Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Kitchener, Ontario

September 28, 2009- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Patent Litigation Counsel will assist with the day-to-day management of patent litigation, currently pending in 4 jurisdictions (U.S. District Court (2); ITC; Canadian Federal Court), and the US Patent & Trademark Office.

This is a significant opportunity for a junior to mid level lawyer to have real-life, hands-on experience with substantial litigation. Further information on the actions may be found at www.Desire2Learn.com/patentinfo. The position will begin as a contract position (minimum 1 year, maximum 2), but may develop into full-time employment for the right candidate.

Main Duties:
• Coordinate legal research with Canadian & US outside counsel
• Review filings
• Assist in obtaining information for litigation
• Assist with reexamination filings
• Assist with drafting discovery responses
• Assist with developing overall strategy

Work Experience Recommendations:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Cross border experience helpful, but not required
• Licensed to practice in the United States or Canada
• USPTO registration helpful, but not required
• NAFTA eligibility (US/Canadian/Mexican citizen)

Education Recommendations:
• Law degree from nationally-recognized, ABA-accredited school
• Excellent academic credentials; journal experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in technology-related field

This is your opportunity to make a big impact in the area of next-generation eLearning applications! Candidates that have the combination of skills and abilities as outlined are invited to submit their qualifications in confidence today.

Contact:
Please apply online at www.Desire2Learn.com/Careers.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. To make the best use of your time and ours, only those applicants whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted directly.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Kitchener, Ontario

U.S. Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Osaka, Japan

September 25, 2009- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

September 10, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Boston, Mass.

September 10, 2009- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Principal Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

September 10, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty – University of Utah Law – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 13, 2009- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Deputy Executive Director – AIPLA – Arlington, Va.

July 19, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

June 18, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Whippany, N.J.

June 15, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Manager – Large Corporation – Sydney, Australia

May 22, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

To support its expanding global business, Cochlear is seeking a senior IP professional with vision and ambition to drive our global patent strategy forward. The role is based at our corporate headquarters and principal manufacturing facility located in Lane Cove, Sydney. As part of the Design & Development function, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the IP strategy for all product lines globally. The objective is to ensure the patent portfolio is positioned to support our advanced technology development program and growth objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Development and Execution of the Patent Strategy: Leadership to establish a clear forward looking direction to establish Cochlear’s global patent strategy.
• Patent risk management: Develop, implement and maintain a process that aptly identifies and manages potential patent threats or risks relating to product development
• Patent acquisition: Lead and manage the Patents team to ensure effective and timely patent prosecution that deliver the IP strategy
• Trademark: Implement efficient trademark registration, maintenance and clearance
• Represent Cochlear and act on external matters relating to IP: Represent Cochlear, where required, in any patent infringement or prosecution cases; Brief external legal parties representing Cochlear for any prosecution
• Contract Management & Administration: Represent Cochlear in negotiations with collaborative research partners and competitors to ensure the contract delivers IP outcomes which support the patent strategy
• Budget Management: Establish an annual budget and cost are managed in line with the budget

Requirements:
• Patent attorney with engineering background and specialisation in Intellectual Property Law
• Extensive experience working with patent portfolios in high tech, engineering or the medical device industry.
• Patent attorney firm experience, ideally at Senior Associate or Partner level
• Expert knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and practice under National, US, European and Asian patent systems
• People & Project management experience
• Service oriented, excellent communicator and relationship building skills
• A law degree, IP Licensing experience (desirable)

Cochlear can offer you:

• An opportunity to play a strategic role to deliver on our brand promise of “Hear Now. And Always”
• A pivotal role in the growth strategy for Cochlear
• A high impact job - making a difference to the quality of peoples’ lives.
• Competitive salary package & benefits
• Great team environment

Contact:
Make a defining career move & apply today! Apply online at http://careers.cochlear.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sydney, Australia

For over 25 years, Cochlear has been the global leader in implantable hearing solutions and has helped 130,000 recipients to connect to family, friends and the world of sound. We are committed to a lifelong partnership of trust built on continual technology advancements, leading reliability and a track record of good science. As we continue to develop new products and revolutionise the industry, we are experiencing a new era of growth, change and opportunity right across the business.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

May 11, 2009- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

May 4, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, a full-service law firm of 220 attorneys with six offices in Michigan, seeks patent attorneys for its Southfield and Sterling Heights offices. The ideal candidates would possess significant experience (6 years minimum) in order to develop and build our patent practice on the east side of the state. Some book of business and contacts in the area are required. We are open to all technical backgrounds (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical and Biotech).

