November 29, 2007- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NAVTEQ, a growing technology company, is currently looking for a patent attorney in Chicago, Illinois. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements
Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents
Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance
Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions
Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house

Requirements:

JD required
Admission to Illinois State and Patent Bar
Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred)
Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property
Ability to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way
Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills
Ability to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues
Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management
Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships
Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously

Contact:
To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, IL

NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

November 28, 2007- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent or Attorney (Computer Science) – Law Firm – Flexible Locale

November 26, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

November 15, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

October 29, 2007- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

A privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks an in-house patent attorney to work on a variety of intellectual property-related projects. As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.

Responsibilities:
Daily activities will include:

Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases

Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents

Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel

Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio

Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information

Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence

Requirements:
Qualified candidates will possess the following:

J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school

Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science

Admission to Washington or other state bar

Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office

At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in electrical arts

Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team

Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must

Related Experience:

Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios

Foreign prosecution

In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel

Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Contact:
Please apply online at jobs@intven.com.

Patent Attorney / Sr. Patent Attorney – General Patent Corporation – Suffern, NY

October 17, 2007- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and staff patent attorney. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both patent infringement and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the General Counsel.

Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for patent litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.

A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, and physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to work on multiple, complex transactions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Analyzing patent infringement claims; drafting claim charts; assessing damages.
Licensing patents by identifying infringers and potential licensees; developing assertive licensing strategy; negotiating license agreements and settlements.
Litigating patent infringements by identifying and investigating infringement; determining litigation strategy; conducting pre-litigation due diligence; filing and managing suits.
Managing and supporting patent infringement litigation led by an outside counsel.
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, continuations, reisues and reexamination.
Consulting clients on IP strategy issues.

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency patent enforcement and licensing company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com). GPCI is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to apoltorak@gpci.com.

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Suffern, NY

Patent Agent for International Law Firm in DC

October 8, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney – DIRECTV – El Segundo, CA

October 2, 2007- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Job Title: Senior Patent Attorney - 700586

Job Description: DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994 - we offer digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, offices, airplanes, automobiles - and to portable electronics. We offer exclusive programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and even produce our own entertainment programming such as Massive Gaming League and Project MyWorld. Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our workforce of more than 6,000 employees, we're staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

Currently we are seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for our El Segundo, CA office to assist in developing and maintaining the company's patent portfolio, both domestic and foreign. This individual will report to the head of the Intellectual Property Department and will provide assistance and support for the following activities:

Assist with developing invention disclosures, including interfacing with engineering and business groups regarding new initiatives.
Manage disclosure and awards programs, and patent committee activities.
Assign and manage the preparation and prosecution support provided by several outside law firms, both domestic and foreign, and review work product.
Manage the prosecution and maintenance docket of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corp.), with IP paralegal support.
Develop and execute programs to assure application quality and full compliance with applicable rules and standards.
Assist in developing long-term and project-specific patent strategies.
Support as needed for other IP-related activities, potentially including licensing, due diligence reviews (acquisitions), patent analyses, and patent litigation support.

Qualifications include:

J.D., Registered Patent Attorney, Member of California bar.
B.S.E.E., B.S.Comp.E. or equivalent. An emphasis on digital communication systems and related technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. 2+ years of in-house experience with similar responsibilities is highly desirable.

To apply for this position, please visit our website, at www.directv.com/careers, and refer to job number 700586.

Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, CA