The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated, entry- to junior-level associates to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent litigation, counseling, and prosecution preferred. Credit given for significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
Medtronic, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel (II) who develops and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors. 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. Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law. Requires undergraduate or graduate science degree and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.
Responsibilities: FUNCTIONING FACTORS • Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth knowledge in one job family or broader expertise in most areas of a job function.
• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Ensures that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
• Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on customers and/or results and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing operations or changes relating to processes or programs. Leads briefings with internal and external contacts.
• Adhere to the Medtronic Core Behaviors of Customer Focus, Candor, Trust and Respect, Courage, Accountability, and Passion to Win.
Basic Qualifications: • A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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• A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Strong communication skills, both oral and written • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude • Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships. • 10-20% travel required. • Desired/Preferred Qualifications Bachelors/Masters Degree in Biomedical, Chemistry, Biology or related field highly preferred. Experience providing IP counsel with respect to regulatory filings is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
L’Oréal leads the world of beauty with renowned brands like L’Oreal Paris, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline, Garnier, Redken, Giorgio Armani and Lancôme; $18 billion in annual sales; 23 consecutive years of double-digit profit growth; and has been consecutively ranked by BusinessWeek as one of “The Best Places to Launch a Career.” We are looking for a patent attorney.
The Patent Attorney is responsible for ensuring that L'Oreal USA is applying for all applicable patents in the hair, skin, and makeup métiers, and that all applications / registrations are in compliance with the global organization's mission and goals.
Principal Accountabilities: 1. Review internal developments stemming from our research efforts, and performs patentability reviews on those developments. 2. Determines potential patentability of U.S. R&D inventions. 3. Prepares and files patent applications with the Patent Office. 4. Prosecutes the applications as necessary, including their foreign counterparts. 5. Monitors possibility of patent infringement of L'Oreal patents. 6. Assists in the management of patent litigations. 7. Leads and directs the work of up to (2) others in the department. 8. Conducts freedom-to-operate analyses to ensure L'Oreal is not infringing third-party IP rights 9. Drafts agreements / licenses relating to external IP transactions
Requirements: • J.D. from accredited law school and B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering a must • Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in patent-related work, preferably in the Cosmetics / Personal Products, Chemical, and / or Pharmaceutical industries. • Must be experienced with licensing / contract matters. • Must demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is a must. • Must be able to report to Senior Management on complex patent and other legal matters. • Excellent communication (verbal &written), interpersonal, and computer skills. • Ability to prepare concise and lucidly written memorandums • Able to legally work in the USA on an ongoing basis without requiring assistance. • No relocation is offered for this position.
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Departmentand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
Responsibilities: 1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services 2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP 3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented 4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:
1. Registration to practice before the USPTO 2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics 3. JD degree from an accredited university 4. Admission to a state bar 5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney 6. Excellent written and spoken English 7. Strong academic credentials 8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems 9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment 10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 11. A positive attitude 12. A creative spirit
Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
A publicly-traded Houston-based company is expanding its legal department to include a Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Counsel. With an international reach, our client develops and builds technology-based solutions for the energy industry. This position comprises 2/3 patent prosecution and 1/3 IP portfolio management, including policy setting, IP litigation management, IP due diligence in M&A transactions, and licensing. Interested candidates should have 4-6 years' well-rounded intellectual property experience, with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Prior in-house experience strongly preferred. A mechanical engineering degree and/or energy industry experience would be ideal. This is a uniquely broad position with strong strategic influence and great upward potential. (No relocation benefits, so local candidates are preferred.)
Pye Legal Group is a boutique search firm that specializes in placing legal professionals with leading companies and law firms. With offices in Houston and Dallas, we have a team of 12 experienced recruiters who work collaboratively to produce the best results.
Charlotte law firm seeks intellectual property law docket administrator with recent 3+ yrs. experience. Ideal candidate must be proficient and knowledgeable in all areas of USPTO patent and trademark regulations as well as basic knowledge of foreign IP processes in order to maintain firm’s complete docket management. Applicant must be dependable, detailed oriented, organized, and exhibit strong decision making abilities. Applicant must have efficiency in docketing software, preferably PCMaster, as well as Corel WordPerfect and/or Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Applicant must be able to work overtime if necessary and have strong interpersonal skills to work in small office environment.
