Senior IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

December 26, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

POET is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to work in its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office. The Senior Intellectual Property Counsel is the primary legal advisor to our management team on all IP matters (including patents, trademarks, copyright, and licensing) and an integral contributor to business and legal strategy.

Who We Seek
Are you as exceptional as a business person as you are an IP lawyer? Are you as creative and savvy at negotiating agreements as you are at navigating the patent landscape and mitigating risk? Do you love teaching in plain English the essential elements of your very technical jargon to scientists and business executives alike? Do you competitively improve things and get exasperated with mediocrity? Do you thrive on setting bold targets, tracking performance, and then beating those goals? Do you have humility enough to fervently serve your teammates?

If you honestly answered an emphatic, “Yes!” to all of these questions, then we would be pleased to hear from you. Innovation in the biorefining space is high as companies race to capture the growing demand for renewable energy. The patent issues in this space are broad, technically challenging, and a strategic imperative for POET.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: http://goo.gl/NoqTI.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Who We Are
At POET, we are passionate about reducing our country’s reliance on foreign energy, lifting economies by revitalizing global agriculture, and providing a cleaner, affordable alternative to fossil fuels. We also believe in creativity from common sense. Our engineers and scientists have a relentless focus on developing technologies for more efficient biofuel production with the slightest environmental footprint. By integrating that technology development with our expertise in construction, operations, risk management, and marketing, we’ve built a network of 27 biorefineries in seven states that each year produces in excess of 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol, 9 billion pounds of high protein animal feed, and thousands of pounds of bio-based oils and lubricants. We aim to revolutionize the worldwide development, production, and marketing of biorefined products.

At POET Legal, our vision is to become the premier legal department among companies of our size. Our nimble team runs like a business, with a strategy and differentiated value proposition built around an intimate knowledge of our company and the needs of our business team.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location (Ohio)

December 21, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney or patent agent. The candidate should be a qualified patent attorney or patent agent, licensed to practice in Ohio and before the USPTO. An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required. Candidates with a Computer Science degree will be considered if they have significant computer hardware experience. Learn more about about us at www.Calfee.com.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

December 16, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duft Bornsen & Fettig, LLP is patent law firm located next to Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. The bulk of our work is patent preparation and prosecution. We are looking for associates with 1 - 4 years of experience. We are primarily interested in EE backgrounds but will consider other backgrounds when there is some demonstrated knowledge in the EE arts. The right candidate must have an open mind and be willing to do things our way. We work hard but we have a lot of fun. We also want someone who wants to be part of our team. We are looking to hire in the January to March 2013 timeframe. Please submit a published writing sample with resume (e.g., an office action response or an application).

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

December 8, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison is seeking an IP Counsel to work in The Materials Group, its largest global division. This intellectual property counsel will focus on both U.S. and international intellectual property services, including IP prosecution (patent applications and office actions), transactions involving IP (licensing and development), patent opinions, right to markets, patent landscapes, trade secret protection, trademarks, and copyrights. This attorney will also be expected to work closely with the Materials Group’s global research and innovation functions assisting with efforts in the US, Europe, China, and India. This position reports to the Materials Group Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and is based in the Regional Law Department in Mentor, Ohio. A background in chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skills in practical day-to-day client support and counseling is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including client counseling, IP transactions including technology development and licensing contracts, patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
• Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
• Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
• Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors and foreign counsel for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; handle such filing and liaison activities.
• Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent offices, foreign and domestic.
• Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements, as well as intellectual property advice in regard to M&A negotiations and other transactions.

Requirements:
• Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Must possess a law degree (with excellent academic credentials), be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing. Willing to consider outstanding candidates admitted to the Bar in any state.
• 3-7 years of patent legal experience in a diverse intellectual property practice (law firm or in-house), including patent drafting and prosecution, non-infringement opinions, and freedom to operate opinions.
• Familiarity with films and adhesives, or products that are based on related chemistries is a plus.
• Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of PCT and European patent practice is desirable.
• Experience drafting patents (patent prosecution).
• Transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities) is a plus.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Approximately 25% travel should be expected.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=8190&sid=63.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

IP Counsel – Other – Wyandotte, Mich.

December 8, 2012- US - Midwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. A successful candidate has experience in the following areas:

• IP transaction experience in both divestitures and acquisitions including public and confidential due diligence, IP analysis and advice, agreement preparation, and closing.
• Focus on both patents and unpatented know-how is needed.
• Ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other M&A team members especially commercial attorneys, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client.
• Ability to successfully integrate acquired IP into BASF is also essential.
• Licensing experience including technology and patents in and out.
• Understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed.
• Ability to advise clients on licensing options, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
• Experience managing client patent estates including IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Experience with US reexaminations is considered a plus.
• Experience with foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is a plus, although this position focuses on US law and US patents

This position will be located in Wyandotte, MI. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings, and BASF's German parent in Ludwigshafen will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel. The ability to do pro bono work through BASF's relationship with the Pro Bono Partnership is available.

