Elmore Patent Law Grouplocated in Westford, Mass. and specializing in intellectual property relating to the field of pharmaceuticals and life sciences is seeking an experienced patent attorney. A strong organic or medicinal chemistry background is preferred. No book of business is required. Salary and benefits are competitive with the Boston area.
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, Sim, Lowman, Ashton & McKay LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, are one of Canada’s premier intellectual property boutique practices. The Firms combine an extensive international patent and trade-mark agency practice with international and domestic commercial litigation in all aspects of intellectual property, professional errors and omissions, and disputes involving the commercialization of technology.
Sim & McBurney is a partnership of patent and trade-mark agents entitled to file and prosecute patent, trade-mark, industrial design, integrated circuit and copyright applications in Canada and the United States of America, with connections throughout the world to enable clients to efficiently file and coordinate applications on a global basis. Our clients range from companies to universities, hospitals institutes; from the individual inventor to multinational corporations.
Sim & McBurney is seeking:
Qualified Patent Agents holding a PhD in Chemistry or a Biological Science to join our Advanced Sciences Group;
Qualified Patent Agents specializing in the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Software fields; and
A Patent Agent Trainee with 1-3 years experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics.
The successful applicants will become part of a very collegial practice in our flexible boutique firms with a sensible workload and a team approach, well supported by experienced agents and clerical staff. Please send your resume in confidence to Lola Bartoszewicz at bartoszewicz@sim-mcburney.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Patent Counsel will work with a variety of cross-functional teams and, together with the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will require independent partnerships with scientific, legal, and business teams throughout the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify patentable inventions through interactions with project teams
Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all technology areas of the company
Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches and advise project teams of results
Assist with due diligence reviews
Supervise outside counsel
Perform inventorship determinations with minimal supervision
Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and service agreements
Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
Educate other Citizen-Owners about intellectual property issues
Serve as legal liaison to project teams
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required; advanced degree in Organic Chemistry preferred
Three to five years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field, preferably at a leading law firm
Must be admitted to Massachusetts state bar (or eligible for admission to Massachusetts state bar within one year) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong advocacy skills
Ability to work with people at different levels within the company
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and working understanding of molecular biology
Current knowledge of emerging trends in patent law, with emphasis on pharmaceuticals
Facility in drafting and negotiating basic technology-related agreements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Understanding of budget implications of patent decisions, especially foreign filing decisions
Infinity offers an outstanding benefits package and is an EOE.
Capricorn Pharma, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing firm with multiple technology platforms. Capricorn is focused on creative R&D, innovation and patenting. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD, with additional operations overseas.
The agent will work closely with R&D and senior management in identifying and evaluating new inventions; conduct prior art searches; and draft provisional applications for filing in the US. The agent will manage the portfolio of patent cases that are prosecuted by outside counsel. The agent will obtain freedom-to-operate analysis and contribute to patent strategies and portfolio analysis. There will be minimal or no docket-management in-house.
Qualifications
Must have minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceutical patents, with experience in drafting and prosecuting a minimum of 10 applications in drug delivery technologies
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Must have a basic degree in life sciences with excellent academic credentials and prior research experience, or an advanced degree with some work experience
Must be self-motivated, highly disciplined with excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be proficient in various search techniques for a thorough searching of prior art in the pharmaceutical drug delivery area.
Salaray and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact: Send Resumes to: Patent Agent Job Posting Capricorn Pharma Inc. 6900 English Muffin Way Frederick, MD 21703
No telephone calls or e-mails please.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Frederick, MD
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Chemical Background
Job Description: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, a 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent attorney with a substantial background in chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related science and at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Washington, DC Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
Title: Medicinal Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent at Genentech in South San Francisco
Description: Responsible for preparing and prosecuting a portfolio of medicinal chemistry patent applications (U.S and foreign) and providing, or assisting with, legal advice to clients for: patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property, and may include managing collaboration IP, litigation support and IP-related transactional work.
Requirements: Successful candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of patent experience with highly developed skills in drafting and prosecuting medicinal chemistry applications and advising clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Registration before the USPTO and an advanced degree in chemistry, or a related field, are essential as are strong verbal and written communication skills. A JD degree and transactional experience are a plus.
Contact: Apply for the job through the gene.com website and refers to requisition number 07-1000018459. Contact Maria Willett with questions (willett.maria@gene.com)
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Young & Thompson, a well established, mid sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Arlington, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in the chemical and/or bio-technology for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have a chemical or bio-technology degree, and at least 2 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney.
The firm offers a relaxed environment and excellent training with a competitive salary and benefits.
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, 
Infinity Pharmaceuticals
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Chemical Background