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.
Qualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
Skills/Experience: The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage.
Responsibilities: The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.
Education: Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
The role includes patent preparation and prosecution, and patent portfolio management. Other skills include invention disclosure review, publication review, project liaison, and patent searching. The right person for this role will have high technical ability both in the scientific realm and in the legal field.
The successful individual will have a strong engineering background with knowledge and experience in areas including: microfluidics, optics, imaging, image/signal processing, and instrumentation design/control. Familiarity with secondary analysis software applications associated with DNA sequencing instrumentation including bioinformatics, software and algorithms is also desirable. A working familiarity with molecular biology principles and DNA sequencing methodologies (including sample preparation, instrumentation, and data analysis) will be an asset.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative instinct, and can-do attitude are a must.
Education: Advanced degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or other).
Experience: The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3 to 4 years of Patent Agent experience.
This position will be located in Carlsbad, CA or Foster City, CA. Relocation benefits are available. Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Niki Wallace at niki.wallace@lifetech.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego OR Foster City, California
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer career growth in a top-tier Law Department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This individual will play a critical part in Mattel’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel’s day-to-day domestic and international patent clearance and prosecution activity.
Duties will include: counseling design teams with respect to patent matters; analyzing new products and conducting patent clearance searches; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications to protect Mattel’s innovative toys and games; supervising outside counsel in all phases of the patent process; and managing patent claims and litigation, as needed. The role will include considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as rendering strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies in all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process.
2-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney (law firm and/or in-house).
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance in delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions.
Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid experience in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent clearance, filing and prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts.
Outstanding analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.
Additional Requirements: • JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred) • Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases • Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. • Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines • Familiarity with patent litigation and licensing • Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required
Contact: Please apply at www.Mattel.com - Reference job number 100177.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, California
At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.
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.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and instruments, both foreign and domestic; 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, opinion letters, patent interferences, 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.
Shay Glen LLP, a San Mateo boutique intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney. The candidate must be a US Patent and Trademark Office registered attorney with at least 1-3 years of prosecution experience and be a member in good standing in the California State Bar. Experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits, and a congenial work atmosphere that promotes teamwork. Hourly rate based on experience.
Contact: Please send your resume in Word format for immediate consideration to Lola@shayglenn.com.
Resume must include: • Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned • Listing of all professional employment and references • USPTO Registration Number • California State Bar Number
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Mateo, California
Note: Listing has been updated with new information.
DexCom Inc., headquartered in San Diego, is committed to developing technologies and products that improve the lives of people with diabetes. DexCom has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves. This business has grown with pride, integrity and a focused vision. DexCom Inc. is currently seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent.
Position Description: Responsibilities will be widely varied and include preparing and prosecuting patent application, working with outside counsel on reexamination and interference matters, developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, conducting invalidity analyses, providing support for patent litigation, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. Strong interpersonal skills are required, as the position entails regular interaction with legal, technical, and business teams.
Qualifications (Basic): • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field required. • A minimum of 3 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred): • A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia. • Ideal candidate will have experience with biomedical, diagnostics, wireless technologies, and/or consumer-based electronic systems with a preference for medical device or health-care related electronics. • Demonstrated ability to draft medical device electronics related patent applications. • Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product. • Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams. • Possess superior writing and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection. • Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong R&D interaction.
Compensation: Base Salary of 125,000 USD/year plus stock options and opportunity to earn an annual bonus. We also offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, on-site fitness center, and a great work environment.
Contact: Please send resume to: careers@dexcom.com or fax to: 858-875-5330 and reference “Patent Attorney/Agent.” For more company information, visit: http://www.dexcom.com/.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego
Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. is seeking a patent attorney for its Houston office. The headquarters for Vestas Technology R&D is located in Houston, Texas with research offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Madison, Wisconsin. The Houston office is currently being staffed to support Vestas research efforts within the wind technology areas of structural mechanics, electrical machines and power conversion, control systems, advanced materials and aerodynamics.
Reporting Relationship: The position has a dual reporting responsibility to the Vice President of Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston and to the IPR Director for Global Research in Technology R&D in Arhus, Denmark.
Department: Together with Vestas’ Corporate Legal department, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department is responsible for all IP activities involving the Headquarters Office, Business Units and Technology R&D sites globally. This includes transforming inventions into relevant patent protection, handling of third party rights, advising on IPR related issues and participating in contract negotiations related to IPR issues.
The department operates on a worldwide scale with a presence in Singapore, India, Denmark, UK and now the US. The department, led from Denmark, is part of Vestas’ global Technology R&D department.
The selected candidate will be the first IP attorney in the IPR Department to be based at Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston.
Responsibilities & Tasks: Your responsibilities and tasks will include but not be limited to: • Invention harvesting throughout Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. • Drafting of patent applications. • Patent prosecution. • Assessment and advice on third party rights. • Conducting interviews at the USPTO. • Providing support in relation to patent related lawsuits. • Actively participate in IP related contractual negotiations. • Managing relationships with outside counsel on a case-by-case basis. Educational Background & Minimum Requirements: • Candidate must be admitted to act before the US Patent and Trademark Office. • Candidate must possess Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree. • Candidate must have 3 to 7 years of IP experience from industry or private practice. • Candidate also must possess a BSEE, BSAE or Physics Degree. • Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be proactive and driven to obtain results. What We Offer: This is an outstanding opportunity to be in an industry where your decisions will have an impact on tomorrow’s world. Vestas offers a demanding, yet rewarding- position that will challenge you professionally. On a personnel level, you will be challenged to engage and communicate with colleagues on all levels. IP involves people from the shop floor to top management and has global impact. At Vestas, personal initiative is very much appreciated. You will be part of an organization where communication with co-workers is informal and effective, both positive and supportive, and the work ethic is very goal-oriented.
Contact: Please submit your confidential resume to windrdjobs@vestas.com. Please include the job title in your subject line. Following receipt of your resume, please allow five business days for review and follow-up.
The primary work location is at our new Vestas Technology R&D Americas Headquarters which is located at 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas, 77002.
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Houston, Texas
Vestas offers you challenging, global opportunities for career growth. As the world leader in modern energy, our wind turbines reduce CO² emissions by 40 million tons per year. We are more than 20,000 employees representing 56 nationalities and we are eager to welcome new colleagues. Care to join us?
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty at the rank of either associate or full professor to begin 2010-2011. Qualifications for all positions include a record of excellence in academics, successful teaching experience or potential, and strong scholarly distinction or promise. The College is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to new programs in intellectual property, but talented applicants in all areas will be given serious consideration.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
Contact: Note: Due to a server switch, the email address facultyrecruitment@law.utah.edu was not functioning correctly for a few days in August. We sincerely apologize for this error. As of today, August 14th, the email address is once again fully functional. We encourage interested applicants to send their materials to us at that email address, particularly those who sent, or attempted to send, materials in the past two weeks, so that we can be sure that we received them.
Interested persons should send resume, references, and subject area preferences to Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 332 South 1400 East Room 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0730, facultyrecruitment@law.utah.edu (electronic submissions preferred).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier law department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work for 2007 and 2008. This individual will play a critical part of Mattel's product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel's day-to-day product clearance activity, including analyzing new products and evaluating patent search reports; supervising the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications; and managing patent claims and litigation as needed.
The role includes considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as the responsibility to render strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies on all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process. Specifically, the position is charged with delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions while balancing the legal and practical needs of the Company.
Experience - External: • 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house as a practicing Attorney. • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work together collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance • Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid expertise in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts • Ideal candidate will have top analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.
Additional requirements include: • JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred) • Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases • Experience with patent licensing in consumer products field preferred • Some patent litigation experience preferred • Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required • Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. • Ability to provide top-quality, proactive, efficient and effective legal support in a fast-moving environment. • Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact: Interested applicants visit the careers section of Mattel's website to apply.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, California
Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.
At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including ongoing professional development through our global Leadership Development Center, on-site childcare and a fitness and recreation center.
Mattel makes some of the world's most innovative and beloved toys each and every year ' brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl top the list. Our toys have put millions of smiles on the faces of many generations of children around the world.
And our employees also have a lot to smile about. In January 2009, Mattel was again named to FORTUNE Magazine's prestigious '100 Best Companies to Work for' list, ranking number 48, up 22 spots from number 70 in 2008. The company was ranked in 2008 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.
Huawei Technologies USA, the US subsidiary of Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd., has a newly-established Senior Patent Counsel position to be staffed out of the US subsidiary’s Plano, Texas headquarters. Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 36 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide.
Responsibilities: • The successful candidate will ideally have 8 - 10 years of in-house and private law firm experience with a particular emphasis on patent procurement, prosecution and portfolio management. • Have prior patent and/or technology licensing experience. • Critical review and management of outside counsel engaged in patent procurement activities on behalf of Huawei, as well as attending to internal preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. • Support of Chief Patent Counsel in general intellectual property activities on behalf of Huawei. • Rendering of comprehensive intellectual property support to one or more domestic client groups, as well as management of related patent review boards. • Have strong ability to analyze and communication of complex technical and legal issues to a primarily domestic client base. • Render legal and technical support for patent assertion/licensing negotiations. • Supervise and mentor junior patent engineering staff from Huawei’s foreign offices as to patent application drafting, prosecution and practice procedures before the US Patent & Trademark Office.
Qualifications: • License to practice law in the United States, and preferably in the State of Texas • Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office • Possess excellent oral and written communications skills • Possess excellent patent legal and analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to independently formulate and draft appropriate responses to office actions, and advise clients as to various intellectual property issues • Candidates must possess a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Physics and/or • • • • Computer Science; prior experience working within the telecommunications industry desirable, but not mandatory • Ideal candidate must have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in patent prosecution, opposition, and/or interference practice • Strong ability to work in multi-cultural environment • Limited domestic and international travel is required
Contact: Interested applicants should contact at Kimberly McDaniel kmcdaniel@huawei.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Plano, Texas
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, an IP and Business Law firm consistently ranked among the top US firms in patent litigation, seeks to expand in LA by adding lateral partners with significant patent and/or trademark litigation experience. Competitive compensation to be negotiated in view of levels of first/second chair litigation experience and portable business.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Jean M. Hadley at jhadley@cblh.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Morrison & Foerster is seeking patent prosecution attorneys in the Los Angeles office. They will handle cases involving electronics, semiconductor, electromechanical and software technologies. This includes counseling and litigation regarding issues of infringement and validity, regular participation in patent prosecution, and in appeal, reissue and reexamination proceedings. Additionally, several attorneys handle litigation issues concerning the mechanical arts, telecommunications, Internet, electronics hardware, licensing of patents, and corporate transactional matters involving intellectual property.
The Los Angeles office has immediate openings for patent prosecution associates with up to four years experience in patent law to join our growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering or computer science/engineering and have excellent academic credentials. We prefer an individual who has passed the patent bar and has substantial prosecution experience. Academic or work experience in LCD and/or mobile telephone technologies is a plus. We welcome any litigation or transactional experience. We are willing to pay relocation costs.
Contact: Attorney Recruiting Morrison & Foerster LLP 555 W. Fifth Street, Suite 3500 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Fax: (213) 892-5454 Email: LAAttyRecruit@mofo.com
How to Apply: Online at www.mofomojo.com; Via Email to LAAttyRecruit@mofo.com; By Mail to Nisha Pecolatto at Morrison & Foerster LLP, 555 W. Fifth Street, Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA 90013; By Fax to (213) 892-5454.
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
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.
