Hoffmann & Baron, LLP seeks a registered Patent Attorney/Agent with minimum 3-5 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the technology areas of computers and business methods. Experience in other technology areas also helpful, such as, mechanical and eletromechanical.
IP Attorney – Large Corporation – New Haven, Conn.
Covidien is seeking an IP attorney to work in its New Haven, Connecticut offices (relocation benefit provided). The Intellectual Property Attorney spearheads patent protection for Covidien’s intellectual property and ensures that the Company has the right to manufacture and sell products develop brought to market.
A qualified candidate has deep experience in intellectual property, client counseling, strategic portfolio management and right-to-use studies.
Core Responsibilities:
• The IP Attorney advances the specific technical interests of Covidien’s Surgical Devices’ business unit (SD GBU);
• Works with research and development to secure disclosures of invention and closely follows development projects for preparation of patent applications in assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepares and prosecutes patent applications before the USPTO;
• Supervises outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications globally;
• Ensures that SD GBU has the right to make, use and sell products developed and brought to market;
• Promotes, as appropriate, the interests of SD GBU’s on intellectual property matters and;
• Follows patents issued in fields of interest to SD GBU and brings relevant patents to the attention of appropriate SD GBU research personnel and Chief Patent and Trademark Counsel
Competencies/Skills Required:
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Must be able to strategically plan and drive execution;
• Exhibit change- agent thinking;
• Ability to develop and communicate compelling business arguments in a cogent, persuasive manner;
• Comfort interacting with C-level executives;
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills and;
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Qualifications:
• 4 - 6+ years’ patent prosecution, client counseling and licensing; litigation experience
preferred
• Proven track record of success in a large law firm with a specialization in medical devices and/or life sciences
• Admitted to State Bar and registered to practice before USPTO
Contact:
Apply by emailing Elizabeth Onishuk at elizabeth.onishuk@covidien.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New Haven, Connecticut
The lifesaving work of medical professionals inspires us. Through partnerships with medical communities around the globe, we create advances in medical devices, supplies and pharmaceutical products to improve lives. From reducing surgery time to accelerating healing, our breakthrough solutions are a vital part of daily healthcare delivery.
Innovation drives our success. Through progressive thinking and cutting-edge technologies, Covidien is well positioned to lead the way in today’s rapidly changing healthcare industry.
Join us, knowing your career is backed by the resources only a $10+ billion healthcare leader can offer.
Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Flexible Location
Fish & Richardson P.C. is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.
Responsibilities:
Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.
Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.
Qualifications:
Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.
Location:
We are currently considering candidates for the following offices:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- New York
- Silicon Valley
- Twin Cities
- Washington, DC
We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.
Contact:
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC
Patent Paralegal – Large Corporation – South Windsor, Conn. (Updated)
UTC Power, a United Technologies Corporation company, a world leader in developing
and producing fuel cells that generate energy for buildings and for transportation, space and defense
applications seeks an experienced IP Paralegal.
This candidate will perform a variety of functions to support the Intellectual Property Department in developing, maintaining and managing the Intellectual Property portfolio. Responsibilities include:
• Interfacing with various inventors, engineering personnel and business personnel;
• Assisting the IP Department in the filing, prosecution, and maintenance of all patents, trademarks, copyrights and proprietary information. This requires support with (i) preparation and filing of priority US, PCT and foreign patent applications and all necessary documents and correspondence associated with the filing of such applications, (ii) administration of the patent docketing system Foundation IP (FIP, Invention Disclosure system/database) for the Business Unit, and create/run reports related to invention disclosures, patent applications and patents, (iii) tracking and managing timely payment of maintenance fees for all patents and trademarks, (iv) acting as Administrator of the corporate legal matter management system, and entering all new matters and costs associated with legal services provided to the IP Department, and (v) processing invoices for payment to outside counsel for services rendered to the Business Uni;
• Documentation of Patent Committee agenda/minutes;
• Assisting in IP Maturity process for products and technology;
• Supporting efforts in analyzing competitor patent portfolios and technology. Support of key program reports for inventions and customer interface is also included, as is providing FIP training to the inventors.
The IP Paralegal will also manage nondisclosure agreements and government contracts reporting related to IP for the Business Unit. NDA responsibilities include drafting nondisclosure agreements and administering the NDA process and database, all in accordance with UTC standard procedures and policies to support Business Unit needs. Government contract reporting for IP includes tracking government contracts, reporting invention disclosures, patent applications and issued patents under government contracts.
Education:
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program, or an Associates Degree from an accredited institution in a related field of study. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Experience:
Successful candidate should have 2 to 4+ years of intellectual property experience, and knowledge of the rules of patent practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, foreign patent offices, and WIPO. Candidate should possess current knowledge of government contracting concepts; the ability to analyze, interpret and apply various governmental regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Outstanding interpersonal skills with a capacity to work with associates to uncover relevant details in a variety of technologies and business relationships are essential. Candidate must possess strong leadership, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should be comfortable in managing computer data bases and learning the Foundation IP invention disclosure system.
Comments:
This position requires a U.S. Person – U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or Permanent Resident Card Holder. United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.utcpower.com/contact/careers.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Windsor, Connecticut
IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Merrimack, N.H.
Brookstone, one of the nation’s most exciting specialty retailers, known for its high-quality, innovative products and gift ideas, is searching for Intellectual Property Counsel to work in our Merrimack, NH Headquarters location. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a leading national brand and also enjoy a competitive salary/benefits package that includes a generous store discount. EOE
Summary:
To assist the General Counsel in providing intellectual property advice and services to the Company. This position will dedicate substantial time to patent, trademark and product development matters.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a Company-wide intellectual property strategy
• Responsible for patent clearance projects for new products.
• Patent prosecution (design and utility)
• Provide guidance to product development, merchandising, advertising and store
operations teams regarding intellectual property concerns in their respective
areas, including IP due diligence and freedom to operate
• Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements and other documents relating to
various inbound and outbound licensing arrangements.
• Management of IP litigation matters
• Assisting the General Counsel and the Company with various other legal issues
and projects as they arise.
Education & Experience:
Required:
• B.A. or B.S. and J.D. degrees from accredited institutions; State and Patent bar membership
Desired:
• NH bar membership.
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience as a lawyer preferably with some law firm and in-house intellectual property experience.
• The lawyer need not have broad experience in every category listed above, but must be willing to learn these areas as applicable.
• Very strong writing and draftsmanship skills are required.
• Strong communications skills are a must.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with a strategic and practical approach to addressing intellectual property related issues and concerns.
Note: Regular and reliable attendance is a basic requirement of this position.
Contact:
Qualified candidates may apply online at hr@Brookstone.com. Please include in the title of the email the position you are applying for and your name. Also include a cover letter, resume and salary history/expectation. Job Reference: 16-12.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
Brookstone is committed to providing Customers with unique products that solve common problems in uncommon ways. And this philosophy translates into a corporate culture that’s collaborative, creative and receptive to new ideas.
Associate (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 3 years experience as an IP attorney. Industrial chemical experience, particularly organic chemistry experience, preferred.
Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and international) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder
Firm Administrator
The Webb Law Firm
One Gateway Center
420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sr. Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.
Contact:
Apply by emailing Jeff Mullen at: jeff@poweredcards.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Patent Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – New York, N.Y.
Google is seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to work in its New York offices. As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with various legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes.
• Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in litigation and third party disputes, determining dispute resolution strategies.
• Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and develop the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years broad-based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters.
• Must be active and in good standing in at least one State Bar in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• USPTO admission.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with strategically addressing legal complaints, writing re-exams, and experience with (and understanding of) the online industry.
• Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings and motions and take and defend depositions.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of cases.
