IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Kohler, Wisc.

April 6, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Kohler Company is seeking an IP Attorney to work in its Wisconsin headquarters. This is more than a job posting for one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and ply your craft in a creative, conscious and characterful culture.

As an IP Attorney, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge.

How You Will Contribute:
• Manage patent application preparation and prosecution, manage IP portfolios, and supervise outside counsel.
• Actively participate in new product development projects to assist project teams with generating invention disclosures and to clear new product features against third party IP.
• Counsel engineers and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy, including management of patent portfolios in collaborative relationships.
• Assist in all areas of due diligence, including conducting patentability reviews and freedom-to-operate reviews.
• Review and assist in drafting agreements regarding non-disclosure, joint-development, design and development, research, transfer and ownership of IP.
• Actively monitor budget.
• Participate in innovation sessions to facilitate the generation of business-aligned, strategic IP.
• Lead Patent Review Committee activities to review invention disclosures, obtain foreign filing decisions and review maintenance fee and annuity payment matters.
• Organize and present training sessions on IP-related topics for business groups.

Minimum Requirements:
• JD Degree.
• 2 or more years of substantive IP experience with a strong background in patent prosecution
• Admission to state bar and registration to practice before the USPTO.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong communication, legal, technical and business skills.
• Strong business acumen with the capacity to learn the business rapidly and become a business partner.
• Experience working internationally preferred.

Contact:
If you're ready to contribute to our culture and set your mark, apply today at https://kohler.taleo.net/careersection/kohlercom/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=03SWE. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Kohler, Wisconsin

Beyond competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at http://www.kohler.com.

Since 1873 our life's work has been to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. Today, over 50 leading edge Kohler brands deliver on that promise to customers in six continents - a testament to the craft of over 30,000 associates and the culture in which they operate.

As Kohler associates we are stewards of our craft, our culture, our environment and our communities. We care about our work and are committed to a single level of quality. We forge our own path. And in turn, experience the joy of discovery and the opportunity to grow.

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Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

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Fish & Richardson P.C. is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.

Responsibilities:
Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.

Qualifications:
Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.

Location:
We are currently considering candidates for the following offices:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- New York
- Silicon Valley
- Twin Cities
- Washington, DC

We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.

Contact:
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC

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