Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

July 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 18, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Denver office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for the firm’s patent group. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline. USPTO admission preferred with 2-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.

Director of Technology Management – Other – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 14, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Technology Management - Center for Technology Commercializtion. The Director of Technology Management will plan, direct, implement and improve services provided by the Technology Managers and Technology Associate within the Center for Technology Commercialization. Make discoveries of CCHMC and its investigators accessible to the global public through industry based research agreements, licensing and start-up of new companies while balancing the need for academic productivity and traditional extramural funding for research by CCHMC investigators.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technology Commercialization Management
The comprehensive management of all CCHMC-generated intellectual property and technologies, including disclosure identification and evaluation, patent strategy and assistance with prosecution, licensing and commercialization. Comprehensive management of CCHMC technologies including proactive interaction with investigators in assigned, embedded divisions to identify new technologies, evaluation of disclosed technologies for patenting and commercialization potential, valuation of select technologies, developing and implementing marketing and patenting plans for inventions, drafting and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses and other agreements, including confidentiality and materials transfer agreements, and management of active licenses. The Director is expected to manage a portfolio of cases.
CTC Team Leadership
Assist Technology Managers and Technology Associate with: technology triage and assessment, marketing assessments and strategies, patent strategy and prosecution support, drafting and negotiating agreements. The creation and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures as they relate to technology management in the CTC. Forming and leading teams in the creation of: standardized workflow processes (e.g. disclosure evaluation and triage), standard operating procedures for comprehensive technology management, and technology pipeline management tools. Provide the strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership to the CTC in evolving a technology transfer strategy that will bring the office to the forefront of academic technology transfer. Add value through strategic thinking and applying negotiating skills, education, experience, and professional relationships to produce favorable transactions. Continually evaluate the technology portfolio and provide recommendations to improve the portfolio for greatest commercial return.
Collaboration
Engage and assist the faculty, collectively and individually, in determining the appropriate balance of research that has the potential for commercialization versus traditional extramural funding. Oversee the process coordinating all activity relating to technology transfer including: Invention Disclosures, Patents, Option and License Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements and Commercial Non-Clinical Research Agreements. This process will include the institutional review of legal and business issues of proposed transactions.
Organizational Relationships
Work closely with the Office of General Counsel on all legal matters related to technology transfer, including the review of all CTC contracts and agreements. Work closely with Business Development on the business terms of licensing agreements and start-up companies. Develop a standard process for invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing and prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance. Work with all employees, but especially faculty and investigators, to identify innovations, commercial opportunities and funding possibilities, and establish formal working relationships with industry and other partners.
Business and Operational Management
Develop and maintain policies, processes and procedures regarding all aspects of technology transfer. Assure the internal integrity of all processes and develop new procedures and policies as appropriate. Develop training and educational seminars relating to technology transfer to benefit investigators and other interested parties. Direct the daily activities of the Technology Managers and Technology Associate through individual actions and through delegation of responsibilities. Assure that the intellectual property policy is being followed throughout the institution. Identify service areas, plan approaches for improvement activities, design new processes with specifications and expectations against which success can be measured, systematically measure collected data, assess performance over time, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation, and reassess continuously.
Staff Management
Manage the selection, development, motivation, evaluation and discipline of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Train assigned staff in the practice of technology transfer and technology management. Schedule and lead meetings as necessary to improve and maintain performance of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Build and foster relationships between Technology Managers and Technology Associate with Business Development, Marketing and Operational staff within the CTC. Assignment and review of case portfolios. Delegation of divisional embedding assignments. Provide supervision of assigned staff for carrying out department goals and objectives and medical center mission and values. Prepare and present annual performance evaluations. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on an annual basis. Ensure that services and consultation are regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of Cincinnati Children's patients as determined by the medical staff. Maintain accurate records of time worked by staff and ensure appropriate coverage as required by the department.

Education/Work Experience
Required:

Ph.D. in the biological sciences
7 years related experience in academic technology transfer with progressive experience in leadership positions
Experience managing a professional staff

Cincinnati Children’s offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program.

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is responsible for advancing discoveries from the bench to the bedside by protecting Cincinnati Children’s intellectual property through patents; assisting in further developing technologies through research partnerships; delivering products to the marketplace through licensing and the creation of start-up companies. We invite you to consider joining our team as the Director of Technology Management.

Contact
For consideration, please apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org or e-mail Liz Kerstine: elizabeth.kerstine@cchmc.org. CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to be the leader in improving child health. We are one of the most respected names in children's health care, named one of the top three children's hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Cincinnati Children’s has a broad reach caring for children both nationally and internationally.

Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Antonelli, Harrington & Thompson LLP, a patent litigation boutique seeking an associate with 0-5 years of patent litigation experience for its Houston office. We look for highly motivated individuals with superior academic credentials. Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are key. This is a great opportunity for growth and development. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

June 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Toler Law Group is seeking a patent attorney with 1+ years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates with Electrical Engineering degrees and corporate R&D or engineering experience. We are also interested in candidates with IPR and PTAB experience. We provide IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

Patent Scientist – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

June 20, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Monsanto’s Biotechnology Organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Biotech Patent Science Team. The Patent Scientist will interact with R&D leadership and business teams, provide full-spectrum Intellectual Property (IP) support including Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, patent preparation and prosecution, and development and execution of IP strategies, and deliver IP education and enhance IP awareness.

Twenty years from now, the earth’s population will need 55% more food than it can produce now. Today, Monsanto is working with farmers around the world to do something about it. In over 60 countries, Monsanto has established industry-leading products because we give professionals the freedom to make real decisions. Monsanto is an Employer Of Choice with an outstanding professional development program and a history of building careers. Make an impact by joining the team that is working to solve one of mankind’s greatest challenges.

Required Education and Skills:
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life science area
• Minimum of three or more years of post graduate research experience in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life sciences area
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly express complex scientific concepts in written and oral presentation formats
• Ability to interact with broad scientific teams to understand and communicate scientific and business strategies
• Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work and deliver under stringent timelines
• Critical thinking and attention to detail

Desired Education and Skills
• Strong skills in bioinformatics and/or sequence analysis
• Project management experience
• Three or more years of experience in performing Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, and/or patent preparation and prosecution
• Registered to practice with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Knowledge of collaboration or licensing agreements to provide IP support and/or due diligence management

Why work with us?
• Life at Monsanto means collaborating with dedicated professionals in a stimulating environment
• Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships
• You will work with market leading brand products in a global organization
• We provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and some of the best career development opportunities in the industry
• Monsanto is named Great Place to Work in many countries around the world

Join our global team where your contribution will make a real difference!

Contact
For a full listing and to apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.monsanto.com/job/st-louis/patent-scientist/769/2333817.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Monsanto is an agriculture company with more than 20,000 employees focused on making a balanced meal accessible to everyone. We work to help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way. We think about how our food is grown so farmers have the tools they need to have better harvests. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Career opportunities at Monsanto range from farming, plant breeding, chemistry and engineering to marketing, environmental science, IT and many other areas. We’re always looking for exceptional professionals interested in developing a strong career while collaborating to develop solutions for sustainable agriculture. Sound like a job for you?

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – United States (Remote)

June 19, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, an eight lawyer/agent IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys/agents and trademark attorneys having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business in the range of $500,000 or more.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Brookfield, Wisc.

June 17, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C., a boutique southeast Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law, firm seeks associate attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience. Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred. Industry experience is required, as well as admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent agent. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Medtronic is seeking a Patent Counsel II to work in its Memphis offices.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Develops and maintains intellectual property assets of the company including 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 patentability 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 engineering or science degree and law school (J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.

Minimum Education Requirements

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 4-8 years of related experience with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or other engineering or related sciences.
Proven ability to apply practical patent experience and render legal advice involving spinal/orthopedic and/or other medical device technology along with some Patent Litigation and Post-grant proceeding experience is preferred.

Functioning Factors

Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth legal knowledge in one job family or broader intellectual property expertise in most areas of a job function. Helps set strategic direction and demonstrates global business acumen while thinking critically and making sound decisions.
Problem Solving: Focuses on patient and customer in developing solutions to complex problems that may generate breakthrough ideas or require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Initiate and lead change to ensure 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. Sets high standards, instills operational excellence, drives accountability and models ethical behavior. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on business results and expenditures.
Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing intellectual property matters. Collaborates with others and creates alignment while fostering diversity and inclusion amongst partners, customers, clients and peers.
Adhere to the Medtronic Leadership Expectations of Shape, Engage, Innovate, and Achieve.

Other Skills & 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 dynamic environment and to build strong working relationships.
Some travel may be required.

Contact
Apply online via this link: http://jobs.medtronic.com/jobs/patent-counsel-ii-8295.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

June 8, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bejin Bieneman, PLC, is seeking a patent associate with 0-5 years’ experience to immediately join the firm. This is a special position in which 100% of your time will be dedicated to a major client of the firm, and in which you could eventually spend a majority of your time with the client.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a JD and a degree in chemical engineering to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a JD and a degree in chemistry to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

June 8, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in computer science or electrical engineering to work in the firm’s Troy office, outside of Detroit.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

June 7, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson has an immediate opening for an attorney to join our Intellectual Property Group. The position presents a unique opportunity to focus on patent noninfringement and invalidity investigations and patent licensing. Qualified candidates must have distinguished academic credentials and exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities. A J.D. is required and an engineering background with demonstrated experience dealing with electrical, mechanical, and software systems is strongly preferred. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patents.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

May 27, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, a Central Pennsylvania based law firm with over 130 attorneys in 6 offices, is actively recruiting a full-time Patent Attorney for our Harrisburg, PA office.

IP Specialist – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

May 9, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is seeking an individual who is motivated to excel and has a positive, team-oriented attitude. We want to find someone who has the ability to learn and comprehend complex and highly-technical concepts and processes quickly, is good at maximizing the use of technology, and wants to be a part of a dynamic, growing patent practice. Duties include assisting patent attorneys with docketing and practice management, preparing and filing patent applications at the USPTO, maintaining electronic files, generating templates for patent applications, responding to office actions, reviewing documents to ensure proper form, manage new client intake process, etc.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

May 5, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2 to 7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office.