Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering to work in the firm’s Hartford, Connecticut headquarters office, Washington, D.C. office, or Atlanta office.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in computer science to work in the firm’s Hartford, Connecticut headquarters office, Washington, D.C. office, or Atlanta office.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 22, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson + Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with an electrical engineering, physics, or computer science background and at least 1 year of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah (Remote)

January 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

A patent attorney with a small firm in Salt Lake City is seeking several patent agents to outsource patent preparation (and prosecution) matters. The patent applications are usually on simple mechanical devices, although there are some software.

Paid Internship – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. and Bethesda, Md.

January 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC offered a unique paid internship opportunity for new JDs and patent agents in the fall of 2013. The first class of interns successfully completed the program and were offered permanent positions. All three are currently employed as patent attorneys with Plumsea.

Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 4, 2015- US - Northeast, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a junior associate to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice in the Pittsburgh office.

Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

November 13, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a junior associate to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice in the Pittsburgh office.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New York, N.Y.

November 5, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NeoStem is seeking a Patent Agent to assist with drafting, writing, and prosecuting patent applications; and, strategically developing patent portfolios, and supporting litigators in the development of enforcement and defense strategies. The ideal candidate will NOT have a JD and will have a strong technical background in Biology and MUST have 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. NO JDs will be CONSIDERED at this time.

Responsibilities

Prepares and drafts patent applications
Conducts prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 patents and patent applications
Analyzes patents and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecutions in the US and OUS
Works closely with business, project teams, general counsel and product development to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protections
Supports Patent attorneys in patentability and analysis
Coordinates prosecution activities with various departments
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
At least 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution; prior firm experience is a plus
DOES NOT require a JD degree and NO JDs wll be considered at this time
Must have scientific knowledge and experience in cellular biology/biotechnology
Must be available to work minimum 15-20 hours per week
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel
Must have an excellent track record in building effective relationships with other departments and third parties
Ability to comfortably interact and clearly communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple activities and make complex decisions
Must be organizational savvy and action-oriented
Ability to manage critical and ambiguous situations to make effective decisions
Ability to maximize business results through continuous improvement
Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills required
Strong influencing, planning, organizing, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Contact
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your resume directly to scotton@neostem.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York

As a leader in the emerging cellular therapy industry, NeoStem is pursuing the preservation and enhancement of human health globally through the development of cell based therapeutics that prevent, treat, cure, or regenerate damaged or aged tissue, cells and organs and restoring their normal function. Cellular therapy is the process by which new cells are introduced into a tissue to prevent or treat disease, or to regenerate damaged or aged tissue. We believe that cell therapy will play a large role in changing the natural history of diseases as more breakthrough therapies are developed, ultimately lessening the overall burden of disease on patients and their families, as well as the economic burden that these diseases impose upon modern society.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DSM, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.

Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.

Responsibilities

Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US

Qualifications

Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;
- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
Good communication skills

Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 21, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hunter Clark PLLC is seeking dedicated patent prosecutors (attorney or agent) with a high-tech background (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science) for positions in each of their Beverly, Massachusetts and San Diego, California offices. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years of patent prosecution experience and an aptitude for quickly understanding new and complex technologies. Litigation, copyright and trademark experience is of benefit, but not a requirement.

Patent Litigation/Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

October 20, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney with 2-5 years of expereince (70% litigation and 30% prosecution) to join our Cleveland office. The candidate must be registered with the U.S.P.T.O. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Remote

October 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West

Neustel Law Offices, LTD has an entry-level position available for a full-time or part-time qualified patent attorney or patent agent to assist with patentability search opinions, patent applications, patent prosecution, legal research, patent infringement analysis and patent infringement litigation. A significant amount of our patent prosecution work involves ecommerce, software and mechanical related inventions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious patent attorney that has a strong desire to learn the various aspects of the practice of patent law.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westport, Conn. and Melville, N.Y.

October 1, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP, an Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Westport, CT and Melville, NY seeks an Associate Attorney. Duties include prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the electrical and computer science arts.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Suburban Boston, Ma. (Burlington)

September 14, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (primarily organic) or chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, clean technology, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software;
Chemistry: organic chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceuticals;
Materials/Physics: semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells;
Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston, Massachusetts (Burlington)

Senior IP Officer – University of Maryland – Baltimore, Md.

September 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Office of Research and Development at the University of Maryland has an opening for a Senior Intellectual Property Officer in the Office of Technology Transfer to function as a senior member of an interdisciplinary team that assures the University optimizes and protects its intellectual property assets. The Senior IP Officer will manage the University’s intellectual property portfolio, with particular emphasis on securing and protecting patents for inventions and discoveries that have potential market value. This position evaluates scientific invention disclosures, conducts research, analysis and documentation of related patents, and writes patent applications. The ideal candidate will foster and promote relationships between faculty researchers and Technology Commercialization.

IP and Commercial Counsel – Other – New York, N.Y.

September 10, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Quirky is seeking an Intellectual Property and Commercial Counsel to work in its New York offices.

 The Candidate
You are a talented legal advisor who can navigate the patent and trademark world with ease. You make sound judgment calls and decisions when confronted with difficult risks. You have significant experience as a legal decision-maker and know your way around consumer electronics and software. You are excited about the opportunity to protect our intellectual property rights and avoid infringing rights held by others. You are able to tackle a variety of projects simultaneously to meet demanding deadlines. You are familiar with and have a soft spot for the USPTO. If this sounds like you, keep reading...

The Responsibilities

Analyze new products for patent and trademark infringement risks and available scope of protection
Analyze competitor products for patent and trademark infringement
Assist in patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management
Assist in counterfeit and infringement enforcement
Draft, negotiate and administer a variety of commercial agreements
Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and advice on legal and business issues
Engage in and lead various other legal projects and duties, including compliance matters, as assigned

The Qualifications

Passion for what we are building at Quirky
3-5 years of legal professional experience, including deep experience in patent and trademark prosecution and clearance work
JD from accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one state
USPTO registration
Competency with privacy and other technology law issues, including application of the DMCA and UDRP
Experience with consumer electronics and software and/or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Significant experience drafting patent non-infringement and invalidity opinions and conducting patent and trademark clearance searches
Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property / technology transfer agreements
Excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels, internally and externally, with lawyers and non-lawyers
Ability and willingness to make sound judgment calls on questions of risk

Contact
Check us out at www.quirky.com. If you like what you see, please continue. Submit your resume and application online along with a cover letter letting us know why you are perfect for this role.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: New York, New York

We are Quirky.   We make invention accessible. We believe that the best ideas in the world aren't actually in the world--they're locked in people's heads.    We exist to solve that problem.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Florham Park, N.J.

September 2, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, N.J. The IP Counsel is responsible for:

IP Estate Management including IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement primarily in the US. An understanding of foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is also required. The ability to advise clients on patent coverage is critical. Experience with US post grant procedures is a plus.
IP Transactions including both divestitures and acquisitions. Tasks include conducting public and confidential due diligence, undertaking IP analysis and advising clients of risks, negotiating IP matters, preparing and/or reviewing agreements, and participating in closings. The ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other BASF M&A team members especially commercial attorneys and outside counsel, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client is essential. Overseeing the integration of the acquired IP into BASF is also a critical part of this position.
IP Licensing including both licensing of technology and patents with both inbound and outbound licenses are possible. An understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed. The ability to advise clients on licensingoptions, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
IP Litigation including trade secret and patent litigations. Conducting pre-filing analyses and advising the client on the cost benefit of a potential litigation is required. This position works with inhouse and outside litigation counsel to supports litigation activities.
Freedom to Operate Opinions including new product and process definitions, third party patent searching, and opinions. The ability to advise clients on any risks and options is critical. Initiating oppositions or other patent invalidity challenges may be needed.

This position will be located at BASF Corporation’s North American headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings,and BASF’s parent in Ludwigshafen, Germany will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in the chemical related arts such as chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or materials engineering, and preferably, a graduate degree in the chemical related arts
Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
A license in at least one state, preferably New Jersey, and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
A self-starter who is proactive and takes the initiative
A teamplayer who can work well with other BASF patent attorneys, patent agents, support staff, and clients
Excellent organizational skills; -Excellent communication skills including presentation and writing skills
High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend alternatives
The ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO;
Knowledge of the USPTO’s Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
The ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
The ability to access internal database for IP related information
The ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP colleagues located in Europe

Candidates from corporate law departments and law firms will be considered.

Contact
If interested, please apply at: http://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-Intellectual-Property-Counsel-Florham-Park%2C-NJ-Job-NJ-07932/83067900/
Availability: Day Job | Type of Job: Standard

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Florham Park, New Jersey

Patent Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

August 8, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a growing business law firm headquartered in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Registered Patent Agent, or Patent Associate, in particular candidates having a degree in the field of computer software and with experience patenting software technologies, as well as some experience with mechanical/electrical devices.

Patent Counsel (Director to Sr. Director) – Small Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

August 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Incyte is seeking a Director to Sr. Director Patent Counsel. This position is responsible for providing legal services and counsel regarding matters pertaining to intellectual property strategy and management.

Responsibilities

Manages the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications to obtain broadest possible protection for company's inventions. Provides legal advice and service on patent/intellectual property including discovery, patentability, validity, and infringement of inventions and/or patents. Ensures all commercially important inventions are protected by valid patents and do not infringe valid third party patents. Renders opinions regarding infringement and validity of patents. May handle appeal and interference proceedings. May participate in IP opposition procedures and/or litigation, if existing. Has understanding of company's products and technology. May work with outside counsel to direct activities.
Reviews and provides counsel to protect Incyte’s interest in all scientific/technical/clinical publications originating either internally or with third party collaborators, communities and/or suppliers.
Conducts, reviews, and evaluates literature, patent, and file wrapper searches on all subject matter relevant to the company for patentability, validity, and freedom to operate issues. May participate in IP due diligence teams, if existing.
Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts involving material transfer, sponsored research, third party research services, consulting, confidentiality and related contract matters. May negotiate and draft patent licenses and other agreements.
Develops a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors and utilizes that knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to internal clients.
Establishes a rapport and a working relationship with business unit management and personnel at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
Provides day-to-day legal advice regarding a wide range of activities and programs related to drug product development and medical affairs.

Minimum Requirements

J.D. degree, as well as membership in good standing of at least one state bar; and must be admitted, and in good standing, to practice before the USPTO.
MS, preferably a PhD, in chemical sciences including a strong knowledge of organic chemistry with focus on medicinal chemistry.
At least 8+ years of related experience, with at least 5 years in-house legal experience and proven track record in IP management of a pharmaceutical company.
Good general working knowledge of liability issues and negotiation.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate concisely to clients, to integrate legal and business knowledge and to provide balanced advice regarding risks.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced environment.

Contact
For more information and to apply, visit our website: http://www.incyte.com/careers/jobopenings.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Upstate N.Y.

July 29, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 210 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester) as well as New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Newark N.J., and Toronto is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Upstate New York offices, and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.