RIM is seeking a lawyer to work within its technology licensing group to focus on open source matters. The position will involve both compliance and strategy based open source matters, and will often require complex technical and legal analysis of the integration of open source technologies with various RIM products. Work will include advising on licensing of technologies for use in RIM products and open source due diligence on M&A transactions. The position will be based in any of Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Vancouver in Canada or Redwood City in California.
Skills and Qualifications: • 5+ years IP licensing experience, including open source licensing experience • experience managing open source in conjunction with proprietary software development • in-house experience with open source licensing preferred • demonstrated ability to generate creative solutions to complex problems taking a pragmatic approach to balancing risks and business interests • ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals and to clearly and concisely communicate issues to executives • a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent experience preferred • experience with C, C++, and Java preferred
Intellectual Ventures Legal Services is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent Prosecution group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention and being the leading invention partner for the world’s most innovative companies and individuals. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with individuals, universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of information processing technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas of electrical engineering. • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance. • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting.
Key Qualifications and Required Skills: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office. • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school. • Strong basic physics fundamentals, e.g. able to work with quantum mechanics, waves and wave propagation, photonics, optics, and other related areas. • Minimum 4 year patent prosecution experience. • Must work well in a team environment.
Other Requirements: • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Chernoff Vilhauer, a Portland, Oregon law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney to join our practice. This position offers the opportunity live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and work in a professional, collegial working environment.
We require: • JD and USPTO registration • 4+ years working as a patent prosecution attorney • Previous experience supervising junior level associate attorneys • Previous experience working directly with clients • A portable book of business • Strong work ethic • Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWe offer excellent benefits and compensation based on production.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with computer science, physics, or electrical engineering degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class minimum, top 10% strongly preferred) and at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software or electronics. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.
Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its attorneys a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier software clients, including Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Infosys. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and graduate (if applicable) and a writing sample by mail or email to:
Human Resources Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204 recruiting@klarquist.com 503-595-5300
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 10+ years of relevant experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in our Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
Candidates must have been engaged in a partner-level practice, preferably with large firm/client experience. Book of business not required, but may help provide flexibility as to office location.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan Wille Holland & Hart LLP P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8479
Also, please include job reference #71910. Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
Angiotech is seeking a Patent Paralegal to provide support to both internal and external intellectual property and other legal efforts. With over 1,300 dedicated employees spanning fourteen countries, Angiotech is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company. Our tagline “redefining success” describes how Angiotech is striving to create novel medical solutions that elevate the standard of care and improve people's lives. We are seeking intelligent, progressive, and creative professionals to join our team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Manage the patent Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio including: • Acquiring patent prosecution & post-prosecution documents and saving them into an IP document database (Interwoven) • Entering and tracking patent file data and due dates in a docketing database (Cpi) • Writing and tracking correspondence pertaining to patent files • Preparing IP due date reports & case file documents for meetings with the responsible attorney/agent; following their review, transmitting prosecution decisions to outside counsel as needed.
Perform searches in US, PCT & other national IP databases and search engines and download documents as needed for managing an IP portfolio, discovery of competitive intelligence or other use; utilize Global IP database to prepare cost estimates for international filings.
Entry of data into Cpi database to: • track IP agreements for reports and compliance purposes • track products covered by the IP • track costs incurred in each case file
Track and docket events & due dates, & maintain files, of patent Oppositions and other litigation's as needed.
Prepare and electronically file IP applications and prosecution documents, assignments and formal documents with the USPTO. Coordinate filing of same with non-US national patent offices through foreign associates
Prepare documents and coordinate with foreign associates to do EP Validations and PCT Conversions; follow-up as needed to complete filings.
Prepare IP patent updates for Board of Directors reports & other corporate quarterly reports including updates to litigation's.
Education and Experience: • Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal certification • 5 years + experience as a Paralegal • Experience in Intellectual Property an asset.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills. • Familiarity with database programs and document management systems • Strong grammar and writing skills. • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • A self starter and able to work independently and as part of an established team. • Ability to prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using the internet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They re not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.
Angiotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a nationally and internationally recognized research and development lab based in Washington State, is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney to work in our Richland, Washington office (Job ID: 300347).
This is a great opportunity to work with a one-billion dollar government institution that is making a difference in advancing science and helping solve some of the world's toughest challenges in energy, environment and national security. PNNL was recently honored in Washington’s Best Places to Work competition, sponsored by the Puget Sound Journal of Business. We offer an array of benefits including tuition reimbursement plans, excellent health insurance and robust relocation packages.
The Senior Patent Attorney is expected to be an individual contributor with extensive experience and will be considered an expert in the practice of intellectual property law with a particular emphasis on patent law. While this position administratively reports through the Intellectual Property Legal Services Department (IPLS) Patent Group, the incumbent will be involved with and influence most aspects of the IPLS mission and objectives. The incumbent serves in a key IPLS role impacting work product delivery and quality to meet customer demand.
This position is responsible and accountable for participating in the day-to-day IP protection functions of Battelle and PNNL with particular emphasis on: (i) invention identification; and (ii) securing of rights for these inventions by understanding and reviewing appropriate reporting mechanisms and the preparation and prosecution of patent applications teaching and claiming the inventions. At least 200 inventions have been reported by PNNL staff for each of the last four years. The incumbent will be required to coordinate with a various interested organizations at PNNL, particularly Technology Commercialization, and elsewhere to determine whether a patent application should be filed to protect an invention. IPLS files approximately 75-100 patent applications, responds to approximately 250 Office Actions, and spends more than $2 million on patent application preparation and prosecution activities per year. Most PNNL patent applications have historically been filed by retained outside counsel. However, the last three years have seen a marked increase in patent application filings and prosecution actions using in-house patent agents and patent attorneys. The emphasis on in-house patent practice provides Battelle with an average savings of $5000 per patent application filing. An experienced patent practitioner is expected to be able to file a patent application of average complexity with less than 40 hours of charged labor.
This position is also responsible for providing advisory support and services to the IPLS IP Transactions Group. The required support activities include but are not limited to providing guidance, support and legal advice regarding licensing, Government contracts, copyright, and trademark activities. IP Transactions Group activities contribute to the receipt of more than $4 million in license revenues and $18 million in total consideration received by Battelle at PNNL in each of the last two years.
The incumbent is expected to provide independent legal advice regarding all forms of intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) directly to PNNL and Battelle officers, managers, and employees with little or no involvement or direct supervision by the Managing Patent Attorney or the IPLS Manager. This attorney has recognized patent law expertise including a command of the theory and principles pertinent thereto and has: (i) demonstrated the ability to work effectively with the United States Patent and Trademark Office without supervision; and (ii) the ability to mentor and train other patent practitioners. This position retains and assists with outside counsel management.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities: The Senior Patent Attorney will be expected to independently perform all aspects of a highly experienced patent attorney in a challenging and dynamic professional environment. This position would be roughly equivalent to an equity partner position in an intellectual property law firm. The incumbent will work on a variety of projects while addressing walk-in issues from management and staff. The Senior Patent Attorney will provide comprehensive legal advice and services at an expert level in all areas of intellectual property law including but not limited to patents, copyrights, trademark, and trade secrets. Legal advice and services rendered in these areas may be applied to activities such as perfecting rights in intellectual property of all forms, revenue producing transactions involving intellectual property, litigation, and client counseling.
The Senior Patent Attorney will be a trusted advisor to all levels of PNNL and Battelle management and staff. This position will provide legal advice and services for day-to-day activities, corporate strategic initiatives, and everything in between. The incumbent will also serve as a resource for IPLS staff requiring guidance and mentoring to deliver high value legal solutions to customers. The Senior Patent Attorney will have the ability to grasp, articulate, and frame legal advice and services within the context of and in alignment with PNNL and Battelle strategy and prudent risk thresholds. Accordingly, the Senior Patent Attorney must identify high risk issues and then work with PNNL and Battelle management and staff to develop and implement creative, cost effective legal solutions to mitigate risk. Failure to positively influence managerial and staff decision making to effectively mitigate known and foreseeable risks will most likely result in negative impacts to Battelle’s ability to accomplish major strategic initiatives, comply with 1830 Contract requirements, and meet fiscal goals and objectives.
The Senior Patent Attorney will face numerous challenges when representing Battelle’s intellectual property interests. Most notably, the Senior Patent Attorney will be challenged to:
• Provide cost effective, timely, and creative legal solutions to assist Battelle management and staff in the fulfillment of the PNNL mission; • Establish and maintain a positive rapport with all levels of PNNL and Battelle management and staff that will allow open communication and proactive legal action to minimize the potential for mission or project interruption and promote management and staff confidence in in-house legal resources; • Provide considered legal advice with little opportunity to conduct legal research to support the basis for a legal position; • Maintain currency with changes in intellectual property law and work with IPLS staff so they understand the implications of precedent on the conduct of their duties; • Communicate complex intellectual property legal concepts and principles in a manner that non-lawyers will understand and comply with; and • Maintain an understanding of intellectual property law and relevant technologies that will allow prompt if not immediate analysis of complex fact patterns and issues involving mixed questions of law and fact. • Independently assess and balance client priorities to meet customer demand for legal services in view of PNNL and Battelle long range goals and objectives in a timely and cost effective manner with little or no direct supervision.
