Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm's Salt Lake Ctiy, Utah, office. Strong technical experience in electrical engineering is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership in the Utah State Bar is preferred. Stoel Rives is an EEO/AA employer.
Contact: To apply, please email Mary Ellen Hatch at mehatch@stoel.com. For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Fennemore Craig, a highly visible, western regional firm, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice in either Phoenix or Denver. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. Candidates preferably will have significant patent preparation and prosecution experience, along with a full-fledged, self-sustaining intellectual property practice. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations, and a portable practice to complement the Firm's existing intellectual property practice. All technical backgrounds will be considered. Trademark, transactional, licensing and opinion work experience is a plus. Applicable bar membership preferred. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Contact: Interested applicants should please email the firm at: lzilmer@fclaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona or Denver, Colorado
Gore Medical Productshas provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 35 years, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair, and sutures, we are looking for an Intellectual Property Technical Specialist to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ.
If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will help manage important intellectual-property activities. You will be an integral part of our business and legal teams and will work on cutting-edge technical and legal issues that are found only at the forefront of research and development efforts.
The ideal candidate will: • Be passionate about providing IP support for development of state-of-the art implantable medical devices • Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams • Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities: • Supporting internal legal and product-development teams focused on research and development as well as current products • Creating and driving intellectual-property strategies related to product and technology development • Interacting with the legal group regarding patent drafting and prosecution, including claim drafting, response, and overall portfolio strategies • Supporting our business and legal team with freedom-to-practice, patentability, and patent-validity analysis, including intensive searches of patent and non-patent literature databases • Providing proactive prioritization, strategic consultation, and cultivation of the intellectual-property portfolio in support of the business unit's intellectual-property needs • Counseling, training, and mentoring internal associates and suppliers on intellectual-property issues • Identifying and enforcing trade-secret matters • Supporting litigation activity as directed
Required Job Qualifications: At least one of the following: •Bachelor's degree in science or engineering •Graduate degree with broad-based engineering skills • Bachelor's or graduate degree (any discipline) plus experience working with interventional medical devices • At least 3 years' experience in a strategic intellectual-property and technology coordinator role • Experience with patent drafting, prosecution strategies, and patent law • Skills performing patent and non-patent literature searches • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong business acumen • Ability to facilitate and appropriately serve as a liaison on issues between technical and legal colleagues • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Desirable Job Qualifications: • Registered Patent Agent, with detailed knowledge of patent laws and regulations
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. EEO/AA Employer
Verenium Corporation, a pioneer and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for use in industrial processes, is seeking a Patent Agent.
Are you an IP professional seeking a new role in a cutting edge, fast-paced green technology company? Is getting involved in the development and implementation of a dynamic R&D company’s patent strategy next in your career development? If so, Verenium has a great opportunity for a dedicated IP Patent Agent!
Verenium’s Patent Agent will report to the Senior Manager, Intellectual Property and will be a pivotal link between the R&D, Business Development and Legal teams. The position requires an individual with strong legal skills and extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Additionally, the Patent Agent will be involved in conducting patent freedom to operate, landscape, validity, and due diligence analyses.
Responsibilities: • File and prosecute US patent applications, including drafting applications, drawings, figures, sequence listings, formal documents, and Office Action responses. • With foreign patent counsel, develop strategy and prepare applications and responses for foreign patent applications. • Work closely with Business Development, Product Managers, and R&D to support mining and drafting of invention disclosures. • With the Senior Manager of Intellectual Property, management team, and outside counsel, develop, support and execute a strategy to proactively strengthen Verenium’s IP portfolio. • Support the preparation of IP-related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, infringement, and validity, as well as perform landscape analyses. • Support patent-related due diligence for commercial transactions, such as collaborations and licensing. • Review and approve publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information. • Maintain a detailed understanding of Verenium products and technical developments, as well as the patent and technology status of competitors and potential competitors. • Refine and enforce IP policy within Verenium.
Education/Experience: Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Bachelor’s scientific degree and/or advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology preferred.
Highly preferred is experience in the biotechnology industry, particularly related to sequence-based patent applications, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, industrial and commercial application of enzymes, fermentation processes, and bioinformatics.
