Allerganis a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential. In making this commitment, we work to develop an unparalleled level of insight into patients' wants and needs - and into the priorities and concerns of the medical specialists who treat them. To this end, we employ more than 50 percent of our work force in either research and development (R&D) or sales, ensuring our efforts are focused on innovation and our customers.
Position mainly focuses on chemical, small molecule and pharmaceutical patent prosecution work, both domestic and international. Position will advise Research and Development and business groups on patent matters. Opinion work includes freedom to operate, patentability and invalidity. Ideal opportunity to work as part of a patent team in Allergan's corporate headquarters.
Requirements: • PhD or Masters in a pharmaceutical related field with minimum 3 to 5 years patent prosecution experience • Must have passed the Patent Bar • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Attention to detail
The Los Angeles office of Ladas & Parry, LLP, an international intellectual property law firm, is seeking experienced intellectual property prosecutors with any one of the following: 1) registration as a patent agent/attorney before the USPTO and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; 2)registration as a patent agent/attorney before the USPTO, a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and some portable book of business; and 3) at least two years of trademark prosecution experience with a self-supporting book of business.
Contact: if you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please submit your resume and cover letter to atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles office of Ladas & Parry, LLP, an international intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced patent prosecutor with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and preferably some book of business.
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
AT&T seeks a patent litigation attorney. The attorney is expected to actively supervise outside counsel, participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including the development of litigation strategies, the marshalling of evidence and the selection of witnesses and experts. Our patent cases are located throughout the country and some travel is required. The position is in our Dallas office. The applicant must have at least 5 years patent litigation experience, and possess strong academic credentials, excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management. A technical background or PTO admission is a plus, but not a requirement.
Contact: Apply to http://att.jobs and include law school transcript and two writing samples. AT&T views diversity and inclusion as essential to its culture and business success.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Dallas, Texas
Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to protect Intellectual Property created by Molecular Imprints, Inc. by drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and analyzing and developing the Molecular Imprints patent portfolio.
Essential Functions: 1. Protect and prosecute inventions and related intellectual property matters related to semiconductors, lithography, and systems engineering. 2. Work with company engineers and scientists to identify patentable intellectual property assets and educate engineers and scientists on current patent practice related to U.S. and foreign law. 3. Obtain disclosures of inventions for preparation of patent applications, and prosecution of subsequent patent applications. 4. Oversee prosecution of foreign cases, and in particular, prosecution under the PCT. Correspond with foreign associates in regards to foreign application prosecution. 5. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are patent-related primarily in the area of patent preparation and prosecution, and analysis and development of the patent portfolio. In addition there may be work on opinions, assessments, and contracts relevant to intellectual property issues within the company. 6. Responsible for reporting on the status of multiple dynamically-changing patent dockets. 7. Initiate and interpret patentability searches. 8. Filing and prosecution of trademark applications.
Qualifications: Education 1. Bachelor’s Degree in technical field required; master’s degree/law degree preferred 2. Patent attorney is preferred 3. Knowledge of semiconductors, lithography, and systems engineering is beneficial
Experience At least 2+ years experience as patent agent or patent attorney Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Austin, Texas
Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group, is seeking a senior patent attorney. Coordinates the Ventana IP activities within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the companys intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.
Is a recognized specialist in a complex field of law, provides expert legal services to one or more operating departments as complex legal assignments are completed. This position is for a senior attorney with substantial experience who can demonstrate increasing competence in applying complex legal skills and departmental practices, plus evidence of maturity and judgment to help analyze and solve legal problems and deal with clients and outsiders.
Essential Functions: • Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas. • Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas. • Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the companys investment in research and development. • Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace. • Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing. • Conduct trademark searching and opinions.
Requirements: Formal Training/Education: • Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotech; advanced degree in the Life Sciences is preferred. • Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states. • Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Experience: • At least twelve years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling. • Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals. • Experience with IP litigation matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid and trusting work relationships.
Contact: To apply please visit https://careers.ventanamed.com. Vacancy # IRC19598. Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Tucson, Arizona
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Departmentand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
Responsibilities: 1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services 2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP 3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented 4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:
1. Registration to practice before the USPTO 2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics 3. JD degree from an accredited university 4. Admission to a state bar 5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney 6. Excellent written and spoken English 7. Strong academic credentials 8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems 9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment 10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 11. A positive attitude 12. A creative spirit
Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
A publicly-traded Houston-based company is expanding its legal department to include a Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Counsel. With an international reach, our client develops and builds technology-based solutions for the energy industry. This position comprises 2/3 patent prosecution and 1/3 IP portfolio management, including policy setting, IP litigation management, IP due diligence in M&A transactions, and licensing. Interested candidates should have 4-6 years' well-rounded intellectual property experience, with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Prior in-house experience strongly preferred. A mechanical engineering degree and/or energy industry experience would be ideal. This is a uniquely broad position with strong strategic influence and great upward potential. (No relocation benefits, so local candidates are preferred.)
Pye Legal Group is a boutique search firm that specializes in placing legal professionals with leading companies and law firms. With offices in Houston and Dallas, we have a team of 12 experienced recruiters who work collaboratively to produce the best results.
Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments. • Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements. • Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.
Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements. • Experience with patent-related litigation
Education and Experience Requirements: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems. • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.
Edmonds & Nolte, PC, a Houston based IP boutique firm specializing in patent prosecution, is seeking a Patent Associate. Our firm atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, yet we work hard and consistently strive to provide the best work product and service to our clients. As such, we are looking for an experienced patent prosecution attorney with a strong background in chemical engineering to help us keep up with volume of work our clients want to send to us.
Job Requirements: • Graduated from an accredited US Law school in 2008 or earlier - no exceptions here, as we need an experienced attorney. • Registered to practice in Texas (Texas bar number) • USPTO registration number • Strong patent prosecution experience with chemical engineering-type clients • Ability to work on patent applications and general prosecution matters with minimal supervision
Strong compensation package with generous bonuses for performance.
Ability to start immediately is preferred.
Contact: Send a resume and a copy of your law school transcript for consideration to anolte@edmondsnolte.com. No calls will be accepted and no recruiters please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Toler Law Group, an Austin patent law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced IP Docket Manager. Responsibilities include providing support to managing attorney and assigned professionals within the Intellectual Property practice; calendaring and monitoring filing deadlines for all US and foreign patent applications; preparing, coordinating, and filing patent applications with the USPTO, outside counsel, and foreign associates/agents; maintaining a close working relationship with remote attorneys to prepare and file formal documents for US and International filings; ensuring legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate USPTO regulations and deadlines.
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Must have strong knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations. Proven proficiency and familiarity with the USPTO procedures and forms. Must be flexible, highly detail oriented, able to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced but friendly environment. Demonstrated attention to detail, good judgment and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, stay calm while meeting deadlines, and be willing to assist others. Strong knowledge of Foundation IP & PC Law desired. Flexibility for overtime as needed. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a junior/mid-level associate to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark enforcement and policing matters. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior writing and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. References will be required.
Requirements: 2-3 years of experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions, UDRP actions, and foreign oppositions and cancellations. Some trademark clearance and prosecution experience. Copyright experience is a plus as is federal court litigation experience.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator dpwille@hollandhart.com P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Fax: 303-558-4249
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is currently seeking a licensed IP Patent Agent or Associate to join our Orange County or San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-6 years experience with both writing and prosecuting patent applications; a degree and/or graduate study experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Enginnering, Computer Science or Physics; as well as experience with a broad range of technologies such as telecommunications and software systems. In addition, the qualified candidate will have excellent analytical skills, writing skills, and academic records. CA bar preferred, USPTO required.