Significant Roles of Senior Patent Attorney: Fulfilling the Senior Patent Attorney’s responsibilities to the intellectual property identification and protection process at a national laboratory requires a detailed knowledge of: (i) patent, copyright, and trademark law; and (ii) the requirements for technical information, inventions and the patent application process imposed by the U.S. Government (particularly the Department of Energy) through statutes, regulations, contracts, orders, and procedures. This position requires that the incumbent have the knowledge and credibility to retain and direct the activities of numerous outside counsel, Technology Commercialization management and staff, research management and staff, and Battelle management at PNNL and elsewhere.
The incumbent will be considered by Battelle management as an “expert” with regard to the handling and management of the patent process for inventions and Subject Inventions conceived or first actually reduced to practice by PNNL staff. The incumbent will have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the theory and principles associated with the practice of intellectual property law. The incumbent will function as an individual contributor in matters relating to intellectual property law but may provide input to IPLS managerial issues including preparation of Staff Development Reports (SDRs) for IPLS staff.
Some of the specific activities that the Senior Patent Attorney will be responsible for include but are not limited to: (1) participating in the day-to-day Battelle intellectual property protection functions (with particular emphasis on invention identification, reporting and patent procurement) in a national laboratory environment; (2) mentoring and training patent attorneys and patent agents in the conduct of these functions; (3) providing the IPLS Manager and Managing Patent Attorney with performance feedback for IPLS staff SDR reviews; (4) working with Battelle senior management to develop and implement intellectual property protection strategies for PNNL and Battelle; (5) interacting with legal, technical, and senior level management at other Battelle facilities to assist with the design and implementation of corporate intellectual property strategy; (6) educating PNNL staff regarding intellectual property protection obligations and procedures; (7) providing advice and counsel to internal staff and external clients (with particular emphasis on the PNNL Technology Commercialization staff). This position plays a critical role in achieving the strategic intellectual property goals and objectives of Battelle and PNNL and is critical to secure protection of Battelle’s and PNNL’s intellectual property, ensure successful deployment of Battelle intellectual property, and comply with Battelle’s 1830 and 1831 contracts.
The overall job scope will include but will not be limited to: • Mentoring and training PNNL staff in the identification and procurement of invention reports and patents thereon; • Advice and counsel Battelle management in Columbus and other Battelle facilities regarding the rights of Battelle and the U.S. Government in intellectual property generated at a Battelle managed or co-managed laboratory; • Advice and counsel PNNL management and customers regarding rights in intellectual property generated at PNNL and the process for protecting such intellectual property; • Coordination with the PNNL Legal Department Manager on general legal issues including litigation that involve Battelle’s intellectual property; • Interaction and coordination with the Battelle Intellectual Property Legal Department in Columbus; • Retention and management of outside legal counsel; • Assist with the design and implementation of an intellectual property education program for PNNL management and staff; • Maintain communications and positive working relationships with Department of Energy legal staff including but not limited to the DOE-HQ Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property and the DOE-ORO and DOE-BSO patent attorneys that provide oversight for PNNL intellectual property and technology transfer issues; • Maintain communications and positive working relationships with oversight personnel at DOE-PNSO to promote their confidence in Battelle’s ability to manage PNNL in compliance with its obligations under the management and operating contract; • Maintain productive relationships with peers at other DOE national laboratories including national laboratories that are managed or co-managed by Battelle; • Mentor IPLS patent lawyers, patent agents, and legal coordinator; and • Individual contributions including but not limited to drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications.
The Senior Patent Attorney is a key participant in the IPLS intellectual property identification and protection functions at PNNL. This includes mentoring and training patent attorneys, patent agents, legal coordinators (paralegals), support staff, and retained outside counsel. The incumbent will be responsible for providing the IPLS Manager and the Managing Patent Attorney with input for periodic and annual professional performance feedback and annual SDRs for IPLS staff.
This position retains and manages the work product of numerous retained outside firms in the procurement of patents in both the U.S. and foreign patent offices, both as to quality, timeliness, budget and the relationship/interaction with Battelle staff.
This position interacts with Department of Energy patent attorneys in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, San Francisco, California, and Washington, D.C. and with oversight personnel in the Pacific Northwest Site Office regarding the identification of IP and procurement of patents thereon, both in matters of policy and also implementation of policy/regulations/statutes.
This position works with Battelle corporate patent staff in Columbus to resolve intellectual property legal issues having relevance multiple Battelle corporate interests contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policy, assist with corporate issues that impact PNNL. This position routinely works with the PNNL Technology Commercialization staff to develop and implement practices and procedures for identification and protection of intellectual property at PNNL.
This position prepares and prosecutes domestic and foreign patent applications and serves as a mentor and trainer for other practitioners that need to develop preparation and prosecution skills.
Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree in a natural science or engineering discipline; • Advanced degree in a natural science or engineering discipline is preferred but not required; • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited university; • Licensed to practice law and represent clients by a state bar association; • Licensed to practice law and represent clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; • At least 10 years of practice as a patent attorney in either a law firm or a corporate intellectual property law office; • Detailed understanding of and experience with practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; • Detailed understanding of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and practice there under; • Intimate knowledge of and familiarity with statutes and regulations relating to intellectual property arising from U.S. Government contracts; • Knowledge of and experience with the U.S. Department of Energy management and operating contracts and regulations and policies regarding intellectual property arising from a DOE national laboratory; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; and • Ability to develop corporate policy and act upon such policy independently.
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate plus 10 years of related experience. Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering discipline.
Preferred Education: Advanced degree in a natural science or engineering discipline is preferred.
Other Information: Position requires ability to obtain multiple Security Clearances
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Richland, Washington
About Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy laboratory, reporting to the Office of Science. PNNL advances the fundamental understanding of complex chemical, physical and biological systems and provides science-based solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing challenges in national security, energy and the environment. We accomplish this mission through the outstanding research and development activities of our staff, excellence in operations and high-value partnerships. PNNL has approximately 4,600 researchers and staff located at the main campus in Richland, Wash., the Sequim Marine Research Operations facility in Sequim, Wash., and at offices in Seattle, Wash., Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C. Battelle, a global science and technology enterprise headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, manages the laboratory for DOE.
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.
Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral experienced patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, possess strong client development skills with the ability to take a lead role managing and growing a client account. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (i.e., software, hardware, networking, etc), we focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, and validity analysis.
Lee & Hayes has recently been ranked #1 for Overall Quality of Patents in four technology areas by IAM, and #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time in 2009 by IP Today. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is available in Spokane, WA, or Seattle, WA.
Qualifications: Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington or Seattle, Washington
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in organic chemistry for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting chemistry-related patent applications and opinions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or small-molecule synthesis.
As patent counsel for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many chemical companies and universities worldwide, the Firm works with leading researchers in diverse fields of chemistry. For more information on the firm and its chemical practice group, please visit www.klarquist.com.
Klarquist Sparkman offers patent attorneys and agents not only a challenging career representing top-caliber clients, but also a balance between work and life outside of work. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a reasonable billable hour requirement and compensation based on a percentage of billings.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to recruiting@klarquist.com or by mail to:
Human Resources Manager Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
At Amazon, we're not just looking for people who want to be part of a business. We're searching for people who want to build businesses. We are currently recruiting for a business-minded Corporate Counsel to help lead us into the next phase of Amazon history. If you have a passion for patents coupled with a passion to help grow the world's largest online retail business, this is the place for you. Managing Amazon.com's worldwide patent portfolio, you will engage in direct client counseling, liaising with outside counsel to manage filing, and the prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patents, and mentoring junior patent counsel. Responsibilities include working with software development engineers to determine which inventions to patent, handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries, and managing opinion work and patent licensing.
