Gordon & Rees LLP is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent with patent prosecution and biotechnology background to join our growing Intellectual Property practice group in our San Diego County offices (Carlsbad and Downtown San Diego). The ideal candidate will have technical expertise with a graduate degree or substantial industry experience preferably in biotechnology or related disciplines and will be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions. Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations a must. Excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication and analytical skills are required.
Requirements: A background in Biotechnology, along with admission to the USPTO and at least two years’ experience in patent prosecution is required. A J.D. degree is preferred.
Trop, Pruner & Hu PCseeks associates with electrical engineering/computer science backgrounds. Experience with processors is preferred for related high end prep/pros work. Admittance to practice before the USPTO, a J.D., and prior patent prosecution experience (two years minimum) are preferred. Positions are available for the firm's Austin and Houston offices. Associates with litigation experience in addition to preparation/prosecution skills are preferred.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: info@tphm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston or Austin, Texas
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLPis looking for recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not necessary. GPA must be above 3.0, and candidates must have superior written and verbal communication skills.
Please see Knobbe.com for more information about the firm. Position is open in any of the following offices: San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County, Los Angeles.
Contact: To apply, please submit a resume and copies of law school, graduate and undergraduate transcripts to recruiter@knobbe.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County or Los Angeles, California
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.
Responsibilities: Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities Innovation capture and invention analyses Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities) Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements Team leadership and/or management
Qualifications: J.D. Required Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology) At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly Management experience a plus Strong computer skills Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment Great attention to detail Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships Team player
Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.
We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications: Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.
Contact: Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)
At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.
Klein, O'Neill & Singh LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine that offers engaging clients, a collegial and creative work environment with excellent compensation and benefits, is hiring a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our growing hi-tech practice.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics; 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably both in hardware and software; with excellent written and oral communication skills. Although a sense of humor is optional, it would be highly appreciated.
As a boutique IP firm, we can customize a package for the right candidate.
Contact: Please submit resume, transcripts, writing sample, and references for consideration to: acalumpang@koslaw.com. For more information about our firm, please visit our website: www.koslaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney (Job # IRC7249) to provide professional legal services relating to the intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer (TT) functions.
Specific areas of responsibility include: participating in the invention disclosure review process, subsequent patent prosecution together with participation in agreements related to the licensing and technology transfer, review of procurement issues involving intellectual property matters, and copyright matters including advising on open source software issues. The IP Attorney will provide legal advice and counseling to Laboratory managers and employees regarding the legal aspects of patents and the patenting process, licensing transactions, copyrights and other intellectual property matters. This position will be required to: establish and implement IP strategies and work with inventors and management to ensure IP strategies and efforts interact with and support LANS institutional strategies; the attorney also will be encouraged to develop and/or implement Corporate IP management practices; and identify areas for improvement of business practices in support of the organization's focus on preventive law and protection of IP rights. As part of a large legal organization responsible for all Laboratory legal affairs, the selected candidate must be able to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplined legal organization. Other responsibilities can include the preparation of memoranda, legal opinions, letters and other writings related to intellectual property matters.
Minimum Job Requirements: • Eight years patent law experience, including review of invention disclosures, development of patenting strategy with inventors, drafting patent applications, and prosecuting patent applications in USPTO; • Regardless of technical background, demonstrated ability to work with inventors in a variety of areas and manage and coordinate with outside patent counsel in patent prosecution; • Knowledge of the rules governing the practice of law, and the ability to identify and resolve ethical issues.
Desired Skills: • Background in one of the following technical areas: (1) computers and associated software through an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, physics or electrical engineering, and experience in open source copyright issues including conducting open source software investigations and providing advice on the associated risks and benefits of using an open source software process; or (2) biotechnology through an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology or biochemistry degree. • Experience in intellectual property licensing issues, and working with clients such as Universities, government entities, or national laboratories in fulfillment of a technology transfer mission. • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with a pragmatic orientation and flexible approach; • Strong interpersonal skills to include verbal and written communications. • General knowledge and experience with software and technologies used in a modern legal office including patent docketing and matter management systems.
Note to applicants: A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and a technical degree as noted above. An active registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and at least one state bar is necessary.
A writing sample will be required of applicants selected for an interview. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The LANL job application system will be offline June 13 – 18. Please submit your application prior to June 13 (Wednesday) or after June 18 (Monday).
EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Los Alamos, 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 and is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.
Organization Overview The Office of Laboratory Counsel (LC) provides legal counsel in business law (including risk management); intellectual property; litigation management and benefits; employment and labor law; and legal environmental, safety and health. This Office also serves as the primary source of legal advice and counsel to all levels of management on complex legal issues that affect the Laboratory. The Intellectual Property (IP) Group provides advice and support on intellectual property issues including patents, invention disclosures, patent application preparation and intellectual property clauses in the prime contract.
AdvantEdge Law Group, an intellectual property boutique located in South Jordan, Utah, currently seeks candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science for its patent prosecution practice. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience as an agent or attorney, strong technical and writing skills, and a commitment to preparing a quality work product. ALG is a rapidly growing law firm with a strong and diverse domestic and international client base. ALG provides a relaxed work environment with flexible hours and a competitive compensation structure. Benefits include health insurance coverage and a 401k plan.
Contact: If interested, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to careers@alg-ip.com. Additional information about the firm may be found at ALG’s website: www.alg-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: South Jordan, Utah
Mary Kayis seeking a Trademark and IP Counsel to work in its Addison, Texas, offices. Responsible for working with the Intellectual Property (IP) team to help manage all aspects of Mary Kay’s global trademark portfolio, trademark/IP counseling and education, copyright matters, domain name and Internet enforcement, and trademark enforcement, including anti-counterfeiting. Assist with management of the global patent portfolio, including responsibility for prosecuting global design patents. Works with the Legal group and business clients to provide advice, counseling and assistance on various IP related matters, both domestically and internationally, and prepares relevant contracts, reports and legal analysis.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and law degrees (LLM or JD) plus 3-5 years of IP/Trademark attorney experience with emphasis on trademarks and patent and copyright prosecution experience. The preferred candidate will have experience managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, including clearance, counseling, prosecution, conflicts and enforcement matters, as well as domain name and internet enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and design prosecution. Some experience in cosmetic and/or consumer products industries preferred. 1. Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar. 2. Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 3. Ability to direct and manage activities of and relationships with IP team members and outside counsel.
Applicants must be a registered patent attorney and have a minimum of 3 years of IP/Trademark attorney level experience to be considered.
Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.
The candidate should be motivated, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong technical, legal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. 3+ years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications are required. The candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state. The candidates technical skills should be focused in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science. Writing samples will be requested.
The candidate will be required to work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to Qualcomm and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents.
Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.
JD degree, USPTO registration, and at least one state bar registration is required. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Organization Job Location: San Diego, California
Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.
DeLizio Gilliamwants a self-motivated individual to join our team of patent professionals, who are committed to generating quality work for our clients. Currently, we seek someone with experience at least in patent application preparation. An applicant’s technical knowledge must include at least one of mixed signal processing, wireless/wired communications, and analog circuits. Preference will be given to an applicant who also possesses knowledge in at least one of computer architecture, networks, and programming. We will accept applications from patent attorneys, patent agents, and patent engineers/technical advisors. An applicant should have strong communication and writing skills. An applicant without a degree in one of the following will NOT be considered: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) is looking for a biotechnology patent attorney who also has significant experience in handling corporate transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with GNF’s scientists, engineers, and business associates in providing intellectual property and transactional support to enable them to accomplish GNF's mission of discovering new medicines that address unmet medical needs.
The position will include two areas of responsibility: 1) Biotechnology Patents • Draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions, including antibodies and other biotherapeutics; manage associates in non-US countries. • Analyze third party patents to identify freedom to operate issues and plan strategies for dealing with such issues, such as recognizing patent validity and noninfringement issues and working with researchers identify design-around strategies.
2) Contracts • Negotiate, draft and review contracts of various size and scope with collaborators, customers, suppliers, and other third party partners. Typical agreements include research collaboration agreements, in- and out-licensing deals, materials transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements. • Provide legal advice and assist with resolving contract disputes.
Requirements: • 5-8 years in-house or law firm experience as a patent attorney (prefer experience with research-focused biotech or pharmaceutical company). • Advanced degree in molecular biology or related field (Ph.D. strongly preferred). • JD from ABA-approved law school; good standing with a state Bar (preferably California). • Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications in US and other countries around the world, and conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses. • Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements that are typical for a research-focused pharmaceutical company. • Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and function well in a team environment. Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment. A high degree of creativity and initiative is expected.