Contact:
For immediate consideration please apply at the following URL:
http://www.google.com/jobs/application/application?source=patentlyo&loc=us&action=add&job=Patent+Litigation+Counsel+-+New+York
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York
Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nationwide (Updated)
Young Basile has an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact:
For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Location Negotiable
Kacvinsky LLC is currently seeking lateral associates. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and a strong undergraduate and law school record. Excellent work/life balance. Location is negotiable. Virtual offices are acceptable.
Our firm is always looking for outstanding attorneys to join our team. While we prefer applicants with experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical, communications and software arts, we encourage resume submissions by new attorneys with demonstrated records of academic achievement. Must be patent attorney.
Contact:
Qualified applicants should send a resume, writing samples (including two published patent applications and two office action responses corresponding to published patent applications), and undergraduate and law school transcripts in confidence to laura@lrdsearch.com. Kacvinsky Daisak PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Location is Negotiable
Patent Law Professor – Univ. of New Hampshire School of Law – Concord, N.H.
The University of New Hampshire School of Law’s (UNH Law) Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property is seeking to hire a full-time professor of patent prosecution practice. UNH Law offers the most extensive selection of intellectual property courses in the country, exposing students to a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property issues. As a pioneer in integrating intellectual property studies into legal education, UNH Law offers students the practical experience needed to handle innovation in today's complex environment.
UNH Law’s unique patent prosecution program is a crown jewel of its intellectual property education program. UNH Law is seeking a full-time professor to teach and direct its patent prosecution program. The person who is hired for this position must be able to teach and continue to develop a program of instruction that provides students with the skills needed to prosecute patent applications, including claims drafting and patent application preparation and procedures. The course includes a weekly lecture component that is given by the patent prosecution professor and small sections with practicing patent attorneys that are managed by the patent prosecution professor. By the end of this two-semester program, students will have drafted a complete patent specification and claims, responded to various USPTO Office Actions, and learned to prepare additional documents for filing with the USPTO.
The position may also entail teaching a smaller capstone patent prosecution practice class or, subject to curricular needs and the interest of the successful applicant, a class outside the patent prosecution program. The position may be structured to accommodate individuals interested in combining teaching responsibilities with an ongoing law practice or other professional obligation.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must hold an advanced degree in law (J.D.), be registered as a patent attorney with the USPTO, have considerable experience prosecuting patents, and have familiarity with the America Invents Act of 2011. Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not required.
Contact:
The University of New Hampshire School of Law is strongly committed to diversifying its community and we welcome expressions of interest from, or nominations of, professors who contribute to that diversity. The University of New Hampshire School of Law is an equal opportunity campus and encourages any candidates who will contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service.
Review of candidates will begin upon receipt. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and a resume listing references to:
Susan Richey
Professor of Law
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property
Two White Street
Concord, NH 03301
E-mail: susan.richey@law.unh.edu
Tel. (603) 228-1541, ext. 1115
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Concord, New Hampshire
IP Associate – Law Firm – Radnor, Pa.
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, a progressive Law Firm in Radnor, PA, seeks a Litigation Attorney to represent Intellectual Property clients.
Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day litigation of complex Intellectual Property matters
• Develop strategic and tactical thinking abilities in the course of litigating cases
• Assist with the management of clerical staff to ensure support work is completed promptly and correctly
• Work among a small team of prestigious Attorneys
Qualifications:
• Candidates should have at least 4-6 years of complex Intellectual Property litigation experience
• Must have excellent credentials and writing ability
• Deposition and/or courtroom experience preferred
• Experience with Electronic discovery issues preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/ or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred
• Strong technical competencies required
• Must have ability to work independently with a minimum of oversight; creative thinking encouraged
• Ability to work in a professional manner and manage fast-paced environment with a consistently calm, positive demeanor required
• Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
Contact:
Please email resumes to jobs@ktmc.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Radnor, Pennsylvania
IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations
Fairchild Semiconductor seeks an intellectual property attorney with a EE degree and understanding of semiconductor technology, incluing discrete technologies and/or IC circuitry to work in either South Portland, Maine or San Jose, Calif.
