Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – Cupertino, Calif.

July 12, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ambature, an exciting start-up company in Cupertino, Calif., is seeking qualified Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents. We welcome applicants with expertise in drafting patent applications and working directly with engineers and scientists to identify and capture innovation in the Electrical/Physics/Materials Science arts.

The successful applicant will work with a team of patent professionals and engineers in building a large and innovative patent portfolio. Much of the initial work will involve the capture and drafting of patent applications across a wide range of different technologies.

Please apply if you are a self-motivated, self-directed person with a love of science and invention, and expertise in drafting patent applications.

Requirements:
• Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• USPTO registration, State Bar registration preferred for Attorneys
• Experience in drafting patent applications, participating in invention workshops, and leading invention disclosure meetings.
• A strong technical background and an aptitude for working with researchers and engineers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Ambature is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance, as well as 15 annual PTO days and 10 paid holidays.

Contact:
Please apply if you are interested in a joining a growing company with a plan to change the world: jobs@ambature.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cupertino, California

Ambature was founded in 2007 for the purpose of developing technologies that can significantly improve the efficiency of electrical energy generation, distribution and usage. These technologies will have an impact on a broad range of electrical devices. The company intends to develop these technologies and license the intellectual property to other companies, as well as create partnerships in the development of innovative products that use these technologies.

Ambature's patent team is located in Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA, with development sites in Flagstaff and Tempe, Arizona.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 21, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The national law firm of Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is seeking registered patent agents for its Houston Office. Candidate should possess an advanced degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience with strong writing and communication skills.

Partner – Law Firm – Santa Barbara, Calif.

June 7, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent / IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Northborough, Mass.

June 2, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.

Chemical Engineering Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

May 26, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.

Additional Qualifications include:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent;
• Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications;
• Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines;
• Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.

This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.

Contact:
Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:

Mark S Connolly
IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences
E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc.
Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com
302-695-2210

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Chemical IP Lateral Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

May 20, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Singapore

April 15, 2011- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with two to five years of experience in drafting U.S. applications and prosecuting applications before the USPTO for a position as an associate in our Singapore office.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – New York, N.Y.

April 6, 2011- US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

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

March 22, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

March 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Director, Global Intellectual Property – Other – Piscatway, N.J.

February 8, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Boston, Mass.

January 27, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Patent Prosecution Junior / Mid-Level Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

January 25, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Experienced Patent Attorney (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

January 25, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

January 8, 2011- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent & TM Prosecutors – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. (Updated)

January 3, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

December 13, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Nagoya, Japan

December 4, 2010- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney- Large Corporation – Clark, N.J.

November 8, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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/

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Clark, New Jersey

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

October 18, 2010Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

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