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Patent Attorney/Associate – Large Corporation – Tucson, Ariz.
Roche, one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, is seeking a patent attorney. The attorney will coordinate the IP activities for Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the company's 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.
Responsibilities:
• 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 company's 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:
• Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Lifesciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotechnology.
• Advanced degree in the LifeSciences 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 three 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. At least some experience within IP litigation matters.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Yvonne Schuelke at Yvonne.Schuelke@contractors.roche.com or 520 / 229-4060.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tucson, Arizona
IP Litigation Partner – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. / Washington D.C.
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, an IP and Business Law firm consistently ranked among the top US firms in patent litigation, seeks to expand in DC and 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 Hadley at 302.252.3266 or at jhadley@cblh.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Los Angeles, California or Washington D.C.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Orange County & Los Angeles, Calif.
Big clients. Wide array of IP work. Small firm atmosphere. Join the rapidly growing southern
Contact:
For confidential consideration, please submit the following to Mary Falcone at falcone@mdaslaw.com. Or call 949-223-9600.
• Your resume
• USPTO Registration number
• Relevant transcripts
• A brief summary of the technology areas involved in patent prosecution
• Estimate of patent applications written
• Estimate of Office Action Responses
• High quality writing sample
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Orange County & Los Angeles, California
Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Menlo Park, Calif.
Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) is seeking patent counsel. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., PacBio is a startup biotechnology company developing a transformative single-molecule, real-time (SMRT™) DNA sequencing platform. PacBio’s goal is to commercialize SMRT DNA sequencing technology, eventually enabling sequencing of individual genomes as part of routine medical care. The company is currently venture funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Maverick Capital, and others.
PacBio seeks the best and the brightest to join our world-class team. You must be creative, forward thinking, approach challenges with an innovative attitude, and enjoy being part of a highly interdisciplinary team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation, prosecution and management of company intellectual property portfolio.
• Assist in management of intellectual property aspects of commercialization of company products and services, including coordination of licensing programs, evaluating intellectual property considerations of products (freedom to operate, in-licensing, product marking, trademark, etc.).
• Provide internal opinions on patent matters.
• Manage outside patent counsel.
Requirements:
• From 3 to 5 years experience preparing and prosecuting patents before the USPTO and other patent offices in law firm and/or corporate legal environment.
• Registration to practice before USPTO.
• J.D. and good academic credentials from respected law school.
• Must have substantial technical background (advanced degree and/or substantial hands-on experience) in relevant field (biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical instrumentation, mechanical engineering, bioinformatics).
• Must be capable of quickly understanding and effectively communicating broad ranging technologies.
• Must be a member of California Bar Association in good standing.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in IP transactions (licensing, acquisition, etc.).
Contact:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume here. You may also visit our site and click on our Careers page to browse our other open positions.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Patent & Trademark Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.
Neugeboren O’Dowd PC, a growing intellectual property practice in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado, is looking for a mid-level associate to handle various aspects of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation support, and overall IP portfolio management.
The successful candidate will handle cases involving electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor, electromechanical, medical device, and software technologies. The firm regularly handles matters involving litigation of infringement and validity issues, licensing of patents, and corporate transactional matters involving intellectual property.
All applicants should be licensed attorneys who are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Colorado bar admission also required. Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required. While no particular technical background is required, experience in any of the mechanical, electrical, and/or software fields is highly preferred.
Flexible hours and compensation schemes available and encouraged.
Contact:
Send resumes, writing samples, and references to bernadette@neugeborenlaw.com. No phone inquiries please.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
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Scitemex, a litigation support firm, offers experts in all areas of science, technology and medicine to serve the intellectual property needs of the legal community. We also offer a full range of chemical and analytical services, including pharmaceutical synthesis and characterization.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Winkler: winkler@scitemex.com
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Alameda, Calif.
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities:
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential.
• Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable.
• Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications:
• Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field.
• Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required.
• A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience.
• J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Alameda, California
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.
Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a patent agent for its Irvine, Calif. office. Patent agents are integral members of the firm’s IP Practice who will work on technical assignments wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. Such projects will vary in length and will aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Each Patent Agent is required to participate in varying aspects of the patent application process. Patent Agents work directly with attorneys in the firm and are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, inventors and patent examiners alike.
Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes the patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares the official correspondence with the USPTO regarding each assigned case.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics Engineering with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
Large law firm experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience with Electrical Engineering or Telecom patent prosecution preferred.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and possess acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Each Patent Agent will participate in a patent law course and will be required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined amount of time.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine, California
Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.
LS9, Inc., a San-Francisco-based clean-energy start-up, is seeking a new patent attorney. The patent counsel’s primary responsibilities will include all aspects of intellectual property counseling related to LS9’s product development and technology innovation efforts. In particular, the Patent Counsel will have the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and manage outside counsel involved in drafting;
• Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally, and manage outside counsel involved in prosecution;
• Participate in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures/guidelines related to intellectual property protection;
• Participate in developing and implementing a corporate IP strategy;
• Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies;
• Provide advice on LS9 product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape;
• Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues, and patentability of new products and technologies;
• Keeping up to date and knowledgeable concerning third party IP and industry IP trends, caselaw and other legal development;
• Providing education to various company functions and facilitating the integration of corporate IP strategy company-wide.
Requirements:
• The candidate must have a J.D. with four to eight years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients.
• An advanced degree in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry is desirable but not required.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a state bar is required.
Contact:
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. EOE.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: South San Francisco, California
IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. is looking for an IP Litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience for our Palo Alto office. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and preferably a B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. A USPTO registration number is not required, but is preferred.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send your cover letter, resume and transcript to Megan Clouden, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at lateralrecruiting@mintz.com.