8:30 - 5:00, M-F, with competitive salary and great benefits including paid health/dental insurance and parking.
Contact: IPL EXPERIENCE ONLY NEED APPLY. Send resumes to info@adamspat.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Toler Law Group, an Austin patent law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced IP Docket Manager. Responsibilities include providing support to managing attorney and assigned professionals within the Intellectual Property practice; calendaring and monitoring filing deadlines for all US and foreign patent applications; preparing, coordinating, and filing patent applications with the USPTO, outside counsel, and foreign associates/agents; maintaining a close working relationship with remote attorneys to prepare and file formal documents for US and International filings; ensuring legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate USPTO regulations and deadlines.
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Must have strong knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations. Proven proficiency and familiarity with the USPTO procedures and forms. Must be flexible, highly detail oriented, able to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced but friendly environment. Demonstrated attention to detail, good judgment and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, stay calm while meeting deadlines, and be willing to assist others. Strong knowledge of Foundation IP & PC Law desired. Flexibility for overtime as needed. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
The Register of Copyright is the principal United States (U.S.) public official in the field of copyrights and the director of the U.S. Copyright Office. The Register work under the general direction of the Librarian of Congress (the Librarian, reporting on the provision of public services and other operational matters, consulting with him on major policy issues involving intellectual property, and keeping him informed of significant developments affecting the Copyright Office and the Library of Congress and other libraries. The Register exercises a high degree of independence in executing provision of copyright and other intellectual property laws of the U.S. as prescribed in Title 17, U.S. Code. Contact: Additional info and application form available at: https://wwws.loc.gov/hr/employment/slhrform/index.php?JOBS_ID=1717
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Washington, DC
Medtronic Spinal and Biologics is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in Memphis, Tennessee. As a member of the Core Spine IP team and being accountable for the IP of the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Business, the Sr. Patent Agent has the following responsibilities:
• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications before the USTPO and other patent offices. • Initiates and interprets patentability searches • Prepares analysis of patents with relation to infringement and validity to obtain the broadest possible protection for Medtronic's inventions. • Works with legal and scientific community on the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and maintaining all related documentation. • 4-7 years experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or other related sciences. Or 2-5 years experience with Masters Degree in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related sciences. • A demonstrated ability to draft electrical, mechanical and biomedical patent applications, preferably for medical device technology.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by visiting Medtronic Careers and searching for Req Id 73228.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Washington, D.C. office of mid-size general practice law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is looking for an attorney with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and excellent analytical and writing skills. The preferred candidate is a junior to mid-level associate with about two or more years of prior patent prosecution experience with the USPTO and who is admitted to practice before the USPTO. Candidate is to assist the firm in meeting the needs of its wide-range, domestic and international clientele. A lateral transfer with a partial book of business also will be considered. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and abilities.
Contact: Interested candidates should email nmcdermott@sgrlaw.com. When sending your resume, please include your undergraduate and law school transcripts.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking IP Regional Counsel to support the IP needs of the Emerging Markets Business Unit (EMBU) and serve as lead IP counsel and primary point of contact on IP matters for Emerging Markets Europe and Africa-Middle-East regions. Position is responsible for ensuring regional commercial IP needs are met in a proactive and timely manner and charged with cross fertilization of IP issues and needs with Legal Division colleagues across functions.
Responsibilities: • Work as a team with Research Unit (RU) and IP enforcement attorneys to ensure seamless management of IP matters in the region • Expedite prosecution of commercially important patent applications by engaging local patent offices and other government agencies as needed in partnership with legal colleagues in research, emerging markets and policy groups. • Ensure that commercial teams are aware of the patent portfolio protecting each product marketed or planned to be launched in the region and provide advice on the value and extent of the relevant patent portfolio. • Provide advice and counseling to EMBU client groups, in collaboration with RU, enforcement and regulatory attorneys, on product lifecycles and LOEs based on patent expirations, data exclusivity, patent linkage and patent term extensions. • Proactively manage in a centralized fashion individual IP related projects for the region as appropriate. • Educate centrally on regional patent matters as well as ensure that appropriate education is provided in the markets • Collaborate closely with IP Policy to: review and comment on pending or proposed legislation; act as a resource for intellectual property laws and legislation in the region; support ongoing issue team efforts; participate in efforts relating to IP public policy; and, promote best practices by local patent offices, including timely and efficient examination and conformity with international patenting standards. • Support the IP needs of regional and EMBU transactional matters working in collaboration with the Business Development IP team • Support the EMBU generics business working in collaboration with the Established Products IP team to: identify and provide advice and counseling on IP risks associated with new generic product launches; and, support new generic-related business acquisition and licensing activities. • Ensure that Pfizer is served by the best quality regional outside patent counsel while attaining budget goals by: - Monitoring and addressing issues relating to quality of service and billing, as needed - Negotiating, in collaboration with the IP Finance group, service agreements that fulfill Pfizer Compliance requirements - Working with the IP Finance group to identify and screen new outside counsel as needed.
Qualifications: • J.D. or equivalent; • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering focus (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry), an advanced degree is desirable; • At least 5 years’ legal experience gained in law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and Europe as well as non-US/European countries; • Experience preparing patent non-infringement, invalidity and freedom to operate opinions; • Self-starter, customer driven focus, excellent team-building, leadership and communication skills; • A proven ability to provide IP support for the business and to proactively work with commercial business colleagues at all levels, including top country and regional management; • Ability to travel; and, • Previous international experience (not necessarily professional) is a plus.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U.S.
For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.is seeking an energetic, results-oriented Patent Agent to conduct various aspects of our intellectual property activities. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are focused on patent preparation and prosecution; however, you will also provide guidance on intellectual property matters to our Industry Strategy Groups. This position affords the opportunity to foster strong collaborative working relationships with R&D staff in Salem and patent counsel in both the U.S. and Denmark.
Requirements: B.S. in a technical discipline; Microbiology or Molecular Biology desired; M.S. strongly preferred. Minimum 3 years experience in patent application preparation and prosecution; previous experience within Biotechnology highly desired. Registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects. Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally (10%). Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.
In addition to a resume, please provide a cover letter with salary requirements and two writing samples. Novozymes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Salem, Virginia
Novozymes is the world leader in bio-innovation. We create tomorrow’s solutions by applying technology to nature, to the benefit of both our customers’ bottom line and the planet. Novozymes serves a broad array of industries using enzymes, microorganisms, biopolymers, and biopharmaceutical ingredients.
With over 700 products in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bio-innovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources because they represent superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace.
Lenovo, an innovative, global technology company dedicated to building the highest quality PC products and value added professional services, is seeking a Director of Intellectual Property & Licensing to work in its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. At Lenovo, we have created a unique culture where anything is possible...where smart, dedicated people can achieve their highest potential and deliver extraordinary results.
Description: • Drive licensing and enforcement of Lenovo's global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks and know-how • Pursue existing leads and ongoing licensing negotiations • Identify and develop new licensing opportunities with the support and collaboration of Lenovo's engineers and business executives • Negotiate various outbound patent license agreements • Assist with management of enforcement-oriented litigation • Manage financial aspects of licensing, including interfacing with Finance on collections and accounting issues • Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing global IP portfolio in support of these activities • Partner with other attorneys and business executives to carry out Lenovo's strategy relative to pre-litigation third party IP risks and assertions • Develop defenses and negotiation strategy • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analyses • Develop license defenses • Negotiate various inbound patent license agreements • Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing license rights in support of these activities • Partner with other attorneys and business executives to support Lenovo's Global Supply Chain efforts with a focus on IP transaction issues
Requirements: • Juris Doctor degree and license to practice in at least one state • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office • Strong patent licensing experience in information technology industry and/or consumer electronics industry, preferably with broad electronics and software background • At least 10 years of patent law experience with at least 2 years of recent experience in IP licensing (preferably patent licensing) • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or other closely related field preferred • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Ability to plan, organize and work effectively both within a team environment and independently • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information) • Ability to make sound business decisions
Contact: To learn more about this opportunity and apply online, please visit us at http://www.lenovocareers.com. Go to the Job Search section and put requisition number 7556 in the section called “Search by Job ID”. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsel's performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Experience & Skills Required: * 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm. * Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering * Registration to practice before the USPTO * Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills: * Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry * 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry * Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel * Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit www.invistacareers.com to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We're a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
McGlinchey Stafford’s Baton Rouge office seeks Registered US Patent Attorney with a least 7 years of chemical patent practice experience. Experience must include preparation and prosecution of chemical patent applications, legal opinion work in the chemical patent field and patent portfolio management. First chair IP litigation experience may be useful, but is not required. Candidates should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with excellent academic credentials.
