An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, currently seeks candidates with experience in the semi-conductor & software arts for its patent prosecution practice.
Patent Agent/Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a contract Patent Agent/Patent Attorney in its Washington DC office. Responsibilities will include patent prosecution, patent drafting, and patent counseling work.
Requirements:
• PTO Registration number required.
• PhD chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or related field required.
• 1-4 years patent experience.
• If lawyer, must registered to practice in DC.
Contact:
Apply by contacting the firm at: btaylor@bakerdonelson.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Junior to Mid-level Associate (IP & Patent Prosecution) – Law Firm – Houston, Texas or Atlanta, Ga.
King & Spalding 
seeks a junior to mid-level patent prosecutor for its intellectual property practice group in Atlanta or Houston. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of prior law firm experience and excellent academic credentials; prior industry/technical experience is also desirable. An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering is strongly preferred for this position, though other technical engineering degrees will also be considered.
Contact:
To apply for Atlanta, please send a resume and law school transcript to amiele@kslaw.com. To apply for Houston, please send a resume and law school transcript to crosenzweig@kslaw.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas or Atlanta, Georgia
Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premiere intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, litigation and counseling matters in the electrical and computer arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering/science and have 3-6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Ms. Halle Sabo Kraus, Recruiting & Human Resources Manager, by email to recruiting@rfem.com or by fax to 202-783-6031. Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC
Director, Global Intellectual Property – Other – Piscatway, N.J.
Due to recent growth, Amneal Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director, Global Intellectual Property to support product selection, and development activities within the context of the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Essential Functions:
· Product clearances – develop non-infringement and/or invalidity strategies.
· Draft patent opinions regarding non-infringement and/or invalidity
· Draft Notice Letter(s) per Hatch-Waxman Act
· Draft and prosecute patent applications
Secondary Functions:
· Assessment of in-licensing opportunities/associated due diligence activities
· Litigation support (periodically)
· Training employees on various IP related topics
Job Requirements:
· M.S., Ph.D, or Pharm.D. in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry and JD from an accredited law school.
· US Patent Office Registration preferred
· Understanding of the US drug approval process strongly preferred
· 3 to 5 years of experience in the legal department of a pharmaceutical company or law firm environment working closely with pharmaceutical industry clients
· This role does not manage others directly, however it does require working closely with other corporate functions and leading the communication of specific processes.
· Ability to use sound judgments, analysis (business and legal), and the ability to independently develop solutions in the IP area.
· Ability to work collaboratively, in a team environment,
· Strong organizational skills
· Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills, and strong initiative/self starter
· Limited Local travel
Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: careers@amneal.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Piscatway, New Jersey
IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.
AT&T 
has a position in Atlanta for an attorney with 3 - 5 years experience in private practice. The position would involve managing the continued development of AT&T's extensive portfolio of wireless technology patents, including counseling AT&T's IP business managers, as well as managing outside prosecution counsel. Over time the position will also entail counseling on a host of IP issues including patent and technology licensing, litigation support, prelitigation defensive studies, patent assertion work, as well as AT&T's customer and vendor relationships.
The candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO and have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics. Experience in wireless technologies is highly desirable. The candidate must also possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management.
Contact:
Apply to http://att.jobs (job number 1105859) and include law school transcript and two writing samples. AT&T views diversity and inclusion as essential to its culture and business success.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
IP Patent Prosecution Junior / Mid-Level Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.
The 
Philadelphia office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys in 23 offices, is seeking to hire a highly motivated, junior or mid-level associate for our Intellectual Property Practice.
Candidates must have patent prosecution experience in the fields of life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or chemical engineering. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Although not required, candidates with experience in patent diligence and technology transfer are desirable. Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior examiner experience and Pennsylvania Bar membership is preferred.
Contact:
For more information and to apply online please visit: http://www.morganlewis.com/index.cfm/positionID/bd7c3fd9-2625-4add-aa6c-437133998fbc/fuseaction/jobs.detail/bnodeID/B58EDABC-0F2E-4D2E-8EE0-8BEE9CAC14A1.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Patent Examiner – United States Patent and Trademark Office – Alexandria, Va.
The USPTO 
is seeking experienced intellectual property (IP) professionals to fill positions as Patent Examiners. ARE YOU AN IP PROFESSIONAL who can scrutinize patent applications, determine the scope of protection claimed by inventors, research relevant technologies, and communicate findings and decisions to patent practitioners and/or inventors?The USPTO wants you!
The USPTO is hiring experienced IP professionals for Patent Examiner positions. MULTIPLE VACANCIES are available!
We Are Seeking:
• experienced IP professionals for all patent technology centers;
• knowledgeable IP professionals in administrative and legal matters associated with the patents process;
• IP professionals with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
What’s In It for You?
• receive a four (4) week period of formal training in the Patent Training Academy;
• opportunities to use the sum of your valuable IP experience and knowledge to contribute to a strong global economy;
• an attractive and competitive compensation/benefits package.
Key Requirements:
• US Citizenship.
