Associate / Counsel – Small Law Firm – Flexible Location

November 18, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a patent associate or counsel specializing in life science patent preparation and prosecution with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with small molecules is preferred. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, preparing responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and preparing opinions, and other counseling projects.

Patent Counsel – Other – Bothell, Wash.

October 23, 2018- US - Northwest, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Summary:
Design and implement patent strategies to protect large molecule drug products. Assess IP landscape for emerging technologies. Advise business and research team members on IP risks and other issues. Be part of a team committed to helping patients with cancer through legal, scientific and business excellence.

Responsibilities:

Primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to large molecule drug products, including post-grant proceedings as they may arise
Design and implement effective strategies for optimizing patent and regulatory exclusivity for products and technologies
Partner with researchers to identify patentable subject matter and implement patent protection strategies
Independently conduct IP landscape searches and formulate risk assessments for patentability and freedom to operate
Communicate balanced and accurate IP risk to research and business colleagues
Provide IP support for business transactions, as need arises
Provide support for third party IP issues, as need arises
Manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators

Qualifications:

5-8 years experience as a patent attorney in a pharma or biotech therapeutics corporate setting and/or representing biotechnology clients in a law firm
Substantial experience in US and foreign patent drafting, filing and prosecution in biotechnology
Substantial experience with patentability and FTO searches and analysis
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Experience with transactional matters, trademark and copyright, and/or small molecule technology a plus

Education:

US law degree (JD) is required
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, membership in a state bar, and eligibility to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington are required
An advanced degree in biological science is required; PhD preferred

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seattle Genetics, please visit www.seattlegenetics.com.

Contact
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/93gkph658p7fgsc7

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Bothell, Washington

Senior Legal Editor, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

August 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Practical Law US is seeking an experienced patent litigation attorney to work on patent resources for our Intellectual Property & Technology Service.

The attorney will:

Conceptualize, draft and edit original legal know-how materials, including practice notes, annotated standard-form documents and transactional checklists for online and print publication.
Establish and maintain relationships with external law firm contributors.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to plan and lead product demonstrations, webinars and in-person continuing legal education seminars for current and potential subscribers.
Assist with the development of special projects undertaken by Thomson Reuters and Practical Law.
Organize and conduct webinars on topics of interest to attorneys practicing in the patent area, and assist with marketing initiatives and sales demonstrations.
Write and edit content for Practical Law's companion magazine, Practical Law The Journal.
Develop relationships with law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the patent litigation content is topical and meets their needs.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least the following skills and experience:

J.D.
At least eight years’ experience working as a patent litigator in a law firm, with expertise in patent and other intellectual property law and practice.
A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm and in-house counsel and the legal market.
A passion for writing and good editing skills, including:
- very close attention to detail;
- impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English;
- strong technical drafting skills; and
- the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
Expertise in all aspects of patent litigation and federal practice and procedure is required, optimally including:
- pre-suit investigations;
- drafting patent litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, proposed jury instructions, and trial and appellate briefs;
- Markman briefing and hearings;
- taking and defending depositions;
- working with expert witnesses;
- arguing motions and/or other applications before a court; and
- preparing for and litigating at trial.
Significant practice experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful:
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings;
- ITC Section 337 proceedings;
- Hatch-Waxman ANDA or biosimilar litigation; and/or
- Patent prosecution and strategic counseling.

Contact
To apply, please send your resume and a paragraph summary of your relevant experience for this position to: brian.gross@thomsonreuters.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Flexible location

Patent Agent / Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Intellectual Property group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Patent Agent (preferably) or Patent Associate Attorney with more than two years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the software and electrical arts, it will also include supporting clients on a wide variety of IP issues. Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, cryptography, and related areas are desirable.

Mid-Level Associate – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Patent Group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a patent attorney with at least three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. An ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work with clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries. A technical background in computer technology is required. Hands-on experience with a wide variety of clients (from startups to Fortune 500 companies) and also experience with a variety of technology areas such as mechanical devices, consumer products and designs is highly desirable. Technical experience with cloud computing, cryptography, information security, robotics or block chain would also be desirable. A small portable book of business would be welcome, but not required.

Organic Chemistry Associate / Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 10, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Seed IP Law Group is looking for an associate or patent agent with a minimum of one year law firm experience including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, client counseling, and preparing opinions. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Organic Chemistry and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Spokane, Wash.

August 1, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

SBMC is looking for smart, driven, and creative individuals to join our team of Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to help serve our multiple Fortune 500 clients—leaders in the high-tech industry.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 29, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chernoff Vilhauer is seeking a Patent Attorney. Candidate must be USPTO licensed. We prefer at least 3 years of substantive experience drafting applications and office action responses. Technical background in metals, hydraulics, or electrical engineering preferred but not required.

I.P. Partners – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 12, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tully Rinckey PLLC has been on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies eight times. The firm is currently looking to add IP Partners in its 10 offices across the country. In addition, the firm is interested in hearing from IP Partners in markets where the firm does not already have an office.

Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

May 4, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

At Nike, innovation is in our blood. As a key member of the Nike Patent team, the Patent Expert will collaborate closely with our cutting-edge Apparel and Footwear innovation teams. To be successful, the Patent Expert will need to maintain a high level of awareness of current Nike innovations, development projects, production techniques, and materials.

Primary responsibilities will include monitoring innovation projects, researching utility patent application opportunities, directing the drafting and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel, and working with the Nike Patent team, outside counsel, and innovators to drive the patent process. The Patent Expert will also monitor Nike’s and its competitors’ respective product launches to strategically build and align our patent portfolio.

The role will report to an Assistant General Counsel on the Patent team and will also assist Nike’s IP Litigation and IP Transactions teams in a variety of other patent-related activities such as patent invalidation/opposition proceedings, freedom to operate assessments, portfolio mining, patent litigation matters, and the negotiation of IP-focused agreements.

To accomplish these important goals, the Patent Expert will possess a technical background (science/engineering) and a strong ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in the areas of design, technology, engineering, and IP law in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above in science or engineering.
Registered to practice before the USPTO.
3-5 years of experience of patent drafting and/or prosecution, preferably in the chemical and/or mechanical arts.
Technical and/or patent experience in the fields of consumer products, footwear, apparel, and/or textiles; experience with knitting, weaving, and/or braiding technologies is highly desirable.

Preferred candidates will exhibit:

Ability to communicate patent and technology concepts in both written and verbal form.
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
Aptitude to understand new areas of technology.
Strong collaboration skills, organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and to self-manage/prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to provide assistance outside of defined job description.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.nike.com/job/beaverton/patent-expert/824/7954151.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies.

HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as:

Blended reality technology - our unique Sprout by HP will change the way people do things, including:

3D printing
Multi-function printing
Ink in the office
Tablets, phablets, notebooks
Mobile workstations

We’re looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future’s yours to create!

HP Inc.’s Patent Development Group is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its legal team. In this role, Counsel will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HP's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Education and Experience Required:

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
To apply, please email ceyda.a.maisami@hp.com or vist this website: https://h30631.www3.hp.com/job/houston/patent-counsel/3544/7039025. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Washington, District of Columbia; Vancouver, Washington

Assistant General Counsel, IP Transactions and Licensing – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

January 23, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Nike seeks an experienced intellectual property lawyer to serve as an Assistant General Counsel, IP Transactions and Licensing. In that role, the successful candidate will provide IP counseling for key segments of Nike’s world-class innovation, product development, and manufacturing innovation, including developing and implementing current and forward-looking innovation/IP activities. As a member of Nike’s legal and IP teams, you will collaborate closely with Nike’s business and innovation teams, as well as legal colleagues, to provide deal negotiation, drafting, and execution and strategic advice related to the company’s IP development, strategic partnerships, business relationships, and licensing activities.

In this role, the successful candidate will help to drive innovation efforts through IP-centric partnerships and transactions. You will develop and implement best practices and processes for aligning IP strategies with Nike business goals. As a member of the Nike global IP and legal departments, you will work closely with other members of those teams to provide expertise where needed.

Core Responsibilities:

Develop and implement global strategy for Nike’s IP transactions and licensing activities.
Work closely with senior management, technical/business stakeholders, and legal colleagues to advise and negotiate IP-intensive transactions, including strategic partnerships, joint development efforts, open innovation activities, patent licenses, and IP acquisitions.
Draft and negotiate IP-centric agreements including joint development and collaboration, IP acquisition, university research, and inbound and outbound license agreements.
Lead Nike’s open source program.
Provide IP advice (including ownership, licensing, and indemnification guidance) for commercial and corporate agreements, including consulting, exclusivity, supply and manufacturing agreements.
Provide IP advice on a variety of company and business issues, including M&A activities, strategic innovation programs, university relations, inventor programs, confidentiality programs, and employment-related issues.
Collaborate and work with other senior business, IP, and legal leaders on a wide range of IP-related issues, including IP analysis, due diligence, disputes, and strategy.
Provide education and training to Nike’s business, innovation and legal partners regarding IP, open source, and transactional/licensing issues.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree and active member in good standing of at least one state bar; admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a technical degree are strongly preferred.
5 to 10 years of solid experience in: negotiating and drafting IP and technology transactional agreements, license agreements, and IP provisions of commercial agreements; general IP substantive areas (including patent prosecution and litigation, trade secrets); open source review and counseling; and IP counseling. Some in-house legal experience is preferred.
Broad range of legal experience and substantive knowledge related to open source, patent licensing, enforcement and litigation.
Strong communication skills -- verbal and written -- with the ability to express thoughts clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a range of audiences, including legal experts, innovators, technologists, and senior business executives.
Capable of adding value to Nike through unique technical and legal expertise.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; a team player who can establish and build partnerships within all levels of the innovation and legal teams.
The ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, problem solve and deliver timely and effective results in a fast-paced, team environment.
The ability to counsel clients in developing business and licensing strategies by finding creative solutions to complex business and legal issues relating to IP.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://jobs.nike.com/job/portland/assistant-general-counsel-ip-transactions-and-licensing/824/6891767.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Trademark / I.P. Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute

January 22, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Loza & Loza, LLP is seeking a Trademark/IP Litigation Attorney.

