Mid-Level Patent Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

November 11, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oblon Spivak is home to the leading post grant patent practice group in the country. The firm is currently seeking experienced associates to join its rapidly expanding post grant practice.

Patent Prosecutors – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 30, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff Hartman, LLC has immediate openings for experienced patent agents or attorneys with mechanical and electrical/computer backgrounds. Qualified candidates will possess at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and have a minimum of 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Associate – Law Firm – Greensboro, N.C.

September 19, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC is seeking a highly qualified mechanical patent attorney to join our intellectual property practice as an associate in our Greensboro office. Also seeking a highly qualified mechanical patent attorney, to join our intellectual property practice as an associate in our Winston-Salem office. An educational and/or industry background in textile technology is preferred.

Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

August 29, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks an Intellectual Property associate for its growing practice in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will possess 4 - 6 years of patent and trademark prosecution, and transactional trademark experience focused on the biotech, chemical and/or life sciences industry. An advanced technical degree and registration to the USPTO are required.

Administrative Patent Judges – U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Alexandria, Va.

August 18, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has openings for Administrative Patent Judges. The Administrative Patent Judge serves as a member of the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) of the USPTO. The BPAI has authority to hear and adjudicate appeals from decisions of Primary Examiners as to patentability in applications for patents, for reissue of patents, and for reexamination of patents; to declare and conduct proceedings in interferences; and to determine priority of invention.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 11, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morris & Kamlay LLP
is an IP specialty firm seeking registered patent attorneys. An ideal candidate has a technology/science background and is local to the Washington D.C. area. We are an innovative law firm and candidates should be comfortable working in a highly interactive and collaborative environment. To learn more about our firm, please see our website at www.morriskamlay.com.

Deputy Executive Director (International & Regulatory) – Other – Arlington, Va.

August 8, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Any / Other

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), a national bar association, seeks a detail-oriented individual to fill its Deputy Executive Director – International and Regulatory position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position has the principal day-to-day responsibility for international intellectual property issues of concern to the Association and issues relating to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This position performs a wide range of representational functions relating to the nature of the Association’s preeminent role in domestic and international IP issues. Performs in-depth research and analysis on domestic and international legal topics as assigned. Independently exercises significant discretion and judgment in carrying out assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities:
International
Oversees all international intellectual property matters in which the Association participates and monitors the activities of major international IP organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, ICANN, EPO, JPO, Industry Trilateral, etc.

Represents and coordinates AIPLA’s representation before international organizations or at international meetings and fora, as assigned, including the WIPO Assemblies and relevant substantive committee meetings, ICANN (including the IP Constituency) and the Industry Trilateral. Coordinates preparation of Association comments on amendments to foreign national laws and international treaties and instruments.

Assists the Executive Director and other senior staff in managing international projects involving the Association, including co-sponsored symposia with other NGOs at global venues, assisting in finalizing of agenda, coordination of participants and speakers, and coordinating preparation of final reports.

Manages, with the Deputy Executive Director and the Director of Legal Affairs, the Assistant to the Deputy Executive Directors and the Policy Assistant.

Regulatory
Oversees the relations between AIPLA and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and serves as the principal staff liaison to appropriate Association, Board and relevant committees regarding USPTO matters and Association’s response to requests for comments from USPTO on rulemaking, policy positions, fee setting, etc. This position is responsible for attending Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committee meetings, and other USPTO –sponsored public meetings and Roundtables.

Monitors other U.S. government agencies with IP responsibility on behalf of the Association, including U.S. Trade Representative, Office of IP Enforcement Coordinator, Federal Trade Commission, International Trade Commission, etc., and serves as liaison to the Board and relevant committees of the Association.

Evaluates legislative and operational proposals arising from the Administration in order to help lead the development of Association positions before Congress and the Administration.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of and experience with international and USG-related intellectual property issues, policies, and organizations. A law degree with special expertise in the field of intellectual property law is required. Working relationships and experience in the USPTO, and with international intergovernmental organizations, is highly desirable, as are a proven track record of success in prior related work and superior communication skills. Senior management experience is greatly desired.

Contact:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment. For more information, please visit our website at www.aipla.org. Interested candidates should send salary requirements with a cover letter including a description of your most significant accomplishment to date and resume to hhaney@aipla.org or fax to 703-415-0786 to the attention of Human Resources.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – East Hanover, N.J.

August 6, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kraft Foods is seeking to make an appointment of a Patent Counsel to be based in East Hanover NJ to support its Snacks business. Some of the brands this position will support include: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, and Planters nuts.

