Patent Agent – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Multiple locations in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois

March 30, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a patent agent with 2+ years of experience to join its growing Patent Prosecution group. Candidates for the position of Patent Agent must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences. A strong academic record and a USPTO registration number is also required. Successful candidates must have excellent analytical and communications skills and a strong work ethic.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

March 27, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm having over 85 attorneys, highly qualified patent agents, and technical specialists, all dedicated to providing superior intellectual property counseling. We specialize in prosecution and litigation in all areas of intellectual property law. We litigate nationwide, primarily within the federal court system, and obtain patents and trademark registrations for our clients in the United States and foreign patent and trademark offices.

We are currently seeking a Patent Agent for our Chemistry and/or Biotechnology practice groups. The right individual will have:

At least three years of experience as a patent agent or technical specialist with a law firm or corporation.
Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry, doctorates are preferred. Candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

Responsibilities will include:

Interviewing inventors to learn about new ideas to be patented. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced companies.
Preparing patent applications, which includes drafting technical descriptions describing the inventions.
Advocating for our clients before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office to seek issuance of a patent. This includes writing claims for the patent application, as well as analyzing patents and other publications relating to chemical inventions.
This position demands that the individual will, under the supervision of senior practitioners, assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicate with all levels of management and staff and, at times, require a significant degree of autonomy.

Compensation for this position includes an annual salary highly competitive within the Chicago Market at the experience level specified herein, along with customary benefits and opportunities to earn significant bonuses. Customary benefits include:

Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee and Dependent Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and AD&D
Accident and Critical Illness Plans
Short-Term Disability Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K), Profit Sharing and Vesting
Pre-Tax Transportation Plan
Identify Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Bright Horizons-Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
Stipend and Interest Free Loan Program
Moving Expenses
Bar Fees and Related Expenses
Continuing Legal Education
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Bonuses

In addition to our generous benefits package, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun offers a culture with great work-life balance in a business-casual atmosphere. Ample opportunity for socialization between our colleagues is encouraged and enjoyed at virtual happy hours and firm-wide GoToMeeting or Zoom events. In addition, we look forward to the return of our monthly breakfasts, special-occasion luncheons, social gatherings, and out-of-office functions when circumstances permit.

Qualified individuals interested in this position should forward a curriculum vitae, transcripts and writing samples to Michele J. Gudaitis at mgudaitis@marshallip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Centerville, OH

March 23, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens & Showalter, LLP is seeking a law clerk, patent attorney or patent agent with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Responsibilities include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent related projects.

Patent Analyst – Litigation Finance – Chicago, IL

March 22, 2021- US - Midwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore and Sydney.

The Firm has created a Patent Analyst position on the patent team. The patent team is responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing Burford’s patent-focused investments. The Patent Analyst will provide support to the patent team, including patent underwriting and patent business development personnel, to review and analyze potential patent-related investments. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an exciting and growing business in a unique role that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.

The role will report to a Director at Burford responsible for underwriting and managing the firm’s patent investments and be based in Burford’s Chicago offices.

Company Overview:

Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 93 of the AmLaw 100 and 89 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 130 people today, including some 60 lawyers.

Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution.

Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. US ONLY: Burford provides competitive health care benefits and a 401k matching program. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.

Position Requirements:

Review and analyze patent claims, patent specifications, and patent file histories
Learn about and become the internal expert on various patented technologies
Perform patent validity analysis, including review of prior art patents and other technical documents
Perform patent infringement analysis, including review of claim charts and related technical documentation
Review and analyze materials related to patent litigation damages
Collaborate with patent team regarding litigation strategy
Conduct research on various patent investment-related topics, including patented technology, potential litigants, counsel, courts and judges, and financial information
Interface with potential counterparties (including law firms and corporations) to gather, organize, and analyze investment diligence materials
Create written work product summarizing and making recommendations on assigned tasks
Work closely with patent underwriting and patent business development teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills Desired:

Qualifications & Experience

An undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline (computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science preferred). A graduate degree in engineering or science is also preferred but not required
A minimum of 3 years of experience performing substantive patent analysis, either as a Patent Agent, a technical specialist, an in-house advisor, or otherwise
Strong aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies
Deep understanding of the U.S. patent system
Experience directly supporting patent litigation is strongly preferred
Proficiency with any or all of Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, PACER, and USPTO PAIR a plus.

Core Competencies & Skills

An analytical thinker, able to deconstruct and analyze complex issues.
An efficient communicator, capable of explaining complex issues and describing them in plain language.
Proficient with general science and engineering concepts.
Practical and deal-minded, with a focus on providing commercially reasonable guidance and solutions to colleagues and managers.
A multi-tasker, capable of actively managing and prioritizing several projects concurrently.
A self-starter, capable of taking initiative and proactively adding value to Burford’s underwriting and business development processes.
A team player who can work collegially with team members at multiple levels and across various business functions.
Professional demeanor, pleasant manner, and patience in all interactions internally and with potential counterparties.
Ambitious and the desire to both hone existing skills and learn new skills.

Summary:

The Patent Analyst will join the patent team and play an integral role in analyzing patent-related investment opportunities and further enhancing the firm’s patent-focused capabilities. This role is located in our Chicago office and will report to a Director on the patent team also located in Chicago. This is a unique position that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, and correspondingly requires a unique blend of skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen and a deep understating of the U.S. patent system, as well as an ability to apply these skills in a practical, deal-focused investment setting. Also critical to this role are efficient communication skills and a collegial approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate seeking a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity for substantial growth.

Apply online at:
https://www.burfordcapital.com/about-burford/careers/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Technology/Patent Specialist – Small Corporation – Cleveland, OH

March 21, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Admin

Trailhead Biosystems is seeking a life sciences technology specialist with 3-5 years of experience, who enjoys leveraging IP strategies to support Trailhead Biosystems’ mission to create industrial grade special human cells and therapies. The successful candidate, reporting to Senior IP Counsel, will directly support multiple scientific and therapeutic programs of Trailhead Biosystems, contribute to global patent preparation and prosecution strategy and help build the company’s intellectual property portfolio. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to routinely provide diligence and research support to the scientific and business teams of the company. The successful candidate should have meaningful patent drafting and prosecution experience in cell therapy, immunology, and/or life science technologies in general and significant research or technical experience in one or more of these fields. Candidate does not need to be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent agent.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with scientists to capture innovations, and review and analyze invention disclosures and proposed publications.
Contribute to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications that are high quality and strategically aligned with business goals.
Develop a deep understanding of patent portfolios in support of worldwide patent prosecution and contribute to company's global prosecution strategy.
Provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, including reviewing and revising a wide variety of work product, such as patent applications and office action responses.
Perform IP due diligence, technology assessments, and landscape and FTO analyses.
Support scientific and business development teams and activities, including with product, technology and scientific research.
Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property.
Implement and administer IP policies and best practices
Manage IP reporting obligations with government funding organizations and in connection with company collaborations.
Support intellectual property-related transactional work
Maintain a strong knowledge practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Requirements:
Ph.D. in a molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related discipline is strongly preferred; B.S./M.S. with significant work experience in stem cells, cell therapy, tissue engineering, and/or gene engineering may also be considered.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in the patent department at a pharmaceutical or life sciences company or at a law firm representing clients in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, or closely related patent areas working on patent application preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters.
Experience in U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
3-5 years of experience conducting high-quality patent search and diligence projects, including conducting scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases.
Strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with Trailhead employees and outside counsel in other technology areas, including small molecule drugs, formulations, and cell manufacturing.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proven track record of communicating complicated IP issues to scientists and management.
Capable of recognizing, assessing, and responding to urgent matters with timely, practical, and clear solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.
Admission to the USPTO as a registered patent agent is not required. Company will support candidate’s interest in becoming admitted to practice before the USPTO as a registered patent agent, and to obtain a law degree at an ABA accredited law school in its evening division.

Apply online at:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2463916864

Please provide resume and cover letter along with your application

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cleveland, OH

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Orland Park, Illinois

March 19, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Nelson Bumgardner Albritton P.C. (NBA), a boutique patent litigation firm, is actively seeking a full time litigation associate for its Orland Park, IL office. NBA is a nationally recognized litigation and appellate law firm based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, WI

February 16, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reinhart's growing Intellectual Property Department seeks a full-time associate with a minimum of two years' experience in patent counseling and prosecution for our Milwaukee office. We are interested in a highly-motivated candidate with technical background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar fields. Candidate must be admitted before the USPTO and have superior academic credentials. Qualified IP associates receive nationally competitive salaries. As a large general practice firm, we are offering a unique opportunity to join and be an integral member of a fast-growing and dynamic IP team.

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 23, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-6 years of Biotechnical patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the large and/or small molecule technology space, and an advanced degree in a life sciences discipline. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and the State Bar of the office for which they're applying.

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 23, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of Biotechnical patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the large and/or small molecule technology space, and an advanced degree in a Biotechnical discipline. The position will entail U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as opinion work, due diligence, licensing and client counseling on a variety of small molecule and biologics projects. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and the State Bar of the office for which they're applying.

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 15, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), a boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

Trademark Attorney – Lateral Member – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 15, 2021- US - Midwest, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ) is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm that specializes in patent and trademark prosecution. We are looking for a partner-level trademark and copyright attorney with 6-10 years of experience in US/foreign trademark prosecution, domain name disputes and other social media and Internet-related matters, TTAB proceedings, trademark licensing and assignments. Qualified candidates will have a portable book of business in excess of $200K/year. This is a full or part-time Capital Member position with remote work flexibility. This opportunity is for a large firm attorney looking to work with greater autonomy in a smaller firm environment or for a smaller firm practitioner looking to grow their client base through potential cross-selling opportunities to the firm’s nationally recognized clients.

Junior Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, PA; Washington DC; Chicago, San Diego, Silicon Valley

January 9, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-4 years' experience in patent prosecution to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. An ideal candidate would have a Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics degree; however, candidates possessing an Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree and medical device experience are encouraged to apply. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO and state bar admission required in office of practice. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Leawood, KS (Kansas City area) / Remote Possible

January 7, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Erickson Kernell IP, LLC is seeking an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to join their team based in Kansas City to assist with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, client counseling and litigation support. We offer a competitive, production based compensation package with benefits including a retirement plan and health insurance. Preferred candidates are admitted to practice before the USPTO and have three or more years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, an engineering degree, excellent writing skills and a portable book of business in excess of $100,000/year. We offer a flexible and collegial working environment with opportunities for professional growth and client development. Remote working opportunities are available.

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

November 13, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

Intellectual Property Specialist – Small Corporation – Rolla, MO

October 20, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Intellectual Property

Brewer Science, Inc., a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic candidate to fill an open position as an Intellectual Property Specialist.

Patent Research Consultant – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent research consultant in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

The position supports global patent procurement and enforcement, global freedom to operate, due diligence, litigation, and business and strategic planning, among other objectives. The rationale for the position is that non-attorneys who have excellent technical backgrounds, strong interpersonal skills and experience in drug development at Lilly and who develop sound understanding of basic patent law, other legal concepts, and regulatory-related aspects of exclusivity around the world through formal training and on-the-job experience enhance the provision of superior legal services across the company and around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Manage technical content drafting for patent applications.
Support patent prosecution by assisting with technical content in communications with patent offices globally.
Develop effective search queries and perform landscape, FTO, and patentability searches; work with scientists and attorneys to develop strategies for definitive searches.
Analyze and organize search findings; report organized findings to attorneys to inform landscape, patentability, exclusivity and FTO strategies.
Provide the above to support due diligence of external assets.
Obtain, create, organize, analyze, and maintain information relating to research, development, and commercialization activities, competitive intelligence, prior art, exclusivity, FTO, agreements, product characteristics, and advice.
Participate in and influence Scientific Disclosure planning and execution by effectively

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field
At least 2 years of technical experience relating to drug discovery and / or development of pharmaceutical products

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field
Fluent in nomenclature conventions used to describe organic chemical compounds
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical discovery chemistry
Ability to master new bodies of knowledge, such as significant aspects of global patent law and regulatory law, as well as new IT and operational systems
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Demonstrated learning agility
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to appropriately prioritize and self-manage, including the ability to manage multiple projects with multiple attorney partners
Good project management skills
Ability to influence, challenge, and work on cross-functional teams and at different levels
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and/or negotiation skills
Ability to work productively and successfully as an individual contributor and/or team member
Comfortable leading projects

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Research-Consultant_R-4199

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

October 14, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a patent council in Indianapolis, IN. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, designing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Read on to find out more about how you can join our team where you will enjoy relevant work, build a successful career and make meaningful contributions to our patient's lives.