Additional Info :
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, California
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.
O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.
O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.
Responsibilities:
• Draft and review U.S. patent applications
• Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO
• Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions
• Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO
• Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation
Requirements:
• Eligible to practice before the USPTO
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to jobs3068@o2micro.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas
Storm LLP, a nationally renowned intellectual property boutique in Dallas, has Associate and Of Counsel positions available. The ideal candidate would have 5 years of patent prosecution experience. This leading boutique specializes in all intellectual property matters and would give the associate great hands-on experience in a fantastic atmosphere. USPTO registration is required.
Requirements:
Associates are given significant case responsibility, so litigation experience is very important. USPTO registration is required.
Contact:
There is an immediate need, so apply today. For more information, please contact:
Meredith Foster
Storm LLP
901 Main Street, Suite 7100
Dallas, TX 75202
Or by email: mfoster@stormllp.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Dallas, Texas
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Santa Clara, Calif.
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities:
Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements:
Candidates should have the following minimum credentials:
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• California State Bar
• USPTO Bar
• 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution
• 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred
• Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact:
If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
IP & Business Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.
Graves Law, an IP litigation boutique in West LA, is seeking a junior to senior level litigation associate with at least one year of experience at a high quality firm, a strong academic background and solid interpersonal skills. Strong interest in patent litigation is a necessity; patent litigation experience is preferred but not required. Congenial environment with a high level practice representing industry leaders in high stakes litigation.
Compensation based on experience, includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Danial Lewis at dlewis@graveslawpc.com. Please include job title in response and attach your resume for consideration.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: West Los Angeles
Director of IP – Non-Profit – Menlo Park, Calif.
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities:
Patent Portfolio Development
• Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios
• Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets
• Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures
• Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions
• Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters
• Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel
• Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies
• In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions
• Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions
• Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements
• Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases
• Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes
• Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters
• Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education:
• Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney)
• MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience:
The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Contact:
Apply via our web page at: https://sri.ats.hrsmart.com/
SRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, Calif.
Medtronic is seeking a principal patent counsel with responsibility for handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) of one or more mechanical technology areas for the Spinal and Biologics business of Medtronic, including implementing robust technology and product IP strategies, timely client counseling, execution on a broad array of IP topics, some in-house patent preparation and prosecution, and coordinate with and supervise outside counsel in support of these activities, as needed.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for intellectual property for one or more mechanical technologies in the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics business, including developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, administration and evaluation of invention disclosures, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, being cognizant of competitor products and related IP, conducting infringement investigations and initial invalidity analyses, performing IP due diligence for mergers/acquisitions, providing support for patent litigation, including early due diligence and assessment of issues, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues.
• Coordinate and monitor outside counsel work and cost in collaboration with the Chief Patent Counsel.
• Review agreements involving technology and intellectual property. Draft intellectual property agreements or clauses, including licensing provisions, when requested.
• Interface with research and product development departments, including proactive development of IP strategies, invention disclosure reviews, search reports, and client counseling.
• Review of and advice on IP relating to sales, advertising, and promotional materials and programs.
• Assist the Chief Patent Counsel in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Qualifications (Basic):
• A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in California.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Bachelor's Degree in science or technology field required.
• A minimum of 8 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred):
Ideal candidate will have experience with a medical manufacturing company with a preference for device, bioengineering or biotech experience; or with an independent law firm with a strong practice geared to medical manufacturers. The best candidate will have these desired skills and abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to become an integral part of legal, technical, and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to draft medical device related patent applications.
• Excellent judgment and ability to execute and deliver in a rapid, fast-paced business environment; perform under pressure.
• 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.
• Possess diverse IP knowledge with heavy practical experience in medical device technology. Experience with a medical device, biotechnology, or diagnostics company is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong client interaction.
• Experience with litigation desirable, but not essential.
• Alternatively, attorney and/or agent candidates with less than these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a more entry level position.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact at Miri Brandley at miri.j.brandley@medtronic.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, California
Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
Setter Roche LLP, a patent law firm located in the Denver-Boulder metro area, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with a background in electrical or computer engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and 2+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Experience with opinions, licensing, and transactional matters is a plus. Ideal candidates will possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The Firm works with leading scientists and engineers in the telecommunications and computer hardware and software fields. Attorneys and agents at Setter Roche enjoy a work-life balance and compensation that is highly competitive with other patent firms in the Midwest and Mountain West regions.
Contact:
For more information on the firm, please visit http://www.setterroche.com. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to careers@setterroche.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Houston, Texas
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has immediate openings for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney as well as a Junior Associate. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications:
Senior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 4+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Junior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Junior Associate position must have at least 1 year of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to ahoustonassoc@msn.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas
IP Counsel (Patents) – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.
Affymetrix (AFFX) — a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution — is seeking Intellectual Property Counsel (Patents). The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of GeneChip® technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity.
Responsibilities:
• Management of a portion of the Company's patent portfolio, including preparation and prosecution of patents in a variety of technology areas that may include chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, instrumentation, optics and molecular biology.
• Work closely with technical and product groups within the company on patent-related matters.
• Review and analysis of patents, including product clearance, validity studies, licensing and pre-dispute risk assessment.
• Counsel product development and management teams with respect to intellectual property matters.
• Support transactional activities, including licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support M&A activities, including intellectual property due diligence.
Requirements:
• Registration to practice before SPOT and state bar registration required.
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D) in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience with hands-on patent drafting, prosecution and analysis.
• Ability to work independently in area of expertise as well as with a technical team.
Contact:
To pursue this rewarding career opportunity with Affymetrix, please apply on our corporate website to requisition 3741 (http://www.affymetrix.com
Affymetrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California