Sidley Austin LLP is seeking associates to join our active and growing Intellectual Property Litigation practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
We are seeking motivated second – third year associates with background in electrical engineering, computer science, software or related technologies. Excellent writing skills required. Experience with PTO inter partes reexamination or interference proceedings is a plus.
These positions will offer candidates an opportunity to join a nationally recognized, vibrant patent litigation-focused practice, handling both district court and ITC litigation, as well as contested proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to:
Mieko Rechka Legal Recruiting Manager Sidley Austin LLP 1501 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 mrechka@sidley.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Checkpoint Systems is seeking an in-house patent attorney responsible for preparing patent and trademark prosecution filings and managing international filings.
• Prepare patent and trademark prosecution filings, including working with inventors to prepare new patent applications and respond to Office Actions. • Manage foreign associates and international filings. • Screen inventions and render opinions as to the patentability of new products and processes. • Conduct patent clearance searches and state-of-the-art searches and provide recommendations. • Conduct trademark searches and provide recommendations. • Generate monthly status reports, including patent status reports. • Prepare patent and trademark prosecution filings, including working with inventors to prepare new patent applications and respond to Office Actions.
• J.D. from accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction. • Patent bar admission. • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 2-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, including significant experience prosecuting patents in electrical or computer engineering fields. • Experience in trademark prosecution
An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
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)
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.
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.
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.
The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.
Additional Qualifications include: • Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent; • Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications; • Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus. • Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines; • Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.
This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.
Contact: Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:
Mark S Connolly IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc. Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com 302-695-2210
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Chemical patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering with experience in the biotechnology industry, Nanotechnology, or related fields. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Biotechnology patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in some area of the biological sciences, such as genetics, cellular biology, immunology or molecular biology. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
O'Shea Getz, an intellectual property boutique firm located in Springfield, MA, is seeking an experienced patent attorney. Our target candidate has a BS or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, excellent writing skills, and must have at least 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Associate or of counsel positions available depending on experience. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Admission to the MA or CT bar is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Contact: Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample in confidence to boshea@osheagetz.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Ballard Spahr LLP, a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States, is looking for an IP Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in IP litigation, including patent litigation to work in our Philadelphia office.
In particular, we are looking for someone with active experience regarding e-discovery, claim construction (including Markman briefing), infringement and invalidity analysis, expert reports, and trial. While patent litigation is our greatest need, this candidate also will be involved in trademark, trade secret and copyright matters, so subject matter experience in these areas also is desirable. Excellent academic credentials, and superb writing and oral communication skills are required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing IP Litigation Group with a national practice, and to immediately undertake positions of responsibility in a collegial atmosphere.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to: PAattyjobs@ballardspahr.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our IP Litigation Group represents a wide range of clients in cases involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; trade secret misappropriation; and licensing disputes. We represent plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and arbitration panels throughout the country, as well as in administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States. Our Patent Group includes 35 patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, working across the full range of scientific and technical disciplines. Our patent professionals have significant experience handling patent prosecution before the US and foreign patent offices; patent portfolio development and management; patentability, validity, infringement, right-to-use and inventorship opinions; licensing; due diligence; and opposition and interference practice; and work closely with our IP Litigation Group in patent pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Our Atlanta office is looking for patent attorney associates with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience, and with backgrounds in electrical and/or computer engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of patent prosecution (domestic and foreign), opinion rendering, and patent portfolio management. If hired, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our IP litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing patent and IP litigation practice with a national practice and reputation.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to:
Patricia Greco Ballard Spahr LLP 999 Peachtree Street Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309-3915 Fax: 678.420.9744 E-mail: grecop@ballardspahr.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Muir Patent Consulting, PLLC is a small firm of 3 professionals located in Great Falls, VA. Originally focused on licensing and client counselling, our firm added patent prosecution services in recent years. Now, we seek to hire an associate patent attorney having 2-5 years experience with a degree in electrical engineering to assist us with this continued patent prosecution growth. The ideal candidate would be self motivated, well organized, have good writing skills, and experience in semiconductor packaging, semiconductor processes, circuits and memory technologies.
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.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution.
The firm will offer an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm also offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
is seeking associates to join our active and growing Intellectual Property Litigation practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
