Patent Agent – Other – Phoenix, Ariz.

June 19, 2013- US - Southwest, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is seeking a Patent Agent. This Patent Agent is to work with a dynamic group of attorneys and staff and will be responsibility for technology, commercialization and intellectual property management, including without limitation, drafting and reviewing contracts, receiving, reviewing and processing disclosures, drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications, communicating with and advising inventors and management, updating and managing dockets and software system for tracking and reporting.

Detailed Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Patent Agent are:
• Will interact and conduct interviews with scientific staff to discuss and collect experimental data and obtain invention disclosures. Will follow ethical requirements in examiner interviews.
• Develop strategies for protecting inventions.
• Draft specifications and claims for patent applications and writing scientific and technical documents in clear concise English.
• Negotiates agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing.
• Analyze Patent Office actions and preparing responses.
• Perform necessary legal and technical research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
• Commercialization and technology transfer activities.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including intellectual property related agreements, licensing, confidentiality, material transfer, research and development, consulting, lease, collaborative and technology transfer agreements.
• Such other activities as management may request.

Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 2+ years of experience drafting and filing patent applications and responses to Office Actions
- Being registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, particular experience interacting with USPTO on applications related to biomedical research a plus.
- Biotechnology/Life Science experience is a plus.
- Experience doing patentability searches is a plus.

The successful Patent Agent should be able to effectively manage a docket with multiple staff and deadlines, conduct legal and technical research and analysis in support of various patent-related matters and work closely with attorneys and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The ideal Patent Agent will be articulate, highly motivated, and enjoy working with emerging technologies and business models.

Contact:
If you are interested in seeing the most up to date job listings or to apply for a position, please go to careers.tgen.org and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you have any questions about the company or how to post for a position, please contact tgenhr@tgen.org. Looking for Phoenix based residents or those who are willing to relocate to Phoenix.

Please apply to all the jobs you are interested in. Only resumes submitted through the
TGen career website will be considered.

We value and support diversity in our workforce.
EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non‐profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions. Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen researchers study the genetic components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right time.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

June 19, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm

Haynes and Boone is seeking patent agents and 2-4 year associates with patent prosecution experience to join our Austin office. The professionals will join our group of experienced attorneys representing large, mid-size, and startup companies in a wide range of advanced technologies.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Newport, Calif.

June 12, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent

Glidewell Laboratories is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Newport, California offices.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

June 12, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, a full-service Dallas firm, seeks intellectual property attorney having 2-4 years of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and transaction experience. Ideal applicants will have graduated in the top 25% of their law school classes. Applicants graduating in the top 50% of their class will be considered with extraordinary accomplishments including, by way of example: 1. Judicial Clerkships; 2. Law Review; and 3. Mock Trail/Moot Court.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.

June 2, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

ViaSat, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.

Job Responsibilities:
Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.

Requirements:
• USPTO registration
• Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment

Preferences:
• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Invention harvesting
• Landscape analysis
• PCT/International patent

This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.

Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.viasat.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tempe, Ariz.

April 29, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

PATENT LAW GROUP: Atkins & Associates, P.C., located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for patent attorney to join busy intellectual property practice in the technical areas of semiconductors, electronics, mechanical, optics, computer hardware and software, etc., for a wide variety of clients. Duties and responsibilities include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.

Patent Scientist – Law Firm – Irvine and San Diego, Calif.

April 18, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have a strong interest in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply on line at knobbe.com. EOE/AA

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.

April 18, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Opportunity for an IP attorney to be part of a top notch in-house legal team that oversees all IP matters on behalf of ON Semiconductor. The position will focus on transactional matters and specifically include:
• Drafting various agreements such as ASIC development agreements, technology transfer agreements, IP clauses in supply agreements, in-bound and out-bound licensing, joint development agreements, and NDAs
• Client counseling on these various agreements
• Freedom to operate patent opinion work
• Trademark counseling and prosecution
• IP diligence associated with M&A activity
• IP litigation support as necessary

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif. (Updated)

April 16, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have a strong interest in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online. EOE/AA