Responsibilities:
• Working with the global director of IP to help formulate and implement worldwide patent strategy.
• Partnering with business unit at the segment and product line levels to integrate patent strategy; help identify patents the company can or should seek based on business and intellectual property strategies
• Aid technical staff in developing new products and patent opportunities support and assist with management of intellectual property litigation as needed.
• Assist in licensing of products and technology and other business support identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce patent rights.
• IP-related due diligence in connection with acquisitions and other corporate transactions assist in developing and nurturing the organizational partnership between legal and business units, including innovation promotion and training programs.
• Working alongside in-house IP team, business lawyers and outside IP and non-IP specialists as needed, this position is responsible for providing general strategic patent and general IP advice to the supported organizations, and helping to formulate an optimal IP strategy in the context of the supported organizations’ overall strategy, threats and opportunities faced today and in the future.
• The candidate will work closely with and report to the global director of IP.
Qualifications:
Position duties fall into three major categories: (1) patent strategy and prosecution; (2) patent enforcement and IP litigation; and (3) patent/IP licensing and related business transactions. Experience in these areas is preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work in a matrix management environment are essential. The successful candidate would be respected as a business team player as well as trusted counselor and legal advisor to the business units the attorney will partner with.
Other helpful but not required attributes would include:
• Experience as an engineer working with discrete and/or analog circuits experience as in-house counsel or patent agent/engineer working to develop patent and IP capture programs.
• Direct experience in patent litigation and/or patent dispute resolution significant experience as a lawyer outside of the area of patent prosecution.
• Demonstrated ability as a lawyer in dealing with a variety of technologies demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Pre-law work experience and overall maturity will be valued.
Education:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated competence with semiconductor technologies including discrete semiconductor technologies as well as analog and/or digital integrated circuitry.
• Law degree, with a minimum of 3 years experience as a lawyer.
• Admission to the practice of law and/or admission/license to practice patent law as applicable.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careers.fairchildsemi.com/details.asp?id=Q0VFK026203F3VBQB8MQWF6XC&nPostingID=209&nPostingTargetID=922&nDepartmentID=12&mask=fcext.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Portland, Maine or San Jose, California
Attorney-Biologists, Chemists & Materials Scientists – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Choate, Hall & Stewart is looking to hire biologists, chemists and materials scientists to join our growing intellectual property patent prosecution practice. The positions involve drafting and prosecuting patent applications, strategically developing patent portfolios, and working with our intellectual property litigators to develop enforcement and defense strategies. Advanced degrees preferred. Registration with the USPTO and prior firm experience preferred. Candidates must have superior organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service.
Contact:
Apply by emailing the firm at: LegalRecruiting@choate.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Massachusets
IP Associate – Law Firm – New York City
Goldberg Cohen LLP, a small IP law firm in midtown Manhattan, seeks mid-level associate (2-5 years) having general IP litigation and patent prosecution experience. Experience drafting motions necessary and deposition experience preferred.
Contact:
Apply by emailing Lee Goldberg at: lgoldberg@goldbergcohen.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York
Legal Assistant – Law Firm – Middletown, Connecticut
The Michaud-Kinney Group is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with experience to fill immediate opening. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, document preparation and management, docket and calendar maintenance, communication with clients, filing documents with the USPTO and/or the Federal Court system. Competitive wages. Full medical benefits.
Contact:
Please send resumes to Belanger@mkgip.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Middletown, Connecticut
Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.
Proteostasis Therapeutics is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5+ years experience in patent prosecution. This individual will work with a variety of cross-functional teams to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues arising from our extensive support for a range of academic collaborations and pharmaceutical partnerships. The successful applicant will have a MS or PhD degree in a chemical or biological discipline.
