Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Tucson, Ariz.

November 9, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group, is seeking a senior patent attorney. Coordinates the Ventana IP activities within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the companys intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.

Is a recognized specialist in a complex field of law, provides expert legal services to one or more operating departments as complex legal assignments are completed. This position is for a senior attorney with substantial experience who can demonstrate increasing competence in applying complex legal skills and departmental practices, plus evidence of maturity and judgment to help analyze and solve legal problems and deal with clients and outsiders.

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas.
• Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas.
• Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the companys investment in research and development.
• Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
• Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
• Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing.
• Conduct trademark searching and opinions.

Requirements:
Formal Training/Education:
• Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotech; advanced degree in the Life Sciences is preferred.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states.
• Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Experience:
• At least twelve years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling.
• Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with IP litigation matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid and trusting work relationships.

Contact:
To apply please visit https://careers.ventanamed.com. Vacancy # IRC19598. Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Downers Grove, Ill. (Updated)

November 2, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

October 23, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments.
• Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses.
• Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements.
• Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property.
• Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.

Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
• Experience with patent-related litigation

Education and Experience Requirements:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems.
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required.
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.

Contact:
We invite you to view our Career Video! Please apply online by visiting: http://www.genprobe.com/careers/opportunities.aspx. Local candidates preferred. No agencies please.

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.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

October 12, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

IP Attorney (Licensing & Technology) – Law Firm – Denver or Boulder, Colo.

September 30, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Licensing & Technology Transactional Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible (Candidate’s Choice)

August 5, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

August 4, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Irvine / San Diego, Calif.

July 12, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

July 3, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

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 Educational Background:
• Undergraduate technical degree required.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• Patent Registration Number required.

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

IP Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

June 30, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Palo Alto office of Baker Botts seeks an IP associate with 4-6 years of experience in patent counseling. Must be a licensed patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive experience in patent prosecution necessary. Experience in licensing a plus, but not necessary. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent (such as a mechanical engineering degree with strong background in computer science). Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

June 23, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

April 15, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, P.C.,
an intellectual property law firm located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its intellectual property practice as an Associate. Primary responsibilities of the position include patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio management for technologies in the fields of chemistry, physics and biotechnology, with opportunities for intellectual property transactional work and due diligence.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

April 1, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Celula is 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

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Anywhere (U.S.)

March 15, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.

February 2, 2010- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical

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.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: http://www.qualcomm.com/careers/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Organization
Job Location: San Diego, California

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

January 29, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego or Foster City, Calif.

January 29, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

January 25, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

A revolutionary startup from the creators of Massively Parallel (Next-gen) DNA sequencing ION Torrent Systems is developing ground breaking and highly disruptive technology both in Connecticut and California locations. We are seeking individuals that understand what it takes to build a great company, create a truly disruptive technology, and want to work with others that are driven and passionate about their work.

Seeking patent attorney with semiconductor expertise to work with business and R&D professionals in a highly technical environment. Key responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications; supporting corporate and business development teams by reviewing and drafting contracts and licenses; conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability studies; supervising outside attorneys and foreign associates; and helping to create and maintain legal and IP infrastructure in a rapidly growing company.

Essential skills and background:
• Semiconductor intellectual property expertise.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work together collaboratively with professionals across the company.
• Ability to amplify technical contributions of scientists and engineers by skilled and creative patent application drafting.
• J.D. degree, admission to at least one State Bar, admission to practice before the USPTO, and at least 2-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• A strong technical background and experience in design, architecture, and fabrication of integrated circuits; solid state physics; materials science, or electrical engineering; evidenced by B.S. or higher degree in electrical engineering or related field and work experience.

Other useful qualifications:
• Background and experience in signal processing, semiconductor packaging, fluidics, biosensor technology, high speed ADCs, CMOS imager design, surface chemistry.
• Experience in litigation support.
• Experience in licensing and contract negotiations.
• Experience in preparing and filing appeal briefs in USPTO; managing oppositions in EPO or invalidity trials in Japan; preparing invalidity or non-infringement opinions.

Contact:
To apply e-mail a cover letter with evidence you have mastered the essential skills listed, your resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to jobs@iontorrents.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California