Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

September 13, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burr & Brown, a Syracuse, New York Law Firm seeks experienced patent attorneys or patent agents to handle foreign-based patent prosecution. Candidates must have substantial experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.

September 9, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dynamics Inc. is a late-stage startup company located in Cheswick, PA that is focused on the development of next-generation payment devices and systems, such as powered payment cards. Having raised more than forty million dollars in venture capital since late 2009 and with a patent portfolio currently well in excess of 200 patents and applications, Dynamics Inc. is poised for explosive growth in 2014. EOE

IP Docket Specialist – Small Corporation – Summit, N.J. (Updated)

August 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Celgene Corporation is committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Uses and applies patent knowledge on a daily basis to maintain control of the patent docket for Celgene.
• Enters internal and external patent and trademark correspondence into the docket database, as well as prepares patent docket reports and IP reports with a high level of accuracy and thorough knowledge of the database and process systems utilized;
• Creates docket reports on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP attorneys to project time sensitive due dates and to monitor prosecution of over 9000 current patent applications;
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the IP Docketing Module for patent and trademark matters; which have no grace periods and with no loss of rights;
• Assists attorneys with forms, reports and searches in commercial patent and internet databases;
• Obtains signatures for formal documents in a time sensitive environment;
• Maintains all patent and trademark files, supervising both electronic File systems and paper files in the File Room;
• Processes invoices from foreign associates, vendors or other organizations;
• Monitors the status of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications; Follow-up with outside counsel to obtain and/or provide information in a timely manner.
• Organizes and maintains annuity payments through an annuity service provider. Monitor all annuity payments both International and Domestic through CPi EARs database to ensure timely payment of all maintenance fees due and to prevent unintentional loss of rights due to missed payments. Liaison with outside vendor and transfer data bi-monthly to keep records current and up-to-date to ensure smooth operation of CPi EARs data systems.
• Assist in training others as back-up in docketing procedures and database training.
• Manage projects from inception to completion independently, with little to no supervision.
• Support Patent Agents with additional tasks as needed.
Provide Departmental support in ongoing development of key patent processes.
Provide relevant patent information to assist legal attorneys with patent litigations.

Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters;
• Energetic, self-starter, strong organizational skills, highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and be able to communicate effectively. This person must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks with a high level of commitment to the overall Patent protection of the company.
• Working knowledge of docketing software;
• Knowledge and understanding of patent documents and filing procedures;
• Experience with filing systems and storage maintenance required;
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding;
• Must have good PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.celgene.com/job/Summit-IP-Docket-Specialist-Job-NJ-07901/4161200/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Summit, New Jersey

Patent Paralegal – Small Corporation – Bedford, Mass.

August 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

iRobot currently has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting our small legal department with all aspects of corporate patent prosecution, as well as many on-the-fly demands made on a small in-house team interacting regularly with many outside US and foreign counsel. The position requires flexibility to modify firm practices to in-house, non-firm structure and an ability to understand the interactions with outside counsel from the client perspective.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Docket incoming legal communications from outside counsel; periodically merge multiple docket reports; manage an effective reminder system; integrate third party files from acquisitions; maintain organized filing (electronic and physical); maintain competitor product archive; manage concordance and correctness of outside and inside records; coordinate accounting communications and reports;
• Assist with patent prosecution records and documents, maintain, coordinate and update prior art records and databases, assist preparation and filing of Information Disclosure Statements.
• Co-manage migration of internal databases to cloud services. Run and coordinate reports from cloud services providers including prosecution management and cost forecasting services; manually update cloud services with record exceptions
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Patent Committee meetings, Inventor Dinners, and other special projects as needed

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated capability to own and execute on discrete projects through completion
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• 5 years patent prosecution experience (in-house experience not required, but for candidates with only firm experience, a willingness to part with billable hours will be helpful).
• Proficient in USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and underlying support tools (e.g., PDF authoring software such as Acrobat)
• Proficient in one or more docket management system(s)
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Contact:
Apply online by emailing Justine Olander at jolander@irobot.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bedford, Massachusetts

iRobot Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination. It is the objective of our Company to assure equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment of employees. Further, it is our policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices and facilities in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.

IP/Patent Attorney – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

August 22, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bruzga & Associates, a New York City boutique IP law firm seeks an associate patent attorney having an electrical engineering degree. Candidate should have around five years of experience in all phases of patent prosecution and opinion work, have strong academic credentials, and have proficient writing and communication skills. Having some portables would be a plus. Although candidate should be able to work largely unsupervised if needed, supervision will be provided from an experienced patent attorney who promotes clear communications and incisive arguments to bring out excellence in advocacy for our clients. This is an opportunity to hone your advocacy skills, have meaningful client interaction, and significantly contribute to the firm, rather than just being a “cog in the wheels” of a big firm. Salary is open, depending upon candidate’s qualifications.

Partner – Law Firm – Manchester, N.H.

August 22, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Looking to make a move? Finch & Maloney PLLC seeks a lateral partner to head its USPTO Litigation Practice and to continue growth of its patent prosecution business. The firm is located on the river in the millyard of Manchester NH. Great city, great opportunity.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

August 13, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Syracuse, New York-based Law Firm Burr & Brown seeks patent attorneys or patent agents to assist in its patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Hartford, Conn.

August 4, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Laurel, Md.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Johns Hopkins Unviersity Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney for an Assistant General Counsel position in the Office of Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will be a member of the legal team in the Office of Counsel, and will work closely with other Office of Counsel Staff and other business functions in the organization to provide legal advice to management and staff on all aspects of intellectual property, including inventions, patents, copyrights, licensing, IP-related government contract issues, and other business issues integral to the organization's operations. Reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, duties will include proactively providing legal advice related to invention evaluation, domestic and foreign patent application preparation and prosecution, management of outside counsel, license review, drafting, and negotiation, IP-related government contract review and negotiation, copyright review and transfers, nondisclosure agreement review and negotiation, representing the organization before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices, interpretation of laws and regulations, problem resolution, representing the organization to outside entities, delivering critical communications and training, and developing policies and procedures.

Requirements:
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in one or more jurisdictions and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Minimum 2-5 years of experience as an engineer. Minimum 5 years of legal experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, preferably in electrical/physics-related and/or computer/software-related arts, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments, with a law firm, federal agency, or corporation.

Substantive knowledge of IP related laws and regulations, both domestic and international; preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications and provision of patentability, validity, and infringement assessments. Prior experience with licensing and government contracting, especially with IP-related issues, knowledge of copyright law, and/or experience with IP-related litigation is desired.

Strong research, written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions; strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide variety of projects; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player; ability to work closely with a wide variety of staff of diverse backgrounds and levels, including all levels of management and technical staff both within the organization and in government agencies; sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic, and business acumen.

Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Contact:
Respond to job posting 05208 at http://www.jhuapl.edu/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational Institution
Job Location: Laurel, Maryland

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

July 30, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. (Updated)

July 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, a diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-
examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years of legal administrative or para-professional experience in a corporation or law firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, searching and docketing software
• Effective collaborator interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• A BA/BS degree
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or at law firm that supports the same
• Familiarity with technical aspects of biological or chemical sciences
• Notary Public certification

Competencies:
• Detail Orientation (strong attention to detail and high quality work standards)
• Highly Organized (ability to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure)
• Results Orientation
• Operates Independently (works independently and meet deadlines with minimum supervision)
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Effective Communication (oral and written)

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna Therapeutics is pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug modality that produces human proteins or antibodies inside patient cells, which are in turn active intracellularly or secreted. This breakthrough platform addresses currently undruggable targets and offers a superior alternative to existing drug modalities for a wide range of disease conditions. Moderna has developed a broad intellectual property estate relating to mRNA therapeutic technologies ranging from novel nucleotide chemistries to specific drug compositions. The company plans to develop and commercialize its innovative mRNA drugs—initially for rare diseases and oncology—while partnering drug candidates in other therapeutic areas in order to rapidly deliver this innovation to patients.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna is privately held and was founded in 2010 by Flagship VentureLabs in association with leading scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible)