This position will report directly to the US-based Chief Counsel, Patents, Snacks and Confectionery and join as a key member of an established, dynamic and high-profile Legal and Compliance Department numbering some 180 professionals worldwide. Working closely with both Kraft's management and technical personnel the counsel will play a key role in:

• Leading U.S., regional, and global freedom-to-operate and other related
projects and management of external counsel regarding same.
• Providing counseling to colleagues in R&D, commercial legal, marketing, innovation and other groups regarding patent matters.
• Identifying and evaluating new inventions.
• Managing patent prosecution and patent portfolio for Kraft Snacks category, including management of external patent prosecution counsel.
• Negotiating and preparing licenses and other agreements.
• Providing support for patent related litigation and conflicts.
• Conducting competitor monitoring and competitive analysis.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and JD degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience
• Must be a licensed U.S. patent attorney
• Must processes relevant technical background (e.g., chemistry, food science or chemical engineering) and relevant experience
• Prefer prior experience in both a law firm and as in-house patent counsel
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://kraftfoods.taleo.net/careersection/kraft_careersite_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=78108.

Kraft Foods is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We actively seek to maintain a diverse work force, and Kraft therefore recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: East Hanover, New Jersey

Kraft Foods is the world's second largest food and beverage company. Do you have a passion for food? Want to make a delicious difference? Kraft Foods is a company that challenges and inspires you to achieve your best, rewards you with professional career development and personal satisfaction, and values who you are. We understand that actions speak louder than words, so at Kraft Foods:
• We inspire trust
• We act like owners
• We keep it simple
• We are open and inclusive
• We tell it like it is
• We lead from the head and the heart
• We discuss. We decide. We deliver.

We make today delicious in over 145 countries where we sell our products. And, our employees can be seen in action in more than 70 countries. At Kraft Foods, we relish innovative thinking and fresh ideas -- we invite you to consider having a seat at the table.

Associate (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Woodbridge, N.J.

August 4, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

In-House Patent Attorney / General Counsel – Small Corporation – Deerfield Beach, Fl.

July 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wilen Group, LC is a privately owned holding company heavily involved in Internet, digital printing and direct mail seeking to hire an experienced patent attorney to establish our in-house legal department. Duties would include US and International patent litigation for our 20+ in process Patent Applications, as well as contract, license, disclosure and general corporate responsibilities.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Herndon, Va.

July 15, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Florham Park, N.J.

July 15, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. Under general supervision and direction of an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property, the successful candidate will function as the primary patent practitioner for BASF's Care Chemicals business in the North American Region and directly interface with business and technical teams from several former Cognis-based business divisions in North America including Formulation Technologies, Home andPersonal Care, and Mining, as well as coordinating with in-house BASF SE European attorneys.

The successful candidate will coordinate intellectual property activities for Care Chemicals businesses, including all aspects of legal protection for patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names and software developed by BASF Corporation. Will have regular and close interactions with business and technical teams to understand and offer directions on patent issues. Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S., and oversee the prosecution of corresponding world wide patent applications. The position will also support BASF North American trademark counsel. The position is located at BASF Corporation's US headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey so the candidate should be willing to relocate to Florham Park, New Jersey. This position also involves travel as needed to R&D sites in Ambler, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Tucson, Arizona.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from ABA accredited institution
• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or materials engineering
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state (preferably New Jersey) and in the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• 8 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
• Knowledge of the full range of applicable laws and regulations regarding intellectual property
• Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to business and technical clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Knowledge of the legal issues, procedures and documentation associated with patents, copyrights and trademarks and licensing arrangements
• Knowledge of laws and conventions surrounding employee duty of loyalty/non-competition, confidentiality and trade secrets, as applicable to intellectual property.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions. Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, regulations and bylaws, and the legal environment within which they operate. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of business and government. Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
• Negotiating skills. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures of in-house intellectual property function
• Experienced in patent and know-how licensing
• Knowledge of US patent infringement litigation and ITC proceedings

The successful candidate must at be a self-starter, be a team player, work well with other patentprofessionals and support staff excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills excellent writing skills, be able to exhibit high-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legaland/or business problems, and recommend constructive solutions, know how to use the USPTO's Publicand Private PAIR systems for checking on the status of filed patent applications.

Contact:
To apply, use this link: https://basf.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=111986

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Florham Park, N.J.

IP Attorney (Electrical and Mechanical) – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

July 6, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Attorney – Naval Air Systems Command – Patuxent River, Md.

June 21, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

There is a vacancy for an intellectual property attorney within the Office of Counsel, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAVAIR Headquarters, Patuxent River, Maryland. The incumbent is responsible for providing Intellectual Property and Technology advice to NAVAIR HQ competencies and personnel, Air Program Managers and Air Program Executive Officers. As the patent attorney at NAVAIR headquarters, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the NAVAIR patent program to include coordinating policy and procedures to enhance the NAVAIR patent program and serving as liaison with seven other intellectual property attorneys assigned to three NAVAIR field activities. NAVAIR is an Echelon II command responsible for research, development, testing, procurement, and sustainment of the Navy’s air platforms, weapons, and support systems. Many NAVAIR systems use state-of-the-art technologies to meet the numero! us operational, maintenance, and training needs. The NAVAIR Office of Counsel provides legal advice with regard to Government procurement, Ethics, environmental law, personnel law, intellectual property, fiscal law, and administrative programs.

The incumbent will provide and coordinate a full range of intellectual property legal services, including counseling on intellectual property matters; counseling on contract and technology transfer matters, such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data and computer software, cooperative research and development agreements; other agreements, counseling on contract surveillance regarding invention disclosures; support of intellectual property litigation; resolving patent and copyright administrative claims; counseling on rights in technical data and computer software matters including preparation/negotiation of licenses; processing of invention security matters; preparing, drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; and conducting training on intellectual property matters. The incumbent does not serve in a supervisory capacity but does serve as the lead for the NAVAIR Intellectual Property Community of Practice to include facilitating the flow of inform! ation and effective communication and coordination of intellectual property law and policy developments among all NAVAIR intellectual property attorneys and with Navy Patent Counsel, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Naval Research, and other Government agencies.

This position will be filled at the GS-15 pay grade. The successful candidate should be a dynamic leader, have extensive knowledge of intellectual property law, and be proactive in mentoring and embracing change. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal skills. However, equally important is the candidate’s ability to develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with clients, other attorneys located at NAVAIR, NAVAIR field activities, or elsewhere within the Navy or other agencies. To this end, the successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, an ability to lead and work with other attorneys and personnel, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be eligible for selection the applicant must already be a GS-15 or have at least five and a half years experience practicing as an intellectual property attorney, have substantial experience in patent prosecution or invention disclosure, have a working knowledge! of other areas of government patent practice, and have a strong technical/scientific background. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be admitted to practice before a state or federal court, be registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Contact:
Potential applicants should contact Mr. Christopher J. Biglin, Deputy Counsel, NAVAIR at (301) 757-5986 or by email at Christopher.biglin@navy.mil for further information about the position and the office.

Applicants should submit a resume; two legal writing samples; two most recent performance appraisals if available; and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisors) who may be contacted. Send all documents to:

NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ
Office of Counsel, AIR-11.0
Attn: Kimberli Bartholomew
47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272 Ste 257
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670-1547

*** SPECIAL NOTE *** Applications also may be submitted electronically to Kimberli.Bartholomew@navy.mil. It is recommended that applications be sent by Federal Express or similar delivery services due to possible security delays in normal mail delivery.

This personnel notice will close on June 24, 2011, and applications must be received by that date to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not a current member of the Navy Office of General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the “Instructions for New OGC Attorneys” (see Careers section of http://www.ogc.navy.mil).

Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter, identify the basis for the claim, and include supporting documentation (e.g. DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with their submission. Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit www.opm.gov/veterans and review the “Vets Info Guide” and the “Vets Guide.” There is no formal rating system for applying Veterans’ Preference for attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor in the attorney hiring process. Applicants who do not claim and do not provide adequate supporting documentation for Veterans’ Preference will not receive this positive factor consideration.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Patuxent River, Maryland

IP Associates – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

June 15, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Thorofare, N.J.

June 13, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern Virginia

June 9, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Agent/IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

June 6, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US)
• Work with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Actively counsel members of Research & Development organization in identification of new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle
• Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in the areas of oncology, inflammation, and infectious disease; particularly with regards to antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies
• Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
• Develop and communicate IP guidance to Business Development during licensing and acquisition efforts
• Review and analyze transactional agreements (e.g., MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements)
• Present complicated intellectual property issues to senior management
• Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations as needed

Position:
• At least 3-5 years patent prosecution experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred.

Education:
• Licensed Attorney required for IP Counsel.
• Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area.
• USPTO Registration Number required.

Other Requirements:
• Understanding of experimental details of molecular/cellular biological research
• Understanding of complex scientific inventions and processes
• High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (especially experience with patent and science databases)

Contact:
To apply online please click here:
http://www.candidatecare.com/srccsh/RTI.home?r=2000007631710&d=medimmune.candidatecare.com

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

June 2, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, is seeking a Patent Attorney to interact directly with the company’s scientists and engineers and work closely with the Chief IP Counsel and General Counsel, as well as managing and coordinating with outside counsel, in supporting all intellectual property functions of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work with internal attorneys and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Draft patent applications
• Analyze invention disclosures and review draft publications and devise strategies for patent and trade secret protection
• Evaluate patent portfolios of other parties and prepare freedom-to-operate analyses
• Attend scientific and engineering project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on intellectual property issues
• Perform general IP counseling to support internal clients and IP attorneys

Experience & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required
- JD is preferred
- Patent agent considered
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required
• 3-10 years patent prosecution experience in mechanical arts, preferably with experience with health care or life science related devices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines and/or accuracy.
• Technical knowledge of chemical or biological arts desired but not required.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to be productive and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.

Physical Demands:
• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize computers, and move about the office.

Work Environment:
• This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at: recruiting@mesoscale.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Patent Manager – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

June 2, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Manager to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property, the Patent Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Company's patent strategy in support of key business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior management and research and development leaders across multiple technology areas to identify patentable assets and to develop and implement strategies for obtaining patent protection. The individual will also guide activities to ensure that the existing portfolio continues to support evolving business objectives. The Patent Manager will supervise a small team of in-house patent agents and outside counsel in US and foreign patent procurement activities. The individual will also provide advice and counseling to business and scientific stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, including opinions and competitive assessments. The individual will also lead efforts to educate! scientific and business leaders on the role of patent protection in advancing business goals.

Responsibilities:
• Guide the development and implementation of the Company's global patent strategy working closely with key business and scientific stakeholders
• Supervise a team of in-house patent agents responsible for drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining US and foreign patent applications
• Provide day-to-day advice and client counseling, as well as more formal opinion work including patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions
• Identify third party patent portfolios of strategic relevance and formulate appropriate strategies for response
• Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies
• Conduct outreach to business and scientific stakeholders on the role of patents in supporting business advantage
• Manage costs and implement cost containment measurements associated with patent procurement and maintenance
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Education & Experience:
• Juris doctor (JD) admitted to practice law in at least one state
• Current registration to practice before the USPTO with at least an undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree
• At least seven (7) years of experience in global patent prosecution and client counseling with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• At least four (4) years of experience in management of attorneys, patent agents and foreign law firms in procurement activities
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of scientists, business development teams and attorneys or patent agents

Functional Expertise:
• Outstanding English oral and written communication skills
• High level of motivation with an ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills a documented ability to contribute as a team player
• Strong management skills
• Computer skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Customer service and results-oriented

Job Profile Function Specific Activities:
• Provide legal/tax and/or business advice to associates with respect to day-to-day operations.
• Develop legal subject matter expertise in relevant practice area(s).
• Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction and providing ongoing information and support in order to meet expectations and achieve Company objectives.
• Review work products of outside counsel to ensure product quality and met expectations.
• Review, edit and comment on agreements drafted by others (e.g., direct reports, business clients, other Company lawyers, counterparties).

Education:
• Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent work experience

Related Work Experience:
• At least 5 years

Core Competencies:
• Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.

Delivers Results:
• Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.

Develops and Inspires Others:
• Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Technical Skills:
• Legal Advice. Ability to develop and effectively communicate sound legal advice and/or analysis, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while taking into account
client's role, objectives and risk tolerance.

• Client Objectives and Risks. Ability to determine and understand client objectives and risk tolerance. Includes knowledge of methods and/or techniques used to determine to identify objectives or risk tolerance and ability to incorporate the information in making legal decisions.

• Contract Drafting and Interpretation. Ability to synthesize business terms and incorporate legal protections into a binding agreement. Includes knowledge of proper content of agreements and ability to understand and evaluate terms and contract language proposed by counterparties to determine items that are and are not negotiable.

• Contract Law - Basic. Basic knowledge of contract law. Includes knowledge of and ability to understand basic terms and concepts.

• Contractual Relationships. Ability to understand Company's contractual relationships with bottlers, customers, suppliers, sponsorship properties and other counter-parties. Includes knowledge of the implications that such relationships have on the Company's strategic decision-making and freedom to act.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_cocacola/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=50726&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia