As part of Lee & Hayes — which is ranked #1 for quality of computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and is recognized as a “Go-To” IP firm by Corporate Counsel — you can help procure patent protection for six of the world’s top 20 U.S. patent recipients. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), you will partner with our global client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios. Lee & Hayes offers a collegial and team-oriented work environment, flexible hours, and a competitive compensation/benefits package. Personal productivity is not determined based upon an annual billable hour requirement. Available positions are primarily in Austin (http://www.austin-chamber.org) and in Spokane (http://www.visitspokane.com).
Qualifications: 2+ years of law practice experience with patent preparation and prosecution. Greatly prefer EE or Computer Science/Engineering degree. USPTO admission.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas & Spokane, Washington
Santangelo Law Offices, P.C. is an innovative intellectual property law firm. We are ideally located in Fort Collins, Colorado at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. If you have superior academic credentials and experience in the area of intellectual property, this is an opportunity to consider. Ideal candidates would be admitted to or have the qualifications to be admitted before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, several years industry experience, and an ability to work positively and supportively with people.
We are driven to provide exceptional service to help our clients achieve their goals. If you have this attitude, we offer an outstanding work and living environment, a personal attention to your growth, opportunities to work on internationally demanding projects, and the opportunity to join a nationally known, thriving practice. To qualify you must have the skills necessary for client contact, enjoy working with a variety of technologies, and genuinely respect creative businesses and individuals.
Contact: For consideration, send resume, transcripts (legal and technical), and writing samples to:
Santangelo Law Offices, P.C. 125 South Howes Street, Third Floor Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.idea-asset.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Fennemore Craig, established in 1885 and now with more than 190 attorneys, is one of the largest full-service business law firms in the Southwest. Fennemore Craig seeks a registered patent attorney with three to five years patent prosecution experience as an associate for the firm’s Intellectual Property Group for its Denver office. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical engineering background; however, electrical, aerospace or civil engineering background is also acceptable. Patent application and technical writing experience is preferred. Excellent professional credentials required, including demonstrated skills in writing, attention to detail and excellent client relations. Colorado Bar membership preferred (or willingness to sit for the Bar). Lawyers choose to make their careers at our firm because we are a highly visible, regional firm with sophisticated/challenging legal work and we offer opportunities for early and significant responsibility. Fennemore Craig recognizes that our lawyers are our greatest asset, and our competitive and flexible compensation reflects this recognition.
Contact: Interested applicants should please email resume and cover letter to: recruiting@fclaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
The Cooper Companies have an opening for a docketing clerk/patent administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Daily processing of incoming and outgoing correspondence (including correspondence with outside counsel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, foreign patent offices and annuity service). • Responsible for the implementation, and daily maintenance and management of docket database, as well as preparing patent docket reports, IP reports, and maintaining networked calendar. • Ensuring that all docket dates have been cleared daily and that all patent related deadlines are met. • Assist with coordinating and obtaining signatures for formal documents. • Maintaining all electronic and physical patent files. • Monitoring USPTO Deposit Account. • Processing invoices from outside counsel, vendors or other organizations. • Monitoring the status of patents and patent applications. Requirements: • At least 3 years of experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution docketing. • Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's IP affairs. • Must be highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressures in a multi-office setting, and be able to communicate effectively with personnel on all levels. • Must be able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks, and assist the larger legal team. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Must have knowledge and understanding of patent terminology and filing procedures including both US and foreign matters and knowledge and understanding of current USPTO rules and procedures. • Working knowledge of docketing software, preferably CPI or IP Foundation software. • Must have strong PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing. • Experience with maintenance fee renewals a plus.
Contact: Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
The Cooper Companies have an opening for a new patent agent. The position is located in Pleasanton, California.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Collaborate with the Company’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio. • Assist with identifying inventions that can be patented and conducting invention-disclosure meetings. • Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO. • Assist in managing and communicating with inventors and outside counsel during preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications. • Travel to meet attorneys/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications. • Educate company employees on patents and the patent process. • Conduct and review patentability searches. • Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence, licensing and litigation. • Perform preliminary infringement and invalidity analyses. • Collaborate with chemists, engineers and product managers for the purpose of harvesting ideas for new patent applications. • Provide counsel and advice on matters related to patent strategy. • Actively evaluate opportunities to enhance the intellectual property portfolio.
Requirements: • Registered U.S. Patent Agent with at least 7 years of relevant patent prosecution experience. • Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, biology or mechanical engineering. • Demonstrated experience identifying technologies that can be patented. • Solid technical knowledge of ophthalmology or contact lens industry. • Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities • Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed
Contact: Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
Dish Network (Denver, Colorado) is seeking a Patent Counsel with at least 5 years of experience in foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Primary job duties include preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing infringement and clearance options, assisting with licensing, due diligence, opinions and management and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, as well as a law degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney. Contact: Please email resumes to anne.conaway@echostar.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
The McCallum Law Firm, a small full-service biotechnology firm in Erie, Colorado, seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent. Firm seeks experienced patent attorney or agent for patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, opinion drafting, portfolio analysis and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology as well as excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills and professional recommendations. Patent bar admission required.
Contact: Resumes, including exemplary patent numbers, professional references and salary requirements may be sent to: Sonya Oster at mail@mccallumlaw.net. Please reference “Patent Attorney / Agent” in the subject line. For additional information on the Firm, please visit http://www.mccallumlaw.net.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Erie, Colorado
Toler Law Group is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney EE or CS with 3-5 years experience. Please email resume and writing samples to swiles@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Fast growing law firm seeks patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a background in computer science. The firm has a flexible approach to geographic location.
Preparation and prosecution of Ibis patent applications
Strategic management of patent portfolios covering Ibis Bioscience’s platform technology and commercial
Freedom to operate assessments
Third party infringement analysis
Advise executive management on IP-related issues
Qualifications:
Licensed/admitted to practice as a Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Advanced degree (or an equivalent amount of research experience) in molecular biology, biochemistry or another biotechnology-related field
At least 4 years patent-related experience in the biotechnology field
Excellent cross-discipline oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to think strategically
Benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package offered.
Contact: For immediate consideration, please apply online by visiting our website, http://www.isispharm.com/. Reference job code: 0774. No Phone Calls Please. Principals Only. Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Carlsbad, California (San Diego County)
Isis is a leading drug discovery and development company, focused exclusively on the therapeutic target, RNA. Founded in 1989, Isis' mission is to develop products from its RNA-based technologies, such as antisense. Very little was known about antisense when the Company was first established, but its founders envisioned an opportunity to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry with a more efficient and targeted means of drug discovery. Since then, Isis scientists have made tremendous progress advancing the science of antisense, unveiling capabilities that have far exceeded their expectations.
Ibis Biosciences is a division of Isis Pharmaceuticals focused on the development and commercialization of mass spectrometry-based diagnostic applications for the detection of infectious diseases and for human forensics applications.
The patent organization within j2 Global oversees all patent and patent licensing matters for the company. The group is responsible for the licensing of j2 Global’s patents to third parties, as well as analyzing external patents for acquisition and evaluating inventions for potential patent applications. j2 Global’s patent portfolio reflects a valuable and diverse set of technologies employed in numerous industries.
This position reports directly to j2 Global’s VP and General Counsel, the position provides an excellent opportunity for a business development professional with experience in the patent area to play a vital role in support j2 Global’s active and growing patent licensing business.
Responsibilities:
Gain a deep understanding of j2 Global’s current and future patent assets.
Identify potential licensing targets for each program.
Identify patents available for purchase.
Evaluate market value and licensing potential of patent portfolios in support of patent prosecution and purchase decisions and for design of licensing programs.
Work with outside patent prosecution counsel to assess validity and infringement profile of patents available for acquisition and to assess patentability of internally developed technology.
Create marketing materials designed to demonstrate the value of j2 Global technology available for license.
Develop ways to use j2 Global’s patent assets as a strategic marketing tool to promote the company’s overall business.
Lead j2 Global’s patent committee efforts relating to development and marketing of j2 Global patent assets.
Work collaboratively with j2 Global’s Directors of Patents – Licensing to foster the overall growth and success of j2 Global’s Patent Licensing Department.
Other tasks in support of the j2 Global Patent Licensing Department as designated from time to time by the VP and General Counsel.
Requirements:
MBA from a top school with a technical/engineering undergraduate degree preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience involving patent or technology marketing and business development
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Self-motivated and independent, but also a team player
High level of energy, strong work ethic and enthusiasm and interest in their work.
Proactive in keeping supervisor apprised of work in progress.
Established contacts in the patent licensing and brokerage community, both in the U.S. and overseas
Contact: Interested applicants should email Sharon.morris@j2global.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Hollywood, California
Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global’s network spans greater than 2,900 cities in 42 countries on five continents. The Company offers faxing and voicemail solutions, document management solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, and unified-messaging and communications services. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, j2®, jConnect®, JFAX™, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, Electric Mail®, jBlast®, eFax Broadcast™, eVoice®, PaperMaster®, Consensus™, M4 Internet® and Protofax®.
As of December 31, 2006, j2 Global had achieved 11 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 5 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.
Job Description: DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994 - we offer digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, offices, airplanes, automobiles - and to portable electronics. We offer exclusive programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and even produce our own entertainment programming such as Massive Gaming League and Project MyWorld. Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our workforce of more than 6,000 employees, we're staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
Currently we are seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for our El Segundo, CA office to assist in developing and maintaining the company's patent portfolio, both domestic and foreign. This individual will report to the head of the Intellectual Property Department and will provide assistance and support for the following activities:
Assist with developing invention disclosures, including interfacing with engineering and business groups regarding new initiatives.
Manage disclosure and awards programs, and patent committee activities.
Assign and manage the preparation and prosecution support provided by several outside law firms, both domestic and foreign, and review work product.
Manage the prosecution and maintenance docket of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corp.), with IP paralegal support.
Develop and execute programs to assure application quality and full compliance with applicable rules and standards.
Assist in developing long-term and project-specific patent strategies.
Support as needed for other IP-related activities, potentially including licensing, due diligence reviews (acquisitions), patent analyses, and patent litigation support.
Qualifications include:
J.D., Registered Patent Attorney, Member of California bar.
B.S.E.E., B.S.Comp.E. or equivalent. An emphasis on digital communication systems and related technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. 2+ years of in-house experience with similar responsibilities is highly desirable.
To apply for this position, please visit our website, at www.directv.com/careers, and refer to job number 700586.
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Sheridan Ross PC is a law firm specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law. Founded in 1954 and located in Denver, Colorado, Sheridan Ross is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.
As part of Lee & Hayes — which is ranked #1 for quality of computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and is recognized as a “Go-To” IP firm by Corporate Counsel — you can help procure patent protection for six of the world’s top 20 U.S. patent recipients. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), you will partner with our global client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios. Lee & Hayes offers a collegial and team-oriented work environment, flexible hours, and a competitive compensation/benefits package. Personal productivity is not determined based upon an annual billable hour requirement. Available positions are primarily in Austin (http://www.austin-chamber.org) and in Spokane (http://www.visitspokane.com). 
Job Title: Senior Patent Attorney - 700586 