July 19, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Counsel – Other – Boston, Mass. area

July 15, 2013- US - Northeast, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pharmaceutical company seeks Senior Patent Counsel to support the company's biopharmaceuticals group, i.e., antibody based drugs. Candidates must have significant experience with patent prosecution matters involving both development and commercial stage therapeutic antibody programs.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

July 9, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY office 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, providing patent counseling to clients, and providing litigation support. 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.

Patent and Trademark Search Analyst – Large Corporation – Nationwide (Remote)

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.

*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.

Position Specifications:
• In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
• In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
• Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
• JD is a plus, but not required
• Prior art searching experience is a major plus
• Proficiency in database searching
• Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively alone

Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Nationwide (Remote)

Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information

We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet.

The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Paramus, N.J.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cha & Reiter, LLC, a small growing firm, is acceptng resumes for an electrical or computer science background Patent attorney with 3-10+ experience.

Patent Litigators / Sr. Management Trainees – Small Corporation – Jamaica, N.Y.

June 23, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Steuben Foods, Inc., a successful and fast-growing hi-tech member of 90-year old family owned and professionally managed group of food and beverage companies with self-management structure in images of W.L. Gore and the Morningstar Company of California offers rare opportunity for three talented attorneys to become key senior members of executive management team. These individuals will initially provide hands-on assistance in enforcing and leveraging portfolio of highly valuable patent rights through high stakes litigation and otherwise, while actively participating in a training program through which they will become experts in most areas of our business within 36 months.

The successful parties will be immediately integrated into gifted team of in-house counsel who work in close daily coordination with nationally recognized outside counsel. This in-house team presently includes, among others, a bright young attorney with an LLM from Edinburgh University and years of intensive patent litigation experience at 200-plus attorney law firm; a veteran attorney with a Juris Doctor with honors and years of broad-based litigation experience at 200-plus attorney law firm and a veteran attorney with a Juris Doctor with honors and extensive litigation background at 1,200-plus attorney law firm and 200-plus attorney law firm. In addition to their legal work, each of these team members makes valuable contributions to the management of our business, just as the successful candidates will as they evolve into senior managers.

Ideal candidates for these positions, which will be based at company’s suburban Buffalo, New York manufacturing headquarters, but which will entail spending time at company’s Jamaica, New York offices, will possess:

• Minimum of three to five years of active patent litigation experience, with outstanding academic background including Juris Doctor with honors, law review membership and preferably Bachelors of Science Degree or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline;

• Admission to and good standing with the bar of a U.S. Jurisdiction, preferably the New York State Bar. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office a plus;

• Adaptability and strong desire to learn company’s business in connection with growing into senior management role entailing combination of legal and non-legal functions; and

• Consistent 24/7 work ethic, coupled with team-first mentality and demonstrated leadership qualities. Record of military service and/or boot strap service to family/community/country a strong plus.

When you learn more about us, you will agree we are offering a unique opportunity. You will receive excellent compensation and benefits from day one while enjoying a Buffalo lifestyle. Multiple individuals and their families have already relocated to join us and they all readily attest to the outstanding standard of living and quality of life present in our local community. Most of all, you will have a deep sense of career satisfaction working with a top class team with which your potential is maximized and your efforts and achievements are recognized and rewarded.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Frank Balon at: fbalon@steubenfoods.com.

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

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

June 14, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Byrne Poh LLP is a rapidly growing, but currently small boutique patent law firm located in New York, NY seeking associates and patent agents to join our practice. We are looking for talented and motivated attorneys and patent agents that will work closely with our attorneys in the preparation of all documents related to US and foreign patent applications for our clients. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, and high-tech startups. While no prior experience in patent law is required, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and must be able to sit for the patent bar.