Critical Competencies: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the prosecution of patents before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, as well as developing strategies for filings and prosecution of foreign patent applications. • Must have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and validity of patents, including the preparation of patent applications, opinions, and the drafting of U.S. patent applications. • Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus. • Experience in intellectual property litigation is a plus, including experience investigating infringement by third parties and interfacing with outside counsel. • Transactional and contract experience preferred, particularly as it relates to protection of intellectual property and due diligence. • Practical laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field is strongly preferred. • Record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. • Highly motivated, with the ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • Flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment. • Proficiency in patent docketing systems; working knowledge of CPI is preferred.
Compensation: Competitive base and bonus based on experience; excellent benefit package.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Verenium harnesses the power of nature and leverages its unique, patented technology to create enzyme products that maximize efficiency while improving environmental performance. We utilize our distinctive R&D capabilities to develop and sell enzymes to a global market.
Vista-IP-Law-Group-LLP, a leading California intellectual property law firm, seeks experienced ME-EE patent prosecution associate for its San Jose and Saratoga offices.
We are looking for an organized, detail oriented, self-starter with excellent written communication skills and a minimum of 2 years patent prosecution experience in the mechanical and electrical arts. This may be a full-time or part-time position, depending on the candidate.
Contact: Please send resumes to joblisting@viplawgroup.com NO TELEPHONE CALLS. Compensation based on experience and Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job listing. Thank you!
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Jose/Saratoga, California
DIRECTVis seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:
• Analyzing third party assertions including offers to license, cease and desist letters and infringement allegations. • Generating and/or obtaining legal opinions. • Exploiting the DIRECTV patent portfolio including defensive and licensing-out activities. • Analyzing IP acquisition and sales opportunities. • Drafting and reviewing IP contract provisions. • Supporting patent litigation activities.
Preferred candidates will possess: • Experience: Six or more years of patent prosecution and litigation in law firm and/or in-house corporate environments. Prior engineering experience is a plus. • Education: J.D. from a highly recognized law school and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. • Licensing/Certifications: Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the California Bar.
In addition, candidates must have the proven organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects with tight deadlines, be able to exhibit sound judgment and attention to detail, possess excellent analytical and communication skills and be team players and self starters who can successfully work independently in a highly dynamic environment.
The Sughrue Firm is actively seeking patent agents with degrees in computer science or software related fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of these fields is required for consideration. Addtionally, we would prefer that candidates have at least 1 - 2 years of experience drafting software related applications in a law firm or corporate environment. All candidates must provide transcripts and recent writing samples in order to be considered for these openings.
Contact: Please forward all communications to HR@sughrue.com. Sughrue Mion, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. No 3rd party submissions will be accepted.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to Lorie E. Springer, HR Director, Durham Jones & Pinegar, resumes@djplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Sequenom, a biotech company that is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions, is seeking a Patent Agent who will be responsible for managing intellectual property matters (particularly patents and patent applications) and assisting with the strategic direction of the company with respect to its IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will evaluate IP issues, such as patentability and freedom to operate and support as well as draft patent applications and review license agreements with respect to the scope and strength of the licensed IP.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, prosecute, and manage Sequenom’s intellectual property portfolio • Assist with opinions on patent and other intellectual property matters • Perform due diligence and analyses for in-licensing and collaboration opportunities • Review draft manuscripts and other Company literature, such as advertising materials, technical notes, etc. for intellectual property issues • Assist Senior Intellectual Property Attorneys
Requirements: • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 4+ years of relevant experience • Bachelors of Science degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a similar field is required. Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree highly desired • Strong knowledge of molecular biology, molecular diagnostics and genetics • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to quickly understand and effectively communicate
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Sequenom is on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking clinical diagnostic tests. Headquartered in San Diego, with offices located around the world, we provide the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated scientific leaders while developing and expanding your own career. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation. Our employees are rewarded with excellent compensation and top-notch benefits. Consider joining the Sequenom team, where you can help make an impact in revolutionizing medical technology.
The Office of the Chief Counsel (Code DL) at NASA Ames Research Center seeks interested candidates for a mid- to senior-level patent attorney position, capable of working independently. The candidate would have primary patent prosecution responsibilities for the Center, and provide legal advice and guidance in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, government procurements, and licensing. Salary will be commensurate with experience ($96,867.00 with potential up to $155,500.00 per year).
Contact: Interested candidates should apply through the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website Job Announcement Number AR12N0001 ( http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303764800 ), or mail a resume that is to be received no later than December 16, 2011, to Chief Counsel, NASA Ames Research Center, Mail Stop 200-12, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Moffett Field, California
Brain Corporation, a fast growing startup incubated on Qualcomm campus, has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced in-house Patent Agent/Patent Attorney. You will be closely working with world’s leading experts in computational neuroscience and robotics, who develop an artificial nervous system for the next generation of smart robots.
Essential Job Duties: • Attend daily brainstorming sessions with scientists and researchers • Identify patentable inventions, conduct invention-disclosure meetings, draft and file patent applications • Work with outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution • Develop in-depth expertise in the growing field of neuroscience and robotics
Qualifications: • Solid experience in patent preparation and prosecution; 3+ years for an attorney; 5+ years for an agent • Advance degree (preferably PhD) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field • Familiarity with concepts of artificial intelligence and neural networks
Brain Corporation provides competitive compensation and benefit package, including stock options, performance-based bonuses, 401k matching contributions, health, dental, vision, etc. All employees have access to Qualcomm facilities and amenities.
Brain Corporation offers intellectually challenging and rewarding collegial environment, requiring high IQ and sharp out-of-the-box thinking. Before being invited for an in-house interview, successive candidates undergo skype video interview on problem solving.
Contact: Submit your resume to jobs AT braincorporation DOT com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Steinfl & Bruno, an IP boutique in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent specializing in electronics with 2-3 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields. Admission before the USPTO and drafting/prosecution experience required. For more information about our firm, please visit our web site at www.sbpatlaw.com.
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact: For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Remote
Kacvinsky LLC is currently seeking lateral associates. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and a strong undergraduate and law school record. Excellent work/life balance. Location is negotiable. Virtual offices are acceptable.
Our firm is always looking for outstanding attorneys to join our team. While we prefer applicants with experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical, communications and software arts, we encourage resume submissions by new attorneys with demonstrated records of academic achievement. Must be patent attorney.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send a resume, writing samples (including two published patent applications and two office action responses corresponding to published patent applications), and undergraduate and law school transcripts in confidence to laura@lrdsearch.com. Kacvinsky Daisak PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Location is Negotiable
Shuffle Master, Inc., a gaming supply company specializing in popular cutting-edge gaming entertainment, is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join our team. We are a dynamic, growing organization with a substantial Intellectual Property portfolio. This position located in Las Vegas and relocation assistance is possible.
Wonder what you will be doing? • Prepare invention disclosures. • Evaluate invention disclosures. • Perform opinion work related to novelty, patent clearance studies and infringement to include the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. • Coordinate international patent clearance study work.
What do we need you to bring to the table? • Minimum of five years of IP experience. • Must be comfortable with all of the following patent subject matter and significant experience with at least two: -Process -Mechanical -Software -Light Electrical Systems • Must be comfortable with frequent interaction with technical teams, business people and senior management. • Law degree from an ABA approved law school required, undergraduate degree in Engineering preferred. • Prefer career start in law firm, with long-term experience in at least one firm or company. • Must be conversant with U.S.P.T.O. procedures. Prefer experience in managing International patent portfolio and drafting substantive instructions to foreign associates. • Team management experience a plus.
What will we bring to the table? • Very competitive benefits package. • Fast-paced, progressive work environment. • Opportunities to impact company strategies and goals. • Personal development plans to help ensure your success.
References, transcripts and writing samples should be available upon our request. Benefits at Shuffle Master, Inc. include a group health, dental and vision plan, long term disability and life insurance, paid vacations and paid holidays.
Contact: So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!
Shuffle Master, Inc. 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
It is our mission to make gaming more fun for players and more profitable for operators - through product innovation, superior quality and exceptional service.
We Value People All our "customers" matter including employees, shareholders, operators, partners and vendors.
We Value Principles We are governed by integrity and seek success through ethical decision-making.
We Value Performance We relentlessly pursue success and strive for perfect execution.
We Value Progress We innovate, challenge the status quo and achieve our goals.
We Value Play We work hard and play hard. Laughter is encouraged and a good attitude is mandatory.
The Storella Law Groupis seeking contract patent attorney or patent agent with excellent skills and expertise in biotechnology to do patent prosecution and IP diligence for private practice and with start-up and growing biotechnology companies. Bay Area preferred but will consider virtual relationship. Flexible compensation arrangements.
Apple seeks to hire a patent portfolio manager to assist in developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio. The successful candidate will work with the business to identify patentable inventions; participate in internal invention disclosure review processes; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; prepare and prosecute high quality, strategic patent assets; assign and manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications prepared by outside counsel; provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality; work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategy; and work with engineering and other business organizations to understand business priorities and challenges and incorporate those into strategy. This position may also participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.
The successful candidate is a registered patent attorney with a minimum of 5 years experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management. A degree in physics, EE, or CS required. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Computer industry experience is desirable.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Apple, ranking #35 on the 2011 Fortune 500 list, is an industry leader in technology innovation, delivering exciting products such as Macs, OSX, iLife, iWork, professional software, iPods, iTunes, iPhone, iPad 2 and App Store. Apple has over 5000 patents worldwide. The Patent Board recently recognized the quality of this patent portfolio, ranking Apple’s portfolio as #6 on its Information Technology Scorecard (July 2011).
Fairchild Semiconductor seeks an intellectual property attorney with a EE degree and understanding of semiconductor technology, incluing discrete technologies and/or IC circuitry to work in either South Portland, Maine or San Jose, Calif.
Responsibilities: • Working with the global director of IP to help formulate and implement worldwide patent strategy. • Partnering with business unit at the segment and product line levels to integrate patent strategy; help identify patents the company can or should seek based on business and intellectual property strategies • Aid technical staff in developing new products and patent opportunities support and assist with management of intellectual property litigation as needed. • Assist in licensing of products and technology and other business support identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce patent rights. • IP-related due diligence in connection with acquisitions and other corporate transactions assist in developing and nurturing the organizational partnership between legal and business units, including innovation promotion and training programs. • Working alongside in-house IP team, business lawyers and outside IP and non-IP specialists as needed, this position is responsible for providing general strategic patent and general IP advice to the supported organizations, and helping to formulate an optimal IP strategy in the context of the supported organizations’ overall strategy, threats and opportunities faced today and in the future. • The candidate will work closely with and report to the global director of IP.
Qualifications: Position duties fall into three major categories: (1) patent strategy and prosecution; (2) patent enforcement and IP litigation; and (3) patent/IP licensing and related business transactions. Experience in these areas is preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work in a matrix management environment are essential. The successful candidate would be respected as a business team player as well as trusted counselor and legal advisor to the business units the attorney will partner with.
Other helpful but not required attributes would include: • Experience as an engineer working with discrete and/or analog circuits experience as in-house counsel or patent agent/engineer working to develop patent and IP capture programs. • Direct experience in patent litigation and/or patent dispute resolution significant experience as a lawyer outside of the area of patent prosecution. • Demonstrated ability as a lawyer in dealing with a variety of technologies demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects. • Pre-law work experience and overall maturity will be valued.
Education: The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline. • Demonstrated competence with semiconductor technologies including discrete semiconductor technologies as well as analog and/or digital integrated circuitry. • Law degree, with a minimum of 3 years experience as a lawyer. • Admission to the practice of law and/or admission/license to practice patent law as applicable.
Holland & Hart is seeking an Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary in their Boulder office to support their growing patent practice.
Duties include supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications at the USPTO and performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks. Applicants must have strong administrative/secretarial skills and a desire to have a long term career in the intellectual property field. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills are required, must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electronic filings. Excitement about IP, a strong work ethic and a drive to excel are all necessary.
We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.
Contact: Qualified candidates should sent resume to: Lisa Harston at laharston@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm's Salt Lake Ctiy, Utah, office. Strong technical experience in electrical engineering is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership in the Utah State Bar is preferred. Stoel Rives is an EEO/AA employer.