The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the product as it comes to market. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate: • Experience in technology areas including: web services, digital media, search, e-commerce, and business methods patents • 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience, with a strong understanding of software and internet patents • Combination of in-house and law firm experience is required • Additional desired skills include managing open source issues and IP licensing and dispute matters
Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customer, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth's Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID (candidate's choice). Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior drafting and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. Demonstrable business development success a bonus. References will be required.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a leading developer of high performance programmable logic products, seeks a patent agent or patent attorney to oversee the continued building and maintenance of the Company’s patent portfolio. This position presents a unique opportunity to assume the role of the Company’s principal intellectual property legal specialist. The position reports to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities: • Serve the Company as the principal IP legal specialist • Lead and refine the Company’s patent strategy • Manage the Company’s patent origination process • Prepare, file, and prosecute US, Patent Cooperation Treaty, and foreign patent applications • Maintain the Company’s patent database • Supervise external law firms that prepare patent applications for the Company • Provide guidance and counsel to a wide variety of internal clients, demonstrating a superior client service mentality
Qualifications: • BSEE or equivalent plus at least five years experience in patent prosecution • JD and membership in a State Bar is preferred • Membership in the US Patent Bar is required • Technical experience with programmable logic products is desirable
Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, 401K, employee stock purchase plan and 3 weeks of vacation.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Lattice Semiconductor is one of the world's leading designers of programmable logic technology. NASDAQ-listed, with around 700 employees worldwide, our future has never looked more promising. We are an equal opportunity employer. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.
Invention Law Group, P.C. (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney leading its outlicensing contracts function. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities:
The Sr. Licensing Attorney supporting Contracts leads the contracts function which will work closely with the rest of our licensing attorney team to develop contracts to support our IP licensing business. The responsibilities will include:
• Develop and manage contracts function and personnel. • Create and maintain contract templates. • Establish contracts practices, procedures, systems, and tools. • Drive contracts excellence initiatives. • Create a contract playbook including standard terms and conditions and fallback positions. • Draft and review IP license agreements, term sheets, and related definitive documents in support of licensing efforts. • Coordinates changes to contracts with licensing team. • Determine appropriate approval paths for contracts and obtain necessary approvals in a timely manner. • Administer contracts post-execution. • Understand and advise regarding terms and conditions of executed contracts. • Manage contract renewals, including opining on contractual obligations. • Support contracts audits as necessary.
Key Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a contract attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and possess the following:
• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent licensing experience. • J.D., Law degree. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is preferred. • Broad-based experience in leading a contracts function, and drafting and reviewing patent license agreements. • Experience managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals and outside counsel. • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information). • Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives. • Sound legal and business judgment. • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. • Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action. • A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively. • Intelligent risk taker. • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact: Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.
ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a nationally recognized academic health center, provides an clinical services, education and research opportunities. We are currently seeking a patent associate for our office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).
Contact: For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC30107.
Intellectual Ventures is looking for an experienced patent attorney to join the US Patent Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Patent Development, the Senior PDM will be part of a team of patent professionals involved in invention sourcing, selection, and the creation of patent assets. A core responsibility will be the selection, mentoring, and management of a network of outside counsel. The Senior PDM will work closely with Portfolio Managers during the selection and prosecution of patent assets according to IDF’s Invention Themes. Strong patent skills and technological breadth are important as is the ability to work across cultures throughout Asia and India. The Senior PDM will also provide support to business managers, and be involved in the development and implementation of business and licensing strategies. The Senior PDM must possess good management skills, and be skilled at mentoring. This individual must also be a leader, have the ability to champion initiatives, and think creatively.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Our business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing invention in a variety of technology areas. We plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and partnerships.
Responsibilities: • Managing a team outside counsel to support IV”s patent portfolio activities. • Managing the patenting flows and patenting strategy for inventions sourced throughout the US, Asia, and India for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility. • Managing the prosecution of the existing patent application portfolio for which they have responsibility through outside counsel. • Assisting in the review and selection of inventions for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility. • Assisting in the strategic management of the existing portfolio of issued patents. • Providing detailed oversight and mentoring of outside counsel drafting, filing, and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. Mentoring in-house patent professionals in patent practice in specific technology areas and in the complexities of US and foreign patent laws. • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside counsel. Managing patent drafting and prosecution costs within budget.
Key Qualifications and Required Skills: • Law degree from reputable and American Bar Association accredited law school. • Prefer M.S./Ph.D. in Materials/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics/Biomedical Engineering/Life Science. • Registered to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office. • At least 7-10 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on drafting and prosecuting patent applications. • Experience in both law firm and in-house roles an advantage. • Excellent English communication and writing skills. • Training and/or exposure to foreign patent laws, particularly in Asia and India, is preferred. • Fluency in an Asian language is an advantage. • Relevant industry work experience and experience in Asia an advantage.
Invention Law Group, PLLC (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney supporting transactions. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.
ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.
Responsibilities: • Provide negotiation support from program inception through deal closure and post-closure follow up. • Review and approve licensing material before presentation to customers. • Lead/Participate in negotiations with customers. • Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements and other contracts. • Provide strategy and tactical planning and development in potential disputes. • Direct day to day work and activities of Outside Counsel and technical consultants. • Support strategic and tactical planning for BU. • Draft, review, and present claim charts. • Formulate and present responses to non-infringement and invalidity argument. • Support Mergers and Acquisitions activity.
Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be a patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad electronics, technology, wireless, optical or biomedical background and possess the following: • 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent law (including patent prosecution, licensing and litigation experience). • J.D., Law degree. • License to practice in at least one state (preferably Washington State) is required. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is strongly preferred. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, • Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is required. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies. • Broad-based experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing patent license agreements. • Experience in drafting, reviewing and presenting claims charts and responding to non-infringement and invalidity arguments. • Experience managing outside counsel. • Experience in leading, directing and being a successful part of a small team. • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information). • Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives. • Sound legal and business judgment. • Experience in an engineering role is preferred. • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. • Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action. • A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively. • Intelligent risk taker.
Other Requirements: • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA. • The role is expected to require travel 20-30% of the time.
Contact: Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
T-Mobile USA has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property attorney to use their patent prosecution expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to proactively shape the development of T-Mobile's growing portfolio of intellectual property assets to meet the strategic needs of a company that is passionate about delivering innovative products and services to its customers. The attorney who fills this role will demonstrate an ability to provide expert-level legal advice and support to the business relating not just to patent procurement, but a wide variety of challenging intellectual property matters in a quickly evolving and changing industry. This attorney will report up to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel within the Legal Department at T-Mobile's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA.
Responsibilities: • Working directly with inventors and outside prosecution counsel to guide inventive concepts in a wide variety of established and emerging technology areas, from disclosure through application and issuance (which may include some internal preparation and prosecution of patent applications); • Taking a leading role in the selection, procurement and management of the company's patents domestically and internationally, as well as managing the company's patent incentive program; • Conducting patent due diligence analysis and advising on acquisition and licensing opportunities; • Advising internal business clients and legal staff on company's intellectual property policies and general IP law as well as assisting in the creation, implementation and communication of corporate intellectual property policies and training materials. • Communicating and coordinating with European affiliates' IP counsel on global intellectual property issues, policies and licenses; and • Teaming with company attorneys to analyze and address a variety of issues impacting the company's full range of intellectual property assets, including general intellectual property claims, technology licensing and litigation;
Qualifications: • Five+ years of total legal experience is required, of which a significant portion should have been spent in drafting and patent prosecution. • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or similarly relevant technological discipline, as well as law firm and/or previous in-house experience are strongly desired. • Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution techniques, familiarity with US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications, and knowledge of basic PCT and some foreign Patent law and procedures. • A demonstrated facility in prior art and assignment searching, licensing researching US and foreign patent law. • Prior patent litigation or technology licensing experience are highly desirable. • A passion for technology and demonstrable skills in understanding and communicating highly technical concepts quickly and accurately will be needed; specific telecommunications experience is a plus, but not required.
More generally, the successful candidate must have the aptitude for, and a strong desire to obtain, a deep and broad knowledge of wireless telecommunications products and services. A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, to advance practical solutions, and to excel while working with multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, are required. Candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and present a positive, customer-oriented manner to all clients and co-workers.
Get ready for more with T-Mobile: career growth, personal recognition, and a diverse, high-energy culture are just the beginning. You'll also enjoy competitive pay, special employee phone plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, medical and dental coverage, a great company-matched 401(k) plan, advanced training, and more.
At T-Mobile everyone has a voice! We strongly support diversity in the workforce and T-mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
In today's hectic environment filled with constant motion, we at T-Mobile USA pride ourselves on providing wireless communications that allow our customers to stick together with the people who mean the most to them. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the mobile communications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT) and serves more than 30 million customers nationwide. We have more than 40,000 employees who work together to keep our customers connected through the quality of our service, the span of our coverage, the reliability of our network and the value of our plans.
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
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD). Contact: For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC29451. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Portland, Oregon
is seeking a lawyer to work within its technology licensing group to focus on open source matters. The position will involve both compliance and strategy based open source matters, and will often require complex technical and legal analysis of the integration of open source technologies with various RIM products. Work will include advising on licensing of technologies for use in RIM products and open source due diligence on M&A transactions. The position will be based in any of Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Vancouver in Canada or Redwood City in California.