Contact: Apply by emailing us at: jobs@gnf.org. Job Code: TS03-005.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Rutan & Tucker, LLP is seeking a Trademark Clerk to work in its Costa Mesa, Calif., office. Create and maintain foreign and domestic trademark files. Trademark docket entry and maintenance using IP Manager docket software. Assist trademark paralegal with research and other projects as assigned.
Qualified applicants will possess minimum one year IP docket and filing experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word required. Excellent organizational skills, attention ot detail and the ability to work well under pressure are essential. Experience with IP Manager docket software and Thompson CompuMark Saegis on line trademark system preferrred.
Contact: Send resume with salary requirement to dwilliams@rutan.com. Applicants only.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Locations: Costa Mesa, California
Fennemore Craig, a highly visible, western regional firm, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice in either Phoenix or Denver. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. Candidates preferably will have significant patent preparation and prosecution experience, along with a full-fledged, self-sustaining intellectual property practice. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations, and a portable practice to complement the Firm's existing intellectual property practice. All technical backgrounds will be considered. Trademark, transactional, licensing and opinion work experience is a plus. Applicable bar membership preferred. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Contact: Interested applicants should please email the firm at: lzilmer@fclaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona or Denver, Colorado
Gore Medical Productshas provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 35 years, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair, and sutures, we are looking for an Intellectual Property Technical Specialist to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ.
If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will help manage important intellectual-property activities. You will be an integral part of our business and legal teams and will work on cutting-edge technical and legal issues that are found only at the forefront of research and development efforts.
The ideal candidate will: • Be passionate about providing IP support for development of state-of-the art implantable medical devices • Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams • Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities: • Supporting internal legal and product-development teams focused on research and development as well as current products • Creating and driving intellectual-property strategies related to product and technology development • Interacting with the legal group regarding patent drafting and prosecution, including claim drafting, response, and overall portfolio strategies • Supporting our business and legal team with freedom-to-practice, patentability, and patent-validity analysis, including intensive searches of patent and non-patent literature databases • Providing proactive prioritization, strategic consultation, and cultivation of the intellectual-property portfolio in support of the business unit's intellectual-property needs • Counseling, training, and mentoring internal associates and suppliers on intellectual-property issues • Identifying and enforcing trade-secret matters • Supporting litigation activity as directed
Required Job Qualifications: At least one of the following: •Bachelor's degree in science or engineering •Graduate degree with broad-based engineering skills • Bachelor's or graduate degree (any discipline) plus experience working with interventional medical devices • At least 3 years' experience in a strategic intellectual-property and technology coordinator role • Experience with patent drafting, prosecution strategies, and patent law • Skills performing patent and non-patent literature searches • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong business acumen • Ability to facilitate and appropriately serve as a liaison on issues between technical and legal colleagues • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Desirable Job Qualifications: • Registered Patent Agent, with detailed knowledge of patent laws and regulations
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. EEO/AA Employer
Verenium Corporation, a pioneer and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for use in industrial processes, is seeking a Patent Agent.
Are you an IP professional seeking a new role in a cutting edge, fast-paced green technology company? Is getting involved in the development and implementation of a dynamic R&D company’s patent strategy next in your career development? If so, Verenium has a great opportunity for a dedicated IP Patent Agent!
Verenium’s Patent Agent will report to the Senior Manager, Intellectual Property and will be a pivotal link between the R&D, Business Development and Legal teams. The position requires an individual with strong legal skills and extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Additionally, the Patent Agent will be involved in conducting patent freedom to operate, landscape, validity, and due diligence analyses.
Responsibilities: • File and prosecute US patent applications, including drafting applications, drawings, figures, sequence listings, formal documents, and Office Action responses. • With foreign patent counsel, develop strategy and prepare applications and responses for foreign patent applications. • Work closely with Business Development, Product Managers, and R&D to support mining and drafting of invention disclosures. • With the Senior Manager of Intellectual Property, management team, and outside counsel, develop, support and execute a strategy to proactively strengthen Verenium’s IP portfolio. • Support the preparation of IP-related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, infringement, and validity, as well as perform landscape analyses. • Support patent-related due diligence for commercial transactions, such as collaborations and licensing. • Review and approve publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information. • Maintain a detailed understanding of Verenium products and technical developments, as well as the patent and technology status of competitors and potential competitors. • Refine and enforce IP policy within Verenium.
Education/Experience: Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Bachelor’s scientific degree and/or advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology preferred.
Highly preferred is experience in the biotechnology industry, particularly related to sequence-based patent applications, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, industrial and commercial application of enzymes, fermentation processes, and bioinformatics.
Critical Competencies: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the prosecution of patents before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, as well as developing strategies for filings and prosecution of foreign patent applications. • Must have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and validity of patents, including the preparation of patent applications, opinions, and the drafting of U.S. patent applications. • Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus. • Experience in intellectual property litigation is a plus, including experience investigating infringement by third parties and interfacing with outside counsel. • Transactional and contract experience preferred, particularly as it relates to protection of intellectual property and due diligence. • Practical laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field is strongly preferred. • Record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. • Highly motivated, with the ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • Flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment. • Proficiency in patent docketing systems; working knowledge of CPI is preferred.
Compensation: Competitive base and bonus based on experience; excellent benefit package.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Verenium harnesses the power of nature and leverages its unique, patented technology to create enzyme products that maximize efficiency while improving environmental performance. We utilize our distinctive R&D capabilities to develop and sell enzymes to a global market.
DIRECTVis seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:
• Analyzing third party assertions including offers to license, cease and desist letters and infringement allegations. • Generating and/or obtaining legal opinions. • Exploiting the DIRECTV patent portfolio including defensive and licensing-out activities. • Analyzing IP acquisition and sales opportunities. • Drafting and reviewing IP contract provisions. • Supporting patent litigation activities.
Preferred candidates will possess: • Experience: Six or more years of patent prosecution and litigation in law firm and/or in-house corporate environments. Prior engineering experience is a plus. • Education: J.D. from a highly recognized law school and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. • Licensing/Certifications: Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the California Bar.
In addition, candidates must have the proven organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects with tight deadlines, be able to exhibit sound judgment and attention to detail, possess excellent analytical and communication skills and be team players and self starters who can successfully work independently in a highly dynamic environment.
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Sequenom, a biotech company that is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions, is seeking a Patent Agent who will be responsible for managing intellectual property matters (particularly patents and patent applications) and assisting with the strategic direction of the company with respect to its IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will evaluate IP issues, such as patentability and freedom to operate and support as well as draft patent applications and review license agreements with respect to the scope and strength of the licensed IP.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, prosecute, and manage Sequenom’s intellectual property portfolio • Assist with opinions on patent and other intellectual property matters • Perform due diligence and analyses for in-licensing and collaboration opportunities • Review draft manuscripts and other Company literature, such as advertising materials, technical notes, etc. for intellectual property issues • Assist Senior Intellectual Property Attorneys
Requirements: • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 4+ years of relevant experience • Bachelors of Science degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a similar field is required. Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree highly desired • Strong knowledge of molecular biology, molecular diagnostics and genetics • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to quickly understand and effectively communicate
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Sequenom is on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking clinical diagnostic tests. Headquartered in San Diego, with offices located around the world, we provide the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated scientific leaders while developing and expanding your own career. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation. Our employees are rewarded with excellent compensation and top-notch benefits. Consider joining the Sequenom team, where you can help make an impact in revolutionizing medical technology.
Brain Corporation, a fast growing startup incubated on Qualcomm campus, has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced in-house Patent Agent/Patent Attorney. You will be closely working with world’s leading experts in computational neuroscience and robotics, who develop an artificial nervous system for the next generation of smart robots.
Essential Job Duties: • Attend daily brainstorming sessions with scientists and researchers • Identify patentable inventions, conduct invention-disclosure meetings, draft and file patent applications • Work with outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution • Develop in-depth expertise in the growing field of neuroscience and robotics
Qualifications: • Solid experience in patent preparation and prosecution; 3+ years for an attorney; 5+ years for an agent • Advance degree (preferably PhD) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field • Familiarity with concepts of artificial intelligence and neural networks
Brain Corporation provides competitive compensation and benefit package, including stock options, performance-based bonuses, 401k matching contributions, health, dental, vision, etc. All employees have access to Qualcomm facilities and amenities.
Brain Corporation offers intellectually challenging and rewarding collegial environment, requiring high IQ and sharp out-of-the-box thinking. Before being invited for an in-house interview, successive candidates undergo skype video interview on problem solving.
Contact: Submit your resume to jobs AT braincorporation DOT com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Gordon & Rees LLP is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent with patent prosecution and biotechnology background to join our growing Intellectual Property practice group in our San Diego County offices (Carlsbad and Downtown San Diego). The ideal candidate will have technical expertise with a graduate degree or substantial industry experience preferably in biotechnology or related disciplines and will be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions. Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations a must. Excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication and analytical skills are required.
