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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney to join our Corporate Legal Team. As a Patent Attorney with Promega you will have the opportunity to manage and defend our intellectual property, work in close collaboration with our Marketing and Research departments to evaluate new product proposals and provide direction on the overall intellectual property strategy for the organization.
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate and an undergraduate degree (PhD preferred) in a Life Sciences related field
Ten plus years experience as a Patent Attorney in a related industry
Member in good standing of Patent Bar and at least one State Bar
Ability to interact and work effectively with a diverse customer group
Previous experience in the Biotech Industry
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to make effective decisions quickly to support business initiatives
Contact: Please visit www.promega.com/hr to apply for this position (Job ID 849), view a complete job description and learn more about our company.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Madison, WI
Promega Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Erickson & Kleypas, LLC, a small, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a registered patent attorney or patent agent for its growing biotech practice.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a degree in a biological science, at least two years of biotech patent prosecution experience, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple long-term projects in a variety of different biotech areas, and be familiar with the preparation of freedom to operate, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions. Familiarity with PCT practice and foreign patent prosecution is a plus.
Contact: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to tst@kcpatentlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri
This position is responsible for supporting TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc. and other Occupant Safety Systems (OSS) North America legal entities in connection with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues, including obtaining and maintaining TRW's IPR and helping to ensure that TRW's products avoid the valid patents of others. This position is also responsible for supporting the global OSS Law function by providing advice on United States laws relating to IPR and assistance with United States litigation relating to IPR.
Job Duties: Major job duties fall into four main categories: Infringement Avoidance/Claims (40%), Technology-Related Agreements (20%), Patent Procurement (20%), and Client Counseling (20%). Please refer to details listed below:
Infringement Avoidance/Claims – Work with engineering to understand TRW products in serial production, proposed for production and/or within TRW's strategic product plan. Search for and analyze or manage outside counsel in searching for and analyzing patents that are potentially relevant to TRW's products. Provide guidance to engineering and operations management regarding potential infringement issues. Work with engineering to help design around competitor patents, where possible. Manage outside patent counsel in investigating the validity of the patents of others that may potentially be relevant to TRW's products. With in-house litigation counsel, help to manage outside counsel in patent infringement actions in the United States.
Technology-Related Agreements – Work with engineering, business development, purchasing and sales functions at all levels in TRW Occupant Safety Systems in North America and with TRW in-house legal generalists and specialists (such as Tax) to develop TRW's position with respect to potential licensees, licensors, suppliers of products and product development services, and customers in all contractual areas in which creation, ownership, use and/or confidentiality of intellectual property is at issue. Review and draft (or help draft) and/or negotiate (or help negotiate) agreements or portions of agreements relating to such matters.
Patent Procurement – Perform prior art searches to assess the patentability of in-house inventions. Review invention disclosures formally and informally with engineering management and act as chair of and/or participate in invention review meetings to decide whether and where (a) to file patent applications within budget constraints and pursuant to TRW's current business and product strategy and (b) to maintain existing patents and patent applications. Manage and review the work of outside counsel in drafting patent applications, prosecuting patent applications, and filing and defending against opposition proceedings.
Client Counseling – Advise personnel in engineering, business development, and other functions regarding intellectual property issues. Educate TRW personnel in engineering and other functions regarding intellectual property risks and rewards, basic law regarding intellectual property, TRW processes and procedures regarding intellectual property, and the obligations of employees regarding intellectual property. Review technical papers and advertising materials prior to publication.
Requirements & Qualifications: This position requires admission to practice law in at least one state as well as admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent oral/written communication skills are required in addition to patent prosecution and opinion writing experience. 2-5 years job-related experience is required.
Prior experience with licensing or other technology-related agreements is desired. Litigation experience, experience in the automotive industry, a law firm and in a corporate work environment preferred.
Educational Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science is required. A Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Washington, Michigan
Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Information Technology Background
Job Description: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, a 40-attorney, dynamic, full service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Washington, DC and Salt Lake City (www.raderfishman.com), is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent attorney with a substantial information technology background (e.g., computer, telecommunications, Internet, e-commerce and business method technology areas) and at least 2 to 5 years of applicable legal experience for its Bloomfield Hills Office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional credentials, work well in a team setting and be interested in a supportive environment to refine and develop new skill sets. Opportunities will include patent prosecution; patentability, infringement and validity analysis; drafting and negotiating various agreements; handling IP issues regarding strategic and other M&A investments; assertion and licensing work; and litigation. RFG employs a unique compensation system that both aggressively rewards associates for their intangible contributions to the firm as well as objectively accounting for billable hours.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. RFG is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please reply to careers@raderfishman.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Type of work (Check all that apply) Prosecution
Quarles & Brady LLPseeks an attorney with at least three years of experience in patent prosecution drafting and a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to join the Intellectual Property team in the Chicago, Madison or Milwaukee office. Applicants should have solid technical skills and a bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI Type of work: Patent Prosecution
Ocean Tomo, LLCis a fully-integrated intellectual capital merchant bank that specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets. Established in 2003, The firm has 80+ employees and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- a live IP house; Ocean Tomo Capital, LLC -- publisher of the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index (Amex: OTPAT); Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies; and IP Exchange Chicago -- a securities exchange aiming to be the world’s first exchange with an IP focus.
Ocean Tomo offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will work at the intersection of financial theory and cutting-edge technology. We value creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. We require flexibility, dedication and initiative. In return, we provide exceptional opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
Ocean Tomo is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal, regulatory and compliance functions, as well as general business development. The General Counsel will be part of the firm’s Executive Committee and report directly to the CEO.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree and JD required
At least one state bar admission
8+ years of legal experience in corporate, securities and general contract law at a national law firm and/or in-house
Experience with private equity and hedge fund formation and deals a plus
Maturity and professionalism a must
Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Overtime and travel flexibility a must
Strong IP law knowledge preferred
Responsibilities:
Member of the firm’s Executive Committee
Responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory affairs, including handling corporate, tax, securities, licensing, IP, real estate, employment, litigation, collections, press inquiries and government relations matters
Assist the firm’s management with acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures
Conduct legal press interviews
General business development
For more information about Ocean Tomo, see our website at www.OceanTomo.com. Qualified applicants, please send your resume to the Director of Recruiting at careers@oceantomo.com
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.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, IL
Sheridan Ross PC is a law firm specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law. Founded in 1954 and located in Denver, Colorado, Sheridan Ross is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.
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.
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Job Title: Exciting Opportunity for Exp. Patent Attorney with Information Technology Background
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