Warner Norcross & Judd, one of Michigan's largest law firms with 220 attorneys in six offices, seeks an associate with two or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical engineering is required. The associate will be in our Grand Rapids office and will assist us with our thriving U.S. and international patent practice.
Contact: Interested candidates should email Cathleen Dubault at: cdubault@wnj.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Michaud-Kinney Groupseeks an Intellectual Property Attorney with a background in mechanical technology. Applicants should have at least three years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Litigation, trademark and transactional experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send resume and writing samples to Michael Kinney, Managing Partner at: Kinney@mkgip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Middletown, Connecticut
Leap Motionis seeking an experienced patent and IP attorney. This position will report to the General Counsel and will serve in an important role for Leap Motion, creating an IP strategy for patent prosecution, trademark registration and copyright protection and drafting patent applications on an ongoing basis. The individual must have excellent writing skills, an extensive knowledge of patent law and practice, an interest in complex mathematical concepts, strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
Primary Duties: • Develop and advance strategy for expanding Leap’s patent portfolio, set objectives and manage work to meet them. • Work closely with engineers and management to identify inventions that may be patented. • Conduct and review patent searches to refine applications. • Draft provisional and non-provisional patent applications. • Examine product roadmap to anticipate areas that may create patentable innovations. • Copyright appropriate IP and register trademarks.
Job Requirements: • Ability to understand, distill and describe complex technological inventions in clear prose. • Passion for new technology and algorithms and the academic background to understand them. • Excellent writing and communication skills. • Efficient and disciplined work habits. • Periodic travel to San Francisco.
Education and Experience: JD and BA/BS or MA/MS Degree, preferably in Engineering or Computer Science and 7+ years of experience at a law firm or technology company.
The position will be based in New York City and will require periodic travel to San Francisco.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, Calif.
Leap Motion recently announced the world's most accurate 3D motion control technology. With sub-millimeter accuracy, real-time response rate and ten-finger mapping, the Leap is years ahead of its time, and fundamentally changes how humans interact with computers.
Check out our demo video, which has been viewed over 6 million times: www.leapmotion.com.
We’ve been featured in well over 600 news publications and we've had overwhelming interest from consumers pre-ordering our device. We also are collaborating with top-tier manufacturers who are planning to licence/integrate our technology into millions of laptops, monitors, TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, phones, cars, robots, appliances, simulators, and much more.
In addition, we have had an overwhelming response from developers, with over 26,000 applications for our SDK.
In addition, we have had an overwhelming response from developers, with over 26,000 applications for our SDK who are looking to build revolutionary apps in the areas of 3D design/graphics, science/medical, games, robotics, AR/VR, data/imaging, education, art/music creation/presentations and many more -- all of which will kick start the LEAP App Store.
This is an once in a lifetime opportunity to completely change human computer interaction; we have the potential to disrupt all facets of technology, revolutionize many industries and have dramatic world impact.
For its headquarters in Berlin, Sigram Schindler Beteiligungsgesellschaft, a holding and majority shareholder of TELES AG, a dynamic corporate group in the telecommunications growth market, is looking for a fully qualified Lawyer.
Your tasks: • To support the company in the defense of its intellectual property rights against those of third parties in domestic and international patent disputes • To coordinate and collaborate with litigators retained domestically and abroad • To manage patent examination proceedings with patent offices in close coordination with the inventors and patent lawyers retained domestically and abroad
Your profile: • A competitive J.D. or LL.M. degree and an outstanding bar-exam in an Anglo-American legal system • At least two years of experience in a legal practice or in the legal department of an internationally aligned company • A broad knowledge of patent and IP law • Detailed knowledge of and experience with the characteristics of international and US patent systems, especially experience with US patent litigation • Good communication and presentation skills • A high level of motivation and flexibility and a willingness to travel, as well as an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team • Fluent in spoken and written English
We guarantee challenging work with a dynamic company in which decisions are made efficiently and promptly. As part of an international and highly motivated team, you will receive a salary commensurate with your performance and the opportunity to further your studies if you wish. Your place of work will be Berlin/Germany.