Qualifications:
BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Requirements:
• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering and JD are required
• Graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering is preferred
• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Must be licensed in at least one state and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
• Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
• Must be a self-starter, be proactive, and take the initiative
• Must be a team player and work well with patent attorneys, patent agents, and support staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills and have excellent writing skills
• High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend most favorable alternatives
• Ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO
• Ability to use the USPTO's Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
• Ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP counterparts located in Europe

Contact:
To apply, visit this link: http://on.basf.com/1203209intelpropfadv.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Wyandotte, Michigan

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

December 7, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders, is currently seeking a Patent Engineer to join our team.

The role of a Patent Engineer (PE) is to be a catalyst for idea generation, evaluate said ideas to find candidates for patent protection, and to interact with US patent consultants for drafting and prosecution of patent applications. In addition, the PE will build up a competitive patent portfolio and monitor competitor patents using database systems.

Working with corporate Patent Manager as a part of a small global team, the PE will:

• Assume the primary responsibility for Research and Development patents arising from Elekta’s US sites, which are predominately involved in Software Engineering.
• Promote and develop patenting and management of new applications.
• Operate searches for new technical developments
• Monitor and analyze patent applications for technical trends, potential infringements and license opportunities in addition to managing the existing portfolio.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (MS or PhD) and 3-5 years of related professional experience is required. A PhD is strongly preferred.
• Patent experience is required. Patent experience in the software industry is STRONGLY preferred.
• Professional engineers with related background (academia or industry) will be considered. Legal qualifications are not required for this opportunity.
• Must be personable, approachable, self-driven and able to encourage idea generation.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and an eye for details.
• Must possess the ability to quickly understand advanced technical inventions, even in areas where one might not have much experience.
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language, as the job will involve reading and extracting the inventive features from patent publications.
• Must have a broad technical understanding as products involve complex technology in the areas of mechanical, software, electronics and/or radiation physics.
• Domestic and International Travel will be required for this position.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://uscareers-elekta.icims.com/jobs/2424/job?mode=apply&iis=patently-o.

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

Elekta develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Our clinical solutions and information systems are used in over 5,000 hospitals globally and every day more than 100,000 patients receive diagnosis, treatment of follow-up with the help of an Elekta product.

Patent Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Kalamazoo, Mich. and San Jose, Calif.

November 30, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Stryker Corporation seeks two intellectual property attorneys, one to be based in Kalamazoo, MI; the other to be based in San Jose or Fremont, CA.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

November 13, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a junior patent litigation associate on partnership track to join our thriving Indianapolis Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have one or two years of patent litigation experience. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 30, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking Patent Associates with 2-6 years of patent experience and/or similar technical experience. We have a need for electrial engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering backgrounds.

Trademark Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

October 29, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP seeks an experienced trademark associate for our St. Louis office. Candidates applying for this position should have experience in domestic and foreign trademark clearance, trademark prosecution and trademark and domain name enforcement, including TTAB and UDRP proceedings. Experience in copyright, trademark licensing and advertising is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and -benefit package.

Patent Examiner – USPTO – Detroit, Mich. (Updated)

October 25, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking Patent Examiners (PE). Yearning for a job that harnesses the power of innovation, yet provides work/life balance? As a Patent Examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, you'll be working with the largest Intellectual Property Rights entity in the nation. You'll be supporting economic growth and positioning America as one of the world's top innovators. You'll conduct research and interact with applicants who are working on inventive modern breakthroughs. You'll have access to alternative, flexible schedules, telework, bonuses and paid overtime. Starting salary range from $69,899 to $90,866 per year, with non-competitive promotion potential to GS-13.

Key Requirements:
• Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering degree (or combination of education & experience) plus one year of patent prosecution experience
• Meet the Basic Qualifications plus additional Specialized Experience
• U.S. Citizen or National.
• Live near, or be willing to relocate or commute to the Detroit, MI area.
• Submit a complete application in USAJobs (keyword: USPTO) and furnish all required documentation.
• Enjoy research and work well autonomously.

Duties:
A patent examiner (PE) reviews patent applications to determine if they comply with Federal law and regulation and scientific principle. A PE scrutinizes patent applications, determines the scope of protection claimed by the inventor, researches relevant technologies, and communicates findings and decisions to patent practitioners and/or inventors.

The PE conducts extensive reviews of a large body of technical information, including detailed drawings as represented in electrical schematic, 3-dimensional mechanical portrayed drawings or chemical manufacturing process diagrams.

The position requires the analytical ability to efficiently digest large volumes of scientific information and to use this in making timely decisions regarding the patentability of an application. The PE reviews patent applications and writes office actions in a production-oriented environment. Almost all of the PE's work is performed using a computer and is visually very demanding.

As a PE, you will independently perform patent examining functions and formulate or recommend appropriate action with respect to:

• Checking applications for technical accuracy and compliance with formal requirements
• Treating disclosure statements and claims of priority
• Analyzing disclosure and claims for compliance with 35 USC 112
• Planning a field of search
• Conducting search
• Formulating rejections under 35 USC 102 and 103 with supporting rationale, or determining how claim(s) distinguish over the prior art
• Determining whether amendment introduces new matter
• Determining whether restriction is proper
• Determining whether claimed invention is operable/useful as disclosed

After preliminary instruction, you will perform patent examining functions and formulate or recommend appropriate action with respect to:

• Evaluating / applying case law as necessary
• Evaluating sufficiency of affidavits / declarations
• Determining whether appropriate line of patentable distinction is maintained between application and/or patents
• Evaluating sufficiency of reissue oath / declaration

Contact:
Want to learn more? Register for a slot at our upcoming Information Sessions & Interview Fair at our Detroit Office on November 9 and 10. http://www.usptocareers.gov/jobfair/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Biotech Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 18, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group in Denver, Minneapolis, or Indianapolis. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus.

Registered Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Toledo, Ohio

October 13, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marshall & Melhorn, LLC, one of Toledo’s oldest, most prestigious firms seeks a registered Patent Attorney. A candidate must have five to eight years of experience in patent prosecution, be admitted to the Patent Bar, and possess an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering with excellent academic qualifications. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed. The candidate should have strong project, and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field. No book of business is required.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

October 4, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Columbus, Ohio

October 3, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Law firm (confidential) seeks Patent Attorney for office in Columbus, OH. Candidates should have a minimum of two years experience in patent prosecution, be admitted to the Patent Bar, and possess an undergraduate degree in engineering or the life sciences. We offer a competitive salary, a broad range of benefits, fascinating work and a team approach to practicing law. Please send resume, transcripts and references.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Oakland County, Mich.

September 21, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP seeks an attorney or patent agent for its Patent Practice Group in Oakland County, Michigan. This position is appropriate for patent agents or attorneys having at least two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and a strong record of academic achievement. The position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. and other countries and advising clients as to the patentability of inventions in the areas of robotics, automation, software and apparel.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Maplewood, Minnesota

September 18, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

3M is seeking a Patent Agent for the Office of Intellectual Property Counsel in Maplewood, MN.

The person hired for the position of Patent Agent will primarily be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of patent legal services related to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in assigned areas.

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Applying knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws to independently define inventions and draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Handling other USPTO patent proceedings such as preparing and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications as needed.
• Working with foreign patent counsel to manage foreign patent office proceedings such as bringing and defending oppositions, invalidation trials, nullity suits, trials for correction, etc. as needed.
• Proactively providing other high quality patent services as may be needed relating to education, training, technical support for other activities, etc.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.3m.com/job/Maplewood-Patent-Agent-Job-MN-55106/2083219/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Maplewood, Minnesota

For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

September 10, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP seeks a junior associate to work in the Firm's electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Candidate should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or physics.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

September 7, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is seeking an IP Counsel to join its intellectual property team at the company’s headquarters location in Hazelwood, Missouri. This person will provide a broad range of IP support for product lines that may include branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast media, nuclear medicine, and medical devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Evaluation of patentability and business needs
2.Preparation of patent applications
3.Prosecution of patent applications
4.Client counseling on a wide variety of IP matters
5.Participation in the product development teams
6.Supervision of outside counsel
7.Preparation of freedom-to-practice opinions
8.Preparation and negotiation of IP agreements
9.Participation in the IP aspects of acquisitions and divestitures

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education required/ preferred:
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pharmacy, or a related field
• JD degree
• Admission to a state bar
• Eligible for admission in Missouri (eventual admission in Missouri will be required)
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO

Experience:
• 3-5 years in a corporate IP department or law firm
• Substantial experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or medical device arts

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• A background in organic chemistry, including organic synthesis
• Experience with the Hatch-Waxman act
• Experience preparing freedom to practice opinions
• Familiarity with the design, evaluation, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory issues

Skills/Competencies:
• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Other Skills:
• Ability to learn on the fly
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in ability to make sound decisions
• High level of professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:
• This position reports to the VP of Intellectual Property within the Legal Department. This position has no direct reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Typical office working environment.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Contact:
Apply online at: http://careers.covidien.com.

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

Job Description Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2011 revenue of $11.6 billion, Covidien has 41,000 employees worldwide in more than 65 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit http://www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.

Founded as Mallinckrodt in 1867, the $2 billion Covidien pharmaceutical segment is in the process of spinning off into a separate business. This creates exciting opportunities to grow your career within an established organization that is soon to be an independent public company. Currently, the Company expects that the spinoff process will be completed in mid-2013. While we are undergoing the process, the pharmaceuticals business remains a segment of Covidien, and will continue to operate according to the Company’s strategic plan, focusing on our customers and patients who rely on our products. Equally important, pharmaceuticals’ mission remains the same: To make diagnostics and medicines better and safer for you and your family.