Kraft Foods is seeking to make an appointment of a Patent Counsel to be based in East Hanover NJ to support its Snacks business. Some of the brands this position will support include: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, and Planters nuts.
This position will report directly to the US-based Chief Counsel, Patents, Snacks and Confectionery and join as a key member of an established, dynamic and high-profile Legal and Compliance Department numbering some 180 professionals worldwide. Working closely with both Kraft's management and technical personnel the counsel will play a key role in:
• Leading U.S., regional, and global freedom-to-operate and other related projects and management of external counsel regarding same. • Providing counseling to colleagues in R&D, commercial legal, marketing, innovation and other groups regarding patent matters. • Identifying and evaluating new inventions. • Managing patent prosecution and patent portfolio for Kraft Snacks category, including management of external patent prosecution counsel. • Negotiating and preparing licenses and other agreements. • Providing support for patent related litigation and conflicts. • Conducting competitor monitoring and competitive analysis.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and JD degree required • Minimum of 5 years of legal experience • Must be a licensed U.S. patent attorney • Must processes relevant technical background (e.g., chemistry, food science or chemical engineering) and relevant experience • Prefer prior experience in both a law firm and as in-house patent counsel • Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Kraft Foods is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We actively seek to maintain a diverse work force, and Kraft therefore recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: East Hanover, New Jersey
Kraft Foods is the world's second largest food and beverage company. Do you have a passion for food? Want to make a delicious difference? Kraft Foods is a company that challenges and inspires you to achieve your best, rewards you with professional career development and personal satisfaction, and values who you are. We understand that actions speak louder than words, so at Kraft Foods: • We inspire trust • We act like owners • We keep it simple • We are open and inclusive • We tell it like it is • We lead from the head and the heart • We discuss. We decide. We deliver.
We make today delicious in over 145 countries where we sell our products. And, our employees can be seen in action in more than 70 countries. At Kraft Foods, we relish innovative thinking and fresh ideas -- we invite you to consider having a seat at the table.
CooperVision, Inc. is a business unit of the NYSE listed company, The Cooper Companies, Inc., that manufactures and markets a broad range of contact lenses for the worldwide vision correction market. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. We are looking for a skilled patent agent to help support our intellectual property functions. You will work closely with our IP team supporting R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Corporate activities.
Responsibilities: • Maintaining a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including some hands on drafting, and managing outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution. • Collaborating with CooperVision’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio, including identification of patentable inventions. • Providing strategic patent advice to internal clients reflecting team objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks. • Diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and licensing support. • Operating within IP team to improve operational and strategic IP issues. • Developing in-depth expertise in contact lens and ophthalmic areas and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.
Required Skills: • Strong knowledge of and experience with US and foreign patent laws. European Opposition experience a plus but not required. • Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of manufacturing systems including robotic and computer systems, and medical device manufacturing are strongly preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions at all levels. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, manage heavy workflow, set priorities and deliver results. • Ability to promote positive cooperation and clear communication within IP team and with internal clients. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed.
Educational Background/Qualifications/Experience: • Must be a Registered U.S. Patent Agent (ie. licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.) • Degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering preferred. • Minimum 8 years experience, including US and foreign patent prosecution, with both experience in a law firm and in-house for a public company preferred. • Experience working with a medical device company or ophthalmic related field preferred.
Contact: To apply to this position, please email Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Pleasanton, California
CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to crafting quality lenses for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support.
CooperVision has a refreshing perspective that sets us apart. We appreciate no two eyes, no two patients and no two days are ever the same. We understand our lenses are one of many valuable ingredients in peoples' daily lives. We know every wearer is unique, so we craft world-class lenses for both mainstream and challenging vision corrections, and we look for ways to make it easier for people to find the lenses that best fit their life.
Our perspective also enables us to be a better partner. We listen. We understand the dynamics of our industry. We keep it simple. And we act with speed, flexibility, and nimbleness, always looking for new and better ways to support our customers and keep them up-to-date.
In the end, we are committed to helping customers run and grow a successful business, and to keeping practitioners and wearers happy with our lenses and confident in CooperVision... today, tomorrow and beyond.
Join our team and become a part of a world class organization that is the second largest contact lens manufacturer in the United States and the third largest in the world. A global powerhouse, we tout a network of facilities that expands our reach to 70 countries.
We offer some of the most respected brands and most advanced lenses in the industry, including our recently launched silicone hydrogels Biofinity® & Avaira® which offer the best vision possible in a soft contact lens. Our Proclear Compatibles® lenses deliver unmatched all day comfort. And our Frequency® 55 Multifocal lenses use a revolutionary two-lens system to help correct presbyopia.
Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
What You’ll Need: • Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts • Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses • Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property • Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
Plus: • BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required • Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus • Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar • A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs • Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity • Law firm experience is a plus
Total Rewards: • World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure. • Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams. • Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union. • Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.
Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois
Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.
PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.
The Qualcomm Library is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Patent Research Librarian. This position provides strategic level research with a primary focus on patent analysis, competitor and technical landscapes, competitive intelligence, and market potential, in addition to business, engineering, and general research support.
The position has three areas of focus including: • Participating in high level cross-department project teams to proactively deliver information, strategy, and value-add research deliverables. • Research delivery and training in the use of information tools and techniques. Specialized content creation and maintenance in specific topic areas of critical need to the organization, particularly for web delivery. • Working with content vendors and understanding information databases and products in support of seamless research delivery
Skills/Experience: • Strong familiarity with patent searching and analysis, particularly in relation to competitive intelligence. Additional expertise in post processing and analysis of voluminous amounts of data is a plus. Experience with TDA or VantgaePoint desirable. • Working knowledge of patent processing system, both US and international. • Ability to effectively leverage Derwent data as part of overall patent analysis • Demonstrated expert capability in searching Dialog and LexisNexis, as well as other leading business research tools. • Expertise in command line searching of technical databases such as IEEE Xplore, Ei Compendex, Inspec, ACM Digital Library, Scopus and others. • Demonstrated knowledge of market research and company sources and ability to integrate that data into overall research analysis. • Social media analysis and sentiment tracking experience a plus. • Ability to complete research process from inception to conclusion, synthesizing data and information from multiple sources, providing clear results analysis for high level research clients via a variety of delivery platforms.
This position requires a strong researcher who is self-directed, has a creative approach to research, and is well organized and able to prioritize accordingly. Being comfortable in a fast paced environment and responding enthusiastically to challenges is critical.
Must have strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively on a team and communicate well with both colleagues and internal customers at all levels of the organization. An outgoing and proactive approach to communication and problem solving is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.
Educational Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited library program and a minimum of three years patent research experience with progressively responsible positions.
Wilen Group, LC is a privately owned holding company heavily involved in Internet, digital printing and direct mail seeking to hire an experienced patent attorney to establish our in-house legal department. Duties would include US and International patent litigation for our 20+ in process Patent Applications, as well as contract, license, disclosure and general corporate responsibilities.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an engineering background, a Juris Doctor Degree and United States Patent and Trademark Office (registration is required) experience.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.
Major Duties: • Identify IP opportunities, analyzing potential IP in the Company’s R&D, Process and Product Development, and assist in implementing the IP strategy • Assist in articulating IP opportunities in several business functions of the company • Perform prior art searches, analyze the art to understand patentability, prepare and file patent applications • Manage foreign patent procurement activities in addition to the prosecution at the USPTO • Use patent/trademark databases to assist the IP work flow • Develop policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate IP protection in different business activities
Skills/Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated ability to analyze and articulate IP opportunities in a complex technical environment. You should be meticulous and team oriented. You are expected to have: • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, preferably chemistry (Masters is a plus) • Experience in an Administrative role. • USPTO registration is required. • 5+ years work experience (preferably in patent procurement activities). • Ability to articulate complex analysis orally and in writing
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. Under general supervision and direction of an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property, the successful candidate will function as the primary patent practitioner for BASF's Care Chemicals business in the North American Region and directly interface with business and technical teams from several former Cognis-based business divisions in North America including Formulation Technologies, Home andPersonal Care, and Mining, as well as coordinating with in-house BASF SE European attorneys.
The successful candidate will coordinate intellectual property activities for Care Chemicals businesses, including all aspects of legal protection for patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names and software developed by BASF Corporation. Will have regular and close interactions with business and technical teams to understand and offer directions on patent issues. Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S., and oversee the prosecution of corresponding world wide patent applications. The position will also support BASF North American trademark counsel. The position is located at BASF Corporation's US headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey so the candidate should be willing to relocate to Florham Park, New Jersey. This position also involves travel as needed to R&D sites in Ambler, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Tucson, Arizona.
Qualifications:
• Law degree from ABA accredited institution • BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or materials engineering • Admitted to practice law in at least one state (preferably New Jersey) and in the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 8 years of experience practicing before the USPTO • Knowledge of the full range of applicable laws and regulations regarding intellectual property • Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to business and technical clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Knowledge of the legal issues, procedures and documentation associated with patents, copyrights and trademarks and licensing arrangements • Knowledge of laws and conventions surrounding employee duty of loyalty/non-competition, confidentiality and trade secrets, as applicable to intellectual property. • Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research • Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions. Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, regulations and bylaws, and the legal environment within which they operate. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of business and government. Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures. • Negotiating skills. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures of in-house intellectual property function • Experienced in patent and know-how licensing • Knowledge of US patent infringement litigation and ITC proceedings
The successful candidate must at be a self-starter, be a team player, work well with other patentprofessionals and support staff excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills excellent writing skills, be able to exhibit high-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legaland/or business problems, and recommend constructive solutions, know how to use the USPTO's Publicand Private PAIR systems for checking on the status of filed patent applications.
Ambature, an exciting start-up company in Cupertino, Calif., is seeking qualified Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents. We welcome applicants with expertise in drafting patent applications and working directly with engineers and scientists to identify and capture innovation in the Electrical/Physics/Materials Science arts.
The successful applicant will work with a team of patent professionals and engineers in building a large and innovative patent portfolio. Much of the initial work will involve the capture and drafting of patent applications across a wide range of different technologies.
Please apply if you are a self-motivated, self-directed person with a love of science and invention, and expertise in drafting patent applications.
Requirements: • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • USPTO registration, State Bar registration preferred for Attorneys • Experience in drafting patent applications, participating in invention workshops, and leading invention disclosure meetings. • A strong technical background and an aptitude for working with researchers and engineers. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ambature is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance, as well as 15 annual PTO days and 10 paid holidays.
Contact: Please apply if you are interested in a joining a growing company with a plan to change the world: jobs@ambature.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Ambature was founded in 2007 for the purpose of developing technologies that can significantly improve the efficiency of electrical energy generation, distribution and usage. These technologies will have an impact on a broad range of electrical devices. The company intends to develop these technologies and license the intellectual property to other companies, as well as create partnerships in the development of innovative products that use these technologies.
Ambature's patent team is located in Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA, with development sites in Flagstaff and Tempe, Arizona.
Grimes & Battersby, LLC, a world-renowned Intellectual Property law firm with offices in New York City and Fairfield County, CT, is seeking senior IP attorneys located throughout the U.S. to join and help expand the geographic presence of the law firm’s practice.
The firm seeks to add lateral partners with established books of business to both help service the firm’s existing high profile client base and to grow the business nationwide. Successful candidates will have significant experience in IP litigation, prosecution and licensing matters as well as a proven track record of professional accomplishments and client development. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidates to play a meaningful role as part of the firm’s next generation of leadership.
Contact: Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s in confidence to Charles W. Grimes at bgrimes@gandb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut
Rockwell Collins has an immediate need for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel (Principal Corporate IP Counsel) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a highly visible position. This position provides opportunity to interface with upper management, engineers and corporate leaders of various organizations throughout the Rockwell Collins Enterprise. These organizations identify, develop and transition technologies that drive growth in the communications, navigation, computing systems, information systems, RF and miniaturization technologies arenas.
Key Responsibilities: • Prepares or supervises the preparation and filing of patents and amendments. • Provides legal advice and services to management regarding legal matters within the Intellectual Property area with some supervision. • Responsible for assisting Chief IP counsel with developing and implementing corporate strategy related to Intellectual Property. • Provides legal compliance training to management in areas of Intellectual Property and responsible for content of training modules. • Manages or assists with routine litigation related to Intellectual Property. • Performs IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions. • Develops aspects of our Intellectual Property strategies and manages the implementation of those strategies. • Periodically advises management on IP concerns involving transactions. • Performs patent studies on assigned topics. • Assists Corporate Development in patent licensing and counseling related thereto. • Performs work on all phases of complex licensing matters.
Requirements: • At least 4 years experience providing proactive legal advice and counseling to management regarding all aspects of intellectual property law for a corporation, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industry • BS in engineering or equivalent technical degree preferred; 2-3 years hands on engineering experience a plus • JD degree from ABA accredited school • USPTO registration • Thorough understanding of US patent practice, including at least 3 years experience primarily devoted to preparation and prosecution, preferably in a law firm • Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel in support of patent preparation and prosecution • Must be a self starter who is able to simultaneously support intellectual property concerns on multiple matters • Must have effective and concise verbal and written communication skills • Experience with FAR/DFAR provisions concerning interpretation and application of rights in technical data and computer software preferred • Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.
Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.
Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Advance your future in Corporate Law… If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins.
Established global, Fortune 500 aerospace company - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in avionics communication and electronics solutions is strengthened by our service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of 20,000 employees works to push the limits of technology. Motivated by the wants and needs of our customers, we strive to make the impossible possible ... the unthinkable, reachable.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a mid to senior-level associate or contract attorney to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark searching, clearance, prosecution and renewals. Some monitoring of watch notices and enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and policing work will also be needed. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, superior writing and communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working with others in an energetic and team oriented setting. References will be required.
Requirements: 4 plus years of experience in U.S. trademark prosecution, searching and clearance work. Applicants must be experienced working with Microsoft Word and Excel and have a solid working knowledge of trademark search software, query formulation and clearance activities. Experience with larger worldwide portfolios is a plus, as well as experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions and foreign oppositions and cancellations.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Maggie A. Stephenson, Recruitment Coordinator MAStephenson@hollandhart.com P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Fax: 720-545-9925
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
The Attorney, Intellectual Property and Licensing will work with our Associate General Counsel of IP & Licensing and be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to Salix's products. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of Salix's in-house research and development, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.
This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. Responsibilities include drafting new patent applications and responses to US and foreign office actions, collaborating with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals, and assisting with IP due diligence for licensing agreements and patentability and freedom to operate studies.
The position requires a JD degree from accredited law school, admission to at least one state bar, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
Salix is also willing to consider a Patent Agent for this position. In that circumstance, the JD is not required, but the candidate must be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A BA/BS in chemistry, molecular biology or related degree is also required; advanced degree preferred.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of biological/chemical/ pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience, AND at least 2 years of experience working in-house in the patent department of a pharmaceutical company. Candidates must also demonstrate a full understanding of U.S. patent law, and knowledge of European patent law, including patentability, prosecution, validity, infringement and litigation. Strong background in drafting/filing of patents as well as prosecution experience is also must.
The successful candidate will also be detail-oriented, independently motivated, and have the ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Checkpoint Systems is seeking an in-house patent attorney responsible for preparing patent and trademark prosecution filings and managing international filings.
• Prepare patent and trademark prosecution filings, including working with inventors to prepare new patent applications and respond to Office Actions. • Manage foreign associates and international filings. • Screen inventions and render opinions as to the patentability of new products and processes. • Conduct patent clearance searches and state-of-the-art searches and provide recommendations. • Conduct trademark searches and provide recommendations. • Generate monthly status reports, including patent status reports. • Prepare patent and trademark prosecution filings, including working with inventors to prepare new patent applications and respond to Office Actions.
• J.D. from accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction. • Patent bar admission. • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 2-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, including significant experience prosecuting patents in electrical or computer engineering fields. • Experience in trademark prosecution
Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Director, Patent Counsel. The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for supporting active research, development and licensing programs. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions and supporting litigation. The position reports to the chief patent counsel and will manage a small team of professionals.
Job Functions: • Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee. • Manage, lead and develop a small team of patent professionals. • Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. • Draft and prosecute patent applications of particular importance to Dolby’s business. • Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third party technologies and related intellectual property matters. • Advise on third-party patent claims against products and technologies. • Support patent licensing and enforcement activities. • Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs. • Provide such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.
Skills and Education: • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive professional experience including at least 3+ years experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm and, preferably, some experience working in house. • Juris doctor degree. • Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO. • Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of audio signal processing. • Prior success in leading, managing and developing a team. • Excellent writing and communication skills. • Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, often under tight deadlines. • Superior organization and project management skills. • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Additional Desired Qualifications: • Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation. • Experience in standard bodies and patent pools. • Management of worldwide patent strategies.
Contact: Please send resume in Word format to docon@dolby.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.
Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today and are prepared for the future. That’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the industry.
Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an assortment of health coverage options. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US) • Work with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Actively counsel members of Research & Development organization in identification of new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle • Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in the areas of oncology, inflammation, and infectious disease; particularly with regards to antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies • Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties • Develop and communicate IP guidance to Business Development during licensing and acquisition efforts • Review and analyze transactional agreements (e.g., MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements) • Present complicated intellectual property issues to senior management • Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations as needed
Position: • At least 3-5 years patent prosecution experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred.
Education: • Licensed Attorney required for IP Counsel. • Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area. • USPTO Registration Number required.
Other Requirements: • Understanding of experimental details of molecular/cellular biological research • Understanding of complex scientific inventions and processes • High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail • Effective oral and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Computer skills (especially experience with patent and science databases)
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, is seeking a Patent Attorney to interact directly with the company’s scientists and engineers and work closely with the Chief IP Counsel and General Counsel, as well as managing and coordinating with outside counsel, in supporting all intellectual property functions of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Draft patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and review draft publications and devise strategies for patent and trade secret protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of other parties and prepare freedom-to-operate analyses • Attend scientific and engineering project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on intellectual property issues • Perform general IP counseling to support internal clients and IP attorneys
Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required - JD is preferred - Patent agent considered • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required • 3-10 years patent prosecution experience in mechanical arts, preferably with experience with health care or life science related devices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite. • Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion. • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required. - Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines and/or accuracy. • Technical knowledge of chemical or biological arts desired but not required. • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to be productive and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.
Physical Demands: • This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize computers, and move about the office.
Work Environment: • This position is performed in a traditional office environment.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.
Major Duties: • Identify IP opportunities, analyzing potential IP in the Company’s R&D, Process and Product Development, and assist in implementing the IP strategy • Assist in articulating IP opportunities in several business functions of the company • Perform prior art searches, analyze the art to understand patentability, prepare and file patent applications • Manage foreign patent procurement activities in addition to the prosecution at the USPTO • Use patent/trademark databases to assist the IP work flow • Develop policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate IP protection in different business activities
Skills/Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated ability to analyze and articulate IP opportunities in a complex technical environment. You should be meticulous and team oriented. You are expected to have: • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, preferably chemistry (Masters is a plus) • Experience in an Administrative role. • USPTO registration is required. • 5+ years work experience (preferably in patent procurement activities). • Ability to articulate complex analysis orally and in writing
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Manager to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property, the Patent Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Company's patent strategy in support of key business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior management and research and development leaders across multiple technology areas to identify patentable assets and to develop and implement strategies for obtaining patent protection. The individual will also guide activities to ensure that the existing portfolio continues to support evolving business objectives. The Patent Manager will supervise a small team of in-house patent agents and outside counsel in US and foreign patent procurement activities. The individual will also provide advice and counseling to business and scientific stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, including opinions and competitive assessments. The individual will also lead efforts to educate! scientific and business leaders on the role of patent protection in advancing business goals.
Responsibilities: • Guide the development and implementation of the Company's global patent strategy working closely with key business and scientific stakeholders • Supervise a team of in-house patent agents responsible for drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining US and foreign patent applications • Provide day-to-day advice and client counseling, as well as more formal opinion work including patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions • Identify third party patent portfolios of strategic relevance and formulate appropriate strategies for response • Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies • Conduct outreach to business and scientific stakeholders on the role of patents in supporting business advantage • Manage costs and implement cost containment measurements associated with patent procurement and maintenance • Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required
Education & Experience: • Juris doctor (JD) admitted to practice law in at least one state • Current registration to practice before the USPTO with at least an undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree • At least seven (7) years of experience in global patent prosecution and client counseling with a law firm and/or in-house legal department • At least four (4) years of experience in management of attorneys, patent agents and foreign law firms in procurement activities • Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of scientists, business development teams and attorneys or patent agents
Functional Expertise: • Outstanding English oral and written communication skills • High level of motivation with an ability to work independently • Excellent interpersonal skills a documented ability to contribute as a team player • Strong management skills • Computer skills • Commitment to continuous learning and development • Customer service and results-oriented
Job Profile Function Specific Activities: • Provide legal/tax and/or business advice to associates with respect to day-to-day operations. • Develop legal subject matter expertise in relevant practice area(s). • Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction and providing ongoing information and support in order to meet expectations and achieve Company objectives. • Review work products of outside counsel to ensure product quality and met expectations. • Review, edit and comment on agreements drafted by others (e.g., direct reports, business clients, other Company lawyers, counterparties).
Education: • Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience: • At least 5 years
Core Competencies: • Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking. • Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
Delivers Results: • Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. • Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
Develops and Inspires Others: • Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. 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.
Technical Skills: • Legal Advice. Ability to develop and effectively communicate sound legal advice and/or analysis, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while taking into account client's role, objectives and risk tolerance.
• Client Objectives and Risks. Ability to determine and understand client objectives and risk tolerance. Includes knowledge of methods and/or techniques used to determine to identify objectives or risk tolerance and ability to incorporate the information in making legal decisions.
• Contract Drafting and Interpretation. Ability to synthesize business terms and incorporate legal protections into a binding agreement. Includes knowledge of proper content of agreements and ability to understand and evaluate terms and contract language proposed by counterparties to determine items that are and are not negotiable.
• Contract Law - Basic. Basic knowledge of contract law. Includes knowledge of and ability to understand basic terms and concepts.
• Contractual Relationships. Ability to understand Company's contractual relationships with bottlers, customers, suppliers, sponsorship properties and other counter-parties. Includes knowledge of the implications that such relationships have on the Company's strategic decision-making and freedom to act.
Solazyme is seeking an intellectual property attorney. Reporting to the Associate VP, Intellectual Property, this position will be an essential part of our intellectual property group and will play a key role in the development of the company’s IP portfolio.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications • Support the company’s diverse research areas and product lines • Work closely with research and business units • Manage growing trademark portfolio • Supervise outside patent counsel and trademark counsel • Perform patent searches and prepare due diligence analysis • Assist with other intellectual property matters • Assist and work with corporate counsel • Experience with contracts involving IP is preferred
Qualifications: • 4 - 5 years experience (preferably a combination of firm and corporate) • J.D. from an accredited law school • Bachelor’s degree in required, Ph.D. in biological sciences highly preferred • Admission to a state bar, California preferred • Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
Additional Qualifications: • Excellent judgment, high personal standards of excellence and unquestioned integrity • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment • A motivated, self-starter capable of working independently • Strong intellectual capacity
Solazyme is a biotechnology company that produces tailored oils by microbial fermentation. Our business units include fuels and chemicals, nutritionals, and health sciences. The attorney will support all three business units.
This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and equity participation. The position is located in South San Francisco, California.
Contact: Only submissions through our career portal will be accepted. Please visit http://www.solazyme.com/career-opportunities to read more about the job and submit your resume. Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
RIM is seeking a lawyer to work within its technology licensing group to focus on open source matters. The position will involve both compliance and strategy based open source matters, and will often require complex technical and legal analysis of the integration of open source technologies with various RIM products. Work will include advising on licensing of technologies for use in RIM products and open source due diligence on M&A transactions. The position will be based in any of Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Vancouver in Canada or Redwood City in California.
Skills and Qualifications: • 5+ years IP licensing experience, including open source licensing experience • experience managing open source in conjunction with proprietary software development • in-house experience with open source licensing preferred • demonstrated ability to generate creative solutions to complex problems taking a pragmatic approach to balancing risks and business interests • ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals and to clearly and concisely communicate issues to executives • a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent experience preferred • experience with C, C++, and Java preferred
is seeking to make an appointment of a Patent Counsel to be based in East Hanover NJ to support its Snacks business. Some of the brands this position will support include: Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, and Planters nuts.
