IP Portfolio Development & Management – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

April 3, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Boeing Company is seeking a Patent Portfolio Manager (PPM) is the focal point of portfolio knowledge for Boeing in an assigned technology area, in this instance the Platform Systems & Subsystems (PSS) domain. The PPM serves as a focal for Boeing with deep knowledge of the PSS patent portfolio, supporting enterprise IP Strategy development, providing functional patent guidance to internal business units, supporting and providing patent infringement analysis as appropriate, mining the portfolio to identify patent and technology licensing opportunities, developing enterprise relationships, and performing as Lead for a team of enterprise experts to accomplish the above tasks. He or she will manage the portfolio and provide strategic guidance on global patent portfolio development including US and non-US filing and prosecution decisions, maintenance fee decisions and country patent portfolio strategy and sizing decisions and supporting the identification and protection of other Boeing intellectual property (IP) such as trade secrets.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City/Orem, Utah

April 2, 2013- US - West, Emp - Law Firm

Bateman IP is looking for a highly skilled associate or agent to join our intellectual property - information technology practice. The position includes patent prosecution work, as well as some litigation in a wide variety of subject matters. We would prefer someone with an EE or CS background, but will consider anyone with strong academics in both undergrad and law school. We are a small boutique which prides itself on high end legal work (Ranked a Tier One firm in U.S. News Best Law Firms) while leaving time to enjoy life.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

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

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

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Law Firm – Costa Mesa and Palo Alto Calif.

March 26, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker has an employment opportunity available for a Patent Agent or Patent Associate with a minimum 3 – 5 years patent prosecution experience. This position will be located in the firm’s Costa Mesa office and will assist partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice in its Costa Mesa and Palo Alto offices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recruiting Contact (San Diego)
SDAttyRecruit@mofo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

February 27, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cypress Semiconductor has an exciting opportunity for a sharp and experienced patent agent to help grow their internal patent department at its San Jose headquarters in Silicon Valley. The agent will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of semiconductor-related technologies. Such responsibilities also include preparing and responding to office actions and other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) communications, promoting patent disclosures, participating in disclosure meetings, evaluating patentability of innovations, performing
prior art searches, and working with both outside and inside counsel on various patent prosecution issues.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, Calif.

February 27, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rambus, one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, is seeking a Patent Counsel. As a Patent Attorney at Rambus, you will focus on supporting the strategic patent portfolio development and licensing program of at least one of Rambus' businesses.

Specific duties include:
• Assisting the management of one or more patent portfolio related to at least one of Rambus’ businesses.
• Working with R&D planning teams to actively identify and develop patentable subject matter.
• Interviewing inventors to proactively identify patentable subject matter.
• Participating with engineers and business people in innovation workshops to generate patentable subject matter.
• Working with business and marketing people to identify important technologies and strategic applications.
• Conducting substantive review of disclosures and participating in disclosure review meetings.
• Coordinating the preparation and prosecution of applications and critically reviewing materials prepared by outside counsel.
• Advising internal business clients on IP-related issues, including in connection with licensing and M&A activities.
• Proactively helping improve Rambus’ patent development programs and processes.

Requirements and Preferences:
• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering is preferred for this position.
• JD and registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office are required. CA bar preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, including familiarity with continuation practice in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
• Must be organized, work well with others, and be able to effectively communicate technical and legal issues.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to support Rambus businesses outside the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Experience in prosecuting patents relating to communications systems, high-speed serial interfaces and/or physical layer signaling is preferred.
• Experience in supporting litigation, opinion preparation, product analysis, patent due diligence, and/or licensing experience preferred.
• Circuit design work and related work experience a plus.
• M&A transaction support experience a plus.
• Prior in-house experience a plus.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.rambus.com/us/about/careers/index.html and searching for 2462.

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

Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media.

Rambus was voted one of the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces based on surveys completed by employees. Workplace Dynamics compiles the list based purely on employee’s opinion of their employers. Over 4,000 organizations across America participated in the program.