Pay will be market-competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials.
Contact: Please direct all inquiries to Juliette Clark, 601 Poydras Street, 12th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504)-596-0315, jiclark@mcglinchey.com.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (GSH), is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. We are looking for a partner to lead and develop the firm’s intellectual property practice. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection our clients. Successful candidate can work anywhere in the United States or be based out of one of our fourteen offices located from coast to coast.
The selected candidate should have 15 + years experience in intellectual property and patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, a proven desire to practice intellectual property/patent law and an appetite to succeed. Experience with software/hardware is preferable. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our national client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
GSH is a national cross-cultural firm providing service to clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family owned businesses. This is a great opportunity to join a national diverse firm and have access to national a client base.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Margo McCormack, GSH Director of Human Resources, at 414-847-1370 or at margo_mccormack@gshllp.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere in the United States
The Atlanta office of Heninger Garrison Davis LLC is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Intellectual Property Group. A technical background and patent bar eligibility are preferred, but not required. Heninger Garrison Davis is a litigation boutique based in Birmingham, AL which focuses on the enforcement of the rights of plaintiffs in numerous areas of law, including patent law.
Candidates are expected to be able to handle the full cycle of patent litigation, from pre-suit investigation through appeals. Candidates will be expected to manage the day-to-day operation of multiple patent cases of the most complex variety.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Douglas Bridges at dbridges@hgdlawfirm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Smiths Detectionis seeking an IP Counsel / Patent agent to perform the following essential functions: manage global filing and prosecution of patent and trademark applications; identify and assist in pursuing strategies and actions for global patent and trademark protection; perform freedom to operate, infringement, and validity analyses; assist with licensing and other IP-related transactions.
Responsibilities: • Manage patent and trademark prosecution • Design and conduct freedom to operate searches and manage outside law and search firms, as appropriate • Perform infringement analyses and/or manage outside counsel review of third party patents • Survey competitor patent portfolios • Work with R&D to prepare invention disclosures, determine patentability, and determine protection strategy • Manage trademark clearances and assist with trademark filings and renewals • Assist businesses with annuity payment decisions • Maintain IP asset database • Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations • Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies • Other duties as required
Requirements: Education/Training: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with spectroscopic and radiographic methods a plus. Must be registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Experience: 3+ years demonstrated experience in patent law. Former USPTO examiner or law firm experience is highly desirable. Experience should include drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting freedom to operate and patentability analyses. Experience with trademark clearance and prosecution is desirable. Prior experience with intellectual asset management databases also is desirable. Transactional and litigation experience desirable, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills: The right person will have excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal, to communicate clearly and effectively with the Legal & Compliance group and the R&D function. Must have excellent working knowledge of global patent prosecution. Experience with freedom to operate clearances required. Experience with trademark clearance and prosecution desirable. Must be capable of working closely with the R&D function to process new invention disclosures and perform freedom to operate analyses. Knowledge of IP asset database software desirable.
Supervises: None.
Physical/Mental Requirements: • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with co-workers, senior management, outside counsel, third parties and other external contacts • Strong organizational and project management skills • Ability to pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active with fluctuating priorities and deadlines • Excellent attention to detail • Exercises some discretion and independent judgment regarding matters within specialty area
INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsels performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Required Experience & Skills: • 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm. • Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering • Registration to practice before the USPTO • Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills: • Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry • 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry • Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel • Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit www.invistacareers.com to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We?re a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.
Qualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
Skills/Experience: The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage.
Responsibilities: The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.
Education: Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated, entry- to junior-level associates to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent litigation, counseling, and prosecution preferred. Credit given for significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