• Transcripts are required.
Required Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacology, Petroleum Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Food Technology and Chemistry.
In addition of the Basic Qualification Requirements, you must have had one year of specialized experience in Patent Prosecution.
Contact:
This position is being advertised at the General Schedule (GS) 11 grade level ($69,899.00 – $90,866.00 USD/year) with promotion potential to the GS 13 grade levels ($95,326.00 – 123,923.00 USD/year). To find out more about this exciting opportunity and the qualifications requirements (specialized experience); please visit our vacancy announcements at: www.USPTOcareers.gov.
Complete details and specific job application requirements are included in the job posting on www.USPTOcareers.gov. To be considered for this position, you must apply online.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Work in a place where your intellectual property patent skills and your engineering or scientific degree can help keep American ingenuity on the cutting edge. Every day at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), our Patent Examiners witness groundbreaking scientific and technological progress, while playing a major role in granting exclusive rights to inventors.
The USPTO, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, provides an enticing work environment supported by flexible work schedules, a casual dress policy, and payment of a transit subsidy. There is a substantial benefits package including enhanced federal government salary rates, vacation and sick leave, performance bonuses, health benefits, and a comprehensive retirement package, not to mention job security.
Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.
MedImmune is seeking Corporate Counsel/Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in several therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammatory and infectious disease; antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies
• Closely interact with Research & Development organizations, including senior management, to identify new inventions and devise strategies for patent protection, risk mitigation
• Work with in-house attorneys, patent agents, and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
• Manage small team of attorneys and/or patent agents
• Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations
• Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts
Other Skills/Abilities:
• High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Outstanding legal skills, excellent attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (especially experience with databases)
• Effective management and leadership skill
Job Complexity:
Detailed and complex legan and technical analysis.
Supervision:
Some supervision, but much independence
Education:
• Attorney with a USPTO Reg. No.
• Ph.D. or M.S. with several years of laboratory experience
Experience:
• At least 5 years patent prosecution experience in the area of therapeutic biologics
• At least 2 years of management experience
• In-house corporate biotech experience preferred
Contact:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.medimmune.com/careers and search for Req #02910.
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.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.”
“This is My MedImmune.”
Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc.
Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.
Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Washington D.C.
Rabin & Berdo, PC, a boutique IP law firm in downtown Washington, D.C., is seeking a bi-lingual IP attorney/agent with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) preferably in electrical engineering or physics, to work in a friendly, casual, and cooperative environment with opportunities for professional advancement.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be proficient in reading and writing in both the English and Japanese languages, have excellent analytical & writing skills, and preferably have prosecution expertise in electrical engineering, software, optics, semiconductors, physics, telecommunications, and/or digital signal processing. An otherwise qualified candidate with experience in other engineering disciplines will also be considered.
Responsibilities:
Will primarily include patent preparation and prosecution in diverse fields of technology with emphasis on electrical engineering, semiconductors and computer hardware and software. The candidate will have opportunities for involvement in other intellectual property areas including preparation of patentability, and validity opinions, and trademark prosecution. The candidate will be required to communicate with various Japanese clients, prepare translations as needed, and periodically travel to Japan. Representative clients include national and multinational corporations. Flexible work hours available.
Contact:
Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to firm@rabinberdo.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Patent Analyst – Other – Alexandria, Va. or Southfield, Mich.
Landon IP 
is seeking a Patent Analyst to work in Alexandria, Virginia or Southfield, Michigan.
Description:
• Strategically perform searches relating to patentability (novelty), validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement
• Communicate effectively with customers in determining the scope of searches and draft informative reports that clarify and summarize search results
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent databases and other proprietary databases that disclose technical publications.
• Conduct long-term patent landscape studies to identify trends in a technology field, deliver competitive intelligence and identify potential research and licensing opportunities
• Perform Evidence-Of-Use studies by analyzing products currently used in the market that may be infringing on a patent of interest
• Perform qualitative analysis of patents and patent portfolios from a legal, technical and business perspective
Job Requirements:
Previous patent examining or patent searching experience preferred. Bachelors Degree and experience in one of the following areas:
• Electrical Engineering:
Semiconductor structure and manufacture, solid state memory, nanotechnology devices and fabrication, electrical circuits and components.
• Electrical Communications:
Cellular, mobile and wireless communications; networking; CDMA, OFDM, digital communications; computer engineering degree preferred; OR
Video/audio encoding, image compression technologies, signal transmission and processing.
• Medical Devices:
Surgery, prostheses, bio-electrical devices (MRI, ultrasound, etc.).
• Mechanical Engineering:
Complex thermal-fluid systems, complex thermodynamics and refrigeration systems, complex fluid mechanics, and turbo-machinery; Complex HVAC systems, OR
Petroleum – drilling and platforms, OR
Green technologies including windmills, erosion control, rain routing, and waste management systems
• Chemistry:
Polymer, plastic, petroleum refining and synthesis; Organic synthesis, medicinal formulations and synthesis.
• Biology/Biotechnology:
DNA primers, viral replication assays, preservation of samples, PCR methods and expression vectors.
• Business Methods:
E-Commerce, insurance services, banking/financial products (i.e., such as loans, savings accounts, checking accounts, sweep accounts, certificate of deposit accounts, FDIC regulations, internet banking), credit card/smart card technology, investment products and services (i.e. stocks, bonds, options, derivatives, mutual funds, money market funds)
• Computing:
Cryptography including encryption, algorithms, hash functions, watermarking; Software including computer programming, compilers, firmware, video games, operating system, servers; Databases/File Management including indexing, memory allocation, file management applications, knowledge based systems, object database (OQL), OR
Hardware including chips, graphics and media cards, memory (RAM/ROM), drives, I/O devices, buses; Computer Architecture including blocks, registers, flip-flops, MUX, DEMUX, clocks, logic implementation; Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) including graphics, interface design, software/hardware communication
• In-depth knowledge of technical literature in the area of subject matter expertise
• Highly skilled developing a search methodology and in conducting searches
• Strong time management skills and dependable in completing quality projects against deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Contact:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience, and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia or Southfield, Michigan
Landon IP serves the industry in all stages of the intellectual property lifecycle through the company’s five major business units – patent research, patent analysis and consulting, information retrieval and legal services, translations, and patent training through the prestigious and wholly owned subsidiary Patent Resources Group. Landon IP’s Patent Search Group literally wrote the book on patent searching, titled Patent Searching: Tools and Techniques published by Wiley & Sons. The company also teaches the Art & Science of Patent Searching through Patent Resources Group which is the industry leader in continued patent education. Landon IP serves over 10,000 customers worldwide including the United States Patent and Trademark Office which has relied upon Landon IP for patent searching since 2005.
The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company. The Patent Search Group offers an extensive initial training program in addition to long-term continued education for new employees. Landon IP also provides a casual and relaxed work environment that places the emphasis on delivering results through highly thoughtful work, delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations.
Director, Patent Search Technical Team – Other – Alexandria, Va.
Landon IP is seeking a Technical Team Director to lead, manage, and grow one of the five technical teams within the Patent Search Group at Landon IP. The five technical teams are Chemistry, Materials, and Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Communications; Computing, and Electrical Engineering and Physical Sciences. The Director will be responsible for all project management, personnel management, customer relationship management, as well as provide business development support for the Technical Team. The Director is responsible for all facets of the search process from initial customer contact to final report delivery and follow-up.
Description:
• Serve as key manager & leader in the company
• Manage customer relationships
• Manage workflow
• Lead, manage, and grow analyst team
• Generate new business to meet sales goals
Requirements:
• Highly skilled in fast, accurate, and polished customer service.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial, big-picture view of responsibilities.
• Significant experience and familiarity with all types of patent searches.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Management experience is a plus. Desire to expand/learn management skills required, as well as a proven ability to communicate and interact well in all situations.
• At least 5 years patent field experience.
• Significant experience in one of the technical disciplines above.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area required. Graduate degree(s) a plus.
Contact:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience, and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Landon IP serves the industry in all stages of the intellectual property lifecycle through the company’s five major business units – patent research, patent analysis and consulting, information retrieval and legal services, translations, and patent training through the prestigious and wholly owned subsidiary Patent Resources Group. Landon IP’s Patent Search Group literally wrote the book on patent searching, titled Patent Searching: Tools and Techniques published by Wiley & Sons. The company also teaches the Art & Science of Patent Searching through Patent Resources Group which is the industry leader in continued patent education. Landon IP serves over 10,000 customers worldwide including the United States Patent and Trademark Office which has relied upon Landon IP for patent searching since 2005.
The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company. The Patent Search Group offers an extensive initial training program in addition to long-term continued education for new employees. Landon IP also provides a casual and relaxed work environment that places the emphasis on delivering results through highly thoughtful work, delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations.
IP Staff Associates & Patent Agents – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated staff associates and patent agents with a minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent prosecution in communications technology, semiconductors, LEDs, and/or software is preferred. Significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees will be recognized. 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. Please note this is a nonpartnership track.
Contact:
For more information and to apply online please visit http://www.morganlewis.com/
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
IP Patent Associates (Entry-Junior Level) – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
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.
Contact:
For more information and to apply online please visit http://www.morganlewis.com/
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.
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.
Or
• 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.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting: www.medtronic.com/careers
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Patent Attorney- Large Corporation – Clark, N.J.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting http://lorealusa.jobs/
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Clark, New Jersey
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Downers Grove, Ill. (Updated)
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Department 
and 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.
Patent Counsel – Other – Houston, Texas
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.
Contact:
Apply by contacting Stacy Humphries at stacy.humphries@pyelegalgroup.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Houston, Texas
Docket Administrator – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.
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
Docket Manager – Law Firm – Austin, Texas
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.
Contact:
Apply by contacting Shawn Toler at swiles@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Austin, Texas