Legal Assistant – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

August 11, 2019- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking a legal assistant with 5 or more years of heavy litigation practice, including experience in federal and appellate courts. Intellectual Property experience preferred, but not a requirement. This is an opportunity to perform paralegal-type tasks in addition to required, daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and word processing skills, and be proficient at using standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, time entry programs, etc.). Candidates should be well versed in electronically filing in federal court (e.g., using PACER) and have experience handling electronic and written document discovery as well as case docketing needs. Trial experience preferred.

Senior Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, D.C.

July 17, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Admin, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Unified Patents seeks two qualified patent lawyers with post-grant experience to join its growing legal team. Applicants must have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) working on post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR, and CBM), reexaminations, or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Patent Coordinator – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Urbana, Ill.

May 31, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Admin, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Patent Coordinator. Responsibilities include the following:

Coordinate administration of US and foreign patent applications and other legal protection of UIUC technologies.
Work with OTM technology managers and UIUC inventors during the technology evaluation and patenting process, including: assisting in assembly of supporting data and documentation; reviewing patent search results; monitoring preparation and filing of patent applications, providing assistance in responding to patent office actions; and providing recommendations regarding US and foreign patent processes, costs, and alternatives.
Serve as a liaison between OTM, UIUC Legal Counsel, and outside patent counsel regarding the selection, engagement process and authorization/approval of expenditures for outside counsel.
Review and approve invoices.
Assist with drafting patent licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
Monitor actions and scheduled due dates for US and foreign patent process to ensure timely responses.
Manage inventorship, ownership, and assignment issues and decision-making.
Maintain and organize patent case files.
Keep abreast of changes in patent laws and procedures.
Work with patent counsel to manage patent costs.
Assist in the preparation of the patent budget.
Provide ongoing training and updates on patent subjects.
Review all correspondence with patent counsel and take appropriate actions as required.
Participate in the development of OTM infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Oversee accuracy and completeness of database patent or patent-related records.
Prepare Excel reports as needed from database records on patent and patent-related matters.
Work with interns to improve searching and inventor interviewing processes, and provide mentoring for interns interested in patent law.
Prepare and file certain provisional patent applications.
Participate in campus outreach to educate faculty, students and staff on intellectual property related manners.
Manage activities of patent fellow.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering or related field with one to three years working knowledge of patent filing and prosecution procedures. Education must qualify the candidate to take the examination for registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other requirements include: detail oriented with multi-tasking and strong prioritizing skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with University and departmental officials/staff; ability to work in a fast-paced environment under multiple deadlines; strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of professionals within the organization; proven teamwork skills; ability to use independent judgment and make sound decisions regarding patents and intellectual property; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications; demonstrated teamwork skills in a highly complex business environment; ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion.

Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in a physical science, engineering or related field; registered patent practitioner; registered Patent Agent, if not registered, preferably has the background to meet the USPTO qualifications to become certified as a Patent Agent.

Contact
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by June 12, 2019 to: https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Urbana, Illinois

I.P. Docket Specialist – Large Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif.

February 28, 2019- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin

Rutan & Tucker, LLP is seeking an I.P. Docket Specialist to provide complex and specialized docket support, including data entry, for domestic and foreign patent, trademark and copyright matters for the Intellectual Property Practice group firm wide.

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, D.C.

January 12, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Unified Patents is again growing its legal department, and seeks experienced, registered, patent attorneys. Applicants must have at least 3 years of law firm or other relevant experience at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and post-grant petition (IPR, PGR, and CBM), reexamination, and other administrative drafting and litigation experience;

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (SC), as well as experience with video codecs, coding, cryptography, compression, signals, wireless communications, or other algorithmic subject matter. Patent examination experience is a plus; clerking experience is a plus; familiarity with ongoing cases post-SAS Institutes is a plus. Must be willing to work within a team, work well independently, and enjoy writing and editing. Journal and filing experience a plus. Strong preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area.

DUTIES

Managing patent office proceedings internally
Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., inter partes reviews
Handling calls with decision makers
Preparing for, conducting depositions
Presenting at oral hearings
Drafting motions and briefs
Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters
Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions
Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel
Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support
Contract, licensing, and other legal support services
Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

REQUIREMENTS

3 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) experience
State and Patent Bar passage
Ability to work independently and in a team
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED

Patent Office examination experience
Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience
Appellate and /or Clerking experience
EE or CS undergraduate degree
Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree
Willing to work from DC strongly preferred

BENEFITS
Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance; freedom to work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; and financial support for bar and further education.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://unifiedpatents.workable.com/j/591C80324F. Please provide cover letter showing PTAB filing experience.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Director, Office of Technology Commercialization – Education – College Park, Md.

April 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Work - Admin

The University of Maryland is seeking a Director, Office of Technology Commercialization.

The Director leads and manages the OTC, overseeing personnel, budgets, and all aspects of intellectual property cultivation, assessment, protection, and commercialization. The Director establishes and implements strategies to maximize the social and economic impact of University research and discoveries through OTC’s commercialization efforts and its support of related entrepreneurial endeavors. The Director is responsible for developing and meeting annual OTC licensing goals and acts as primary point of contact and steward to resolve problems and issues affecting intellectual property and licensing at all levels within the University.

The Director interacts closely with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students; units involved in research administration support services, internal and external legal counsel; external partners / potential licensees and industry research and development. The Director will build strong relationships externally to drive broader awareness and dissemination of the University’s innovation capabilities and available technologies and will develop trusting working relationships with University researchers to advance the University’s culture of innovation and collaboration.

The Director reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Economic Development (AVP) and strategically supports the AVP as the expert licensing professional in the OTC.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of ten (10) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

AND

Demonstrated experience in technology transfer, business development, intellectual property management, and related activities. Experience and strong technical competence negotiating deal terms, complex and standard, including an understanding of both industry and startup perspectives and needs.
Strong, demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to identify and hire talent, coach staff, develop and manage high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
Demonstrated expertise in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven success engaging the private sector in a variety of commercial endeavors.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative mindset for business planning and implementation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, internally and externally, evidenced through relationship management, networking, and team building.
Strong appreciation for and ability to drive relevant collection and reporting of metrics to assess not only office operational efficiency but also impact and outcomes.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, often under time constraints.
Ability to assess and advocate for resources needed to achieve goals and objectives of the office.

Additional Info:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.
Best Consideration date: 05/11/2018

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/59412.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

I.P. Attorney or Partner – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. / Interstate

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman Ham, LLP offers partnership opportunities to one or more lateral patent attorneys to join our growing practice. Ideal candidates would have backgrounds in the chemical or life sciences fields, or patent or trademark litigation. These positions would require you to have your own book of business (and a willingness to help us develop and manage lateral work from our existing client base), and a desire to have more control over your work / life balance and income.