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

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

Patent & IP Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

February 17, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hickman Palermo Truong Becker Bingham Wong LLP, a growing Silicon Valley transactional IP firm, is seeking an associate attorney to provide top-quality patent preparation and prosecution services for exceptional high-tech clients in the areas of computer software, Internet technologies, networking, and semiconductors. Our firm represents several Fortune 100 companies and well-known mid-cap and startup companies who come to us for our exceptional IP legal services. We provide a team-oriented and collegial working environment with an ongoing attorney training program that is second to none. Your responsibilities will include patent prosecution (80%), opinions and pre-litigation counseling (10% to 20%), and for some candidates, trademark prosecution and licensing (10% to 20%).

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Las Vegas, Nev.

February 12, 2013- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

SHFL entertainment is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Las Vegas, Nevada, offices. In this vital position you will effectively use the U.S. and foreign patent office processes to obtain patents in support the company’s business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Train and mentor employees; plan, assign, delegate and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve employee issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file and prosecute U.S. and PCT applications in the computer systems software arts and business method art areas. Manage U.S. and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Assign patent drafting projects to outside counsel.
• Conduct a complete QC review of draft patent applications.
• Draft patent applications and prepare responses to Office Actions.
• Prepare foreign counsel filing instructions and proposed examination responses.
• Review draft patent applications with inventors, make corrections.
• Electronically file U.S. patent applications.
• Oversee the entry of data into the case management system to assure that appropriate data and deadlines are entered.
• Effectively manage outside counsel spending.
• Assign, review and approve outside counsel projects in advance of deadlines to minimize extension of time fees and avoid surcharges.
• Review invoices to confirm bills conform to fee arrangements and projects are coded to the appropriate accounts.
• Track projects assigned to outside counsel and estimate cost.
• Forecast patent expenses with accuracy.
• Assist in preparing the patent budget and adhere to the budget.
• Interview inventors, create invention documentation, conduct patentability searches, conduct freedom of use studies, and identify work-around designs.
• Meet with technical staff, take disclosures and draft disclosure documents with sample claims.
• Conduct prior art searches of sample claims.
• Draft novelty reports.
• Review products in development and conduct freedom of use studies.
• Propose work-around designs as needed with inventors.
• Assist litigation manager in evaluating patent cases.
• Identify potential patents to assert.
• Create claim charts to illustrate infringement, non-infringement or invalidity.
• Identify prior art to invalidate patents asserted against the company’s products.
• Propose continuation claim filing strategies in view of competitor products.
• Participate in the management of the patent activities of the company by participating in IP Steering Committee Meetings.
• Assist in preparing an agenda for meetings.
• Actively participate in discussions relating to agenda items.
• Make appropriate recommendations based on business needs and goals.
• Conduct IP Due Diligence and assist transactional attorneys with IP-driven transactional work.
• Evaluate scope and quality of IP for possible purchase.
• Identify patents for monetization.
• Assist transactional attorneys in drafting appropriate documents to review, transfer or license IP.
• Participate in special projects as directed by the General Counsel.

Required Job Skills:
• Working knowledge of USPTO and PCT practice.
• Working knowledge of computer network system architecture technology.
• The ability to communicate and effectively work with technical staff, executive team and legal team.

Computer Equipment and Software:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and WINDOWS software.
• Specialized software for patent practitioners.

Education and Experience:
• Technical BS degree in Electronic or software arts, preferably in network software architecture.
USPTO registration.
• At least 8 years U.S. patent prosecution experience, preferably in the software and business method arts. Prior in-house experience, as well as law firm experience is preferred. Gaming industry experience is also preferred.
• Law Degree from an ABA approved law school.
• State bar membership in at least one state.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include a group health, dental and vision plan, long term disability and life insurance, paid vacations and paid holidays.

Contact:
To apply please email your resume to:

jchan@shfl.com

SHFL entertainment
1106 Palms Airport Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119

SHFL entertainment is an equal opportunity employer.

Principals only please. Temporary or permanent placement recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

SHFL entertainment is a gaming supply company specializing in providing its casino customers with improved profitability, productivity and security, as well as popular cutting-edge gaming entertainment content. SHFL entertainment and its regional subsidiaries are the worldwide gaming industry's leading developers of table game content and technology. We invite you to bring your talent to our table to help create our future. In turn, SHFL entertainment provides a culture where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Being on our team means sharing in our vision, that of being the preeminent player in a rapidly expanding global industry, developing compelling and innovative product lines. Our future depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for creating the best products, the best place to work, and promote our continued success. SHFL entertainment is included in the S&P Smallcap 600 Index.

