Ultradent is seeking an in-house patent attorney based out of our headquarters. The successful candidate will focus on patent prosecution and opinion work, including analysis of infringement and enforcement situations. He/she will be responsible for management and maintenance of our patent portfolio. Integration and close interaction with our R&D department will be required.
Requirements: Candidates must have 5+ years of solid patent prosecution experience. A background in science is required (chemistry background is preferred.) Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree. Candidates must also be admitted to the bar of at least one State in the United States and must be admitted to the patent bar. The successful candidate must have an ethos of excellence and honesty /integrity, and be a team player.
Candidates will enjoy a 40 hour work week, great benefits, and an excellent work lifestyle.
The Quine Intellectual Property Law Group, P.C. has an opening for a Patent Attorney in our Alameda, California, office. Our firm has been in business for approximately ten years and our clients include both small and large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as a variety of institutional clients. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly collegial group of experienced patent practitioners.
Minimum Requirements: • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology or a related discipline • Graduation from a top tier law school • Registration to practice before the USPTO
Desirable Qualifications: • Membership in the California Bar • Significant experience with U.S. patent prosecution • A partial book of business
Compensation is highly competitive and is based upon collections, with modest minimum hourly requirements. Benefits are excellent, including a no vesting period 401K with an employer contribution of 6% of salary (with no matching required), as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Contact: To be considered for this position, please send the following in Microsoft Word or .pdf format to info@quinelaw.com:
• Current Resume • USPTO Registration Number and Attorney Bar Number • Relevant Transcripts • Estimate of number and types of Patent Applications Written • Estimate of number and types Office Action Responses • A Writing Sample
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: San Francisco, California
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Contact: For consideration, please send resume and information in confidence to us at jobs@patentlyo.com. Use "Sponsored Listing" in the subject line.
Roche, one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, is seeking a patent attorney. The attorney will coordinate the IP activities for Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the company's intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas. • Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas. • Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the company's investment in research and development. • Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing. • Conduct trademark searching and opinions.
Requirements: • Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Lifesciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotechnology. • Advanced degree in the LifeSciences is preferred. Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states. Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Experience: At least three years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling. Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals. At least some experience within IP litigation matters.
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, an IP and Business Law firm consistently ranked among the top US firms in patent litigation, seeks to expand in DC and LA by adding lateral partners with significant patent and/or trademark litigation experience. Competitive compensation to be negotiated in view of levels of first/second chair litigation experience and portable business.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Jean Hadley at 302.252.3266 or at jhadley@cblh.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California or Washington D.C.
The George Washington University Law School is seeking to fill its The Frank H. Marks Intellectual Property Fellowship. The fellowship is a two-year position designed for persons who are interested in pursuing an academic career in some area of intellectual property law. The Marks IP Fellow will teach one course per academic year and help with the administration of the Intellectual Property Program.
At the same time, the Marks IP Fellow will have the opportunity to pursue a scholarly project and prepare to enter the law teaching market, normally in the fall semester of the second year.
The formal title of the position is Visiting Associate Professor and Administrative Fellow in the Intellectual Property Program. Compensation will be approximately $60,000 per year, plus benefits including health insurance. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The next Marks Fellowship will run from Summer 2009 to Summer 2011. Review of applications for this position will begin on January 15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include: • Resume that includes a list of academic references • Law school transcript • Copies of any published work or other writing samples in law or related fields • Proposal describing the candidate's scholarly interests and the specific project or projects he or she aims to complete while in residence at the Law School
Contact: Please send applications, questions or inquiries to: Ms. Mariam Ghafari The George Washington University Law School 2000 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 mghafari@law.gwu.edu
Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) is seeking patent counsel. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., PacBio is a startup biotechnology company developing a transformative single-molecule, real-time (SMRT™) DNA sequencing platform. PacBio’s goal is to commercialize SMRT DNA sequencing technology, eventually enabling sequencing of individual genomes as part of routine medical care. The company is currently venture funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Maverick Capital, and others.