Responsibilities:

The objective of this position is to provide prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed solutions for issues facing Eli Lilly and Company in its discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceutical products.
Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
Monitor, manage and assist in litigation and oppositions in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and third party patent portfolios.
Analyze risks with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment, and develop sound tactical approaches to providing solutions that are prudent, ethical, landscape-aware, and law-informed as described above.
Advise teams and management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a manner understandable to a lay person.
Remain well versed in US and global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out responsibilities.
Prioritize and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.
As needed, lead or participate in due diligence, licensing and inter partes matters

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
4 or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.
Additional Information
Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis), Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego), Loxo Oncology at Lilly (Stamford, CT; San Francisco; and Boulder), and Lilly New Jersey/New York. Travel is usually not significant (0-10%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to drugs.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecule and, optionally, biological (antibody and/or peptide) pharmaceutical products.
Strong Law School performance as evidenced by grades, accomplishments, and/or awards.
High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; having high curiosity; responding well to constructive feedback; seeking improvement of self and Lilly; accepting or leading change and helping others adapt to change; having the ability to adjust style to audience; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
Sensitivity to others; composure under stress; ability to quickly learn and adapt.
Ability to organize self, to multi-task effectively, to complete projects with deadlines on time, and to direct others.
Effective as individual contributor, team member, and leader.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel_R-4271-1

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Nationwide

October 13, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-6 years' experience to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree and experience in drafting patent applications in the AI and machine learning space. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and ability to engender client confidence and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Candidate can be resident in Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, Chicago or D.C. office. USPTO admission required along with bar admission in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois or D.C. depending on office location. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Staff Attorney IP Group – Large Corporation – Ankeny, Iowa or Remote

October 9, 2020- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Albaugh, founded in 1979, creates and supplies crop protection products used by farmers across the globe thereby making our farming operations more economical. We are ultimately helping produce and secure an affordable supply of food to help feed and support the population of the world. A global business, Albaugh is operating with a direct presence in key agricultural regions of the world including: North America, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. In each of the key regions, we operate manufacturing facilities which assure the quality and competitiveness of the products we supply. Today the ambitious goals, entrepreneurship, focus, persistence, and integrity of our founder have never been stronger in our company culture.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.

Position Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for advising on, researching and reporting on a variety of intellectual property matters concerning the business of the company, including but not limited to: assisting to assure appropriate management of patentable projects, assisting in the preparation of patent applications and in patent prosecution, drafting and reviewing agreements, and conducting and reporting out studies on freedom-to-operate, validity, and patentability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Work directly with Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property to align business activities worldwide with IP landscape;
Conduct patent and trademark searches, including patent landscape, technology area and competitor IP searches and provide evaluations and recommendations with respect to product development activities, working with outside counsel where indicated;
Work with researchers to determine patentability of inventions, draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications;
Management of the global IP portfolio to ensure timely renewals, cancellations, etc;
Participate in negotiation, drafting and review of license agreements and portions of agreements related to IP, including supply, license, development, confidentiality, co-existence, and non-assert agreements;
Advise concerning and manage response to cease-and-desist correspondence;
Assist in preparing IP budget and reports on IP spend;
Assist in internal training on intellectual property matters including management of patentable projects and trademark usage;
Participate in managing litigation and pre-litigation activities, including investigations, advising on strategy, drafting documents, interviewing internal witnesses and experts, compiling and presenting documents and discovery responses;
Provide assistance with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school;
Membership in at least one state bar;
A minimum of 3 years of experience concentrated in intellectual property law practice. Experience in chemistry is preferred. Previous in-house experience is preferred but not required;
Able to effectively work remotely;
Some travel may be required.

Reporting Relationships:

The Staff Attorney for Group IP reports to the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property. This position does not supervise other personnel.

Apply via email at:
katieb@albaughllc.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Ankeny, Iowa or Remote

Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Minneapolis, MN

October 8, 2020- US - Midwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Robins Kaplan’s Minneapolis office seeks an associate to join our growing Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials and two to five years of complex litigation experience in intellectual property and technology cases. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or the sciences is preferred. Strong research and writing skills are required, along with a demonstrated desire to be a trial lawyer.