Senior IP Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. (flexible)

June 24, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent GC is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing as lawyers for 10+ years, and will have experience in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Newton, Mass.

June 21, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Euro-Pro has been experiencing a tremendous amount of growth, and is currently looking for talented individuals to join our organization. We are a Boston based (Newton, MA) company, with offices in Montreal, Canada and various locations throughout China.

Essential Functions:
Work with the internal and external stakeholders to identify patentable inventions and generate invention disclosures
Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
Assist with patentability and infringement studies, and other IP-related matters

Attributes and Skills:
Excellent communications, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Education and Experience:
3-5 years in prosecuting patent applications
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

At Euro-Pro, we are driven to be the best in the industry. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We celebrate and reward initiative, creativity, growth, and commitment to our mission. We will provide the challenge and opportunity to apply all aspects of your experience and skills; you provide the energy, passion, and results.

Euro-Pro supports the national policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

It is our goal at Euro-Pro to recruit applicants for jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, marital status or veteran status.

Contact:
Apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=EUROPRO&cws=1&rid=376.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Newton, Masssachusets

Recognized as one of the “Fastest growing, most innovative developers of Home Appliances in the World,” Euro-Pro is a pioneer in innovative cleaning solutions and small household appliances sold under the familiar brands Shark® and Ninja®. We provide the latest in easy-to-use technology with a growing line of products that consists of corded and cordless vacuums, steam mops and cleaners, irons and garment steamers, and a variety of small kitchen appliances. It is our mission to create and deliver high quality; reliable “5 Star” rated products.

Euro-Pro Highlights
• Company revenues have increased by approximately 170% from just over $270MM in fiscal 2007 to nearly $730MM in fiscal 2011
• Named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the past 3 consecutive years
• Awarded Wal-Mart vendor of the Year for the past 4 consecutive years. Most recently in 2011, Euro-Pro was awarded the “Supplier of the Year” for the Home Division (out of more than 2,000 suppliers!)

Patent Attorneys/Agents – Law Firm – Flexible Location

June 20, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply.
Excellent compensation. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence. Relaxed work environment. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Waltham, Mass. or San Diego, Calif.

June 18, 2012- US - Northeast, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Alere Inc. is seeking a patent counsel to be based in Waltham, MA or in San Diego, CA.

The patent counsel will advise internal scientific and business clients located throughout Alere. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as with remotely located colleagues and internal clients. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel.

Responsibilities of this position include:
• Development and maintenance of patent portfolios related to diagnostic markers and point-of-care devices;
• Freedom to operate analyses;
• Due diligence on acquired and in-licensed technology;
• Managing outside counsel in IP matters relevant to Alere’s business; and
• Drafting and review of IP-related contracts.

Qualifications:
• J.D. from an accredited law school with an advanced degree and/or significant research experience in a life science/biotechnology discipline.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for between 5 and 8 years.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications and conducting freedom to operate analyses in life sciences/biotechnology essential.
• Law firm experience as a patent agent or attorney preferable.

Alere offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, 401K with company match, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, vacation and holiday pay, casual atmosphere and more.

Alere Inc. is an equal employment/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please send an email to jobs@alere.com to let us know the nature of your request.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://alerecareers.com/alere_inc_careers.html.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Waltham, Massachusetts or San Diego, California

Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), is a global leader in enabling individuals to take charge of their health at home through the merger of rapid diagnostics and health management. By developing new capabilities in near-patient diagnosis, monitoring and health management, Alere enables individuals to take charge of improving their health and quality of life at home. Alere’s global leading products and services, as well as its new product development efforts, focus on infectious disease, cardiology, oncology, drugs of abuse and women’s health. Alere is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. For additional information on Alere, please visit www.alere.com.

Legal Manager – Large Corporation – Natick, Mass.

June 13, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Boston Scientific is seeking a Legal Manager to provide management of its corporate patent support group. This position will manage patent specialist and paralegals and oversee the operation and optimization of IP databases. This position will also support the strategic initiatives of the Company's divisional Chief Patent Counsels and their teams.

The corporate patent support group is responsible for the operation of the patent and trademark docket system (Foundation IP or FIP), the interface between in-house and outside counsel for patent prosecution matters, and provides support for the IP databases.

Quality Systems Requirements:
In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:
• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the Patent Prosecution Group, which consists of 1 Specialist and 4 paralegals. The person in this position will guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports.
• Responsible for the operation of the Company's IP management database – FIP. Together with the specialist and paralegals this position will be responsible for all aspects of FIP including data entry and integrity, development and implementation of processes for FIP operation, payment of maintenance fees, and the development of reports.
• Responsible for the other databases that are used by the IP department. This position will oversee operation of these databases, work to optimize their functionality, and streamline the operation for increased efficiency.
• Responsible for the interaction of FIP and CounselLink (CL) – the Company's Legal invoice management system. This includes the communication between FIP and CL, the classification of expenses within CL, and the integrity of the data.