PacBio seeks the best and the brightest to join our world-class team. You must be creative, forward thinking, approach challenges with an innovative attitude, and enjoy being part of a highly interdisciplinary team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation, prosecution and management of company intellectual property portfolio. • Assist in management of intellectual property aspects of commercialization of company products and services, including coordination of licensing programs, evaluating intellectual property considerations of products (freedom to operate, in-licensing, product marking, trademark, etc.). • Provide internal opinions on patent matters. • Manage outside patent counsel.
Requirements: • From 3 to 5 years experience preparing and prosecuting patents before the USPTO and other patent offices in law firm and/or corporate legal environment. • Registration to practice before USPTO. • J.D. and good academic credentials from respected law school. • Must have substantial technical background (advanced degree and/or substantial hands-on experience) in relevant field (biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical instrumentation, mechanical engineering, bioinformatics). • Must be capable of quickly understanding and effectively communicating broad ranging technologies. • Must be a member of California Bar Association in good standing. • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. • Experience in IP transactions (licensing, acquisition, etc.).
Contact: For immediate consideration, submit your resume here. You may also visit our site and click on our Careers page to browse our other open positions.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Casimir Jones, S.C., an Intellectual Property law firm, is seeking to hire a Patent Paralegal in its Madison, Wisconsin office. The qualified individual will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience either as a Patent Paralegal, Secretary or Legal Assistant.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working with attorneys, agents, inventors, and client representatives to ensure that patent applications are timely and appropriately filed and prosecuted throughout the world.
Requirements: The qualified candidate will be experienced in all aspects of U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution including the management of large and complex patent portfolios. Casimir Jones offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an extremely desirable working environment.
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Senior Patent Attorney with our Licensing group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities: • Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area. • Guide portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement, • Partner with licensing executives to develop licensing strategy within vertical business unit • Managing patent licensing and enforcement and asserting patents • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis • Assist in negotiation of various outbound patent license agreements • Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc) • Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above. • Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts
Requirements: • A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong offensive licensing experience, a broad electronics, technology, wireless, optical or biomedical background and possess the following: • 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in IP licensing (preferably patent licensing) • J.D., Law degree • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably Washington) is required. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is required. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Experience in managing work groups of up to 5 people • Experience managing outside counsel • Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information) • Ability to make sound business decisions • Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Founders: Nathan Myhrvold, former Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Corporation Edward Jung, former Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation Greg Gorder, former Partner, Perkins Coie, LLP Peter Detkin, former Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Intel Corp
Employees: Currently IV has more than 350 team members from the technology and IP industries. The staff includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.
Wyeth currently seeks a patent litigation attorney. By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued.
Responsibilities: • Supervises intellectual property litigation, e.g., litigation to enforce company’s intellectual property or to defend against actions brought by third parties. • Manages outside counsel. • Keeps internal management informed of status. • Conducts litigations in a cost-effective manner. • Responds to discovery requests. • Works with in-house and expert witnesses. • Counsels management and others within company concerning intellectual property issues, including relevant presentations. • Assists in due diligence concerning intellectual property and related issues in a transaction. • Maintains awareness of current developments in substantive law and client’s business environment. • Provides IP litigation assistance to other law functions. • Prepares opinions for R&D and business groups relating to patentability, validity, and infringement issues.
Requirements: • JD, member of a state bar • Minimum of 8 years patent litigation experience • Hatch-Waxman Act experience • Demonstrated exceptional judgment and critical thinking • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills • Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related technical field and combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred
Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.
Contact: To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.
Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Madison, NJ
Wyeth is seeking a Chief International Patent Counsel for its Madison, N.J. headquarters. Primary objective will be to serve as the chief patent law advisor and counselor to Wyeth’s international affiliates on patent matters. Selected candidate will report to the Vice President and Deputy Chief Patent Counsel and manage the patent law team servicing the company's international affiliates.
Responsibilities: • Provide strategic advice and counsel to international and affiliate management and others within company concerning international patent issues. • Coordinate development and implementation of international patent strategies with internal patent prosecution group and therapeutic area attorneys. • Provide advice and counsel to patent department regarding international developments in substantive patent law, policy, and political and business environment. • Coordinate with patent litigation attorneys to direct and manage international patent litigation, including serving as the primary contact with affiliate management and where appropriate, supervising outside litigation counsel. • Work with internal and external policy groups and advocacy groups to enhance development of intellectual property protections around the world. • Assist with and provide counsel relating to potential divestments, acquisitions and technology-related agreements. • Engage and supervise outside counsel as necessary and appropriate to advise on specific matters. • Prepare opinions relating to various international patent issues. • Coordinate activities of the International Patent Group with regional and affiliate general lawyers.
Requirements: • JD (or foreign equivalent) with top notch academic qualifications • Member of at least one state bar (or foreign equivalent) • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Science focus (i.e., chemistry or biology) • 10+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in international patent law • Pharmaceutical/health care experience preferred • Litigation experience strongly preferred • International legal training or work experience strongly preferred
Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.
Contact: To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.
Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Leading the way to a healthier world.
By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Madison, New Jersey
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Lateral Associate or Patent Agent with two to three years law firm and/or USPTO experience for its Washington D.C. office. Demonstrated skill in preparation and prosecution of patent applications is a must. Former patent examining experience a strong plus, but not required. Candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. This position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (for domestic and international clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. This is not an IP litigation position.
Qualified candidates will have very strong background in chemistry, preferably in small molecule synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and/or medicinal chemistry. Masters or PhD degree, or relevant industrial experience, is preferred but not required.
An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Foreign Filing Paralegal in the newly formed Needle & Rosenberg Intellectual Property Practice of Ballard Spahr in our Atlanta Office. Responsibilities include preparing and filing international PCT, national and design applications, drafting related correspondence and conducting electronic patent searches. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience (adequate knowledge of international patent filings is required) a paralegal certificate, will be efficient, results-oriented, flexible and available for occasional overtime work. Attention to detail, good organization skills and ability to appropriately prioritize tasks will be essential to your success.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter and salary requirement via e-mail to ballardjobs@ballardspahr.com.
Or, by mail to: Human Resources Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP 1735 Market Street 51st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Fax: 215.864.8999 EOE, M/F/D/V Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Scitemex, a litigation support firm, offers experts in all areas of science, technology and medicine to serve the intellectual property needs of the legal community. We also offer a full range of chemical and analytical services, including pharmaceutical synthesis and characterization.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Winkler: winkler@scitemex.comor 610-731-5055.
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
Responsibilities: • Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals • Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing) • Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel • Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness • Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise
Requirements: • Proficiency in following competencies is critical: • Effective written and oral communication • Proactively recognizing & solving problems • Independent decision making • J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state • 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm • Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities
Preferred: • Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science
Contact: For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Columbia, Maryland
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities: • Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel. • Strong organizational and communication skills are required. • Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential. • Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable. • Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications: • Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field. • Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required. • A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience. • J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact: To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Alameda, California
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner. Responsibilities: • Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution. • Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same. • Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary. • Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation. • Advise on international licensing issues. • Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions.
Requirements: • Four to five years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent. • Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus. • Technical degree – graduate level preferred. • Familiarity with international licensing issues. • Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas. • Must work well in a team environment.
Hovey Williams LLP, a well established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in the Kansas City area is currently seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry or Chemical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in new, beautiful offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure. Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage, additional insurance options including dental, life, disability, and long term care are available at group rates with generous spousal, family and dependant coverage. The firm also has a generous 401k and profit sharing plan.
Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, and transcripts (undergrad and law school) via e-mail to aturner@hoveywilliams.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications: Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities: Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimum credentials: • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • California State Bar • USPTO Bar • 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution • 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred • Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact: If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Ultradent is seeking an in-house patent attorney based out of our headquarters. The successful candidate will focus on patent prosecution and opinion work, including analysis of infringement and enforcement situations. He/she will be responsible for management and maintenance of our patent portfolio. Integration and close interaction with our R&D department will be required.