Responsibilities:
• Manage patent assets, including identifying patentable inventions through interactions with project teams, drafting patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence, and determining inventorship
• Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all
technology areas of the company
• Identify, perform and/or manage patentability and freedom to operate searches, studies and opinions
• Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
• Assist with due diligence reviews for licensing efforts
• Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and sponsored research agreements with academic institutions
• Supervise outside counsel; organize and conduct quarterly patent committee meetings
• Educate staff concerning key intellectual property issues
Contact:
Please submit resume and cover letter to: recruiting@proteostasis.com. EOE.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is the first company dedicated to the discovery of new therapeutics based upon understanding the body’s natural Proteostasis Network. Advances in our ability to characterize and pharmacologically control the Proteostasis Network create new opportunities for ameliorating diseases in a wide number of therapeutic areas. Regulation of the Proteostasis Network is a new approach to drug discovery that will provide the kind of foundational understanding that we have witnessed with other breakthrough treatment paradigms, such as with kinases and G-protein coupled receptors.
Experienced IP Associate – Law Firm – Stamford, Conn.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
is currently seeking an associate with a degree in mechanical engineering and experience in the areas of medical devices, turbomachinery and aerospace technology, to join its Stamford office Intellectual Property (IP) Department. 3 - 4 years previous patent prosecution experience preferred. Successful candidates will have superior academic credentials and writing skills as well as a solid foundation in patent prosecution and patent application drafting.
Contact:
Apply online by clicking this link: https://selfapply.eapdlaw.com/viRecruitSelfApply/Default.aspx.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Stamford, Connecticut
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – East Hanover, N.J.
Kraft Foods is seeking to make an appointment of a Patent Counsel to be based in East Hanover NJ to support its Snacks business. Some of the brands this position will support include: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, and Planters nuts.
This position will report directly to the US-based Chief Counsel, Patents, Snacks and Confectionery and join as a key member of an established, dynamic and high-profile Legal and Compliance Department numbering some 180 professionals worldwide. Working closely with both Kraft's management and technical personnel the counsel will play a key role in:
• Leading U.S., regional, and global freedom-to-operate and other related
projects and management of external counsel regarding same.
• Providing counseling to colleagues in R&D, commercial legal, marketing, innovation and other groups regarding patent matters.
• Identifying and evaluating new inventions.
• Managing patent prosecution and patent portfolio for Kraft Snacks category, including management of external patent prosecution counsel.
• Negotiating and preparing licenses and other agreements.
• Providing support for patent related litigation and conflicts.
• Conducting competitor monitoring and competitive analysis.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and JD degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience
• Must be a licensed U.S. patent attorney
• Must processes relevant technical background (e.g., chemistry, food science or chemical engineering) and relevant experience
• Prefer prior experience in both a law firm and as in-house patent counsel
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://kraftfoods.taleo.net/careersection/kraft_careersite_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=78108.
Kraft Foods is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We actively seek to maintain a diverse work force, and Kraft therefore recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: East Hanover, New Jersey
Kraft Foods is the world's second largest food and beverage company. Do you have a passion for food? Want to make a delicious difference? Kraft Foods is a company that challenges and inspires you to achieve your best, rewards you with professional career development and personal satisfaction, and values who you are. We understand that actions speak louder than words, so at Kraft Foods:
• We inspire trust
• We act like owners
• We keep it simple
• We are open and inclusive
• We tell it like it is
• We lead from the head and the heart
• We discuss. We decide. We deliver.
We make today delicious in over 145 countries where we sell our products. And, our employees can be seen in action in more than 70 countries. At Kraft Foods, we relish innovative thinking and fresh ideas -- we invite you to consider having a seat at the table.
Associate (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Woodbridge, N.J.
Gibson & Dernier LLP, an IP boutique in Woodbridge NJ, seeks a competent associate to assist in patent prosecution in the electrical, computer, and mechanical arts. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and have experience working directly with clients. The candidate must be a self-motivated, skilled professional and must be admitted to practice as an attorney or agent before the USPTO.
Contact:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample to info@gdiplaw.com. No telephone inquiries please. G&D is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey