Patent and Trademark Search Analyst – Large Corporation – Nationwide (Remote)

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.

*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.

Position Specifications:
• In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
• In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
• Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
• JD is a plus, but not required
• Prior art searching experience is a major plus
• Proficiency in database searching
• Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively alone

Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information

We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet.

The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

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Tech Startup IP Director – Small Corporation – Lexington, Ky.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NOHMs Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Tech Startup IP Director to work in its Lexington, Kentucky, offices.

General Description of Duties:
The IP Manager/Director has significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents, and will develop and direct the implementation of intellectual property strategies and policies for NOHMs to enable product sales, and enhance and protect shareholder value. The IP Director is expected to be the authority on intellectual property matters within NOHMs, and will consult with external council and/or services as needed to provide sound legal and strategy advice to the management team. This may involve providing assistance in the preparation of requisite legal documentation, assistance in securing patents for ideas and technologies that NOHMs has developed, undertaking research on new legal requirements around patents, and provision of process support to the organization. This is a management position that will provide important input to overall company strategy.

Major Functions:
1. Enhancing technology portfolio value
A. Develop a comprehensive IP strategy coordinated and aligned with NOHMs' technology investments, business strategies, and competitive position.
B. Secure objectives of IP strategy using available resources and minimal disruption other business activity.
C. Provide timely, competent and professional legal advice and guidance to business leaders regarding technology and intellectual property including patents, trademarks, software, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets.
D. Provide solutions and support for cross-functional teams involving business deals, working with third parties, innovation, and future joint venture, M&A, competitive IP assessment, and IP transactional needs, and other matters involving licensing, litigation, or enforcement.
E. Otherwise contributing as directed by the CEO, the board, or your supervisor.

2. Protecting technology portfolio value
A. Ensure that all IP transactions and activities are performed in a manner that complies with the high level of integrity and personal responsibility required by the corporation as well as all legal and ethical requirements.
B. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and policies, including but not limited to:
1. Product clearance studies.
2. Competitive IP assessments.
3. Litigation and pre-litigation activity.
4. Record Retention
C. Determine a budget for all activities and implementing policies and procedures within the limitations of the budget.
D. Provide training, education and counseling activities to support and encourage participation in execution of IP strategies and to ensure compliance with IP policies.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Experience and Educational Requirements:
• Experience with the battery or chemicals industry is a plus.
• Must have at least 10 years combined technical/legal experience, including (1) patent preparation and prosecution particularly in inventor-facing and strategy-oriented aspects (2) preferably at least 50 personally prepared patent applications; (3) experience as a legal counsel lead for a significant business is a plus; (4) experience with licensing and patent litigation a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to lead.
• Must be able to identify, lead, and support appropriate tasks, strategies and implementations in leveraging our IP Team’s efforts for competitive IP business advantage.
• Must have proven successes in communicating complex legal and technical issues in an understandable manner with executives, business and technical leaders, and legal service providers.
• Experience as an inventor of one or more patent applications a plus.
• Proficient in computer software, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Team player and good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full time position to be located in Lexington, KY, or Rochester, NY with up to 20% travel to other business locations and a variety of business partners.
• Must possess a Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in a technology field. Chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred. Candidates with electrical or mechanical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possessing an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) and admitted to practice law in at least one state and to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a plus.
• Work evenings or weekends during periods of heavy workload or to meet deadlines.
• Sit and use a personal computer for moderate periods of time.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for full company fringe benefits and stock options.

Contact:
To apply for this position, send a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlights of relevant work experience, and your resume or CV to:

E-mail:
info@nohms.com

U.S. Mail:
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 95 Brown Road, M/S 1050, Suite 289, Ithaca, NY 14850

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Lexington, Kentucky

NOHMs Technologies is a dynamic and quickly growing lithium ion battery materials development company. Established in 2011, the team is commercializing novel materials and components that will enable disruptive growth in future military, consumer, automotive and grid storage markets. NOHMs Technologies is licensing core materials patents from Cornell University, and is actively building its own IP portfolio for battery electrode and electrolyte materials, and manufacturing technology for these materials. Our technology enables high-energy, long-life performance, and better safety than state of art lithium-ion batteries. NOHMs is currently establishing and staffing key product and manufacturing development positions to enable 2014 initial market entry.

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Patent Analysis Director – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Analysis Director. Within HP’s Intellectual Property Section, the Director of Patent Analysis leads a diverse team to provide patent analysis and technical support for HP's various intellectual property functions. This requires the Director of Patent Analysis to be well-versed in modern techniques for efficiently searching, classifying, characterizing, and analyzing patent information in support of various functions. These functions, include, for example, patent cross licensing, open source licensing, standards licensing, patent sales, technology transfer, and the like.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a manager in HP’s Patent Development and Analysis group, overseeing skilled technologists in providing patent analysis support for strategic HP initiatives
• Lead, manage, and grow HP’s patent analysis team
• Coordinate with other IP Section leaders to ensure proper project staffing
• Developing team goals and managing team to efficiently meet these goals in support of business needs
• Develop and maintain strong, professional lines of communication with IP Section executives in areas of Patent Development, Patent Licensing, and IP Transactions to effectively meet associated patent analysis needs
• Provide effective coaching and talent development of individual contributors on team
• Exercise sound judgment to determine appropriate methods and resources for accomplishing achieving objectives

Qualifications:
• Expertise using patent search/analysis tools and commercial patent databases
• Significant experience in evaluating large sets of patents efficiently
• At least 5 years of experience in patent analysis
• Experience interfacing with product tear-down information providers
• Ability to work in a team environment with patent attorneys, technologists, and business development professionals
• Management experience or strong aptitude for people and project management
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience working with patent claim charts
• A technical degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable. Prefer background in: cloud computing, data analytics, security, and networking
• Prefer familiarity with open source and standards licensing issues
• Prefer prior exposure with patent valuation techniques
• Patent agent, MBA, or JD backgrounds may be useful, but are not required

Contact:
Apply via HP’s website at http://www.jobs.hp.com (Search for "Patent Analysis Director" or "1136753").

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Locations: Herndon, VA; Palo Alto, CA; Houston, TX; Boise, ID

About Hewlett-Packard
HP is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HP has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HP is the world's largest technology company, provides printing and personal computing products and IT services, software and solutions that simplify the technology experience for consumers and businesses. HP is a $120+ Billion/year company with over 300,000 employees. HP had over 1,350 U.S. patents granted in 2011.

Hewlett-Packard has an impressive benefits package. HP’s total compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with experience. Hewlett-Packard Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to affirmative action and work force diversity.

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