Please visit our firm’s web site at www.wnj.com to learn more about us, our Technology and Intellectual Property Group and its members. In that site, you will learn that:

• We are one of the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. We provide expertise in virtually all areas of the law.
• Over half of our partners are listed in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
• We rank #1 in Michigan with the highest number of lawyers listed in several major practice areas.
• We are ranked by Chambers USA Guide as one of the leading law firms in several areas of the law.
• Six Warner Norcross partners are ranked among the top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers by Law and Politics magazine, a publication that identifies the top attorneys in each state as chosen by their peers. A total of 46 Warner Norcross partners are rated as Super Lawyers in Michigan.
• Warner Norcross was one of only two firms in Michigan named “most tech savvy,” according to a survey of more than 200 general counsel at Global 1000 companies.
• More than 65% of our partners are peer rated at the highest level (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell.
• We are one of only two firms in Michigan (and the only one in the Detroit area) to be rated one of America’s Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree (Author Kimm Walton; published by Harcourt Brace.)

Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, job history, resume and undergraduate and law school transcripts to Cathleen Dubault, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at cdubault@wnj.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Detroit, Michigan

Chief IP Counsel – Brookhaven National Laboratory – Upton, N.Y.

April 8, 2009- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Legal Office has a full time opportunity for a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel directs the activities of the Intellectual Property Legal Support Group within the Office of the General Counsel in all functions relating to identifying, evaluating, reporting and protecting discoveries and inventions developed by or contributed by Laboratory personnel. The group currently consists of a senior patent attorney and a paralegal.

Responsibilities include formulating Laboratory policy relating to intellectual property matters. The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel will oversee and participate in the identification of patentable intellectual property, the development of outside patentability and patent drafting contracts, discussions with inventors, web searches for identifying markets and customers, development of patent scope and preparation of patent applications. They will also oversee the patent prosecution work conducted by outside patent counsel and represent BNL with Patent Office Examiners. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to management regarding most promising research and developing patent prosecution strategies; and providing legal advice on transactional matters including licensing and sponsored research contracts.

Requirements:
• A Juris Doctorate – JD
• 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in the field of intellectual property
• Strong managerial and communication skills, particularly writing and negotiating
• Admission to at least one state bar, NY state preferred, and admission to USPTO
• Extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters pertaining to the protection of intellectual property
• Familiarity with the technologies at BNL that lend themselves to patenting
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:
• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room ,Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

Contact:
We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and search for job #14802.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)

Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – Yoqneam, Israel

March 23, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 5, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Coloplast, founded in 1957 and listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange in 1983, is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. We develop, manufacture and market medical devices and services to improve the quality of life of the users of our products. In September 2007, we employed more than 7,000 people.This position supports the Surgical Urology business. The Senior Patent Counsel will be responsible for all in-house patent preparation and prosecution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Position will have a strong emphasis on in-house patent preparation and prosecution
• Will assist Director and Chief Patent Counsel with client counseling, freedom to operate opinions, patentability assessments, licensing, due diligence, and related matters
• Assist in properly acquiring and managing intellectual property from external sources
• Proactive patent portfolio management including building, implementing, and managing the patent portfolio

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Registered patent attorney, admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Admitted to practice in at least one state and eligible for admission in Minnesota
• 2-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in the medical device area
• Possess strong business focus and ability to develop cross-functional partnerships
• Technical degree required (mechanical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering) (preferred)
• Previous corporate experience (preferred, but not required)
• Strong writing skills
• Self-motivated / self-directed
• Travel - minimal

Contact:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to usmnjobs@coloplast.com. Please note, if you send your resume to anyone other than usmnjobs@coloplast.com, it could result in a delay in the process.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Coloplast has three product areas:
• Ostomy care products for people whose intestinal outlet has been surgically rerouted through the abdominal wall
• Urology and continence care products for people with problems in the urinary system or in the male reproductive system
• Dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds and skin care products for prevention and treatment.

Our recruiting efforts are focused on identifying the best possible individuals who share our commitment to our core values, some of which include:
• We are customer driven
• We are quality conscious in all that we do
• We have a fair and respectful management style
• We are always learning and sharing new ideas
• And most importantly, we have passion for our business

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 21, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – S.F. Bay Area, Calif.

November 21, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Associate – Large Corporation – Tucson, Ariz.

November 18, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Yvonne Schuelke at Yvonne.Schuelke@contractors.roche.com or 520 / 229-4060.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

IP Litigation Partner – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. / Washington D.C.

November 14, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation