Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to protect Intellectual Property created by Molecular Imprints, Inc. by drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and analyzing and developing the Molecular Imprints patent portfolio.
Essential Functions: 1. Protect and prosecute inventions and related intellectual property matters related to semiconductors, lithography, and systems engineering. 2. Work with company engineers and scientists to identify patentable intellectual property assets and educate engineers and scientists on current patent practice related to U.S. and foreign law. 3. Obtain disclosures of inventions for preparation of patent applications, and prosecution of subsequent patent applications. 4. Oversee prosecution of foreign cases, and in particular, prosecution under the PCT. Correspond with foreign associates in regards to foreign application prosecution. 5. The vast majority of the IP responsibilities are patent-related primarily in the area of patent preparation and prosecution, and analysis and development of the patent portfolio. In addition there may be work on opinions, assessments, and contracts relevant to intellectual property issues within the company. 6. Responsible for reporting on the status of multiple dynamically-changing patent dockets. 7. Initiate and interpret patentability searches. 8. Filing and prosecution of trademark applications.
Qualifications: Education 1. Bachelor’s Degree in technical field required; master’s degree/law degree preferred 2. Patent attorney is preferred 3. Knowledge of semiconductors, lithography, and systems engineering is beneficial
Experience At least 2+ years experience as patent agent or patent attorney Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Austin, Texas
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Manager, Trademark Services to be responsible for a series of services associated with the maintenance and monitoring phase of the IP lifecycle. Key areas of accountability include supervising and facilitating an effective and efficient work flow; aligning employee objectives with business expectations; analyzing and delivering operational metrics; identifying, driving and facilitating process improvements; and leveraging Thomson Reuters tools to coach, develop and mentor team members to perform at the highest level possible at all times.
The Manager, Trademark Services reports to the General Manager.
Areas of Responsibility: • Provide direction, leadership and accountability for trademark docketers, including monitoring work flow; ensuring adherence to standard operating and quality assurance procedures; driving achievement of quality and timeliness metrics; and implementing changes to operating processes • Ensure 100% on-time payment of trademark renewals as instructed by clients, securing proof of rights in advance of due-date • Design and implement programs that provide a distinctive level of service to clients optimizing satisfaction, loyalty and market position • Develop and enhance relationships with foreign associates and government trademark offices worldwide • Contribute to the ongoing development of the internal payment processing system including identification, documentation and solution recommendation for functional and design requirements, and creation of comprehensive and successful testing scenarios • Motivate team members to achieve high levels of performance, including identification of training needs; execution against development plans; application of control procedures resulting in permanent corrective action; facilitating the team’s ability to cope with change • Identify, collaborate and communicate with colleagues at all levels, including development of implementation plans for IP Rules • Support the sales process • Set the strategic direction of the trademark services department
Qualifications: • BA / BS required • 5+ years of increasing responsibility managing trademark matters in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred • Strong, working knowledge of IP industry, including familiarity with US, European and Madrid trademark rules • 3+ years supervisory experience preferred • 5+ years of increasing responsibility working with clients via telephone and e-mail required • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred • Recent experience developing continuous improvement initiatives including evaluation of current operations, data analysis and implementation of recommended solutions on time and within budget • Record of success in creating programs that drive revenue and customer satisfaction; ability to interact effectively at multiple levels, in support of customer relationships; demonstrated self-confidence, particularly with client relationships • Demonstrated ability to manage staff through leadership change with little documentation • Proven track record as a hands-on leader who understands the urgency of meeting needs across multiple dimensions • Demonstrated conflict management skills with the ability to build relationships with and influence all levels within an organization • Energetic, self-starter with ability to break through historical barriers • Excellent collaboration, communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, teammates and customers
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated staff associates and patent agents with a minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent prosecution in communications technology, semiconductors, LEDs, and/or software is preferred. Significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees will be recognized. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Please note this is a nonpartnership track.
Medtronic, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel (II) who develops and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors. Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions. Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law. Requires undergraduate or graduate science degree and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.
Responsibilities: FUNCTIONING FACTORS • Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth knowledge in one job family or broader expertise in most areas of a job function.
• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Ensures that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
• Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on customers and/or results and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing operations or changes relating to processes or programs. Leads briefings with internal and external contacts.
• Adhere to the Medtronic Core Behaviors of Customer Focus, Candor, Trust and Respect, Courage, Accountability, and Passion to Win.
Basic Qualifications: • A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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• A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Strong communication skills, both oral and written • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude • Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships. • 10-20% travel required. • Desired/Preferred Qualifications Bachelors/Masters Degree in Biomedical, Chemistry, Biology or related field highly preferred. Experience providing IP counsel with respect to regulatory filings is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
L’Oréal leads the world of beauty with renowned brands like L’Oreal Paris, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline, Garnier, Redken, Giorgio Armani and Lancôme; $18 billion in annual sales; 23 consecutive years of double-digit profit growth; and has been consecutively ranked by BusinessWeek as one of “The Best Places to Launch a Career.” We are looking for a patent attorney.
The Patent Attorney is responsible for ensuring that L'Oreal USA is applying for all applicable patents in the hair, skin, and makeup métiers, and that all applications / registrations are in compliance with the global organization's mission and goals.
Principal Accountabilities: 1. Review internal developments stemming from our research efforts, and performs patentability reviews on those developments. 2. Determines potential patentability of U.S. R&D inventions. 3. Prepares and files patent applications with the Patent Office. 4. Prosecutes the applications as necessary, including their foreign counterparts. 5. Monitors possibility of patent infringement of L'Oreal patents. 6. Assists in the management of patent litigations. 7. Leads and directs the work of up to (2) others in the department. 8. Conducts freedom-to-operate analyses to ensure L'Oreal is not infringing third-party IP rights 9. Drafts agreements / licenses relating to external IP transactions
Requirements: • J.D. from accredited law school and B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering a must • Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in patent-related work, preferably in the Cosmetics / Personal Products, Chemical, and / or Pharmaceutical industries. • Must be experienced with licensing / contract matters. • Must 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 a must. • Must be able to report to Senior Management on complex patent and other legal matters. • Excellent communication (verbal &written), interpersonal, and computer skills. • Ability to prepare concise and lucidly written memorandums • Able to legally work in the USA on an ongoing basis without requiring assistance. • No relocation is offered for this position.
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Departmentand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
Responsibilities: 1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services 2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP 3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented 4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:
1. Registration to practice before the USPTO 2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics 3. JD degree from an accredited university 4. Admission to a state bar 5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney 6. Excellent written and spoken English 7. Strong academic credentials 8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems 9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment 10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 11. A positive attitude 12. A creative spirit
Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
A publicly-traded Houston-based company is expanding its legal department to include a Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Counsel. With an international reach, our client develops and builds technology-based solutions for the energy industry. This position comprises 2/3 patent prosecution and 1/3 IP portfolio management, including policy setting, IP litigation management, IP due diligence in M&A transactions, and licensing. Interested candidates should have 4-6 years' well-rounded intellectual property experience, with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Prior in-house experience strongly preferred. A mechanical engineering degree and/or energy industry experience would be ideal. This is a uniquely broad position with strong strategic influence and great upward potential. (No relocation benefits, so local candidates are preferred.)
Pye Legal Group is a boutique search firm that specializes in placing legal professionals with leading companies and law firms. With offices in Houston and Dallas, we have a team of 12 experienced recruiters who work collaboratively to produce the best results.
Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments. • Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements. • Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.
Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements. • Experience with patent-related litigation
Education and Experience Requirements: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems. • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking a dynamic and organized intellectual property (IP) and legal assistant–junior lawyer to strengthen its IP and Legal Unit, which provides IP management and legal services to CIMMYT scientific and administrative personnel in developing countries around the world. CIMMYT’s mission is to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat systems to ensure global food security and reduce poverty. The IP and Legal Unit help by ensuring that intellectual property assets acquired, used, and generated for the improvement of maize and wheat cropping systems are as free as possible from encumbrances to their distribution and use by researchers and small-to-intermediate-scale farmers and agricultural enterprises in the developing world.
The selected candidate will engage in the following activities:
1. Liaise with CIMMYT research and management staff to provide legal advice in contractual and transactional matters. 2. Draft and analyze contractual agreements. 3. Assess the freedom to operate for access and use of third party information and technologies by CIMMYT projects. 4. Compile and assess information on the legal environment (seed, biosafety, IP laws, and regulations) in which CIMMYT information, seed, and agricultural technologies are deployed. 5. Assist in devising legal/commercial strategies to disseminate and deploy CIMMYT information, seed, and agricultural technologies. 6. Contribute to the organization and maintenance of an electronic database of CIMMYT agreements, contracts, and licenses. 7. Help in implementing and updating legal regulatory policies and procedures. 8. Contribute to the dissemination among CIMMYT staff of information on IP and legal and regulatory policies and procedures.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications/skills:
1. A bachelor's degree in law, with an emphasis on commercial/corporate/business law. 2. At least two-years' experience in contracts and transactions in commercial/corporate law. 3. Sound skills in computing and database management. 4. Excellent spoken and written English, at a professional level. 5. Good knowledge (spoken and written) of another language, such as Spanish and/or Mandarin, would be a significant advantage. 6. Capacity to communicate legal matters to non-legal people. 7. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a diverse, multi-professional and multicultural environment. 7. Knowledge or experience in an additional technical field (informatics, biology, agriculture) would be an advantage.
The position is based at CIMMYT headquarters near Mexico City. It is for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of periodic renewals, subject to performance and availability of funding. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package including housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (up to grade 12), home leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping assistance. The CIMMYT campus has recreational and sports facilities and the center offers preschool care and transportation to an international school in Mexico City.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Contact: Apply online no later than 03 November 2010. At www.cimmyt.org, click on “About us – Job Opportunities-2010/16 Position.” Please complete the online application, including your cover letter, competencies and experience for the position, and a detailed CV/resume.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Texcoco, Mexico
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 10+ years of relevant experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in our Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
Candidates must have been engaged in a partner-level practice, preferably with large firm/client experience. Book of business not required, but may help provide flexibility as to office location.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
Pfizer Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities: • Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio. • Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims. • Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same. • Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility. • Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units. • Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice. • Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives. • Conduct due-diligence when requested. • Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed. • Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility. • Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred; • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; • Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting; • Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.
Solazyme is searching for a Director/Sr. Director of Intellectual Property to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotechnology patent law.
In-house experience with a rapidly growing IP portfolio is required. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position will be an essential part of our legal staff and will play a key role in the management and strategic development of the company’s IP portfolio.
The position will involve day-to-day management of the creation of new patent applications as well as the management of ongoing patent prosecution and strategic development of the portfolio.
Other important responsibilities will involve working with the business unit teams and technology teams to seamlessly translate raw technical data into patent filings that best meet the needs of the business objectives. Implementation of procedures and mechanisms for efficient collection and assessment of technical data and new inventions is another aspect of the position.
Experience with contracts such as licensing agreements, material transfer agreements, and joint development agreements that involve disposition of IP is preferred.
Requirements: • 10-12 years of experience working on biotechnology patent prosecution • Demonstrated experience managing strategic development of a patent portfolio • Licensing and contract experience is a plus • In-house experience at a biotechnology company preferred • PhD in a biological science highly preferred • J.D. from an accredited law school• Registration with USPTO
Responsibilities: • Participate in setting and implementing the strategic development of the IP portfolio • Oversee the preparation, drafting and filing of patent applications, trademarks and copyrights • Review publications and presentations regarding IP • Evaluate competitors’ patents; perform FTO analyses • Manage patent prosecution matters • Synchronize new patent filings and prosecution with evolving business strategies • Closely coordinate with research and process development project leaders • Manage flow of invention disclosures • