Fast growing law firm seeks patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a background in computer science. The firm has a flexible approach to geographic location.
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and staff patent attorney. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both patent infringement and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the General Counsel.
Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for patent litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.
A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, and physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to work on multiple, complex transactions.
Licensing patents by identifying infringers and potential licensees; developing assertive licensing strategy; negotiating license agreements and settlements.
Litigating patent infringements by identifying and investigating infringement; determining litigation strategy; conducting pre-litigation due diligence; filing and managing suits.
Managing and supporting patent infringement litigation led by an outside counsel.
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, continuations, reisues and reexamination.
Consulting clients on IP strategy issues.
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency patent enforcement and licensing company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com). GPCI is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to apoltorak@gpci.com.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, NY
Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Patent Counsel will work with a variety of cross-functional teams and, together with the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will require independent partnerships with scientific, legal, and business teams throughout the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify patentable inventions through interactions with project teams
Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all technology areas of the company
Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches and advise project teams of results
Assist with due diligence reviews
Supervise outside counsel
Perform inventorship determinations with minimal supervision
Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and service agreements
Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
Educate other Citizen-Owners about intellectual property issues
Serve as legal liaison to project teams
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required; advanced degree in Organic Chemistry preferred
Three to five years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field, preferably at a leading law firm
Must be admitted to Massachusetts state bar (or eligible for admission to Massachusetts state bar within one year) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong advocacy skills
Ability to work with people at different levels within the company
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and working understanding of molecular biology
Current knowledge of emerging trends in patent law, with emphasis on pharmaceuticals
Facility in drafting and negotiating basic technology-related agreements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Understanding of budget implications of patent decisions, especially foreign filing decisions
Infinity offers an outstanding benefits package and is an EOE.
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier IP licensing and enforcement firm. GPCI undertakes IP licensing and enforcement matters on a contingency basis. A privately-held company located in Suffern, New York, GPCI is the oldest contingency patent enforcement organization in the US. GPCI is seeking in-house patent attorneys to work on litigation, licensing and a variety of IP-related projects. GPC group of companies is located in beautiful surroundings of historic Montebello Park providing a unique working environment. This is a growth opportunity with an industry leader.
Job Requirements
• J.D. or LLM degree from high-quality law school • A degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to New York or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least three years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent litigation and prosecution in computer-technology-related arts • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, NY
DESIGN PATENT ATTORNEY (Full-Time / Part-Time) – Tired of the demands and long hours of big firm practice? SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group, located near the Silver Spring metro, is a small but busy intellectual property boutique that is perhaps the leading law firm in the US that specializes in industrial design protection and enforcement. We are committed to the philosophy of working hard while we’re here, and having time to enjoy life outside the firm. Therefore, evening and weekend hours are the great exception, rather than the rule.
We are seeking a motivated, full-time or part-time attorney (20-40 hours/wk) who has considerable experience and training as a patent lawyer. The ideal candidate, in addition to being drawn to our firm philosophy, is an experienced, registered patent attorney, with excellent credentials, who loves the legal side of being an IP lawyer. We desire someone who has great attention to detail, can work independently in a wide variety of IP tasks including utility patent, design patent, opinion, agreement and enforcement matters. Litigation experience is a plus, as we are handling quite a few design enforcement matters. Our 'technology' is industrial designs, which means aesthetic appearances (using design patent, trade dress and copyright laws) and light mechanical (utility patent). Experience in preparing and prosecuting design patent applications is a big plus.
Willing to negotiate a flexible schedule; partial off-site work arrangements considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes paid holidays/personal leave, health insurance coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan participation.
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION: Please send confidential resume and cover letter to: recruiter@designlawgroup.com or fax to: SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group @ 301-585-0138.