Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Remote (US)

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

PTC Therapeutics Inc, a large corporation, is seeking a Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent to work remotely.

The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent supports PTC’s global Intellectual Property (IP) needs. As a member of the Intellectual Property Department, Patent Attorney/ Patent Agent will interface with internal IP Counsel, Legal Department and Legal Operations Department Teams, and will collaborate closely with PTC Stakeholders in Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, and associated Operations Teams.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent is responsible for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent interfaces cross-functionally with PTC Stakeholders in all relevant PTC Teams and external Patent Counsel on patent issues as needed.
Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent is engaged with PTC Culture initiatives, supports PTC regulatory requirements and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Essential Functions:

Obtain or perform subject matter patentability and freedom-to-operate searches as needed to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
Prepares and prosecutes patent applications as needed to support the goals of PTC Stakeholders.
Interface with all relevant PTC Stakeholders and external Patent Counsel as needed to provide direction or instructions and/or review regarding potential responses to patent examination communications from Intellectual Property offices.
Attend internal meetings with all relevant PTC Stakeholders to obtain information for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications; provide direction and support to all relevant PTC Stakeholders for the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications; contribute patent expertise while developing and executing PTC patent strategy; align with timing of all relevant PTC Stakeholder goals while satisfying all patent statutory requirements.
Performs additional duties as requested or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline as well as a Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible, demonstrated experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications; at least 6 years of which include patent application preparation and prosecution (in-house or at a law firm) related to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical subject matter.
The Contractor, Patent Attorney/Patent Agent has a minimum of 6 years of substantial relevant experience interfacing with Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, and associated Operations Teams and external Patent Counsel.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

Admission to at least one state bar.
Registered to practice before the United States Patent Office.
Demonstrated experience preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications, including electronic filing of patent applications with the USPTO or a similar IP Office.
High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and guidelines.
Reliable self-starter with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Demonstrated proficiency using the advanced functionality of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams) and Adobe.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

Hands-on experience in Research, Preclinical, Publication Review, Business Development, Project Development, CMC, Clinical, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, or associated Operations environments.
Hands-on, laboratory-based scientific experience.
Hands-on experience filing patent applications using the USPTO's Patent Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web).

* Travel requirements

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Apply online at:
https://ptcbio.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PTC_Careers/job/Remote-United-States/Contract--Patent-Counsel_R1626-2

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote (US)

Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – San Fransisco, Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, Washington DC

April 30, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

WilmerHale, a large law firm, is seeking an intellectual property associate and senior associate for their offices in San Fransisco, Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington DC.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Florham Park, New Jersey

April 18, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small but rapidly growing life sciences and IP law firm in Morris County, NJ is looking for a litigation associate. The firm represents corporate pharma clients in ANDA litigation. The firm also represent patent plaintiffs in patent contingency litigation.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean Virginia

April 12, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, PPC (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

Patent Litigator – Corporation – Remote

April 8, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the economy, and intellectual property (IP) is becoming an increasingly important element for the sustained growth of the industry. The future of IP development, transactions, licensing, and litigation for the cannabis industry is now being established, and tremendous opportunity exists for experienced IP practitioners to establish themselves as leading figures and thought leaders in the cannabis industry.

The Company has an industry leading patent portfolio and growth strategy and is seeking a patent litigator with at least six years of patent litigation and PTAB experience. The selected candidate will directly handle day-to-day case and licensing demands in the fast-growing cannabis and hemp industries. This requires an entrepreneurial spirit and someone with a wide range of technical, legal, and business development and negotiation skills. This role will provide the candidate with an opportunity to be at the forefront of patent enforcement for the cannabis industry.

Job Summary:

Initiate, defend, and manage post issuance patent proceedings such as post grant reviews, inter partes reviews, oppositions, and patent litigation.

Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, pre-trial and trial, mediation, settlement. Establish and develop streamlined SOPs for all patent proceedings.

Participate in: acquisition and licensing negotiations in both contentions and non-contentious settings; licensing campaigns; due diligence; and the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of agreements covering intellectual property rights.

Proactive and resourceful, with ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, deadlines, ambiguity, and operating in novel situations.

Assist in identifying potential assets for acquisition and licensing, international patent prosecution and portfolio management, patent drafting, IP audits, idea generation and harvesting, and IP partnership tasks with select partners.

Requirements:
Generally, at least six years of patent litigation experience, we welcome applicants with substantially more experience.

Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the ability to handle IPRs and IPR defense.

Bar membership in good standing in your state of residence with preference given to those licensed to practice in Oregon, California, and/or Colorado.

Scientific degree(s), with a preference for organic chemistry, engineering, and/or physics. Formulation, pharmaceutical, and chemical expertise is appreciated, including botanical extraction (e.g., water, ethanol, Co2, hydrocarbon solvent-based techniques). Cannabis and hemp-specific experience is appreciated, but is not required.

Apply via email to:
PatLitResume@gmail.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 31, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Patent Agent in any of their multiple locations. Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in a chemical field or a Ph.D. in a biotechnology field with strong chemical coursework. This position requires the ability to think critically, to quickly understand new technologies and to write well. Candidates would preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience if applying to work remotely, but experience is not required if applying for our Alexandria or Pittsburgh offices. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world. Candidates must be already registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to take the examination.

Patent Agent – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Multiple locations in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois

March 30, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a patent agent with 2+ years of experience to join its growing Patent Prosecution group. Candidates for the position of Patent Agent must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences. A strong academic record and a USPTO registration number is also required. Successful candidates must have excellent analytical and communications skills and a strong work ethic.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

March 27, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm having over 85 attorneys, highly qualified patent agents, and technical specialists, all dedicated to providing superior intellectual property counseling. We specialize in prosecution and litigation in all areas of intellectual property law. We litigate nationwide, primarily within the federal court system, and obtain patents and trademark registrations for our clients in the United States and foreign patent and trademark offices.

We are currently seeking a Patent Agent for our Chemistry and/or Biotechnology practice groups. The right individual will have:

At least three years of experience as a patent agent or technical specialist with a law firm or corporation.
Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry, doctorates are preferred. Candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

Responsibilities will include:

Interviewing inventors to learn about new ideas to be patented. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced companies.
Preparing patent applications, which includes drafting technical descriptions describing the inventions.
Advocating for our clients before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office to seek issuance of a patent. This includes writing claims for the patent application, as well as analyzing patents and other publications relating to chemical inventions.
This position demands that the individual will, under the supervision of senior practitioners, assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicate with all levels of management and staff and, at times, require a significant degree of autonomy.

Compensation for this position includes an annual salary highly competitive within the Chicago Market at the experience level specified herein, along with customary benefits and opportunities to earn significant bonuses. Customary benefits include:

Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee and Dependent Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and AD&D
Accident and Critical Illness Plans
Short-Term Disability Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K), Profit Sharing and Vesting
Pre-Tax Transportation Plan
Identify Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Bright Horizons-Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
Stipend and Interest Free Loan Program
Moving Expenses
Bar Fees and Related Expenses
Continuing Legal Education
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Bonuses

In addition to our generous benefits package, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun offers a culture with great work-life balance in a business-casual atmosphere. Ample opportunity for socialization between our colleagues is encouraged and enjoyed at virtual happy hours and firm-wide GoToMeeting or Zoom events. In addition, we look forward to the return of our monthly breakfasts, special-occasion luncheons, social gatherings, and out-of-office functions when circumstances permit.

Qualified individuals interested in this position should forward a curriculum vitae, transcripts and writing samples to Michele J. Gudaitis at mgudaitis@marshallip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

Patent Agent – Non-Profit – Valencia, California

March 17, 2021- US - West, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Regulatory

Alfred Mann Foundation is seeking a patent agent in Valencia, California.

Patent Associate – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

March 17, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel is accepting applications for an attorney with at least one year of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. Applicants must be registered or qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. An advanced degree and/or industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Irvine, CA (remote/flexible)

March 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is a premier business litigation and intellectual property boutique law firm. Drawing on decades of experience in some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, as well as national and state government service, our lawyers are recognized for providing exceptional legal work product and service. We have the ability to meet our clients’ unique needs by offering a range of flexible billing arrangements that promote efficiency and predictability.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Bay Area, CA / Remote / Multiple Locations

March 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, 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 with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, machine learning, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics, chemistry, or a bioscience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of 5G networks and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.

PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

March 10, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

McBee Moore & Vanik IP, LLC is seeking a remote PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent. We particularly seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative biotech, pharmaceutical and/or chemical corporations.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern California

February 28, 2021- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates throughout the US with an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field will be considered.
Responsibilities will include mid-level patent attorney work such as drafting, filing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and overall intellectual property counseling.

Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

February 26, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with strong expertise in chemistry (an M.S. or Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry is required). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably at least 2-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for chemistry related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

IP Associate Attorney – Small Corporation – Reston, VA

February 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorneys for our Reston, Virginia office.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: circuit analysis and in particular, analyzing circuits at the transistor level as well as semiconductor devices and processing, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields such as physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering will be considered. In particular, candidates with industry experience in semiconductor devices and their fabrication will be considered.

Electrical Engineering candidates with mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, transistor level circuit analysis, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact:

Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA

Patent Attorney (EE or Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD

February 14, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical

Edell, Shapiro, & Finnan is an intellectual property law firm located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law with particular emphasis in patent and trademark law.

Responsibilities:

Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet in-person or virtually with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
Life Science candidate will work in a wide range of life science technologies including gene silencing, genetic analysis, recombinant antibodies, proteomics, transfection, and protein and small molecule pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications:

A successful applicant must possess:

At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
Registration as a U.S. patent attorney and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state;
Excellent academic credentials;
Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
EE candidate must have undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
Life Sciences candidate must have Graduate-level experience in molecular or cell biology, genetics, or organic chemistry.

Apply via email to:
careers@usiplaw.com

Include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

January 18, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Global Patent Group is a fully integrated patent law firm with a focus on life sciences and the pharmaceutical area. The firm is virtual using advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice. There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.

Patent Counsel, Associate, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

December 21, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

McNeill Baur was founded six 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 small firm environment. We have 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. Exceptional scientific and legal training from prestige universities and companies and/or firms is required.
McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling. The firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Contract Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, VA

December 15, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is an innovative law firm that has been providing professional legal services in the areas of intellectual property and business law (corporations, contracts, and finance) to U.S. and international clients for over a decade. The firm is seeking a Contract (6+ months) Patent Attorney to join its Reston, VA office.