Illumina is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to manage the continued development and implementation of patent strategy. Identifies and pursues valuable intellectual property generated in a dynamic research and development environment. Conducts patent freedom to operate analyses and due diligence analyses.
Why is one person more likely to develop a disease—like cancer, diabetes or Parkinson’s—than someone else? Why would one person respond differently to treatment than another? Illumina’s technologies are helping researchers around the world to answer these questions and others, on a scale not even possible a few years ago.
Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions. • Has an in-depth, working knowledge of patent prosecution including preparation of patent applications and filing of all papers relating to patent prosecution. • Patent prosecution responsibilities include carrying out in-house prosecution and managing the prosecution efforts of outside counsel. • Assists product development teams in evaluating freedom to operate. • Initiates and interprets patentability searches. • Prepares analyses of patents in regard to infringement and validity. • Provides assistance in regard to intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. • Collects and maintains data relating to the competitive patent landscape.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Preferred Experiential Background: • 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required. • Experience in a law firm providing patent prosecution services preferred. • Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus. • Practical experience in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
Contact: Apply online by visiting www.illumina.com/careers. When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a patent attorney to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities: • Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed. • Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas. • Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas. • Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters. • Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations. • Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements. • Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates. • Administrative, training and CLE activities.
Who you are You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. • J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required. • State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred. • 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required. • Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred. • Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills. • Approximately 20% travel.
Contact: The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.
Oxane Materials, Inc., a manufacturing-stage, oil and gas-focused nanotechnology company (>$30MM raised; 30+ employees) spun out of Rice University, is recruiting a seasoned Patent Liaison for its corporate R&D facility in Houston, TX.
The Patent Liaison will report directly to the VP of R&D and enjoy dotted line reporting to Oxane’s President. The Patent Liaison will work closely with the R&D team, senior corporate management, and outside Patent Counsel to: • Prepare compelling Invention Disclosures • Draft patent applications and prepare trademark applications • Develop IP landscape analysis (Prior Art; track relevant external IP; provide evaluation of competitors’ IP; evaluate strength of Oxane IP) • Work with VP of R&D to develop R&D program integrated with IP strategy • Draft Office Action responses; possibly interview with Patent Examiners • Make inventive intellectual contributions to Oxane inventions • Develop a prospective IP budget and track performance against it • Manage internal IP process compliance and oversee recordkeeping
Critical success criteria: • More than 5 years working in a Patent Liaison capacity and at least 3 years as an R&D scientist • Outstanding communication skills; excellent command of English (hearing, speaking, writing) • Competent interpersonal skills; ability to make compelling presentations to internal stakeholders, outside Counsel, and Patent Examiners • Excellent work ethic; proven ability to multitask in a rapidly evolving environment
Degrees and Designations: • Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO strongly preferred • Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or Inorganic Chemistry • Knowledge of upstream oil & gas, hydraulic fracturing, and proppants desirable but not required
Contact: A competitive compensation package will be offered (salary, bonus, options, relocation allowance).
Celulais seeking a Patent Agent to expand our intellectual property portfolio at a pace commensurate with our Company’s growth and technical progress.
Celula develops innovative instruments for clinical diagnostics and biomedical research using advanced microfluidics, is seeking a patent agent. With its platforms, Celula alone and in collaborations with industry and academia, identifies, develops, and validates unique cutting edge assays with significant biomedical research and clinical utility. Our devices and assays are developed to make a unique and positive impact on medical outcomes.
Job Description: • Interact with technical teams to identify and document patentable matter and trade secrets • Provide strategic input into patent portfolio strategy and prosecution decisions • Prepare patent applications for submission to US and International Patent Offices • Work with outside counsel on patent applications and prosecution to obtain broad, relevant protection for Company’s inventions • Assess intellectual property landscape including prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses of valid claims, and risk profiles of third-party applications • Provide support to Business Development, including intellectual property due diligence, on potential transactions (e.g., in-licensing opportunities) • Establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure laboratory notebooks, data files and emails correctly document patentable innovations and minimize liabilities • Maintain Company database of patents, applications and markings • Budgets and tracks patent-related expenses
Qualifications: • B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred • B.S. in biochemistry or related bioscience field; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred • Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience as a life sciences patent agent working in a law firm, biotech or similar life sciences company • Must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Demonstrated ability to draft biology/biochemistry patent applications • Ability to work independently and take initiative • Effective team player with a solid grasp of technical, legal and business issues facing life science companies
Contact: Celula, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term care, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401k and stock options. Send resume to: hr@celula-inc.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (GSH), is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. We are looking for a partner to lead and develop the firm’s intellectual property practice. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection our clients. Successful candidate can work anywhere in the United States or be based out of one of our fourteen offices located from coast to coast.
The selected candidate should have 15 + years experience in intellectual property and patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, a proven desire to practice intellectual property/patent law and an appetite to succeed. Experience with software/hardware is preferable. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our national client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
GSH is a national cross-cultural firm providing service to clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family owned businesses. This is a great opportunity to join a national diverse firm and have access to national a client base.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Margo McCormack, GSH Director of Human Resources, at 414-847-1370 or at margo_mccormack@gshllp.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere in the United States
Qualcomm is hiring a Patent Counsel for its Patent Portfolio Management Team to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. The successful candidate will serve as an attorney on the portfolio management team.
Responsibilities will include: leading or participating in specific portfolio review and analysis projects including analyzing standard specifications, developing review strategies and project plans, and performing detailed claim analysis; patent portfolio search and analysis including analyzing search requirements, developing search criteria, executing searches, and analyzing search results to identify relevant IP; patent portfolio classification including reviewing patents, applications, and invention disclosures and classifying the respective cases in accordance with an internal patent classification system and process; providing legal and technical advice and general client counseling on patent portfolio related matters including IPR declarations, on-going portfolio reviews and analysis, etc; participating in IPR evaluation process including invention disclosure evaluation, etc. Additional duties may include providing guidance and direction to other attorneys and team members as needed on various projects and issues related to portfolio management.
Skills/Experience: Must have at least eight years of experience in patent practice. Experience in wireless technologies (especially CDMA/WCDMA/WLAN/WiMAX), multimedia technologies, and/or software development/architecture/tools is strongly desired. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Experience in patent searching and analysis is strongly preferred, but not required. Good understanding of open source licensing issues is also desired, but not required. Experience in portfolio management and classification is strongly desired. Experience in doing detailed portfolio analysis including claim analysis is strongly desired. Good understanding of standard development, standardization process, and IPR policy and declaration issues is a plus.
Education: BSEE is strongly preferred. JD, at least one state bar registration, and USPTO registration required.
Qualcomm is hiring an Open Source Software Attorney to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. This position will be primarily focused on conducting internal Open Source software investigations and educating Business Units on the associated risks of using Open Source software. The successful candidate will work very closely with top software developers to understand how internally developed software will be integrated with Open Source software. They will analyze Open Source license agreements and investigate risks to QUALCOMM's intellectual property rights associated with using Open Source software. The successful candidate will provide counseling on sophisticated issues regarding Open Source compliance to senior executives and Business Unit engineers and legal staff.
Skills/Experience: Three to seven years experience as a practicing software licensing attorney, with a strong and broad understanding of intellectual property and open source licensing issues, including at least three years experience counseling in-house on intellectual property and open source issues. Familiarity with C, C++, or Java preferred.
Responsibilities: A candidate's ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals is essential.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. JD and at least one state bar registration required.
is a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential. In making this commitment, we work to develop an unparalleled level of insight into patients' wants and needs - and into the priorities and concerns of the medical specialists who treat them. To this end, we employ more than 50 percent of our work force in either research and development (R&D) or sales, ensuring our efforts are focused on innovation and our customers.