Patent Analysis Director – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Analysis Director. Within HP’s Intellectual Property Section, the Director of Patent Analysis leads a diverse team to provide patent analysis and technical support for HP's various intellectual property functions. This requires the Director of Patent Analysis to be well-versed in modern techniques for efficiently searching, classifying, characterizing, and analyzing patent information in support of various functions. These functions, include, for example, patent cross licensing, open source licensing, standards licensing, patent sales, technology transfer, and the like.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a manager in HP’s Patent Development and Analysis group, overseeing skilled technologists in providing patent analysis support for strategic HP initiatives
• Lead, manage, and grow HP’s patent analysis team
• Coordinate with other IP Section leaders to ensure proper project staffing
• Developing team goals and managing team to efficiently meet these goals in support of business needs
• Develop and maintain strong, professional lines of communication with IP Section executives in areas of Patent Development, Patent Licensing, and IP Transactions to effectively meet associated patent analysis needs
• Provide effective coaching and talent development of individual contributors on team
• Exercise sound judgment to determine appropriate methods and resources for accomplishing achieving objectives

Qualifications:
• Expertise using patent search/analysis tools and commercial patent databases
• Significant experience in evaluating large sets of patents efficiently
• At least 5 years of experience in patent analysis
• Experience interfacing with product tear-down information providers
• Ability to work in a team environment with patent attorneys, technologists, and business development professionals
• Management experience or strong aptitude for people and project management
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience working with patent claim charts
• A technical degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable. Prefer background in: cloud computing, data analytics, security, and networking
• Prefer familiarity with open source and standards licensing issues
• Prefer prior exposure with patent valuation techniques
• Patent agent, MBA, or JD backgrounds may be useful, but are not required

Contact:
Apply via HP’s website at http://www.jobs.hp.com (Search for "Patent Analysis Director" or "1136753").

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Locations: Herndon, VA; Palo Alto, CA; Houston, TX; Boise, ID

About Hewlett-Packard
HP is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HP has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HP is the world's largest technology company, provides printing and personal computing products and IT services, software and solutions that simplify the technology experience for consumers and businesses. HP is a $120+ Billion/year company with over 300,000 employees. HP had over 1,350 U.S. patents granted in 2011.

Hewlett-Packard has an impressive benefits package. HP’s total compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with experience. Hewlett-Packard Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to affirmative action and work force diversity.

Patent Paralegal – Government – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 4, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a senior level Patent Paralegal for the Legal Technology Transfer Center located in Albuquerque, NM. This is a permanent, full-time position. The candidate selected will be required to obtain and maintain a DOE-granted “L-level” Security Clearance. Security clearance is not required to start.

Department Description:
Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Patent Assistant for its Legal Technology Transfer Center. This position will provide support for director-level patent attorneys and patent agents. Center 11500, Legal Technology Transfer, obtains intellectual property protections (patents, trademarks & copyrights) and drafts technology transfer agreements. The Center has support programs that enhance U. S. prosperity and further core missions.

Job Summary:
The position requires excellent organizational, problem solving and priority setting skills. Experience working with and understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, (USPTO) are essential to success in this position. The position requires reviewing and acting upon materials received from USPTO, preparing draft materials responsive to USPTO for attorney review and/or completion, maintaining attorney dockets, maintaining patent database (database entry, errors checks), and maintaining hardcopy files. The successful applicant will act as primary support for one or more attorneys, including preparing materials for attorneys signature (missing parts, certificates of correction, engagement letters, etc.), calculating filing fees, conducting database searches for attorneys (reference prior art, private PAIR, etc.), filing materials in USPTO in accordance with federal rules, maintaining USPTO deposit account, and coordinate payment of patent maintenance fees.

The successful candidate will be adept at meeting frequent deadlines with constant interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with and appropriately protect sensitive, proprietary and confidential information; and the ability to work in a team environment while exercising independent judgment and interact effectively with peers and all levels of management are necessary.

This job series typically:
Provides high-level paraprofessional legal support to in-house attorneys and external co-counsel retained to represent Sandia Corporation. The selected candidate will work under attorney supervision but with a high degree of independence to provide paralegal and administrative support of a responsible and confidential nature and helps ensure the smooth functioning of legal matters and projects.

Primary Job Duties:
• Provides initial review of documents, including complaints, contracts, leases, terms and conditions, proposed policies, regulations, management directives, and other documents.
• Conducts legal research on specific legal topics in order to familiarize attorneys with specific legal issues, summarize legal issues presented in a particular matter, and provides updates on new developments in the assigned practice area.
• Prepares drafts of correspondence, pleadings, memoranda of law, and other legal documents.
• Locates and gathers all documents and information related to specific matters from all relevant sources, such as other Sandia organizations, personnel, and federal and state agencies; reviews and analyzes those documents and information; and organizes and reports the results of research and analysis to supervising attorneys.
• Identifies and prepares documents and exhibits to be used in litigation, administrative proceedings, contract disputes and negotiations, and patent prosecutions.
• Works cooperatively with Sandia staff to ensure appropriate document management, protection, retention, and disposition in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Further develops and maintains Sandia's records and database files, including scanning and coding documents into Sandia databases.
• Supports attorneys in preparation for litigation, administrative proceedings, contract disputes, and negotiations.
• Coordinates legal discovery efforts and supports both in-house and outside counsel.
• Conducts computerized searches for information.
• Remains current on processes and procedures in applicable court and administrative forums.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize and adjust to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Sandia's organization, history, policies, and procedures
• Computer application and database skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and judgment and a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, and flexibility
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of protocol
• Adept at adjusting to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines

Required:
• This position requires the candidate to have at least 3 years of direct experience working in a patent prosecution environment within a law firm or in-house.
• The successful candidate will have experience with USPTO rules and procedures, patent docketing and supporting attorneys.

Desired:
• Paralegal degree, experience with IP Management software (i.e. Thompson Rueters IP Manager, CPA Global Memotech, or IPFoundation software suites), Adobe, Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, CRM and Outlook), SharePoint and Excel.

Security Clearance:
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Contact:
To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit us at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Advanced Search and reference Job Opening ID Number: 643304.

U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.

Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

April 4, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Russ August & Kabat seeks mid-level associates to join the firm's Patent Litigation department.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Large Corporation – Lake Forest Calif.

April 3, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oakley, a global leader in performance eyewear, apparel, footwear, and accessories is looking for a motivated patent paralegal with excellent credentials and a willingness to learn. Candidates who seek responsibility and enjoy working as part of a team at a cutting-edge company are encouraged to apply.

1. Position entails all phases of US and foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Emphasis is in design application preparation and handling of correspondence exchanged with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and our foreign patent agents. Responsibilities include: document preparation, filing, typing, copying, proofreading and projects as assigned; and maintaining patent files and personal docket, ensuring that all due dates are met and that the company's records are current.

2. Assist attorney in drafting, editing and electronically filing new design applications, prosecution documents and associated transmittal forms at the USPTO, including: responses to missing parts, restriction requirements, and office actions; recordation of assignments; information disclosure statements; and issue fee payments. Identify and resolve formal & semi-substantive patent issues prior to the granting of the US Patent, including a review of the Notice of Allowance & the file history to ensure that all necessary references have been cited to the USPTO; advise attorney of the next best course of action & necessary steps to be taken.

3. Assist attorney in preparing application documentation for foreign patent applications and transmitting instructions to our foreign agents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Experience (and other qualifications):
Position requires knowledge of the detailed U.S. patent laws & the deadline requirements for various actions, and experience reviewing incoming US & foreign correspondence to confirm the accuracy of the deadline date provided by an IP docketing software system.

Must be able to follow instruction, prioritize workload, efficiently complete assignments in a timely manner, and be able to work independently but cohesively within a team environment. Successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience, superior attention to detail, and excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.

Successful candidate should have 3 to 5+ years of overall patent prosecution experience including significant experience at a patent law firm preparing and e-filing new applications and prosecution correspondence with the USPTO; foreign filing experience, including drafting and forwarding correspondence to foreign agents; and maintaining a patent docket. Position requires knowledge of rules & requirements set forth by the USPTO. Experience in market clearance and due diligence, including the ability to conduct factual research using online search tools, is desired but not required. General purpose software proficiencies include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Patent-specific software proficiencies include the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent application information retrieval system (PAIR), electronic filing system, and electronic assignment recordation system. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Contact:
To Apply please follow the link: https://oakley.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=0026W.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Lake Forest California

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 28, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Exclusively Legal is looking for an experienced patent agent in the software, medical device, electro-mechanical, and/or wireless technology areas for our San Diego office.

Patent Analyst/Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison Foerster LLP is seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.

Patent analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.

At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.

Requirements:
Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.

Contact:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.

Recruiting Contact (San Diego)
SDAttyRecruit@mofo.com

EEO Statement
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Los Angeles, California

We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.

IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Marina Del Rey, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Telesign is seeking an Intellectual Property Analyst will work with the Cofounder and Vice President on executing the companywide intellectual property strategy and overall portfolio management. This involves partnering with the product organization team to file patent applications on new technologies, manage existing applications and outstanding office actions, and manage issued patents and licenses portfolio.

This position empowers the patent analyst to have an immediate and direct impact on the success of the company with much room to grow and develop.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and file complete provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, and divisional patent applications with the USPTO
• Translate innovative product specifications to full patent applications, complete with necessary figures and diagrams
• Work with the product and engineering team on specifications and design of new products
• Assist in the ongoing prosecution of patent applications often in conjunction with outside counsel
• Evaluate company innovations and product development for patentability and financial worth
• Create and update licensing agreements, and other IP related agreements and contracts

Requirements:
• 2+ years of patent related experience with interest in innovative technology
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Vizio (or similar program)
• Attributes: Self-motivated, positive, problem solver, team player, accountable, reliable, consistent, strong work ethic, focused, and organized
• Engineering, product development, and/or legal background a plus
• Registered Patent Agent a plus

Perks:
• Generous bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Work with an amazing, dedicated team

Contact:
For more information or to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please contact careers@telesign.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Marina Del Rey, California

TeleSign is an organization that is innovative, creative, has an outstanding reputation, and is a leader in authentication, priding itself on its global footprint and high profile customers. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. Our benefits program is a reflection of the Company’s interest in the welfare of all who work here and is designed to allow our employees to focus on what they love most about life, at work and at home.

TeleSign invests first and foremost in our people and is alert to the factors that make up a quality workplace, knowing compensation and personal satisfaction gained from a job done well are only a few. We are passionate about what we do and we enjoy our fellow teammates. We recognize the growth potential that a career with TeleSign offers and we give our employees a highly competitive health and wellness program.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

February 27, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP is seeking a licensed U.S. patent agent with a B.S. or higher degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar engineering discipline, preferably with at least one year of experience as a patent agent or patent examiner.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, and Santa Cruz, Calif.

February 22, 2013- US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Paralegal – Government – Los Alamos, N.M.

February 20, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Paralegal 2 to work in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks to include:

• Maintain vigilant oversight of patent docket, due dates, and procedural requirements for LANL patent operations;
• Maintain vigilant oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) deposit accounts including tracking of filing fees, recordation fees, etc., for both domestic and foreign filings;
• Interact professionally with all levels of staff and management at LANL, USPTO and the Department of Energy (DOE) and other external organizations, including retained counsel;
• Assist with preparation of information disclosure statements;
• Review of invention disclosures and invention evaluation comments from attorneys or others, and careful review of issuing patents;
• Examine and file electronic and/or hard copy documents, reports, correspondence, and any related papers pertinent to patent law activities for compliance with Federal Regulations and United States Patent & Trademark Office rules;
• Assist with legal review of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and Patent Licensing Agreements;
• Prepare and handle Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings from prior US applications;
• Serve as a Department of Energy administrative contact for invention processing and copyright assertion requests, including processing of invention election notices and waiver requests;
• Administer IP input for annual inventor awards;
• Data entry, searches and reports generation;
• Point of contact for IP e-billing, invoice reviews and approvals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate or government law office, private law firm or similar setting;
• Must have prior work experience that required accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, flexibility, timeliness, and knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and to quickly adjust to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines;
• Demonstrated effective and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience using various software applications and technologies including MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, and databases;
• Ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues and to strictly adhere to attorneys’ rules of confidentiality;
• Must have an excellent record of dependability and availability for work including overtime when necessary.

Desired Skills:
• Experience using various software applications and technologies typically used in a technologically sophisticated law office such as Matter Management, IP Master (a Patent Tracking Software), and Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw;
• Familiarity with LANL and DOE organizational structure and functions;
• Experience in and knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures;
• Experience in and knowledge of Federal and DOE policies, procedures and orders regarding management of patent and technical data rights, technology transfer agreements, and acquisition policies and procedures.

Education:
Five years of paralegal on-the-job experience in private law firms, corporate legal departments or government legal office. An undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate are desirable.

Clearance:
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.

Contact:
Please apply for this position at: http://bit.ly/IRC16170 or visit http://careers.lanl.gov and reference vacancy IRC16170. EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The mission of the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group (LC-IP) is to protect the intellectual property developed by Laboratory technical staff. LC-IP is seeking a Paralegal to provide support to patent attorneys, patent agents and to external co-counsel in matters relating to the intellectual property and technology transfer functions at LANL. The Paralegal will provide support in the areas of foreign and domestic patent prosecution; licensing of intellectual property and other technology transfer agreements; and assist with procurement issues involving intellectual property matters and copyright matters.

Licensing Executive – Small Corporation – Houston, Texas (area)

February 20, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Personal Audio LLC is seeking a Licensing Executive to handle multiple aspects of our licensing program. Responsibilities will include direct research and managing outside research resources to identify potential infringers and licensees. You will also need to analyze technical aspects of potential licensees' products, work on claim charts, and customize the licensing strategy to specific licensees.