Contact: Please send your CV and motivation letter, including references, your earliest start date and salary expectations, to Rosemarie Riedel: jobs@teles.de. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
3Mis seeking a Patent Agent for the Office of Intellectual Property Counsel in Maplewood, MN.
The person hired for the position of Patent Agent will primarily be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of patent legal services related to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in assigned areas.
Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Applying knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws to independently define inventions and draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in the USPTO and foreign patent offices. • Handling other USPTO patent proceedings such as preparing and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications as needed. • Working with foreign patent counsel to manage foreign patent office proceedings such as bringing and defending oppositions, invalidation trials, nullity suits, trials for correction, etc. as needed. • Proactively providing other high quality patent services as may be needed relating to education, training, technical support for other activities, etc.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is seeking an IP Counsel to join its intellectual property team at the company’s headquarters location in Hazelwood, Missouri. This person will provide a broad range of IP support for product lines that may include branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast media, nuclear medicine, and medical devices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Evaluation of patentability and business needs 2.Preparation of patent applications 3.Prosecution of patent applications 4.Client counseling on a wide variety of IP matters 5.Participation in the product development teams 6.Supervision of outside counsel 7.Preparation of freedom-to-practice opinions 8.Preparation and negotiation of IP agreements 9.Participation in the IP aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education required/ preferred: • Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pharmacy, or a related field • JD degree • Admission to a state bar • Eligible for admission in Missouri (eventual admission in Missouri will be required) • Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Experience: • 3-5 years in a corporate IP department or law firm • Substantial experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or medical device arts
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: • A background in organic chemistry, including organic synthesis • Experience with the Hatch-Waxman act • Experience preparing freedom to practice opinions • Familiarity with the design, evaluation, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals • Familiarity with FDA regulatory issues
Skills/Competencies: • Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision • Excellent interpersonal skills
Other Skills: • Ability to learn on the fly • Strong organizational skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Confident in ability to make sound decisions • High level of professionalism
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: • This position reports to the VP of Intellectual Property within the Legal Department. This position has no direct reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS: • Typical office working environment.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Job Description Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2011 revenue of $11.6 billion, Covidien has 41,000 employees worldwide in more than 65 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit http://www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
Founded as Mallinckrodt in 1867, the $2 billion Covidien pharmaceutical segment is in the process of spinning off into a separate business. This creates exciting opportunities to grow your career within an established organization that is soon to be an independent public company. Currently, the Company expects that the spinoff process will be completed in mid-2013. While we are undergoing the process, the pharmaceuticals business remains a segment of Covidien, and will continue to operate according to the Company’s strategic plan, focusing on our customers and patients who rely on our products. Equally important, pharmaceuticals’ mission remains the same: To make diagnostics and medicines better and safer for you and your family.
Join MathWorksand take a central role in protecting the intellectual property of a global software company. Our software is used by engineers, scientists, and mathematicians for performing complex computing tasks, such as design and analysis of complex systems, data analysis, financial modeling, software validation, and generating software for embedded processing devices.
You will apply your strong writing and patent prosecution skills to protect our intellectual assets and to help us expand our global patent portfolio. You will learn about cutting edge modeling and analytical technologies that help make our software a leading tool for many types of technical computing tasks. We are looking for motivated, energetic, confident, and critical thinking attorneys to help shape the direction of our patent portfolio and to work on all matters patent related, as part of our legal department.
Responsibilities: Work closely with inventors to obtain patent protection for a wide range of technologies Participate in the invention disclosure process, including prepare provisional and utility patent applications and prosecute pending applications before the USPTO Work with outside counsel including reviewing patent applications and patent prosecution workproducts Contribute to developing and managing our patent portfolio Work with developers and management generally on patent-related matters Assist with implementing improvements to MathWorks’ patent processes
Qualifications Required / Preferred
Experience/Education: A technical background in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics. Masters degree or higher a plus JD degree from an accredited law school and membership, in good standing, in a state bar Patent Bar membership, in good standing, with a minimum of 4 years of patent prosecution experience at a law firm, or a mix of law firm and in-house experience. At least 3 years experience with software patent preparation and prosecution Excellent analytical, communication, writing, and editing skills Effective at multitasking Critical thinking and excellent oral communication skills Exposure to MATLAB® and Simulink® software and to software patent litigation a significant plus
Genomic Healthcurrently has a full-time opening for a Patent Prosecution Secretary.
The successful candidate must be a highly organized, self-motivated patent prosecution assistant to provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property department team. Responsibilities include filing prosecution-related documents with the USPTO, including applications, amendments, maintenance fees, issue fees, and other prosecution-related documents, and preparing/filing Information Disclosure Statements and Sequence Listings. Experience with foreign filing also required. Must be knowledgeable in e-filing.
Responsibilities: • Electronic filing of prosecution-related documents with the USPTO • Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements as needed • Prepare and file Sequence Listings as needed • Coordinate filings with foreign patent counsel • Ensure third party handling of patent annuity and renewal payments • Responsible for invoice processing
Qualifications: • 5+ years of international patent prosecution administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department • Knowledge of US and international patent prosecution processes and patent office rules • Demonstrated knowledge of the USPTO’s e-filing system and PAIR • Excellent writing, grammatical, and organizational skills are a must • Willingness to take initiative and stay ahead of the curve • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. • HS Diploma with strong experience in supporting patent prosecution; University degree preferred • Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed • Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner • Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality • Ability to work as part of a team
At Genomic Health, there is truly a transparent and inclusive environment that allows each of our employees to see the contributions they’re making to the lives of our patients. From frequent and real-time feedback to a reward system that promotes our values, aligns our company and rewards results, we work hard to create a truth-seeking, supportive environment. We celebrate accomplishments, promote career growth, encourage work/life balance and value individual perspectives.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Redwood City, California
Extraordinary Professionals Committed to Helping Those with Cancer
Genomic Health places special emphasis on recruiting and retaining exceptional professionals as we believe having the best employees will foster a strong organization that can carry out its commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. We believe that we are not only creating personalized medicine to enable patients to make the best treatment decisions, we are also creating a unique company that allows its employees to profoundly impact the world we live in for the better.
Samsung Electronics, U.S. R&D Center, located in San Jose, Calif., is seeking a patent attorney.
Responsibilities: • Interact closely with research labs to provide support and guidance on IP issues • Conduct prior art searches for related technologies and counsel infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions based on such search results • Understand strategic business value, market dynamics and competing products, follow development of alternative technologies, and identify targeted consumer segments for a wide-range of research initiatives and to procure invention disclosures • Collaborate with outside counsel to support patent prosecution • Examine and review pending applications and issued patents, conduct claim analysis, and identify potential infringement • Maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications
Qualifications: • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school • Member of California Bar • Registered to practice before the USPTO • At least 7 years of patent prosecution and litigation or litigation support experiences • Experienced in identifying product infringements and mapping claims of pending applications • Experienced in analyzing components, products, software, technology roadmaps, and its convergence to develop relevant patent strategies and practices • BS and higher education preferred in Consumer Electronics Industrial Design, User Interface/User Experience, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and/or Multimedia Communications/Networking/Architectures/Signal Processing and related fields • Work experience in Consumer Electronics Software/User Interface/User Experience Industrial Design and/or Cloud Computing/Multimedia Content Network System Architecture is a plus • Experience and understanding of the litigation implications on the quality of successfully prosecuted patents for a market-leading information technology corporation • In-house experience with mid-size or larger corporations is a plus • Experienced in supporting and working directly with inventors and senior research and development engineers, and identifying patentable inventions from research materials • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be a team player
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior IP Counsel to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property will join the existing patent litigation team, reporting to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, and will be responsible for the global defense and enforcement of assigned cases within Gilead’s patent portfolio. This responsibility will entail developing and implementing litigation strategy for assigned contested patent matters around the world, potentially managing one or more patent litigation attorneys, and directing the development and implementation of pre-litigation or patent case assessment activities to maximize the strength of Gilead’s patent estate.
The position is a “hands-on” position and will require in depth engagement in existing and future contested patent matters around the world. For example, the position will entail directing and managing patent litigations in the U.S. and foreign countries, and directing and managing global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings in various foreign countries. The Senior Counsel, of Intellectual Property may also be called upon to analyze and provide opinions and/or reports from a litigation perspective on due diligence opportunities or other third party patent issues. It is not envisioned that this position will entail drafting and prosecution responsibilities beyond the scope of the oppositions/invalidations, etc responsibilities noted above, but the Senior Counsel, must have significant experience in drafting and prosecution to be able to analyze patents, determine a course of action and advise and implement re-issue, re-examination, opposition, revocation and invalidation strategy around the world. The position will also involve assisting the litigation team and the VP of IP in the design and implementation of departmental policy, processes and procedures relating to contested patent matters.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Briefing the VP of IP and other members of senior management on contested patent matters • Actively participating in and directing US and local foreign counsel in all litigation matters and ensuring that all litigation action its are met • Reviewing and providing comments on correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Directing development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings • Actively engaging the litigation team members and demonstrating leadership within the group. • Preparing comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • As needed, supporting IP due diligence analysis and providing opinions or reports for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities in a variety of therapeutic areas; and • Overseeing internal document collection and production in patent cases as needed
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, or related field • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar, preferably CA • USPTO Registration • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including Pharma patent litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, and opinion work. o Minimum 4 years in private practice and 6 years of ANDA patent litigation experience is required. o Strong preference will be given to candidates having 4+ years of in-house Pharma experience and in particular candidates who have experience directing ANDA patent litigation as in-house counsel in the pharma industry • People management experience
Skills and Behaviors: • Necessary qualities for this position include a sense of urgency, ownership, responsibility and pride in the quality of work and the litigation group • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • Energetic self-starter with the ability to independently identify needs, issues, risks, goals and solutions in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate confidence in making difficult decisions • The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in team environment with a variety of different personalities is critical • Exceptional management skills including the ability to recruit, retain, motivate and develop high performing employees is expected • Proficiency at applying legal analysis in a business context and assist clients in alternative solutions and problem-solving is expected • The ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously and to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations • Exceptional written and oral presentation and communication skills including the ability to write and speak clearly and concisely • Excellent organizational skills • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad, common in litigation roles will be required, typically not exceeding 30% annually.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Algenol Biofuelsis currently seeking a talented, motivated attorney having significant background in molecular biology or biotechnology as well as significant experience with patent and invention disclosure writing. This is a highly desirable opportunity to assume a visible role within an innovative, dynamic organization that is pioneering the industrial use of microalgae to produce biofuels and biochemicals.
Responsibilities: Preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications and managing outside prosecution counsel, Collaborating with researchers to identify inventions, record relevant information and draft, submit and manage invention disclosures, Conducting prior art searches, Conducting patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity analyses, Collaborating with technical staff to capture data through experimentation in support of patent filings, Assisting with preparations for patent review meetings, Responding to inquiries from inventors and business decision-makers regarding patent applications and portfolios, and Assisting in managing intellectual property relationships in connection with the company’s licensing, joint development and research collaboration relationships, and in working working with contracts related to such work. Preferred Skills: Candidates should have legal and/or technical experience relating to cyanobacteria or other prokaryotic organisms, especially relating to cellular genetic transformation.
Qualifications: At least an undergraduate degree in biology or a related technical field is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. A J.D. (2009 or earlier) is required, with experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Registration with the U.S.P.T.O. is required.
Benefits: Generous compensation package includes performance-based bonus and stock award programs, medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and childcare benefits.
Contact: Applicants must submit their cover letter; curriculum vitae and references as one PDF document. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only applications meeting the outlined qualifications and providing all requested information will be considered. Send application packet to jobs@algenol.com and reference Job Code (IP-01) in the subject line.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Business Conduct Attorney to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This function will best be served by an individual with experience working as a product attorney in the area of compliance with pharmaceutical promotional laws and regulations. Other candidates with litigation experience representing pharmaceutical companies on promotional issues are also considered.
Working within the Business Conduct team, serve as a strategic partner to the commercial business to ensure appropriate and compliant promotional practices under applicable FDA and other statutory and regulatory requirements. Under appropriate supervision and in collaboration with colleagues on the Business Conduct and Commercial Legal Affairs teams, take substantial responsibility for reviewing and monitoring promotional materials and activities, as well as business strategies, associated with one of the company's discrete therapeutic areas. Contribute to the periodic review, revision and supplementation of corporate and commercial compliance policies and procedures to ensure they appropriately reflect legal and regulatory developments.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Serve as legal compliance resource for company commercial activities including devising policies and procedures, training and monitoring processes to improve sales and marketing compliance. • Appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate priorities with clients and delivering results within the reasonable agreed timelines. • Demonstrate ability to think creatively and devise solutions to challenging problems. • Advance a positive spirit of partnership and collaboration with internal clients, internal legal colleagues and outside counsel. • Exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Have a Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school. • Have at least 10 years of prior industry experience in sales or marketing role or at least 8 years prior in-house or law firm experience providing legal counsel on the laws and regulations relating to drugs, devices, or food products demonstrating growth and ability to succeed. • Must have demonstrated client service orientation; able to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations and demanding clients. • Must have demonstrated skills, depth and expertise depending in area(s) of responsibility. • Have exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. • Detailed knowledge of Food and Drug Administration and other government regulation of marketing and advertising of pharmaceutical products.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
CommVaulthas an opportunity for a Patent Counsel located in our Oceanport, NJ office. The Patent Counsel should be experienced in software patent portfolio generation, as well as advising legal and business teams, to join our dynamic and expanding legal department.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute high quality patent applications protecting CommVault’s products and services worldwide. • Work closely with internal teams to identify new inventions. • Provide IP support as a member of cross-functional legal teams in licensing, litigation, and other matters. • Provide infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions based on prior art search results and other analysis. • Identify strategic business value and market dynamics associated with various technologies and competing products. • Closely supervise outside counsel responsible for aspects of CommVault’s patent portfolio. • Advise internal stakeholders at various levels regarding IP issues. • Assist in budget preparation and forecasting.
Requirements: • Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with minimum of 4 years of intellectual property experience with a large law firm or major corporation. • BS and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in the software field; JD from a top tier ABA-approved law school. • Prior non-legal work experience in software development is a plus. • Proven track record of successful software patent prosecution and patent litigation or litigation support. • Experience supporting transactional teams on general IP and M&A matters, drafting IP licenses and product development agreements, and participating in related negotiations. • Familiarity with Open Source licensing issues • Registered to practice before the USPTO • Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work with clients in team-oriented partnerships to achieve outstanding results
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Senior Paralegal to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Patent Manager, the Patent Paralegal is responsible for assisting patent attorneys and agents in drafting, editing, and filing patent related documents at US and foreign patent offices; corresponding with outside domestic and foreign associates regarding patent matters; processing invention disclosures including requesting prior art searches (utility & design patents); and advising clients on patent prosecution procedure and status.
Responsibilities: • Draft, edit, and file patent related documents including but not limited to patent applications, assignments, responses to missing parts, responses to restriction requirements, responses to office actions, notices of appeal, appeal briefs, information disclosure statements, and powers of attorney, as well as various other pilot program documents and PPH requests. • Conduct electronic filings in the USPTO and PCT Offices. • Correspond with foreign associates and coordinate prosecution instructions between internal counsel and foreign associates including docket number assignment, allowance instructions, fee/annuity instructions, and foreign filing instructions. • Coordinate prosecution instructions between internal counsel and outside counsel. • Maintain a docket and advise internal and external counsel as needed. • Communicate with internal clients regarding patent prosecution requirements, procedures and status. • Review and process invention disclosures and request prior art searches, as appropriate. • Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required.
Required: Education & Experience: • Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree required. • Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience preparing and filing documents at the USPTO via e-filing including basic patent office transmittals, responses to missing parts, information disclosure statements, and responses to office actions; design patent filing and registration experience; foreign filing experience, including PCT applications and national stage applications; and maintaining a patent docket. • Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures. • Experience with the Anaqua record management software a plus.
Strong organizational skills, comfortable with fast-paced environment, flexible and team player attitude is a must. Ability to work under minimal supervision required.
Core Competencies Required: • Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops unique ideas that can be used to improve the organization and influences others# opinions, convincing them of the value of new ideas and initiatives. • Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Translates strategic objectives into clear action plans for the team and makes choices that are focused on increasing Company/System profitability. • Delivers Results: Ensures team delivers value-added solutions that lead to quality results. Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Builds relationships that result in plans/solutions for the business. • Develops and Inspires Others: Conveys messages clearly and tailored content and delivery style to the audience. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance. • Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the Company. • Customer service and results-oriented
Genomic Healthis currently have a full-time opening for a Patent Prosecution Docketing Clerk II.
Seeking a highly organized, self-motivated patent prosecution/docketing clerk to provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property department team. Responsibilities include filing prosecution-related documents with the USPTO, including applications, amendments, maintenance fees, issue fees, and other prosecution-related documents, and preparing/filing Information Disclosure Statements and Sequence Listings. Experience with foreign filing a plus. Must be knowledgeable in e-filing and able to determine and docket US and foreign due dates. Will be responsible for maintaining the IP docket system and generating regular docket reports to be distributed to department members.
Responsibilities: • Open, log, and docket all forms of correspondence • Maintenance of the IP docket system • Generate regular docket reports to be distributed to department members • Monitor final deadlines • Electronic filing of prosecution-related documents with the USPTO • Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements as needed • Prepare and file Sequence Listings as needed • Ensure third party handling of patent annuity and renewal payments • Responsible for invoice processing
Qualifications: • 5+ years of international patent docketing experience in a law firm or corporate legal department • Knowledge of US and international patent prosecution processes and patent office rules • Demonstrated understanding of CPA’s patent renewal system • Demonstrated knowledge of the USPTO’s e-filing system • Knowledge of the IP docketing system, PATTSY®, preferred • Excellent writing, grammatical, and organizational skills are a must • Willingness to take initiative and stay ahead of the curve • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. • HS Diploma with strong experience in docketing; University degree preferred • Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed • Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner • Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality • Ability to work as part of a team
At Genomic Health, there is truly a transparent and inclusive environment that allows each of our employees to see the contributions they’re making to the lives of our patients. From frequent and real-time feedback to a reward system that promotes our values, aligns our company and rewards results, we work hard to create a truth-seeking, supportive environment. We celebrate accomplishments, promote career growth, encourage work/life balance and value individual perspectives.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Redwood City, California
Extraordinary Professionals Committed to Helping Those with Cancer
Genomic Health places special emphasis on recruiting and retaining exceptional professionals as we believe having the best employees will foster a strong organization that can carry out its commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. We believe that we are not only creating personalized medicine to enable patients to make the best treatment decisions, we are also creating a unique company that allows its employees to profoundly impact the world we live in for the better.
NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II”. With 25 professionals, we are an IP boutique firm that continues to grow steadily and have excellent track record when it comes to encouraging professional growth and balancing life-style.