Counsel II (Patent Preparation & Prosecution) – Small Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

January 22, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II (Patent Preparation & Prosecution) to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position will report to a senior patent attorney of the Intellectual Property department and will be responsible for a relatively heavy patent docket with primary responsibilities of drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios directed to at least one of Gilead's current therapeutic areas: anti-viral, respiratory, oncology/inflammation and cardiopulmonary. In addition to working on all aspects of patent application preparation and prosecution, the position will work closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including patentability assessments and assessment of third party patent rights.

This is an individual contributor position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify all of the legal issues in their day-to-day activities and be able to identify many of the legal and business issues associated with increasingly complex matters and, in doing so, begin to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Draft patent applications and their prosecution in the US and foreign patent offices.
• Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Conduct patentability reviews.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy
• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions
• Through analysis and application of legal guidelines, supports IP project representatives on cross-functional projects.
• Responsible for independently researching routine issues with visibility to senior Company management with the ability to analyze and defend analysis.
• Frequently interacts with other functions to optimize collaboration between legal and other functions.
• May participate in briefings with more senior members within legal regarding the process for delivering against assigned tasks and responsibilities.

• Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California, with at least 5-8 years experience as an attorney with a law firm or in industry.
• Registered before the USPTO with at least five (5) years of small molecule patent preparation and prosecution experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred although experience in related industries will be considered.

Other:
• This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities is absolutely critical to be successful in this position.
• The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. Willingness to take initiative and be proactive; good people skills are a must.
• Works collaboratively with other members of legal department as well as internal client departments.
• Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team.
• Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team.
• Demonstrate good judgment for completing assigned projects and for providing patent legal advice in an efficient and accurate manner.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. The ability to conduct computer-based prior art searches, and patent family searches, is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: occasional business trips within the U.S. or abroad may be required. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position.

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11339&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Corporate Counsel II (Patent Preparation & Prosecution) – Small Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

January 22, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II — Patent Preparation & Prosecution to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position will report to a senior patent attorney of the Intellectual Property department and will be responsible for a relatively heavy patent docket with primary responsibilities of drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios for inventions relating to anti-virals for HIV. Responsibilities also include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate, advising research groups on patentability, reviewing third party patent rights, and considering regulatory matters relating to pharmaceuticals.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the US and foreign patent offices.
• Collaborate with outside counsel handling patent prosecution matters.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within Gilead

• Conduct patentability reviews.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP

• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy

• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions

• Through analysis and application of legal guidelines, supports IP project representatives on cross-functional projects.

• Responsible for independently researching routine issues with visibility to senior management with the ability to analyze and defend analysis.
• Frequently interacts with other functions to optimize collaboration between legal and other functions.

• May participate in briefings with more senior members within legal regarding the process for delivering against assigned tasks and responsibilities.

• Pursue professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry. A Ph.D. or M.Sc in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject, is a plus. Other academics will be considered.
• Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California, with at least 5 years experience drafting and preparing pharmaceutical patent applications.
• Registered before the USPTO.
• Experience in related industries will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate knowledge of chemistry.

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11338&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Counsel – Small Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

January 22, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Commercial Legal Group at Gilead Sciences is seeking a health care contracts attorney to take on a range of challenging areas within the legal department applicable to the distribution, pricing and reimbursement of prescription drugs. Responsibilities will include providing counsel and guidance to the organization’s commercial group regarding (i) legal and regulatory issues arising from contracting with wholesale and specialty distributors of prescription drugs; (ii) legal and regulatory issues arising from contracting with managed care organizations; (iii) coverage and reimbursement methodologies relevant to pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and third party payers; and (iv) federal and state fraud and abuse laws applicable to the distribution, pricing and reimbursement of prescription drugs.

The person in this position will, among other things:
• Negotiate and draft rebate agreements with managed care organizations and pharmacy benefit managers, including rebate agreements with Medicare Part D Plan Sponsors
• Negotiate and draft agreements with vendors and for donations, grants and sponsorship recipients
• Provide state licensing and general commercial business operations support
• Negotiate and draft various commercial transactions in cooperation with more senior attorneys, including inventory management agreements with wholesalers; and drug distribution, service agreements and other arrangements with pharmacies
• Collaborate with internal business clients, colleagues and external counsel to ensure various programs meet compliance standards
• Provide guidance to company regarding federal and state privacy laws
• Provide guidance to company’s commercial organization on healthcare fraud and abuse risks when interacting and/or contracting with pharmacies, healthcare professionals, commercial, state and federal payers, managed care organizations and pharmacy benefit managers
• Support company product launch initiatives
• Support more senior level attorneys in providing guidance to company regarding reimbursement and coverage matters
• Provide legal support for a range of activities associated with implementing patient assistance and support programs
• Track Affordable Care Act legislative developments and challenges
• Potential to support some of the above activities on an international basis

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Recognized as a resource for consistent, timely and reliable legal advice. Operate at a level of autonomy; have strong client service orientation; collaborate well within legal group and with internal business clients; effectively manage outside counsel; may involve supervision of a paralegal responsible for assisting with administration, initial draft review and negotiation of rebate agreements with managed care organizations and pharmacy benefit managers as well as specialty pharmacies. Appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting priorities and delivering results within agreed timelines. Demonstrate ability to think creatively and devise solutions to challenging problems, and understand when issues require escalation to a higher level for resolution, but typically able to handle smaller legal matters. Exercise good judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school
• Admitted to practice (preferably in California)
• 2-5 years experience in contract drafting and negotiation
• 2+ years as health law counsel either in a private practice, company and/or government (FDA) experience
• Familiarity with health care compliance, pharmaceutical distribution, managed care rebates and discounts for products and general government pricing implications
Other Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Some knowledge of regulations governing pharmaceutical industry and understanding of contract provisions is required
• Good decision-making skills
• Comfortable providing guidance to senior attorneys and/or business with the ability to evaluate and articulate risk
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach
• Understanding of compliance and its importance in the pharmaceutical industry
• Managerial experience preferred

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=10320&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Sr. Counsel (Patent Preparation & Prosecution) – Small Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

January 22, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior IP Counsel — Patent Preparation & Prosecution to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position will report to a senior patent attorney of the Intellectual Property department and will be responsible for all aspects of patent application preparation and prosecution on a worldwide basis for at least one of Gilead's current therapeutic areas, which includes anti-virals, respiratory, oncology and inflammation, and cardiovascular. This position will work closely with R&D and other cross-functional areas, including scientists and management, to monitor the progress of Gilead's research and product development activities in order to provide clear and concise direction and solutions on a variety of IP issues, including evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, patentability assessments and assessment of third party patent rights.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Draft patent applications and their prosecution in the US and in foreign patent offices, with minimal or no supervision.
• Collaborate effectively with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Conduct patentability reviews.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews
• Review and assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP.
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy.
• Provide IP support to cross-functional areas for in-licensing and acquisitions.
• Through analysis and application of legal guidelines, supports IP project representatives on cross-functional projects.
• Responsible for independently researching routine issues with visibility to senior Company management with the ability to analyze, effectively communicate and defend analysis.
• Frequently interacts and collaborates with other functional areas in order to establish and optimize close working relationships.
• May participate in briefings with more senior members within legal regarding the process for delivering against assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in chemistry with emphasis in organic chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry. A Ph.D. or M.Sc in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject, is a plus. Other academics will be considered, particularly biological sciences.
• Juris Doctorate with admission to at least one State Bar, preferably California
• 12+ years of industry or law firm experience which includes 5+ years in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience.
• Registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Experience with FDA Orange Book listings and related FDA matters, including ANDA litigation experience, a plus.
• At least five (5) years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the pharmaceutical industry or pharmaceutical arts

Other:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English.
• The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently with minimum or no supervision is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. Willingness to take initiative and be proactive; good people skills and flexibility are a must.

The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. The ability to conduct computer-based prior art searches, and patent family searches, is a plus.

Travel Requirements: occasional business trips within the U.S. or abroad may be required.

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=10257&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

January 21, 2013- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional patent prosecution attorney with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing patent prosecution practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical field. Industry experience and/or IP firm experience is a plus.

Electrical Engineering Associate – Law Firm – Irvine and San Diego, Calif.

January 17, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is looking for recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not required. GPA must be above 3.0, and candidates must have superior written and verbal communication skills.