Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities: • Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel. • Strong organizational and communication skills are required. • Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential. • Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable. • Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications: • Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field. • Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required. • A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience. • J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact: To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Alameda, California
LS9, Inc., a San-Francisco-based clean-energy start-up, is seeking a new patent attorney. The patent counsel’s primary responsibilities will include all aspects of intellectual property counseling related to LS9’s product development and technology innovation efforts. In particular, the Patent Counsel will have the following responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications and manage outside counsel involved in drafting; • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally, and manage outside counsel involved in prosecution; • Participate in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures/guidelines related to intellectual property protection; • Participate in developing and implementing a corporate IP strategy; • Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies; • Provide advice on LS9 product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape; • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues, and patentability of new products and technologies; • Keeping up to date and knowledgeable concerning third party IP and industry IP trends, caselaw and other legal development; • Providing education to various company functions and facilitating the integration of corporate IP strategy company-wide. Requirements: • The candidate must have a J.D. with four to eight years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients. • An advanced degree in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry is desirable but not required. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a state bar is required. Contact: Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, California
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. is looking for an IP Litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience for our Palo Alto office. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and preferably a B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. A USPTO registration number is not required, but is preferred.
Contact: Interested candidates should send your cover letter, resume and transcript to Megan Clouden, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at lateralrecruiting@mintz.com. Additional Info : Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Palo Alto, California
O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.
O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.
Responsibilities: • Draft and review U.S. patent applications • Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO • Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions • Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO • Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation
Requirements: • Eligible to practice before the USPTO • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering • Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO • Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities: Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimum credentials: • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • California State Bar • USPTO Bar • 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution • 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred • Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact: If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Graves Law, an IP litigation boutique in West LA, is seeking a junior to senior level litigation associate with at least one year of experience at a high quality firm, a strong academic background and solid interpersonal skills. Strong interest in patent litigation is a necessity; patent litigation experience is preferred but not required. Congenial environment with a high level practice representing industry leaders in high stakes litigation.
Compensation based on experience, includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Danial Lewis at dlewis@graveslawpc.com. Please include job title in response and attach your resume for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: West Los Angeles
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities: Patent Portfolio Development • Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios • Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets • Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures • Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions • Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters • Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel • Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies • In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions • Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions • Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements • Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases • Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes • Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters • Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education: • Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney) • MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience: The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Medtronic is seeking a principal patent counsel with responsibility for handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) of one or more mechanical technology areas for the Spinal and Biologics business of Medtronic, including implementing robust technology and product IP strategies, timely client counseling, execution on a broad array of IP topics, some in-house patent preparation and prosecution, and coordinate with and supervise outside counsel in support of these activities, as needed.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for intellectual property for one or more mechanical technologies in the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics business, including developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, administration and evaluation of invention disclosures, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, being cognizant of competitor products and related IP, conducting infringement investigations and initial invalidity analyses, performing IP due diligence for mergers/acquisitions, providing support for patent litigation, including early due diligence and assessment of issues, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. • Coordinate and monitor outside counsel work and cost in collaboration with the Chief Patent Counsel. • Review agreements involving technology and intellectual property. Draft intellectual property agreements or clauses, including licensing provisions, when requested. • Interface with research and product development departments, including proactive development of IP strategies, invention disclosure reviews, search reports, and client counseling. • Review of and advice on IP relating to sales, advertising, and promotional materials and programs. • Assist the Chief Patent Counsel in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Qualifications (Basic): • A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in California. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Bachelor's Degree in science or technology field required. • A minimum of 8 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred): Ideal candidate will have experience with a medical manufacturing company with a preference for device, bioengineering or biotech experience; or with an independent law firm with a strong practice geared to medical manufacturers. The best candidate will have these desired skills and abilities: • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to become an integral part of legal, technical, and business teams. • Demonstrated ability to draft medical device related patent applications. • Excellent judgment and ability to execute and deliver in a rapid, fast-paced business environment; perform under pressure. • Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product. • Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams. • Possess superior writing and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection. • Possess diverse IP knowledge with heavy practical experience in medical device technology. Experience with a medical device, biotechnology, or diagnostics company is desirable. • Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong client interaction. • Experience with litigation desirable, but not essential. • Alternatively, attorney and/or agent candidates with less than these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a more entry level position.
Affymetrix (AFFX) — a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution — is seeking Intellectual Property Counsel (Patents). The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of GeneChip® technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity.
Responsibilities: • Management of a portion of the Company's patent portfolio, including preparation and prosecution of patents in a variety of technology areas that may include chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, instrumentation, optics and molecular biology. • Work closely with technical and product groups within the company on patent-related matters. • Review and analysis of patents, including product clearance, validity studies, licensing and pre-dispute risk assessment. • Counsel product development and management teams with respect to intellectual property matters. • Support transactional activities, including licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements. • Support M&A activities, including intellectual property due diligence.
Requirements: • Registration to practice before SPOT and state bar registration required. • Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D) in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. • Significant experience with hands-on patent drafting, prosecution and analysis. • Ability to work independently in area of expertise as well as with a technical team.
Affymetrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Greenberg Traurig of Orange County, California is currently in search of a researcher or scientist with a technical degree to work directly with patent attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The position involves drafting and understanding scientific papers and associated technical descriptions to be used in patent applications.
Requirements: Prior patent experience is a must. Candidates for this position must posses a physics, chemical, pharma, biotech, and/or biomedical degree, Masters level or above. The ideal candidate will have solid technical writing and have had in-lab experience, be well versed in Microsoft Office, be highly organized, creative and flexible, and possess the ability to work independently.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Our firm offers excellent benefits, compensation and growth opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Please e-mail only qualified resumes to boonet@gtlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
Seeking business method patent interested or skilled law student (or skilled business method patent attorney) to join remotely or otherwise a University of California Davis-based student business plan competition team focused on solving the U.S. nursing shortage. Nolo Press' Patent It Yourself is only taking us so far, but hopefully all we need from you is a buffing of what we've already got. Obviously we're not asking you to act as an attorney, unless of course you already are one. Will require signature of confidentiality agreement. Compensation all based on upside.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Reed Benet at reedmbenet@att.net.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Remote
Rigel is seeking a director-level patent attorney/agent. Great job at solid public company. Split the management of the patent portfolio. All drafting done by outside counsel. Strong prosecution experience required.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at jdiehl@rigel.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Pacific Biosciences (PacBio), headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a patent agent. It is a startup biotechnology company developing a transformative single-molecule, real-time (SMRT™) DNA sequencing platform. PacBio’s goal is to commercialize SMRT DNA sequencing technology, eventually enabling sequencing of individual genomes as part of routine medical care. The company is currently venture funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Maverick Capital, and others.
The position involves the preparation and prosecution of patent applications on various aspects of the company’s technology before the USPTO, as well as advising foreign counsel on foreign prosecution. Position will also involve assisting in management of docket, overall portfolio and outside counsel, performing prior art and other searches, and assisting in general administration of legal department.
Requirements: Must be registered to practice before USPTO, and in good standing, with at least three years experience working as patent agent in patent preparation and prosecution.
Must have significant technical background in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or related fields, including advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) and/or significant hands-on experience working in a relevant technical field. Must be able to communicate effectively with scientific staff in a variety of technology areas. Experience working in multidisciplinary environment (wet science/engineering/software) highly desirable. Must be self motivating, creative, diligent and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be capable of effectively managing multiple tasks in efficient and organized manner. Must be able to provide examples of patent work.
Florida-based start-up with multiple pending applications seeks experienced prior art researcher to assist in preparation of IDS. This is a contract tele-commuter position. Researcher must have significant experience in prior art search for complex inventions in Search, Information Extraction, Knowledge Discovery, Natural Language Processing, and other related domains.
Researcher with own, already established subscriptions to the various search resources is highly preferred. Researcher will work closely with CTO and Patent Counsel to plan, execute and review results from prior art search as well as preparation of the IDS.
We are a virtual company and contractor must be able to work remotely from own premises. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Contact: Interested applicants please contact CTO at rsvp@confidentialresponse.net. All contacts will be returned promptly.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Telecommute (Florida)
Shimokaji & Associates, P.C., an intellectual property law firm in Irvine, California, seeks attorney for Business Development and Patent Prosecution position. Position can be business development only or a combination of business development and case work. This position will be responsible for developing new business in litigation and patent prosecution areas by establishing, maintaining and growing relationships with key decision-makers at medium to large size corporations.
Qualified candidate must have experience in patent prosecution with a technology background (minimum 10 years preferred). Experience as corporate counsel a plus. Ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be professional, charismatic, and self-motivated. Prior business development experience preferred.
Position requires the ability to prospect via phone, email or other medium, face-to-face sales calls, interaction with clients and potential clients at networking events, and the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Business development position (without case work) will pay a temporary salary and then convert to a commission only pay structure after a specified time.