NSIP LAW has diversified client portfolio and handles variety of art including electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. In addition to a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, we will consider all engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical/electro-mechanical arts.
Associate I: We look for approximately 2 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. Associate I should handle all aspects of patent prosecution and is expected to be versed in addressing office actions as well as handling interviews. Associate II: All of the qualifications for Associate I. In addition, Associate II should have experience in appeals, drafting applications, and legal opinions in pre-litigation matters. Client counseling and litigation experiences including drafting memorandums are considered a plus.
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.
Responsibilities: Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities Innovation capture and invention analyses Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities) Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements Team leadership and/or management
Qualifications: J.D. Required Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology) At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly Management experience a plus Strong computer skills Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment Great attention to detail Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships Team player
Wellstat Management Company, a privately-held biotech company located in Gaithersburg, MD,is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our legal team.
The position requires drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patentability and FTO searching, and providing support for licensing and litigation.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have at least five years experience in patent prosecution and counseling and should be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidates must also have a background in biochemistry or molecular biology. Additional experience with one or more of diagnostics, diagnostic devices, mechanical engineering, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and transactional work (NDAs, MTAs, services agreements), preferred. This is a full-time position, but part-time/flexible arrangements may be considered for highly-qualified candidates.
Wellstat Management Company is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Contact: Please send resume and salary requirements to: Wellstat Management Company, 930 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Attn: HR/LK, or Fax to 301/869-8721 or apply online at recruiting@wellstat.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
BASF is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the supervision and direction of a senior BASF intellectual property attorney, this person provides patent support to BASF's Plant Sciences (BPS) unit in Research Triangle Park (RTP).
Building Patent Assets: • Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. for the protection of innovations arising out of research conducted at BPS, RTP-based Headquarters • Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis • Work collaboratively with the BPS patent group based in Germany • Frequent interaction with the business and technical teams in RTP
Other IP-Related Legal Work: • Growth opportunity in the management of IP strategy for select BPS projects as the need arises • Supporting/lead role in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, freedom-to-operate opinions, and requisite patent searching • Supporting/lead role in IP due diligence activities relative to acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions involving IP, and litigation or proceedings before the various patent office's/agencies around the world
Qualifications: BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• Must have a BS in life sciences • Must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney • Must have at least 4 years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution • Must have at least 2 years of experience in molecular biology and biotechnology arts • At least 2 years of experience with IP/technical background in one or more of plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology or associated life science fields, specific experience in the crop seed industry a plus • Exposure to IP transactional processes which include technology transfer, licensing and R&D agreements • Good facility with eFiling, Public and Private PAIR and other databases and web-based interaction with USPTO and other Patent Offices world-wide
Theranosis seeking a Life Sciences Patent Prosecutor Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing intellectual property strategy and developing the patent portfolio in collaboration with company management, scientists, and attorneys.
Roles & Responsibilities: • Work with scientists to identify new inventions • Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications • Manage existing intellectual property portfolio with oversight of Life Sciences IP maintenance and enforcement efforts • Utilize creative approaches to intellectual property strategy and litigation • Identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce intellectual property rights • Minimize adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes • Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys
The successful candidate must have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues. The candidate must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Requirements: • Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 6+ years of intellectual property experience with a law firm or corporation • JD from top-tier ABA approved law school • Graduate degree in life sciences or chemistry (M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred) • Member of California State Bar and active registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office • Strong life sciences background or equivalent industry experience • Proven track record of successful patent prosecution • Self-sufficient practice management skills and flexibility to assist in additional in-house legal responsibilities • Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity and interpersonal skills • Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Ideal candidates are currently employed or have been employed in similar types of positions and want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work. Candidates must be hard-working with an unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.
Warner Norcross & Judd, one of Michigan's largest law firms with 220 attorneys in six offices, seeks an associate with two or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical engineering is required. The associate will be in our Grand Rapids office and will assist us with our thriving U.S. and international patent practice.
