Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 10+ years of relevant experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in our Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
Candidates must have been engaged in a partner-level practice, preferably with large firm/client experience. Book of business not required, but may help provide flexibility as to office location.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is one of the leading law firms in the Twin Cities. We are currently searching for a patent attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience, or a patent agent with over 5 years of experience, to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 25 attorneys. We seek applicants with broad intellectual property experience including patent prosecution and clearance opinion work, and client counseling. In particular, candidates should have an engineering background and experience with medical devices or medical device patents. Candidates should be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
In addition to the experience previously noted, candidates should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills along with strong academic/professional credentials. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment, which is friendly, open and flexible. EEO/AA
Contact: For consideration, please send your resume and transcript to: Greta M. Larson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or e-mail glarson@fredlaw.com. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID (candidate's choice). Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior drafting and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. Demonstrable business development success a bonus. References will be required.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
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.
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact: For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
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.
Contact: Additional information and application procedures are available at "USAJOBS." NOTE: Applicants must apply through the above link at the USAJOBS website by Monday, 2 August 2010.
Questions only may be directed to afmclo.jaz.t2@wpafb.af.mil. Applications will not be accepted by email.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Agency Job Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
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
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
Medtronic Spinal and Biologics is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in Memphis, Tennessee. As a member of the Core Spine IP team and being accountable for the IP of the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Business, the Sr. Patent Agent has the following responsibilities:
• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications before the USTPO and other patent offices. • Initiates and interprets patentability searches • Prepares analysis of patents with relation to infringement and validity to obtain the broadest possible protection for Medtronic's inventions. • Works with legal and scientific community on the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and maintaining all related documentation. • 4-7 years experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or other related sciences. Or 2-5 years experience with Masters Degree in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related sciences. • A demonstrated ability to draft electrical, mechanical and biomedical patent applications, preferably for medical device technology.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by visiting Medtronic Careers and searching for Req Id 73228.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Promega is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to add to our Corporate Legal Team. As a Licensing Manager you will meet with business staff to understand the technology, products, third party company needs, and intellectual property involved with proposed business transactions. This role will be instrumental in providing IP guidance to business staff and will draft and negotiate licenses and IP provisions within business agreements.
Requirements: • A Master’s of Science degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or Biophysics plus 5 years of industrial biotechnology experience • 5 years of IP licensing experience • Extensive patent law knowledge and patent bar membership10 plus years of progressively technical sales/marketing, licensing, technology transfer, business development or R&D experience • Licensing knowledge and experience with life sciences IP
Promega Corporation is an internationally recognized leader in the biotechnology industry with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. At Promega you will find a campus like setting with a casual, highly productive and professional atmosphere.
Contact: Click on the link below to apply for this position. Only applications through our website will be considered for this position.
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10 or more years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment. The candidate should have a computer science or engineering background and experience in working with Fortune 1000 companies.
This position provides the opportunity to lead a patent team of attorneys and paralegals in providing strategic direction and support to our Fortune 1000 clients. Our firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City. Opportunities to work virtually from other cities will could be considered.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please contact Robert Wolfe at rwolfe@consultwolfe.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Multiple Offices
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.
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.
Contact: Resume, transcripts (both law school and undergraduate), references and a writing sample should be submitted with all initial inquiries, through our online application process at michaelbest.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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.
Requirements include an advanced degree in physics or chemistry with 2-6 years of experience as a USPTO registered patent attorney and license to practice in Colorado (or ability to become licensed in Colorado).
Contact: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a resume including a cover letter directed to Andrew Parker at aparker@greenwin.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Brewer Science, a leading supplier of specialty coatings to the microelectronics industry is currently seeking a full-time Patent Agent to work at the Rolla, Missouri location. Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, and completing intellectual property, particularly patent related activities that strategically position the company.
Responsibilities: • Coordinate invention activities, from literature searches to coordinating idea generation to invention disclosure content development to patent maintenance, with all applicable departments • Advise Business and Technical Managers and inventors in decisions related to intellectual property items and issues • Develop, implement, and communicate systems necessary to achieve Brewer Science’s intellectual property, goals, and objectives • Implement efficiency or cost reduction initiatives as appropriate
Qualifications: • USPTO certified Patent Agent and three years relevant technical and industry experience • Masters degree (M.S.) and three years relevant technical and industry experience or Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and five years relevant technical and industry experience • Equivalent combination of experience and education
Contact: To apply for this position please, complete the online application at www.brewerscience.com. This position is open until filled.
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).
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.
The selected candidate should have 15 + years experience in intellectual property and patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, a proven desire to practice intellectual property/patent law and an appetite to succeed. Experience with software/hardware is preferable. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our national client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
GSH is a national cross-cultural firm providing service to clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family owned businesses. This is a great opportunity to join a national diverse firm and have access to national a client base.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Margo McCormack, GSH Director of Human Resources, at 414-847-1370 or at margo_mccormack@gshllp.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere in the United States
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.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
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.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
