Global Pharmaceutical company is searching for a patent attorney with 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney handling pharmaceutical patent drafting. Responsibilities include preparation and prosecution; due diligence; opinion and licensing work; client counseling. Degree in Chemistry-related area is needed, advanced degree preferred. Small molecule experience is a must. Previous in-experience preferred. Excellent compensation package. Ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals important.
The Philadelphia office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys in 23 offices, is seeking to hire a highly motivated, junior or mid-level associate for our Intellectual Property Practice.
Candidates must have patent prosecution experience in the fields of life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or chemical engineering. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Although not required, candidates with experience in patent diligence and technology transfer are desirable. Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior examiner experience and Pennsylvania Bar membership is preferred.
Synageva BioPharma is a privately held biopharmaceutical company with headquarters, research and development facilities in Lexington, MA, and research and production facilities in Athens, GA. Synageva was formed to concentrate on novel orphan treatments for rare diseases. Our lead program, SBC-102, an enzyme replacement therapy for LAL Deficiency, is entering clinical development and has been granted orphan designation by the FDA. LAL Deficiency is a rare, serious and devastating disease that leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Synageva has four additional orphan products in development. We are currently seeking a patent agent or a technology specialist for the Lexington MA office. The roles and responsibilities include:
• In house prosecution of patent portfolio: working with the Director of Intellectual Property, the candidate will manage a substantial and growing patent portfolio: • Implement and manage the IP operational plan, including • Managing existing patent filings • Providing IP support for on-going research and development efforts; • Drafting new patent applications • Assist in the formulation of integrated IP strategy for all programs • Perform patentability, freedom to operate analyses. • Perform searches of patent, sequence and literature databases to identify relevant prior art; • Review and analyze file histories of particularly relevant third party patents and applications; • Provide strategic guidance to scientists and management regarding strategies to ensure freedom to operate or maximizing patent scope and term
Candidates must have a minimum of three years experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation. Candidates should also be registered to practice before the USPTO. While qualified candidates of all technical disciplines will be considered, backgrounds in computer science and electrical engineering are preferred.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at:http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Central New York
Wood, Herron & Evans, L.L.P., a Cincinnati-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking an associate to join our growing Cincinnati office of over 50 attorneys. For over 140 years, Wood, Herron & Evans (www.whepatent.com) has served the intellectual property legal interests of technology and consumer product companies of all sizes, government agencies, universities, individuals, and start-up ventures. Many of our clients have been with the firm for decades. The associate will be involved in all aspects of the firm's intellectual property practice with an emphasis on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications within their technical area of expertise.
Our ideal candidate must have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field with demonstrable academic success, and must have passed a state bar and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Two to four years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment are preferred. A candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing and analytical skills. An advanced degree, prior experience as an Examiner, and/or industry experience will be favorably considered. Benefits include a competitive salary; great work environment; medical benefits; and a 401(k)/retirement program.
Contact: Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to jobapp@whepatent.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Wegman, Hessler and Vanderburg LPA (WHV) seeks an associate patent attorney with a minimum of five years experience in the mechanical arts. Candidates must be admitted before the USPTO and admitted or eligible for admission to the Bar of the State of Ohio. Trademark experience is a plus but is not essential.
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPis seeking a candidate who has 2-4 years of patent agent or lawyer experience with a scientific background in the biotechnology field and having experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidate should have a degree in one of the following biotechnology disciplines: molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, biochemistry, or genetics, plus excellent writing skills, a capacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and the ability to produce top quality work with minimal supervision. An advanced degree is preferred.
Contact: Please submit resume, transcripts and technical writing sample to Maryellen Wyville Altieri, Director of Professional Recruitment, at maryellen.altieri@dbr.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP, a Central New York intellectual property law firm, has immediate openings for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum one to five years experience in patent prosecution and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Qualified candidates preferably have a broad range of experience with developing, integrating and employing computer science technology and should have substantial knowledge of interface standards, such as communication networks and protocols (including Transport Layer, Network Layer and Link Layer protocols), hardware standards, operating system internals, databases, information security, software development tools, languages and other Web related components.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at: http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Central New York
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
An IP boutique in Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate to do prosecution and counseling work relating to pharmaceuticals and DNA sequences. They are looking for someone who is a mid-level associate up to a junior partner. The firm is hopeful that this person would either take on or grow into a leadership role within the firm.
Design IP is a small intellectual property law firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a patent attorney to join our growing practice. We offer a collegial and professional work environment and have very reasonable billing requirements.
The position will involve a broad range of IP practice areas, including patent prep & pros in a variety of technical disciplines (with emphasis in mechanical and software/computer arts), trademark prep & pros., IP litigation, and IP opinions.
Required Qualifications: • USPTO Registration • 2+ years experience in both trademark and patent prep and pros. • Strong claim drafting skills • Comfort level with technologies in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and software/computer arts • IP litigation experience, including drafting of motions and discovery requests
Preferred Qualifications: • Comfort level with technologies in the chemical (including organic) arts • Familiarity with graphics software, including Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and CAD viewing programs • Strong connection to the Lehigh Valley
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are willing to consider qualified candidates desiring a part time and/or flexible work schedule.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities: • Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio. • Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims. • Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same. • Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility. • Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units. • Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice. • Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives. • Conduct due-diligence when requested. • Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed. • Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility. • Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred; • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Patents. Assistant General Counsel will lead patent teams supporting Pfizer’s Vaccines Research Unit and Center for Integrative Biology and Biotheraputics (“CIBB”).
Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include managing a variety of intellectual property issues and providing strategic counsel to research and development and business leadership.
• Overseeing and managing a group of attorneys dedicated to the vaccines and CIBB portfolios and R&D client, including work at other R&D sites; • Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; • Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues; • Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; • Reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and, • Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.
Requirements: • Ph.D in a biological science (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience particularly in the areas of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines) with solid knowledge of biotechnology as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ten + years’ professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO; • Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters including significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for biologics IP matters, and preferably for matters related to proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines; and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site.
Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek.
In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Gibson & Dernier LLP, a New Jersey IP boutique, seeks an experienced patent attorney having (or wishing to have) his/her own book of business. The goal is for the candidate to share in a significant percentage of the billings, work autonomously, and escape from the ridiculous practices of larger law firms. Our firm is characterized by high quality work, fair fees, merit compensation, professional conduct, cordiality, and a harmonious office atmosphere. If you've been thinking that the large corporate firm is not for you, it's not.
Contact: Send your resume toinfo@gdiplaw.com. No phone submissions please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey
Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications • Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters • Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions • Effectively communicate and interact with inventors • Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad • Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts • Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation • Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy • Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage • Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently • Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure
Skills & Abilities: • Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language • Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently • Must be organized and resourceful
Education & Experience: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience • Patent Agent registered before the USPTO • Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications • Experience with all common Microsoft Office software
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.
Responsibilities: • Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; • Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues; • Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and, • Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.
Qualifications: • Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered. • Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters. • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail • Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities: • Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio. • Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims. • Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same. • Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility. • Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units. • Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice. • Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives. • Conduct due-diligence when requested. • Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed. • Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility. • Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred; • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U.S.
For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.
Responsibilities: • Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; • Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues; • Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and, • Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.
Qualifications: • Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered. • Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters. • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail • Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Pfizer Inc. is seeking IP Regional Counsel to support the IP needs of the Emerging Markets Business Unit (EMBU) and serve as lead IP counsel and primary point of contact on IP matters for Emerging Markets Europe and Africa-Middle-East regions. Position is responsible for ensuring regional commercial IP needs are met in a proactive and timely manner and charged with cross fertilization of IP issues and needs with Legal Division colleagues across functions.
Responsibilities: • Work as a team with Research Unit (RU) and IP enforcement attorneys to ensure seamless management of IP matters in the region • Expedite prosecution of commercially important patent applications by engaging local patent offices and other government agencies as needed in partnership with legal colleagues in research, emerging markets and policy groups. • Ensure that commercial teams are aware of the patent portfolio protecting each product marketed or planned to be launched in the region and provide advice on the value and extent of the relevant patent portfolio. • Provide advice and counseling to EMBU client groups, in collaboration with RU, enforcement and regulatory attorneys, on product lifecycles and LOEs based on patent expirations, data exclusivity, patent linkage and patent term extensions. • Proactively manage in a centralized fashion individual IP related projects for the region as appropriate. • Educate centrally on regional patent matters as well as ensure that appropriate education is provided in the markets • Collaborate closely with IP Policy to: review and comment on pending or proposed legislation; act as a resource for intellectual property laws and legislation in the region; support ongoing issue team efforts; participate in efforts relating to IP public policy; and, promote best practices by local patent offices, including timely and efficient examination and conformity with international patenting standards. • Support the IP needs of regional and EMBU transactional matters working in collaboration with the Business Development IP team • Support the EMBU generics business working in collaboration with the Established Products IP team to: identify and provide advice and counseling on IP risks associated with new generic product launches; and, support new generic-related business acquisition and licensing activities. • Ensure that Pfizer is served by the best quality regional outside patent counsel while attaining budget goals by: - Monitoring and addressing issues relating to quality of service and billing, as needed - Negotiating, in collaboration with the IP Finance group, service agreements that fulfill Pfizer Compliance requirements - Working with the IP Finance group to identify and screen new outside counsel as needed.
Qualifications: • J.D. or equivalent; • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering focus (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry), an advanced degree is desirable; • At least 5 years’ legal experience gained in law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and Europe as well as non-US/European countries; • Experience preparing patent non-infringement, invalidity and freedom to operate opinions; • Self-starter, customer driven focus, excellent team-building, leadership and communication skills; • A proven ability to provide IP support for the business and to proactively work with commercial business colleagues at all levels, including top country and regional management; • Ability to travel; and, • Previous international experience (not necessarily professional) is a plus.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U.S.
For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (GSH), is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. We are looking for a partner to lead and develop the firm’s intellectual property practice. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection our clients. Successful candidate can work anywhere in the United States or be based out of one of our fourteen offices located from coast to coast.
The selected candidate should have 15 + years experience in intellectual property and patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, a proven desire to practice intellectual property/patent law and an appetite to succeed. Experience with software/hardware is preferable. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our national client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
GSH is a national cross-cultural firm providing service to clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family owned businesses. This is a great opportunity to join a national diverse firm and have access to national a client base.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Margo McCormack, GSH Director of Human Resources, at 414-847-1370 or at margo_mccormack@gshllp.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere in the United States