Contact: Interested applicants should please send cover letter and resume to sbowen@shimokaji.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
The Cooper Companies have an opening for a docketing clerk/patent administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Daily processing of incoming and outgoing correspondence (including correspondence with outside counsel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, foreign patent offices and annuity service). • Responsible for the implementation, and daily maintenance and management of docket database, as well as preparing patent docket reports, IP reports, and maintaining networked calendar. • Ensuring that all docket dates have been cleared daily and that all patent related deadlines are met. • Assist with coordinating and obtaining signatures for formal documents. • Maintaining all electronic and physical patent files. • Monitoring USPTO Deposit Account. • Processing invoices from outside counsel, vendors or other organizations. • Monitoring the status of patents and patent applications. Requirements: • At least 3 years of experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution docketing. • Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's IP affairs. • Must be highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressures in a multi-office setting, and be able to communicate effectively with personnel on all levels. • Must be able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks, and assist the larger legal team. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Must have knowledge and understanding of patent terminology and filing procedures including both US and foreign matters and knowledge and understanding of current USPTO rules and procedures. • Working knowledge of docketing software, preferably CPI or IP Foundation software. • Must have strong PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing. • Experience with maintenance fee renewals a plus.
Contact: Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
The Cooper Companies have an opening for a new patent agent. The position is located in Pleasanton, California.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Collaborate with the Company’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio. • Assist with identifying inventions that can be patented and conducting invention-disclosure meetings. • Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO. • Assist in managing and communicating with inventors and outside counsel during preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications. • Travel to meet attorneys/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications. • Educate company employees on patents and the patent process. • Conduct and review patentability searches. • Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence, licensing and litigation. • Perform preliminary infringement and invalidity analyses. • Collaborate with chemists, engineers and product managers for the purpose of harvesting ideas for new patent applications. • Provide counsel and advice on matters related to patent strategy. • Actively evaluate opportunities to enhance the intellectual property portfolio.
Requirements: • Registered U.S. Patent Agent with at least 7 years of relevant patent prosecution experience. • Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, biology or mechanical engineering. • Demonstrated experience identifying technologies that can be patented. • Solid technical knowledge of ophthalmology or contact lens industry. • Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities • Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed
Contact: Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
Elan Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motived individual to provide enhanced intellectual property support to Research and Development functions in matters relating to chemistry in the areas of small molecule therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune diseases.
Responsibilities: · Patent preparation and prosecution: 50% · Patent and chemical searching: 20% · Supporting due diligence and opinion writing: 15% · Freedom to operate analysis: 15%
Minimum Qualifications: Education · BS, Organic or Medicinal chemistry
Experience/Accreditations · Registration in USPTO patent bar · 3-5 years as a patent agent · At least 2 years lab/scientific experience
Skills and Abilities · Sound chemical background and ability to interface with researchers · Experienced in chemical structure searching on commercial databases · Good oral and written communication skills · Strong attention to detail · Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Benefits: Elan has a stimulating, sciene-based environment, of which intellectual property is a key component, with competitive salary, equity awards, health-care insurance and other benefits.
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.
Preparation and prosecution of Ibis patent applications
Strategic management of patent portfolios covering Ibis Bioscience’s platform technology and commercial
Freedom to operate assessments
Third party infringement analysis
Advise executive management on IP-related issues
Qualifications:
Licensed/admitted to practice as a Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Advanced degree (or an equivalent amount of research experience) in molecular biology, biochemistry or another biotechnology-related field
At least 4 years patent-related experience in the biotechnology field
Excellent cross-discipline oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to think strategically
Benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package offered.
Contact: For immediate consideration, please apply online by visiting our website, http://www.isispharm.com/. Reference job code: 0774. No Phone Calls Please. Principals Only. Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Carlsbad, California (San Diego County)
Isis is a leading drug discovery and development company, focused exclusively on the therapeutic target, RNA. Founded in 1989, Isis' mission is to develop products from its RNA-based technologies, such as antisense. Very little was known about antisense when the Company was first established, but its founders envisioned an opportunity to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry with a more efficient and targeted means of drug discovery. Since then, Isis scientists have made tremendous progress advancing the science of antisense, unveiling capabilities that have far exceeded their expectations.
Ibis Biosciences is a division of Isis Pharmaceuticals focused on the development and commercialization of mass spectrometry-based diagnostic applications for the detection of infectious diseases and for human forensics applications.
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
