Lee & Hayes is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. 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 for a quarter of the world’s top 20 U.S. patent winners. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our global client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
Lee & Hayes is ranked #1 for quality of computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and has been recognized multiple times as a “Go-To” IP firm by Corporate Counsel. Lee & Hayes offers a collegial and team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation/benefits package. No book of business is required. Positions are primarily available in the Spokane headquarters, but our other offices (in Seattle and Austin) might be an option for the right fit.
Qualifications: 5+ years of law-practice experience with patent preparation and prosecution. Prefer EE, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics degrees. USPTO admission.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Florida-based start-up with multiple pending applications seeks experienced prior art researcher to assist in preparation of IDS. This is a contract tele-commuter position. Researcher must have significant experience in prior art search for complex inventions in Search, Information Extraction, Knowledge Discovery, Natural Language Processing, and other related domains.
Researcher with own, already established subscriptions to the various search resources is highly preferred. Researcher will work closely with CTO and Patent Counsel to plan, execute and review results from prior art search as well as preparation of the IDS.
We are a virtual company and contractor must be able to work remotely from own premises. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Contact: Interested applicants please contact CTO at rsvp@confidentialresponse.net. All contacts will be returned promptly.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Telecommute (Florida)
EMBARQ is seeking an intellectual property attorney to help design and manage core processes for building and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including managing outside patent counsel on issues related to patent preparation and prosecution. Will require interaction with senior management to communicate legal advice. Will consult on and sometimes direct legal matters with respect to the company’s purchase of complex solutions and services that may involve significant legal exposure for the company or have a substantial impact on operations. Expected to carry out assignments, such as preparation of legal documents and written communication of legal advice, under minimum supervision from a Senior Attorney or other attorney with primary responsibility for a project or a task.
Requirements: • J. D. and admission to the bar of at least one state. • At least three years of significant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and advising clients with respect to intellectual property issues.
Preferred candidate will have excellent academic credentials, including law review participation. Must have demonstrated competence in the relevant areas of legal practice and have shown the ability to achieve required results. Should perform all tasks with minimal supervision.
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may go to www.embarq.com/careers, select “career opportunities,” search for job # 0004483, select the “counsel” link and apply online.
EMBARQ is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace.
At EMBARQ we believe in investing in our employees. Strong benefits and salary packages, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of performance incentives are only the beginning.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Be an integral part of the action and grow with us as we lead the communications industry into the future. Together, we make it greener on our side. So take command of your career: Submit your interest today.
Ocean Tomo is an integrated intellectual capital merchant bank providing corporate finance, asset and risk management, valuation, research, analytics, patent auctions and expert services. Our goal is to assist our clients – corporations, law firms, governments, and institutional investors – in maximizing value from their Intellectual Property (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets).
We are adding a Technical Analyst in the Corporate Finance business unit to assist in the technology evaluations for its Auctions and M&A groups. Candidates will be required to evaluate patents and related technical materials in a range of categories including, Semiconductor/Physical Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Circuit Layout, VLSI, and Circuit Analysis. Knowledge of Fiber Optic Networking is also a plus. This position is located in Chicago.
Responsibilities: • Review IP submissions and client IP portfolios to determine quality and market potential • Identify and qualify potential buyers of specific patents and technology • Search for, identify and evaluate patents and other intellectual property assets meeting specified criteria • Develop new business opportunities for the Corporate Finance group
Requirements: • Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or other relevant hard science • 2-5 years in the technical field • Experience in interaction with Fortune 500 companies • Strong aptitude for quickly learning diverse new technologies and ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects • Experience in technical research preferred • Maturity and professionalism a must • Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience • Overtime and travel flexibility • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Contact: For more information or to submit a resume, please visit our website.
Patent Agents preferred. Local candidates preferred as relocation package is not available. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Ocean Tomo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
NAVTEQ is currently looking for a Patent Attorney (6957) in Chicago, Ill. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.
NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.
Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements • Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents • Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance • Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions • Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law • 3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house
Requirements: • Admission to Patent Bar and JD required • Admission to Illinois State Bar preferred • Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred) • Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property • Able to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way • Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills • Able to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues • Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management • Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships • Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.
NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Trading Technologies (TT) is currently seeking a driven and talented Patent Lawyer or Agent to assist with its continually growing practices in electronic and software-related technologies.
Are you interested in being part of the passion fueling the tremendous growth of high-speed electronic trading? Trading Technologies develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including international banks, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. TT’s patented X_TRADER® order-entry platform, named “Innovation of the Year” and “Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform” in 2007, drives over 50% of the top five futures exchanges’ electronic trading volume. TTNET™, TT's fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and lightning-fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major international exchanges. Headquartered in Chicago, TT maintains a global presence with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
Responsibilities: • Help to strategically build a patent portfolio. • Work closely with our Engineering, R&D and Product Management departments. • Generate new disclosures. • Prosecute and file new patent applications. • Work with outside counsel on prosecution matters. • Work on Patent acquisition projects. • Monitor and evaluate industry patents. • Assist with litigation/licensing as needed. • Provide other general legal advice.
Requirements: • At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science. • Admission to a state bar and the Patent Bar. • 2+ years of demonstrated prosecution experience as a Patent Lawyer or Patent Agent, with preferably extensive experience in the area of computer software. • Experience prosecuting patent applications filed in the business method art unit is a plus. • Experience dealing with IP issues in a multi-cultural environment and working with law firms outside the U.S. • In-house and outside counsel experience is a plus. • Experienced, creative, confident, well organized, and a self-starter. • Effective communication skills.
TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.
TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!
Santangelo Law Offices, P.C. is an innovative intellectual property law firm. We are ideally located in Fort Collins, Colorado at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. If you have superior academic credentials and experience in the area of intellectual property, this is an opportunity to consider. Ideal candidates would be admitted to or have the qualifications to be admitted before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, several years industry experience, and an ability to work positively and supportively with people.
We are driven to provide exceptional service to help our clients achieve their goals. If you have this attitude, we offer an outstanding work and living environment, a personal attention to your growth, opportunities to work on internationally demanding projects, and the opportunity to join a nationally known, thriving practice. To qualify you must have the skills necessary for client contact, enjoy working with a variety of technologies, and genuinely respect creative businesses and individuals.
Contact: For consideration, send resume, transcripts (legal and technical), and writing samples to:
Santangelo Law Offices, P.C. 125 South Howes Street, Third Floor Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.idea-asset.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Fennemore Craig, established in 1885 and now with more than 190 attorneys, is one of the largest full-service business law firms in the Southwest. Fennemore Craig seeks a registered patent attorney with three to five years patent prosecution experience as an associate for the firm’s Intellectual Property Group for its Denver office. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical engineering background; however, electrical, aerospace or civil engineering background is also acceptable. Patent application and technical writing experience is preferred. Excellent professional credentials required, including demonstrated skills in writing, attention to detail and excellent client relations. Colorado Bar membership preferred (or willingness to sit for the Bar). Lawyers choose to make their careers at our firm because we are a highly visible, regional firm with sophisticated/challenging legal work and we offer opportunities for early and significant responsibility. Fennemore Craig recognizes that our lawyers are our greatest asset, and our competitive and flexible compensation reflects this recognition.
Contact: Interested applicants should please email resume and cover letter to: recruiting@fclaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several associates in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background, USPTO license (or eligibility) and 3-5 years experience. Candidates must have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree. SHB offers a solid history and a proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists.
Contact: To join this excellent group of attorneys, please send your resume and law school transcript to Colleen Liesmann, Director of Legal Recruiting, at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, 2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108-2613; e-mail to cliesmann@shb.com; or, fax to her attention at 816.421.5547.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC provides high quality intellectual property legal services to a well established and diversified client base. We provide our attorneys with the opportunity to engage in a sophisticated IP law practice while maintaining a professional but relaxed working environment.
We are seeking mid-level (1-7 years of experience) and senior level (8+ years of experience) patent prosecution attorneys in both our Minneapolis, Minnesota and Austin, Texas locations. The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering or a related discipline and the ability to work independently. Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is required.
We provide attorneys with the tools to be productive and efficient. We offer flexible career options to meet the needs of attorneys who may be interested in working less than full time.
Contact: Please submit resume along with a cover letter to jobs@dbclaw.com. DBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is seeking an innovative, energetic and experienced individual to serve as director of the Office of Technology Management and Industry Relations. The director will report to the vice chancellor for research at MU and will be responsible for stimulating the development and commercialization of advanced technology, protecting university intellectual property, and transforming technology into successful enterprises. The director will lead program associates in close interaction with faculty and industry contacts and will interact with community, business, university, and state government leaders throughout Missouri in developing university technologies.
The university is looking for an individual with a Ph.D. in science or engineering or a master's degree in science or engineering, plus a law degree. Ideally, the director will have experience in both university and industry environments. This individual also should have an established record of success in technology transfer, intellectual property management, and university/industry contracting.
Contact: Official application must be made to University of Missouri-Columbia Human Resource Services by submitting an online application at http://www.missouri.edu/employment.php for vacancy 1009866, Director, Professional Programs.
Applications should also be sent to: Dr. Robert Hall, Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Office of Research 205 Jesse Hall, University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211
Additional Info: Employer Type: University Job Location: Columbia, Missouri
MU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Pfizer is seeking an experienced patent attorney to become a member of the Patent Department at the St. Louis, Missouri site. The attorney will handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research, development, and commercial activities in the inflammation therapeutic area. Job duties will include: preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and enforcement issues; performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations; and providing support as the product patent attorney for clinical candidates and products.
Qualifications: The candidate preferably should hold an advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate should also have at least five years professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with scientific colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions.
In general, the candidate should have experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, patent due diligence, and opinion/counseling matters (such as patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions). More specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support. A candidate with experience handling both small molecule and biologic matters will have an advantage. The candidate should be a team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, computer, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and have keen attention to detail. Candidates for this role will be chosen based on selection criteria that include IP product support and due diligence experience, customer driven focus, excellent technical background and legal skills, a proven ability to provide strong support for the business and an ability to proactively network with colleagues at various levels.
Level of position to be determined on the basis of the amount and type of experience possessed by the incumbent.
Contact: To Apply: Please submit your resume by visiting www.pfizer.com/careers and entering requisition number 076975.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, MO
Dish Network (Denver, Colorado) is seeking a Patent Counsel with at least 5 years of experience in foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Primary job duties include preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing infringement and clearance options, assisting with licensing, due diligence, opinions and management and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, as well as a law degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney. Contact: Please email resumes to anne.conaway@echostar.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
The Minnesota office of Inskeep IP Group is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of experience for patent prosecution and opinion work and light trademark work. We are a small firm, with offices in California and the Western suburbs of Minneapolis, that largely caters to medical device clients. Candidates should have excellent writing skills and be productive in a casual working environment. Salary is competitive with large MN firms.
KV Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Director, Global Patent Counsel. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Intellectual Property Counsel, the key responsibilities include working closely with the Company’s R&D personnel and inventors to draft and develop protectable patents with strategic value to the Company’s current and contemplated products, technology and drug delivery platforms, and business operations. This individual will also provide analysis of relevant prior art and strategic evaluation of and counseling on inventions and records of invention.
Qualified candidates will possess at least 5 to 10 years as a patent attorney actively engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and overseas, preferably in-house in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Must also be a U.S. PTO-registered patent attorney possessing a J.D. and admission to a State Bar. Demonstrated excellent skills in working closely and collegially with R& D personnel and the Company’s inventors are required. Excellent skills in drafting, filing, and prosecuting strategically thoughtful and well-drafted patent applications with the U.S. PTO and foreign counterparts on a timely and cost effective basis are required.
Other Desired Attributes: • Excellent organizational skills; must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Collaborative style; works well through cross functional teams to accomplish organizational goals. • Adaptable personality; responds resourcefully to shifting priorities and works effectively in ambiguous or challenging situations. • Must possess superior communication skills, both oral and written.
Benefits: KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb) provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental. We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Julie Courtois at jcourtois@kvph.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com) has reported its 12th consecutive year of record revenues in Fiscal 2007, reporting net sales of over $440 million.
KV is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufacturers, markets, and acquires technologically distinguished products through Ther-Rx Corporation, our branded wholly-owned subsidiary and ETHEX Corporation, our generic/non-branded wholly-owned subsidiary. With more than 60 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded subsidiaries.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis is One of Forbes’ “200 Best Metropolitan Areas” in America in 2006. St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005. St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.
Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a registered patent agent for an immediate opening in Madison, Wisconsin. Ideal candidate would have a PhD in the biological sciences, and at least 2-3 years of experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. It is preferred that a writing sample be submitted with any application.
The McCallum Law Firm, a small full-service biotechnology firm in Erie, Colorado, seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent. Firm seeks experienced patent attorney or agent for patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, opinion drafting, portfolio analysis and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology as well as excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills and professional recommendations. Patent bar admission required.
Contact: Resumes, including exemplary patent numbers, professional references and salary requirements may be sent to: Sonya Oster at mail@mccallumlaw.net. Please reference “Patent Attorney / Agent” in the subject line. For additional information on the Firm, please visit http://www.mccallumlaw.net.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Erie, Colorado
Allison Johnson, P.A., is seeking a patent attorney to join a thriving patent practice located in a beautiful setting on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis with easy access to many amenities, including walking paths, biking paths, restaurants, and a health club. Our clients include Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.
Requirements: The ideal candidate is a patent attorney having at least three years of patent prosecution experience, a degree in chemistry, and strong academic credentials. The practice is intellectually challenging, includes amazing administrative support, and permits a high level of autonomy. The practice is well suited to candidates who are quick to learn, detail oriented, and enjoy client interaction.
The work requirements of position, e.g., hourly requirements, are flexible. The position can be part time or full time. Salary is commensurate with the candidate's level of experience, efficiency, and desired billable goal.
Contact: Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to: Allison Johnson 3033 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 467 Minneapolis, MN 55416
NAVTEQ, a growing technology company, is currently looking for a patent attorney in Chicago, Illinois. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements
Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents
Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance
Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions
Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house
Requirements:
JD required
Admission to Illinois State and Patent Bar
Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred)
Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property
Ability to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way
Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills
Ability to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues
Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management
Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships
Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.
NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, IL
NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.
Fast growing law firm seeks patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a background in computer science. The firm has a flexible approach to geographic location.
Lee & Hayes is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. 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 for a quarter of the world’s top 20 U.S. patent winners. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our global client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
