Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
The role includes patent preparation and prosecution, and patent portfolio management. Other skills include invention disclosure review, publication review, project liaison, and patent searching. The right person for this role will have high technical ability both in the scientific realm and in the legal field.
The successful individual will have a strong engineering background with knowledge and experience in areas including: microfluidics, optics, imaging, image/signal processing, and instrumentation design/control. Familiarity with secondary analysis software applications associated with DNA sequencing instrumentation including bioinformatics, software and algorithms is also desirable. A working familiarity with molecular biology principles and DNA sequencing methodologies (including sample preparation, instrumentation, and data analysis) will be an asset.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative instinct, and can-do attitude are a must.
Education: Advanced degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or other).
Experience: The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3 to 4 years of Patent Agent experience.
This position will be located in Carlsbad, CA or Foster City, CA. Relocation benefits are available. Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Niki Wallace at niki.wallace@lifetech.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego OR Foster City, California
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
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer career growth in a top-tier Law Department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This individual will play a critical part in Mattel’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel’s day-to-day domestic and international patent clearance and prosecution activity.
Duties will include: counseling design teams with respect to patent matters; analyzing new products and conducting patent clearance searches; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications to protect Mattel’s innovative toys and games; supervising outside counsel in all phases of the patent process; and managing patent claims and litigation, as needed. The role will include considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as rendering strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies in all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process.
2-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney (law firm and/or in-house).
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance in delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions.
Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid experience in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent clearance, filing and prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts.
Outstanding analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.
Additional Requirements: • JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred) • Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases • Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. • Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines • Familiarity with patent litigation and licensing • Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required
Contact: Please apply at www.Mattel.com - Reference job number 100177.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, California
At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.
Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and instruments, both foreign and domestic; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments. • Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, and agreements. • Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.
RELATED BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements. • Experience with patent-related litigation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems. • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.
Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP, an IP law firm with offices in Denver and Boulder, currently seeks full-tme associate or patent agent with 2-5 years' experience in patent prosecution and related IP matters. Candidates MUST possess an electrical engineering degree and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Shay Glen LLP, a San Mateo boutique intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney. The candidate must be a US Patent and Trademark Office registered attorney with at least 1-3 years of prosecution experience and be a member in good standing in the California State Bar. Experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits, and a congenial work atmosphere that promotes teamwork. Hourly rate based on experience.
Contact: Please send your resume in Word format for immediate consideration to Lola@shayglenn.com.
Resume must include: • Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned • Listing of all professional employment and references • USPTO Registration Number • California State Bar Number
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Mateo, California
Note: Listing has been updated with new information.
DexCom Inc., headquartered in San Diego, is committed to developing technologies and products that improve the lives of people with diabetes. DexCom has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves. This business has grown with pride, integrity and a focused vision. DexCom Inc. is currently seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent.
Position Description: Responsibilities will be widely varied and include preparing and prosecuting patent application, working with outside counsel on reexamination and interference matters, developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, conducting invalidity analyses, providing support for patent litigation, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. Strong interpersonal skills are required, as the position entails regular interaction with legal, technical, and business teams.
Qualifications (Basic): • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field required. • A minimum of 3 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred): • A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia. • Ideal candidate will have experience with biomedical, diagnostics, wireless technologies, and/or consumer-based electronic systems with a preference for medical device or health-care related electronics. • Demonstrated ability to draft medical device electronics related patent applications. • Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product. • Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams. • Possess superior writing and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection. • Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong R&D interaction.
Compensation: Base Salary of 125,000 USD/year plus stock options and opportunity to earn an annual bonus. We also offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, on-site fitness center, and a great work environment.
Contact: Please send resume to: careers@dexcom.com or fax to: 858-875-5330 and reference “Patent Attorney/Agent.” For more company information, visit: http://www.dexcom.com/.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego
Genentech is seeking a Patent Counsel for its South San Francisco, Calif., headquarters. For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world’s leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset.
Responsibilities: The applicant will prepare, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to large molecule biologics. The individual will maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, with interference, reexamination and opposition practice as they may arise with prosecution. He/she will develop in-depth expertise in one or more specific areas of biotherapeutic technology and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas. The position will also involve diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses and licensing support.
Requirements: This position requires a United States law degree with 3-6 years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in active patent prosecution. The applicant must have experience in past two years consisting of at least 75% patent filing and prosecution, either in a Pharma or Biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients. Further required is admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. An advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology or Biochemistry is also required, with a PhD preferred. Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of immunology and neuroscience are strongly preferred. Experience in handling development and life cycle management of active and complex prosecution portfolios in the biotherapeutics area is desirable.
Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective.
Contact: To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: careers.gene.com and reference Req. #1000029661. Please use “Web – PatentlyO.com” when a "source" is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, California
Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. is seeking a patent attorney for its Houston office. The headquarters for Vestas Technology R&D is located in Houston, Texas with research offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Madison, Wisconsin. The Houston office is currently being staffed to support Vestas research efforts within the wind technology areas of structural mechanics, electrical machines and power conversion, control systems, advanced materials and aerodynamics.
Reporting Relationship: The position has a dual reporting responsibility to the Vice President of Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston and to the IPR Director for Global Research in Technology R&D in Arhus, Denmark.
Department: Together with Vestas’ Corporate Legal department, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department is responsible for all IP activities involving the Headquarters Office, Business Units and Technology R&D sites globally. This includes transforming inventions into relevant patent protection, handling of third party rights, advising on IPR related issues and participating in contract negotiations related to IPR issues.
The department operates on a worldwide scale with a presence in Singapore, India, Denmark, UK and now the US. The department, led from Denmark, is part of Vestas’ global Technology R&D department.
The selected candidate will be the first IP attorney in the IPR Department to be based at Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston.
Responsibilities & Tasks: Your responsibilities and tasks will include but not be limited to: • Invention harvesting throughout Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. • Drafting of patent applications. • Patent prosecution. • Assessment and advice on third party rights. • Conducting interviews at the USPTO. • Providing support in relation to patent related lawsuits. • Actively participate in IP related contractual negotiations. • Managing relationships with outside counsel on a case-by-case basis. Educational Background & Minimum Requirements: • Candidate must be admitted to act before the US Patent and Trademark Office. • Candidate must possess Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree. • Candidate must have 3 to 7 years of IP experience from industry or private practice. • Candidate also must possess a BSEE, BSAE or Physics Degree. • Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be proactive and driven to obtain results. What We Offer: This is an outstanding opportunity to be in an industry where your decisions will have an impact on tomorrow’s world. Vestas offers a demanding, yet rewarding- position that will challenge you professionally. On a personnel level, you will be challenged to engage and communicate with colleagues on all levels. IP involves people from the shop floor to top management and has global impact. At Vestas, personal initiative is very much appreciated. You will be part of an organization where communication with co-workers is informal and effective, both positive and supportive, and the work ethic is very goal-oriented.
Contact: Please submit your confidential resume to windrdjobs@vestas.com. Please include the job title in your subject line. Following receipt of your resume, please allow five business days for review and follow-up.
The primary work location is at our new Vestas Technology R&D Americas Headquarters which is located at 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas, 77002.
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Houston, Texas
Vestas offers you challenging, global opportunities for career growth. As the world leader in modern energy, our wind turbines reduce CO² emissions by 40 million tons per year. We are more than 20,000 employees representing 56 nationalities and we are eager to welcome new colleagues. Care to join us?
Invention Law Group, PLLC is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Bellevue Office. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities: • Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies. • Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees. • Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents. • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review. • Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement. • Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc). • Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above. • Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.
Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following: • 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies. • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills. • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing. • Experience in managing work groups of up to 5 people. • Experience managing outside counsel. • Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff. • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information). • Ability to make sound business decisions. • Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred. • J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required. • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume to: jobs@intven.com.
Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas.
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty at the rank of either associate or full professor to begin 2010-2011. Qualifications for all positions include a record of excellence in academics, successful teaching experience or potential, and strong scholarly distinction or promise. The College is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to new programs in intellectual property, but talented applicants in all areas will be given serious consideration.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
Contact: Note: Due to a server switch, the email address facultyrecruitment@law.utah.edu was not functioning correctly for a few days in August. We sincerely apologize for this error. As of today, August 14th, the email address is once again fully functional. We encourage interested applicants to send their materials to us at that email address, particularly those who sent, or attempted to send, materials in the past two weeks, so that we can be sure that we received them.
Interested persons should send resume, references, and subject area preferences to Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 332 South 1400 East Room 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0730, facultyrecruitment@law.utah.edu (electronic submissions preferred).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
RAYSPAN®, the world's leading innovator of metamaterial air interface solutions for wireless communications, is seeking a patent attorney. As patent counsel, you will lead the RAYSPAN® IP department by identifying, securing and enforcing intellectual property protection (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets) for inventions and discoveries made by our engineers and technical leaders.
Responsibilities: • Manage and provide growth to in-house patent agents and paralegals team while overseeing in-house IP docketing system. • Develop an IP roadmap and strategies per Rayspan’s business goals and Participate in IP-portfolio due-diligence. • Review and prosecute provisional, non-provisional, and Trademark applications drafted by Rayspan’s patent agents. This includes drafting strong claims and responding to office actions. You will work with outside counsel to file and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications. • Provide legal counseling regarding intellectual property issues, including patentability and freedom to operate. • Protect Rayspan’s IP assets by acting as company liaison with outside law firms on behalf of Rayspan, protecting Rayspan in prosecution of US, European or other foreign applications, interferences, oppositions and litigations • Counsel Rayspan's business and research managers in intellectual property law as part of the decision making process, and conduct IP mining by identifying research that may be subject to protection through filing of patent applications. • Manage in-licensing of technology from universities and companies and coordinate with licensor's attorneys to develop patent strategies for licensed technology which meets Rayspan's business goals. • Support on patent-related sections in Rayspan licensing agreements to customers. • Review Rayspan’s technical publications, presentations, and public release of IP material prior to submission for publication.
Requirements: • J.D. plus Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, an advanced degree or experience in Radio Frequency wireless communications is desirable; • Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an IP attorney with a law firm and/or corporation. • Admitted to a State bar and to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Patent experience in RF wireless industry or semiconductor is a plus; • Ability to understand business issues, particularly in the wireless cell phone industry. • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, invalidity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Experience in IP licensing agreements, contracts, and negotiation is highly desirable. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people at different levels in Rayspan. • Ability to undertake some travel as required to support domestic and international customers with IP-related matter. • Exposure to patent litigation is a plus.
Contact: RAYSPAN® is located in sunny San Diego, California, and offers competitive compensation & benefits programs. Please submit resumes to career@rayspan.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Metamaterials provide breakthrough improvements in antenna and RF front-end component miniaturization, performance, cost reduction and ease of manufacture. Rayspan's solutions support a full range of fixed and mobile wireless WAN and LAN applications including all 2/3/4G cellular handsets, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its Tech Transfer office. Contact: For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC24992. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Sybase is currently seeking an IP/Patent Attorney for our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin, CA. Purpose of the Position: Sybase is looking for an experienced IP / patent attorney who can assist a Senior Corporate Counsel in managing and handling the Company’s IP-related litigation and other matters. Position will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel. Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the development and implementation of IP strategies • Manage IP litigation • Work with in-house personnel and outside counsel in developing patent portfolio • Negotiate and advise on IP aspects of contracts and acquisitions • Provide legal support to engineering groups, including the negotiation of inbound licensing agreements • Assist in other IP-related legal matters • Provide timely responses to client base, providing sound legal advice with appropriate business perspective • Represent the Legal Department in a way that causes the client base to view their interactions with the Legal Department as being responsive and critical to the client's success
Qualifications: • Requires JD and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office • Computer science or other appropriate engineering undergraduate degree preferred • Strong academic credentials required • Requires 5-10 years experience practicing law at a major law firm or an in-house legal department in the IP / patent area, with a significant focus on litigation • Background in IP contracting work is highly desirable, and background in patent prosecution work is helpful • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills • Requires superior interpersonal skills, and ability to interact well with senior management. • Requires flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters • Requires ability to prioritize and manage workload independently
Sybase provides outstanding benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Spousal equivalent benefits coverage, Paid Time Off, Education assistance program, Adoption Assistance Program, Employee stock purchase plan, 401K, Commuter Benefits, 529 College Savings Plan information, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Fitness Center, Onsite Day Care, Onsite Cafe, and Credit Union
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Sybase is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Contact: Qualified Candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Nathalie Ravenstein, Director of Worldwide Staffing, at nravenst@sybase.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Dublin, California (SF East Bay Area)
Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical data in commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and defense runs on Sybase.
Sybase's reputation in delivering mission-critical solutions makes us the leader in the financial industry-where Sybase powers over half the trades on Wall Street, in mobile technology-where Sybase is the market leader in mobile middleware and device management solutions, and in mobile services-where Sybase delivers over 6 billion text messages a month.
In short, Sybase is the wise choice to help businesses achieve the new paradigm for success: the Unwired Enterprise.
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier law department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work for 2007 and 2008. This individual will play a critical part of Mattel's product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel's day-to-day product clearance activity, including analyzing new products and evaluating patent search reports; supervising the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications; and managing patent claims and litigation as needed.
The role includes considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as the responsibility to render strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies on all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process. Specifically, the position is charged with delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions while balancing the legal and practical needs of the Company.
Experience - External: • 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house as a practicing Attorney. • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work together collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance • Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid expertise in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts • Ideal candidate will have top analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.
Additional requirements include: • JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred) • Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases • Experience with patent licensing in consumer products field preferred • Some patent litigation experience preferred • Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required • Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. • Ability to provide top-quality, proactive, efficient and effective legal support in a fast-moving environment. • Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact: Interested applicants visit the careers section of Mattel's website to apply.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, California
Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.
At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including ongoing professional development through our global Leadership Development Center, on-site childcare and a fitness and recreation center.
Mattel makes some of the world's most innovative and beloved toys each and every year ' brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl top the list. Our toys have put millions of smiles on the faces of many generations of children around the world.
And our employees also have a lot to smile about. In January 2009, Mattel was again named to FORTUNE Magazine's prestigious '100 Best Companies to Work for' list, ranking number 48, up 22 spots from number 70 in 2008. The company was ranked in 2008 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, an IP and Business Law firm consistently ranked among the top US firms in patent litigation, seeks to expand in LA by adding lateral partners with significant patent and/or trademark litigation experience. Competitive compensation to be negotiated in view of levels of first/second chair litigation experience and portable business.
Contact: Interested candidates should contact Jean M. Hadley at jhadley@cblh.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Dalina, an intellectual property law firm representing innovative high-technology companies, is looking for a Patent Agent with a strong technical background in computer science or electrical engineering.This is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment and work closely with experienced practitioners. We offer excellent salaries and the ability to practice in an informal and collegial atmosphere.
Candidates must be able to work with inventors and firm attorneys as needed to: • Take invention disclosures and author patent applications within a specified time constraint (generally 15-35 hours depending on complexity). This requires an ability to quickly comprehend and write about varying types of technological advances. • Author office action responses and prior art searches through review of prior art to identify key differences between the prior art and an invention and then prepare arguments within 8-15 hours articulating these differences in a compelling and clearly presented matter. • Review documents received from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), determine the due date by which action is required and flawlessly assist with maintenance of the firm's document tracking and deadline database. An ability to be exceedingly detail oriented is a must. • Meet or exceed the firm’s monthly billable hour requirement of 150/hours by tracking and entering all time spent on client matters on a daily basis. • Document and follow the firm’s docketing procedures within 3 months of your start date. • Review file wrappers and if necessary prepare an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Prior patent experience and a USPTO registration are preferred, but not essential. Candidates willing to become registered before the USPTO will also be considered.
Andrews Kurth LLP has a position available in its downtown Houston office for a partnership track associate patent attorney. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Ideal candidate would have 0-3 years of experience prosecuting patent applications in the field of oilfield tools and services. Candidates should be admitted to practice before the PTO. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and benefits.
Google is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel. Google Legal a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage. We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers. We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world.
As an IP Litigation Counsel, you will assist with general litigation matters, specifically the area of third party disputes and lawsuits involving intellectual property issues such as patent, trademark and copyright litigation. You are an experienced attorney with a technical background such as a computer or electrical engineering or computer science degree (USPTO admission is a plus).
In this role you will have significant interaction with almost all business areas of Google, such as Product Management, Engineering, Corporate Communications, Human Resources and Sales. As a prominent and dynamic global company, Google faces many novel legal issues. You should enjoy navigating uncharted waters in a role that will provide opportunities to help establish the precedents that will govern this space.
Responsibilities: • The Litigation Counsel will work closely with our litigation team, as well as various Legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes. • The Litigation Counsel will be responsible for determining dispute resolution strategies, as well as developing the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising. • The Litigation Counsel will work with outside counsel to manage lawsuits that may evolve from these third party disputes.
Requirements: • JD degree with excellent academic credentials or equivalent experience. • 3-8 years litigation experience. • Broad based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters. • Significant experience with strategically addressing legal complaints. • Extensive experience with (and understanding of) the online industry. • Strong interpersonal and team skills and sense of humor required. • Ability to respond to questions/issues spontaneously.
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Additional Information: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Mountain View, California
Apple seeks to hire a patent portfolio manager to assist in developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio, with an emphasis on software. The successful candidate is a registered patent attorney with a minimum of 4 years experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management. A degree in physics, EE, or CS required. Computer industry experience desirable.
The successful candidate will work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategy; work with engineering and other business organizations to understand business priorities and challenges and incorporate those into strategy; assist with activities related to the development and generation of patent applications; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; assign and manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications prepared by outside counsel; and provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality. This position may also participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.
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Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