Qualifications:
• 10+ years experience managing patent prosecution matters.
• Experience managing people.
• Experience with Foundation IP is highly preferred, but would consider candiates with extensive experience with other IP docket/management systems.
• Experience with database software packages (e.g., Sharepoint and Excel).
• BS/BA degree required.

Contact:
Apply by contacting David Federici at: david.federici@bsci.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Natick, Massachusetts

IP Attorney (Electrical Eng.) – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (remote locations may be considered)

June 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.

We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.

Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.

Contact:
Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.

Partner Level Attorney – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

June 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Litigation Senior Attorney – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

May 26, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

May 26, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

IP Associates – Law Firm – Concord, Mass.

May 21, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. seeks electrical associates with 3-5 years of patent prosecution or intellectual property litigation experience. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related degree is required. A graduate degree and/or equivalent industry experience is preferred.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Law Firm – Millburn, N.J.

May 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hoxie & Associates, LLC is a patent law firm located in the New York metropolitan area. We are currently seeking an experienced patent prosecution paralegal to become a full-time, permanent team member in our Millburn, NJ office.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westford, Mass.

May 7, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Elmore Patent Law Group is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. Qualified candidates should hold at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in the practice of intellectual property law including a demonstrated ability to prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, conduct legal research and patent research such as for the preparation of freedom to operate or validity opinions. The firm is particularly interested in candidates with a background in nanotechnology in the fields of materials science, chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The firm is conveniently located northwest of Boston in Westford, MA.

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

May 1, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Attorney – Law Firm – Middletown, Connecticut

April 27, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Paralegal – Law Firm – Princeton, N.J.

April 20, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Kacvinsky Daisak, PLLC is currently seeking an experienced Intellectual Property paralegal. The ideal candidate should possess a deep working knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures. Additional strengths should include the ability to manage and maintain a patent and trademark docket across multiple clients and attorneys. Previous experience with FoundationIP is a plus. A candidate must be able to manage their time well, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Trademark and IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Addison, Texas

April 17, 2012- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Mary Kay is seeking a Trademark and IP Counsel to work in its Addison, Texas, offices. Responsible for working with the Intellectual Property (IP) team to help manage all aspects of Mary Kay’s global trademark portfolio, trademark/IP counseling and education, copyright matters, domain name and Internet enforcement, and trademark enforcement, including anti-counterfeiting. Assist with management of the global patent portfolio, including responsibility for prosecuting global design patents. Works with the Legal group and business clients to provide advice, counseling and assistance on various IP related matters, both domestically and internationally, and prepares relevant contracts, reports and legal analysis.

Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

April 16, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stroock’s full-service Intellectual Property practice combines legal excellence and business-minded counsel to give clients an edge in developing, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property assets. Stroock’s clients benefit from the resources of a national law firm as well as the strategic advice and scientific knowledge of an intellectual property boutique. The firm’s comprehensive practice advises on patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters in the U.S. and overseas.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

April 11, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

March 28, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DeLizio Gilliam wants a self-motivated individual to join our team of patent professionals, who are committed to generating quality work for our clients. Currently, we seek someone with experience at least in patent application preparation. An applicant’s technical knowledge must include at least one of mixed signal processing, wireless/wired communications, and analog circuits. Preference will be given to an applicant who also possesses knowledge in at least one of computer architecture, networks, and programming. We will accept applications from patent attorneys, patent agents, and patent engineers/technical advisors. An applicant should have strong communication and writing skills. An applicant without a degree in one of the following will NOT be considered: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Bedford, Mass.

March 14, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems, and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women throughout the world. Historically, Hologic developed, manufactured, and marketed products focused on mammography, breast care, and osteoporosis assessment. Our core business units are focused on breast health, diagnostics, GYN surgical, and skeletal health. For more information visit www.hologic.com

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent portfolio development and prosecution matters, including some in-house drafting of applications and prosecution matters
• Obtain and maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments of supported business unit, including the competitive landscape
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy, including management of patent portfolios in collaborative relationships
• Assist in all areas of due diligence, including conducting patentability reviews and freedom-to-operate reviews for in-house projects as well as for in-house licensing opportunities and acquisition targets
• Review and assist in drafting, nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Active monitoring of budget

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Admitted to practice law in one state, MA preferred
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• Any viable candidate must have had experience:
o Drafting patent applications and claims in the electrical, physics and/or software art
o Directing U.S. and foreign counsel for patent portfolio support
o Performing freedom to operate and patentability searches
o Counseling clients regarding their IP strategy, managing patent review board meetings
o Providing IP support for contract negotiations, including experience drafting and negotiating IP provisions for consulting, licensing
• A preferred candidate has experience:
o Supporting acquisition activity of a business development group
o Supporting IP litigation

Education:
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• JD from nationally accredited law school

Experience:
• At least three to five years as a practicing patent attorney, in-house experience as an engineer and/or in an in-house legal office required

Contact:
Apply by emailing Erin Carroll at erin.carroll@hologic.com. Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

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