index.html.
Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at info@patent.gr.jp.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Nagoya, Japan
Patent Attorney- Large Corporation – Clark, N.J.
L’Oréal 
leads the world of beauty with renowned brands like L’Oreal Paris, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline, Garnier, Redken, Giorgio Armani and Lancôme; $18 billion in annual sales; 23 consecutive years of double-digit profit growth; and has been consecutively ranked by BusinessWeek as one of “The Best Places to Launch a Career.” We are looking for a patent attorney.
The Patent Attorney is responsible for ensuring that L'Oreal USA is applying for all applicable patents in the hair, skin, and makeup métiers, and that all applications / registrations are in compliance with the global organization's mission and goals.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Review internal developments stemming from our research efforts, and performs patentability reviews on those developments.
2. Determines potential patentability of U.S. R&D inventions.
3. Prepares and files patent applications with the Patent Office.
4. Prosecutes the applications as necessary, including their foreign counterparts.
5. Monitors possibility of patent infringement of L'Oreal patents.
6. Assists in the management of patent litigations.
7. Leads and directs the work of up to (2) others in the department.
8. Conducts freedom-to-operate analyses to ensure L'Oreal is not infringing third-party IP rights
9. Drafts agreements / licenses relating to external IP transactions
Requirements:
• J.D. from accredited law school and B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering a must
• Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in patent-related work, preferably in the Cosmetics / Personal Products, Chemical, and / or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Must be experienced with licensing / contract matters.
• Must demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is a must.
• Must be able to report to Senior Management on complex patent and other legal matters.
• Excellent communication (verbal &written), interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to prepare concise and lucidly written memorandums
• Able to legally work in the USA on an ongoing basis without requiring assistance.
• No relocation is offered for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting http://lorealusa.jobs/
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Clark, New Jersey
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.
Gilead seeks a patent attorney to work in Seattle, Washington. The Patent Attorney will be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to Gilead's respiratory therapeutic area based in Seattle, WA. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with business and R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
This is a senior level position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities:
• Draft responses to US and foreign office actions
• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
• Conduct patentability reviews
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting, nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy
• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions
• Manage patent portfolios in collaborative relationships
Requirements:
• Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Bachelors/MSc degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry; a Ph.D. and other academics will be considered.
• We expect a minimum 8 years total experience, 5 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience, and 3 years of experience working in-house in the patent department of a pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential.
Contact:
To apply, contact Terry Page at tpage@gilead.com.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Patent Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas
Edmonds & Nolte, PC, 
a Houston based IP boutique firm specializing in patent prosecution, is seeking a Patent Associate. Our firm atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, yet we work hard and consistently strive to provide the best work product and service to our clients. As such, we are looking for an experienced patent prosecution attorney with a strong background in chemical engineering to help us keep up with volume of work our clients want to send to us.
Job Requirements:
• Graduated from an accredited US Law school in 2008 or earlier - no exceptions here, as we need an experienced attorney.
• Registered to practice in Texas (Texas bar number)
• USPTO registration number
• Strong patent prosecution experience with chemical engineering-type clients
• Ability to work on patent applications and general prosecution matters with minimal supervision
Strong compensation package with generous bonuses for performance.
Ability to start immediately is preferred.
Contact:
Send a resume and a copy of your law school transcript for consideration to anolte@edmondsnolte.com. No calls will be accepted and no recruiters please.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas
IP Attorney – Law Firm – Allentown, Pa.
Design IP 
is a small intellectual property law firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a patent attorney to join our growing practice. We offer a collegial and professional work environment and have very reasonable billing requirements.
The position will involve a broad range of IP practice areas, including patent prep & pros in a variety of technical disciplines (with emphasis in mechanical and software/computer arts), trademark prep & pros., IP litigation, and IP opinions.
Required Qualifications:
• USPTO Registration
• 2+ years experience in both trademark and patent prep and pros.
• Strong claim drafting skills
• Comfort level with technologies in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and software/computer arts
• IP litigation experience, including drafting of motions and discovery requests
Preferred Qualifications:
• Comfort level with technologies in the chemical (including organic) arts
• Familiarity with graphics software, including Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and
CAD viewing programs
• Strong connection to the Lehigh Valley
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are willing to consider qualified candidates desiring a part time and/or flexible work schedule.
Contact:
Interested applicants should email the firm at: recruiting@designip.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Patent Attorney / Agent (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with an advanced
degree in organic chemistry for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting chemistry-related patent applications and opinions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or small-molecule synthesis.
As patent counsel for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many chemical companies and universities worldwide, the Firm works with leading researchers in diverse fields of chemistry. For more information on the firm and its chemical practice group, please visit www.klarquist.com.
Klarquist Sparkman offers patent attorneys and agents not only a challenging career representing top-caliber clients, but also a balance between work and life outside of work. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a reasonable billable hour requirement and compensation based on a percentage of billings.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to recruiting@klarquist.com or by mail to:
Human Resources Manager
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP
121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600
Portland, Oregon 97204
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a junior/mid-level associate to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark enforcement and policing matters. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior writing and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. References will be required.
Requirements:
2-3 years of experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions, UDRP actions, and foreign oppositions and cancellations. Some trademark clearance and prosecution experience. Copyright experience is a plus as is federal court litigation experience.
Contact:
Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille
Attorney Recruitment Coordinator
dpwille@hollandhart.com
P. O. Box 8749
Denver, CO 80201-8749
Fax: 303-558-4249
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Associate University Counsel – University of Illinois – Chicago, Ill.
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact:
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.
POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!
The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.
This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.
This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!
About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.
POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.
Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:
• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms
Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371
POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a patent attorney to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed.
• Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas.
• Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas.
• Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters.
• Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations.
• Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements.
• Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates.
• Administrative, training and CLE activities.
Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
• J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred.
• 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required.
• Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred.
• Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 20% travel.
Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pleasanton, California
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.
IP/FDA firm seeks patent attorneys. Firm seeks applicants with 7+ years of primarily patent prosecution experience in the chemical arts (preferred focus on pharmaceutical, food and dietary supplement-related patents) and experience overseeing patent portfolios. PhD's and portable book of business preferred.
Contact:
Please send resume and writing samples to Nadia@AminTalati.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Chicago, Illinois