Patent Agent / Technical Writer – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

January 10, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a patent agent/technical writer. Responsibilities include:

Senior Patent Associate / Agent – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

December 1, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lane Powell PC is seeking a Senior Patent Associate/Agent to advise clients on patent prosecution, opinion work, and related services. The ideal candidate will have 4-7+ years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the medical device, biotech, and software and electrical arts. A candidate with medical device experience is a plus. The candidate will be part of an integrated team that is passionate about partnering with clients to build strategically focused patent portfolios. Strong candidates will have excellent client service and technical writing skills along with an ability to independently run projects, mentor junior team members, and be part of a highly-functioning team.

Director/Sr. Director, Intellectual Property – Non-Profit – Bothell, Wash.

November 21, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Non-Profit

Seattle Genetics is seeking a Director/Sr. Director, Intellectual Property to work in its Bothell, Washington offices. The is a senior level attorney position in the IP function of the Legal Affairs team at Seattle Genetics, with wide-ranging responsibilities uniquely available in a successful, growth phase biotechnology company. The position includes responsibility for helping to build global intellectual property portfolios through strategic procurement and management of IP rights, as well as providing people leadership.

The individual in this position will have accountability for strategic oversight of discrete functional patent areas (e.g. a therapeutic program or initiative), including driving strategic direction and overseeing workload and resource allocation.

Responsibilities:

Providing clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to clients in all phases of drug research, development, commercialization and manufacturing, and in business development, portfolio and lifecycle management and commercialization activities
Rendering legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity and freedom to operate; preparation, prosecution, maintenance and/or defense of US and foreign patent filings and patent office administrative actions (e.g. inter partes reviews, oppositions)
Directly and indirectly conducting due diligence assessments and counseling, including risk evaluation and mitigation
Supporting intellectual property-related transactional matters (including MTAs, CDAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements)
Serving as a trusted advisor and partner to the business in navigating an evolving business and legal landscape
Managing attorneys/agents/paralegals directly or in a matrix managing setting
The successful candidate is someone who enjoys being part of a high functioning team in an innovation-driven entrepreneurial environment committed to improving the lives of people with cancer.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in biopharma patent prosecution and counseling in a biopharma corporate and/or law firm setting
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
An advanced degree in biological sciences or chemistry is required; Ph.D. preferred
A United States law degree (JD) is required
Agreement and transactional experience is desired, but not required
Track record of success in managing attorneys/agents/paralegals

Critical Competencies:

Strategic Patent Expert: In a high stakes and dynamic patent environment, you are able to earn the confidence of your clients by counseling them effectively with agility and sophistication
Influential Communicator and Collaborative Relationship Builder: In a growing company, you are able to provide legal advice and counsel effectively across a range of audiences and build collaborations with R&D and business teams
Adaptive and Results-Oriented People Leader: In a fast-paced and evolving environment, you are able to drive for results by coaching others, balancing competing priorities and multitasking with ease, and work effectively both independently and within team settings

Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

General & Administrative . Bothell, Washington

Contact
Apply Here: http://jobs.jobvite.com/seattlegenetics/job/oByn6fwm?nl=1&nl=1. PI100244355.

Additional Info
Job Location: Bothell, Washington

Patent Agent / Technical Writer – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 23, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Portland, Oregon office of Stoel Rives LLP, a full service regional law firm, seeks a patent agent or technical writer to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) practice group in Portland. The Firm’s TIP practice group is multidisciplinary and includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters.

Patent Prosecution Associate (I.P.) – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

October 9, 2017- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

perkins The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate attorney to join its Patent Prosecution group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and at least two years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. patent office, preferably in matters relating to medical devices. To be considered, you should have a background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and/or physics and must be admitted to the USPTO.

Trademark / I.P. Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 2, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

loza Loza & Loza LLP, a fast growing, and dynamic intellectual property practice is seeking a trademark/IP litigation attorney with a proven record of client development who is interested in a lateral move.

Biotech Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 2, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

loza Loza & Loza LLP, a fast-growing and dynamic intellectual property practice, is seeking a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney with a proven record of client development who is interested in a lateral move.