Biotech or Chemistry IP Attorney or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, DC (remote considered)

October 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is Currently Recruiting Associates or Patent Agents with Biology / Biotechnology Experience for the Biotechnology & Chemical Group!

Position Details and Qualifications:

Join our Biotechnology & Chemical Group and bring your current scientific expertise to bear on the legal problems and matters of our clients. Our lawyers, agents, and scientists work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies and legal issues demanded by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies. You will be involved with a wide variety of work, including: patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, client counseling, opinion work, and litigation support.

Our firm is among the first to see the newest developments in biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, chemical and industrial products, generic drugs and small molecules, industrial and agricultural biotech, prescription and OTC drugs, and therapeutic antibodies, among other exciting sciences and technologies.

Qualified applicants will have:

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and/or industry experience in biology, cell/molecular biology, biotechnology, or equivalent discipline
Experience in a law firm or at the USPTO
Excellent academic credentials
Strong oral and written communication skills
Remote applicants with these qualifications will be considered
Additionally, any associate candidates must have obtained a JD degree from an accredited law school and be actively licensed as an attorney in an appropriate U.S. jurisdiction. If not currently licensed in D.C., applicant must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar, or be willing and eligible to sit for the D.C. Bar exam.

Sterne Kessler is committed to equal employment opportunity. The firm also strives to be compliant with the Mansfield Rule. To help in our efforts to comply with the Mansfield Rule, we ask each applicant to voluntarily self-identify their demographic information using this survey.

About Us:

Sterne Kessler is an intellectual property specialty firm, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., dedicated exclusively to the protection, transfer and enforcement of IP rights for our clients. Our team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students, and technical specialists include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of intellectual property law. Most of our professionals hold an advanced-level degree, including more than 50 with a doctorate in science or engineering.

At Sterne Kessler we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating, with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We are honored that our attorneys and staff have voted us as a Washington Post “Top Workplace” and a Washington Business Journal “Best Place to Work” numerous times!

Read more about our robust professional development program and comprehensive benefits here. Additional questions can be addressed to Rob Hashimoto, (Legal Recruiting Manager), email: rhashimoto@sternekessler.com or phone: 202-772-8603.

If you are a lawyer, agent, or scientist with a technical background who enjoys learning, can think creatively, and is a team player, then we want to hear from you!

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply online at:
https://sternekessler.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/234?c=sternekessler&source=patentlyo

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC (remote considered)

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Virginia

October 19, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, P.C. (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with up to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in computer science preferred or electrical engineering. Experience drafting patent applications in computer related arts including software technologies and related fields a plus.

Patent Counsel – Corporation – Houston, TX / Vancouver, WA

October 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP’s Patent Development Group is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its legal team. In this role, counsel will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high-quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HP's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a patent portfolio, personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high-quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities. The successful candidate will
join the Patent Development Group and personally design a career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include rotations to IP Transactions or IP Sales & Licensing groups, senior Patent Development positions, and Director- or VP-level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Analyzing impact of patents in HP's portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Education and Experience Required

A B.S. and/or advanced degree with significant chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, life sciences or similar content
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
3 to 5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, life-sciences, or materials-science arts
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at effective solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Apply online at:
https://hp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareerSite/job/Spring-Texas-United-States-of-America/Patent-Counsel_3084330-1

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published office action response.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, TX or Vancouver, WA

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

October 15, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ward Law Office LLC (WLO) is a virtual “IP boutique” law firm with attorneys

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote

August 27, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur has multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the fields of chemistry and biology. We are looking for one or more attorneys or agents with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

McNeill Baur was founded nearly seven years ago by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years. Recently, Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance. We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Requirements:
You love science and ideally have an advanced biology or chemistry degree, preferably a PhD, from a superior institution.
You have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
You have strong persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution (for a prosecution position) and due diligence investigations and opinion writing (for a counseling position), and effectively present work product orally.
You are admitted to practice before the USPTO.
You can support partners in multiple locations and work independently.
We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: remote

Counsel-Patent Strategy Team – Law Firm – Florham Park, New Jersey

August 27, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small, rapidly growing Lifescience and IP firm in Morris Country, New Jersey is looking for Counsel in its Patent Strategy team, reporting to Chair of Patent Strategy/Founder of the firm. The suitable attorney will have excellent academic credentials, an advanced degree in a lifescience discipline or organic chemistry, over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical patent strategy, including patent prosecution and opinion drafting. Particularly important is experience drafting non-infringement and invalidity opinions, especially for generic pharma clients. Non-legal work experience in pharma company is very helpful. Both in house and outside experience in pharma work are helpful. Understanding of pharma subject matter from legal, technical and business standpoint is extremely helpful.

Intellectual Property Counsel – Non-Profit – West Lafayette, IN

August 26, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to work in West Lafayette, IN

Essential Functions:

Perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue intellectual property in the biomedical and life science arts.
Evaluate and implement strategies for the protection of IP in a manner that maximizes commercial and licensing potential.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection.
Draft patent applications and present applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue.
Prosecute patent applications with respect to all aspects of patent law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue.
Engage and manage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters including coordinating, managing and accounting for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with OTC business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any OTC matter.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
Provide the OTC business development team with expertise and advice of IP licensing.
Manage outside counsel of litigation matters.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar in good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing required.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia required.
Strong diplomatic skills required.
Legal contract comprehension and hands-on patent prosecution experience preferred.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
Occasional travel required.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other life science related fields.
JD required.
3-5 years of direct patent drafting and prosecution before the US Patent and Trademark Office in the Life Sciences.

If you are interested in applying, please click here to begin the process: https://www.applyatprf.com. The application deadline is Monday, September 20, 2021. Include cover letter and resume with your submission.

A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

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Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: West Lafayette, IN

Senior Patent Attorney/Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, MD

August 19, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. As AstraZeneca transforms and grows, so do our careers. We’re constantly learning more about the innovative and technical side of our work.

We are looking for experienced Senior Patent/Patent Attorney’s to help turn those ideas into reality. Taking on a role that bridges science and legal practice, you’ll be a global business IP advisor. This will entail managing patent portfolios for assigned projects and products, and keeping up to date with emerging legal and pharma developments to help set and implement the global IP strategy in your area in collaboration with the Assistant General Counsel. Key objectives will be to identify and manage all associated IP risks – presenting them to IP, legal and business teams. You’ll craft strategies for the filing, prosecution, maintenance and defense of patents in your portfolio against third-party challenges. You may also work on business development deals or coordinate our response to legal changes in a particular country or region. Managing external spend to meet budget targets will also be part of your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently lead all aspects of build, maintenance and defense of specific patent portfolios
Actively counsel members of Research & Development organizations to identify new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over the extended drug development life cycle
Build and implement global strategic approaches toward building patent portfolios and contributing to increased business value
Prepare and prosecute patent applications worldwide including effectively managing outside counsel as needed
Lead all aspects of large intellectual property estates in AstraZeneca`s core and opportunistic therapeutic areas
Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
Develop and communicate IP guidance to partners across the business, including within R&D, Business Development, commercial and legal
Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts
Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigation

Essential Requirements:

Licensed US Attorney
Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area, chemistry, biology/biochemistry preferred
Strong core small molecule/large molecule patent prosecution skills and ability to independently lead patent dockets and portfolios in multiple markets and jurisdictions

Desirable Requirements:

At least three-five years relevant experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfolios
Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
Combined in-house and law firm experience preferred
Experience in managing external service providers
First-hand experience of IP-related litigation
High level of integrity and motivation, ability to work independently
Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects with constantly evolving priorities
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Adaptable and versatile learner
Ability to be an enterprise leader for the organization

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us while we continue to build a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we are developing new ways to work, ground breaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our team!

Apply via email to:
paul.parra@astrazeneca.com

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent/Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations / Remote

August 19, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys.

Patent Counsel (Diabetes/Biomedicines) – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

August 8, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to a Sr. Director – General Patent Counsel in the corresponding therapeutic area, either Diabetes or Biomedicines, and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to small molecules in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.
Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.
Develop, coordinate, support and, optionally, lead inter and ex parte challenges in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and/or third-party portfolios.
Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.
Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.
Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Minimum of four years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecules, and some experience preparing and prosecuting peptide and biologic (large molecule) patent applications.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.
Innovative and proactively identifies opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions.
Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.
Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Additional Information

Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel--Diabetes-Biomedicines-_R-17329

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Charlottesville, VA

July 27, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Woods Rogers PLC is seeking a USPTO Registered Patent Attorney to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Law Firm – New Haven, CT

July 13, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, an established multi-office Connecticut firm, is seeking an associate attorney with at least 2 years’ experience to undertake patent prosecution responsibilities in our New Haven office.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Dayton, OH

July 1, 2021- US - Midwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Career Opportunity – Patent Agent – Global Graphene Group - Dayton, OH
Do you have your patent agent registration with the US patent office? Do you have the ability to work fast with a very high degree of accuracy? If so, we would like to speak with you about this exciting opportunity!

Global Graphene Group (G3) is the first advanced materials company to offer large quantities of ultra-thin, pristine nano-graphene platelets (NGPs). We have the capacity to revolutionize how the world stores energy. On a daily basis, G3 is exploring the boundaries of graphene in search of new marketable ways graphene can be used across industries and globally. We are looking to add a Patent Agent to our team.

The Patent Agent will ensure that Global Graphene Group intellectual property rights are respected at all times. This includes monitoring new patent applications to ensure they do not infringe on the design of an existing patent and reporting violations as needed. The focus of our patents are in chemical engineering, material science or chemistry. Additional responsibilities include:

Supporting high-volume in-house patent prosecution
Prosecute US patent applications
Coordinate responses to foreign office actions
Analysis of claim coverage of patents
Create relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members to be a proactive partner and drive engagement

The ideal candidate will have flexibility, a positive attitude, and an exceptional work ethic. Additional requirements are:

Having a patent agent registration with the US patent office
Having a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a hard science degree
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex problems
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail
Ability to work fast and with a very high degree of accuracy
Ability to learn new systems quickly

While we would prefer a candidate to be in our offices regularly, we are open to considering fully remote work.

This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity! Global Graphene Group is an up-and-coming organization ready to do amazing things!

Apply online today! Visit www.globalgraphenegroup.com to learn more.

Employer is EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Apply via email to:
job@strategichrinc.com

Attach resume with your submission.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Dayton, OH

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – St. George, Utah

July 1, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gurr Brande & Spendlove, PLLC, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to work in St. George, Utah. An ideal attorney candidate will have 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates will be expected to be self-starters capable of managing patent prosecution as well as helping with an active litigation caseload under supervision of the firm's four partners. Exceptional writing, analytical skills, attention to detail, and professionalism are mandatory characteristics of a qualified candidate for this position. GBS manages a diverse caseload including work in the mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other fields, with a particular expertise in medical and consumer products. GBS also represents clients in IP litigation, including both plaintiff and defense representation in patent, trademark and copyright cases. Therefore, the Ideal candidate will have experience in prosecution and litigation, although the main duties of this candidate will be patent prosecution. Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is preferred, but not required.

Chemical Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Cranford, New Jersey

July 1, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chemical Associate (3-5 years’ experience)

Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Wilmington

June 18, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in our Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis or Wilmington Offices.

Associate Director, IP Counsel or Sr. Counsel – Large Corporation – Ridgefield, CT

June 1, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Boehringer Ingelheim, a large corporation, is seeking an associate director, IP counsel or Sr. counsel to work in Ridgefield, CT.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepares, usually independently, legal documents, including letters, notices, legal opinions, contracts, patent or trademark applications, court/administrative filings, etc.
Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in at least one specialized legal area; strong working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in a second specialized legal area; ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities. Has ability to apply law to complex business situations.
Influences clients by identifying and communicating to clients risks associated with complex business activities within lawyer's specialized legal area; helps identify risks in outside lawyer's specialized legal area; provides training and business advice to clients on applicable legal issues within lawyer’s expertise.
Partners with clients by: looking beyond immediate business issue and identifying broader business purposes; proactively applies legal framework to both the specific business activity and the broader business purposes; developing alternative legal solutions to enable the achievement of successful outcomes.
Usually takes the lead in negotiating on behalf of client to achieve solutions consistent with business objectives.
Confers with other in-house and outside counsel where appropriate.
Manages (either directly or indirectly) administrative assistants and other personnel within department. Mentors and/or trains more junior attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants and/or other personnel within department. Is a member of multi-functional teams.
Keeps current with evolving legal and business issues within lawyer’s expertise and client’s business environment.

Requirements- Sr. Counsel:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; admission to at least one State bar.
At least 6 to 8 years relevant legal experience.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
B.S/M.S/Ph.D. or significant work experience in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or other life science related field.
A demonstrated competency in the field of biotechnology patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution for large molecule biopharmaceuticals, in particular antibodies.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Requirements - Counsel:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; admission to at least one State bar.
At least 2 years relevant legal experience
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
B.S/M.S/Ph.D. or significant work experience in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or other life science related field.
A demonstrated competency in the field of biotechnology patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution for large molecule biopharmaceuticals, in particular antibodies.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Apply online at:
https://tas-boehringer.taleo.net/careersection/global+template+career+section+28external29/jobdetail.ftl?job=216782&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Ridgefield, CT

Senior Patent / Intellectual Property Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, CA

May 26, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Summary:

Agilent's Legal Department is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our Intellectual Property team. The role will support Agilent’s Diagnostics & Genomics Group in areas related to development and commercialization of next generation cancer detection, monitoring, and diagnostics products, as well as technologies involving molecular & cellular biology, biopharma services and companion diagnostics. Responsibilities will include strategic IP planning, competitive patent analysis & product clearance reviews, innovation capture & patent prosecution, transactional support & license negotiation, and business partnering & counseling addressing a variety of intellectual property issues.

This position can be performed anywhere in the US.

The salary range for this position may differ based on your actual work location. For CO, the salary range is $163,507 and $266,125.

Qualifications:

JD Degree or equivalent, membership in good standing of the California Bar (or member in good standing of another state).
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related discipline.

Experience:

At least 8-10 years in-house or law firm experience, including having written and prosecuted a significant number of patent applications and having the ability to critically review patent applications, manage external patent counsel, and undertake & manage a variety of intellectual property matters.
Familiarity with nucleic acid isolation techniques, sample library preparation, next generation sequencing, targeted genetic analysis, nucleic acid & antibody-based companion diagnostics.
Skilled patent prosecutor able to effectively manage large, active, and complex patent portfolios.
Substantive experience with freedom-to-operate searches, product clearance reviews, and competitive landscaping.
Experience in developing opinions for noninfringement and invalidity, as well as supporting transactional & licensing-related projects.
Experience in litigation support, inter partes reviews and Oppositions also desirable.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making to provide clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to business partners and executive leadership teams.

Apply online at:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2167807&d=External&r=5000721389206#/

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Director of Intellectual Property – Small Corporation – Berkeley, CA

May 26, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Opus 12 is a Berkeley, California based startup focused on recycling CO2 into higher-value products. We are passionate about green chemistry and a shared vision to re-write the story of waste carbon dioxide. Our team partners with industry leaders in electrolysis and plant design to implement our technology at scale.

We are currently hiring for a Director of Intellectual Property to manage and grow our IP portfolio.

Job Brief:

As the Director of IP, you will work with Opus 12 engineers and researchers to identify innovations and coordinate with outside counsel to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications. In this role you will also work with partner contracts where the primary concerns relate to IP development.

What You Will Do:

Develop and oversee Opus 12’s intellectual property strategy
Take primary responsibility in communicating with and directing activities of outside counsel
Actively assist in preparing, filing, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications
Work with the technical team to identify patentable innovations and draft invention disclosures
Become familiar with and keep abreast of the competitive landscape related to CO2 electrolysis technology
Educate and train other employees on intellectual property protection
Communicate IP strategy and status of portfolio to the management team
Review contracts with partner organizations and work with outside counsel when necessary to negotiate IP and other terms

Who You Are:

3+ years of experience managing an international patent portfolio
5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Patent agent or attorney preferred
You have a Masters or PhD degree in a STEM field
You are familiar with electrochemical technologies (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers)
You have outstanding verbal and written communication/presentation skills
You are adept at working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

Opus 12 Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid sick days and vacation
Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
Diverse and inclusive work environment

Apply online at:
https://opus12.applytojob.com/apply/5I226j1h96/Director-Of-Intellectual-Property

Please submit a resume. Cover letters also welcomed but not required.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Berkeley, CA

Chemical/Bio-Tech Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

May 19, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

United IP Counselors, LLC, a small law firm, is seeking a Chemical/Bio-Tech Patent Agent to work in Washington, DC.

Qualifications:

Four (4) to eight (8) years of patent prosecution experience with chemical and or Bio-tech patent applications either in the private sector, or a combination of private sector experience and experience as a U.S. patent examiner.
Doctorate degree in organic chemistry, chemical engineering or related field is REQUIRED.
Superior writing skills in both written correspondence and in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to explain complex information to a range of people with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Well organized, detail oriented individual capable of working in a team-oriented office environment.
Ability to adequately represent and reflect company philosophy to clients, inventors, regulatory agencies, and industry peers both domestically and internationally.
Deep knowledge of USPTO rules and practices. Broader knowledge of international patent law and practice is a plus.

Role:
The patent agent oversees client relations and provides patent services to the firm's clients in the fields of organic chemistry and bio-tech engineering.

Duties

Provides detail and complex expertise to the firm in the areas of organic chemical and bio-tech engineering.
Drafts and prepares patent applications for filing with the USPTO while working closely with clients and team members on follow-up, examiner interviews and patent issuance.
Prepares responses to official actions from the USPTO and other intellectual property authorities.
Coordinates with staff to develop and implement policies and procedures for efficiently filing and prosecuting patent applications, including original U.S. applications, Paris Convention applications, and PCT National Phase applications.
Directs the efforts of vendors, including translators, patent searchers, and patent illustrators.
Assists with conflict-of-interest searches related to new patent applications.
In collaboration with firm professionals and staff, identifies potential new clients and new areas of business.

Apply via email to:

careers@unitediplaw.com

Please submit resume with cover.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington D.C.