Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 22, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seasoned attorney with at least five years of prior relevant legal experience. Capable of handling most legal matters with a minimum of supervision. Responsible for developing corporate patent strategy, overseeing Kroger’s patent portfolio, and managing liability.

Essential Job Functions:
• Review and recommend changes to Kroger’s existing patent and invention policies and procedures and implement new processes where needed.
• Educate associates working in areas of the Company where development takes place on how to protect Kroger inventions and avoid infringement of third party rights.
• Work closely with research and development teams in IS&S, Manufacturing, Logistics and other departments to identify research of strategic importance worthy of patent protection.
• Undertake a substantial share of the patent drafting and prosecution work.
• Oversee the retention of outside patent counsel when necessary and manage the interaction between outside counsel and internal clients to eliminate duplication and inconsistency, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Implement a patent review committee or other formal process to analyze the value of potential patents and make better decisions on which patent applications to pursue.
• Oversee and maintain Kroger’s patent portfolio and take steps to enforce it when necessary.
• Analyze patents and author patentability, freedom-to-practice/clearance, validity and infringement opinions and provide related advice to the Company.
• Review, respond and provide advice to the Company with regard to claims of patent infringement.
• Assist with management of patent litigation.
• Assist as needed on overflow trademark work and other intellectual property matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate patent licenses, employee invention agreements, and development contracts.
• Oversee patent aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence studies.
• Ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate’s areas of responsibility.
• Keep supervisor informed of all material legal matters affecting the Company.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least one State Bar membership in good standing.
• Registered to practice with the USPTO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Seasoned attorney with at least five years of patent law experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience:
• Drafting and prosecution of patents (US and foreign).
• Preparation of infringement, validity, freedom to operate opinions and related client counseling.
• Project management experience.

Contact:
Interested candidates should contact Tom Dorgan at tom.dorgan@kroger.com.

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

Associate University Counsel – University of Illinois – Chicago, Ill.

July 22, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Civilian Patent Attorney – U.S. Air Force – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

July 21, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rare opportunity for civilian patent attorney in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. The Air Force is seeking a patent attorney with a minimum 2 years preparation/prosecution experience, particularly in the arts of electrical and mechanical engineering. The position is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton), Ohio. This job will provide unique challenges and ample opportunities to grow and excel in the fields of patent law and technology transfer law.

IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

June 30, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!

The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.

This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.

This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!

About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.

POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.

Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:

• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms

Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371

POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Project Manager (Intellectual Property Management) – Government – Grand Forks, N.D.

June 28, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to work with EERC researchers clients in identifying, developing, and protecting valuable intellectual property. The EERC is an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC is not an academic organization. It is an entrepreneurial not-for-profit organization with a strong business culture and philosophy.

The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Intellectual Property Management and Technology Commercialization and is to be part of a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team responsible for transferring EERC technologies into both new business ventures and existing companies while being involved with key innovators and creating intellectual property positions with leading companies around! the world.

The position is responsible for managing different aspects of intellectual property on individual EERC projects together with the commercialization team and senior researchers; handling the analysis, evaluation, and disposition of invention disclosures by EERC scientists and engineers; obtaining appropriate protection of inventions by working with outside counsel; assisting in drafting negotiating commercialization agreements, such as licenses and shareholder agreements; and maintaining client relationships and monitoring license compliance. Limited travel will be required. For more information regarding the EERC, please see www.undeerc.org.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or law
• Must have strong legal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Criminal history background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, business development and consulting

• Industry experience in energy or environmental sectors

Contact:
Please complete UND Application/Control Card form found online at www.humanresources.und.edu. If claiming Veterans preference, a DD Form 214 must be attached. If claiming Disabled Veterans Preference, a DD Form 214 and a copy of VA statement dated within past year must be attached. All applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date and have complete name and current mailing address.

UND is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 28, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Licensing Manager – Large Corporation – Madison, Wisc.

June 23, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location

April 28, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

April 27, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP/FDA firm seeks patent attorneys. Firm seeks applicants with 7+ years of primarily patent prosecution experience in the chemical arts (preferred focus on pharmaceutical, food and dietary supplement-related patents) and experience overseeing patent portfolios. PhD's and portable book of business preferred.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

April 20, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent prosecution associate. This is a great opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an electrical prosecution attorney with two to four years of experience. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

April 15, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, P.C.,
an intellectual property law firm located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its intellectual property practice as an Associate. Primary responsibilities of the position include patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio management for technologies in the fields of chemistry, physics and biotechnology, with opportunities for intellectual property transactional work and due diligence.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Rolla, Mo.

April 12, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Houston, Texas

April 5, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oxane Materials, Inc., a manufacturing-stage, oil and gas-focused nanotechnology company (>$30MM raised; 30+ employees) spun out of Rice University, is recruiting a seasoned Patent Liaison for its corporate R&D facility in Houston, TX.

The Patent Liaison will report directly to the VP of R&D and enjoy dotted line reporting to Oxane’s President. The Patent Liaison will work closely with the R&D team, senior corporate management, and outside Patent Counsel to:
• Prepare compelling Invention Disclosures
• Draft patent applications and prepare trademark applications
• Develop IP landscape analysis (Prior Art; track relevant external IP; provide evaluation of competitors’ IP; evaluate strength of Oxane IP)
• Work with VP of R&D to develop R&D program integrated with IP strategy
• Draft Office Action responses; possibly interview with Patent Examiners
• Make inventive intellectual contributions to Oxane inventions
• Develop a prospective IP budget and track performance against it
• Manage internal IP process compliance and oversee recordkeeping

Critical success criteria:
• More than 5 years working in a Patent Liaison capacity and at least 3 years as an R&D scientist
• Outstanding communication skills; excellent command of English (hearing, speaking, writing)
• Competent interpersonal skills; ability to make compelling presentations to internal stakeholders, outside Counsel, and Patent Examiners
• Excellent work ethic; proven ability to multitask in a rapidly evolving environment

Degrees and Designations:
• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO strongly preferred
• Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or Inorganic Chemistry
• Knowledge of upstream oil & gas, hydraulic fracturing, and proppants desirable but not required

Contact:
A competitive compensation package will be offered (salary, bonus, options, relocation allowance).

Qualified, interested candidates should submit their resume to info@oxanematerials.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Anywhere (U.S.)

March 15, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (GSH), is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. We are looking for a partner to lead and develop the firm’s intellectual property practice. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection our clients. Successful candidate can work anywhere in the United States or be based out of one of our fourteen offices located from coast to coast.

IP Associate (Patent Prosecution) – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

January 20, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 2 to 5 years experience in patent prosecution, patent opinion, and other patent work. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.

IP Associate (Patent Litigation) – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

January 20, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 4 to 6 years experience in patent litigation. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.

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

January 4, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee or Madison, Wisc.

December 29, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best has an opportunity in our Milwaukee or Madison office for an associate or patent agent with 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience in the life sciences. Advanced degree and/or significant work experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (preferably organic) is required.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

November 30, 2009- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

October 27, 2009- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution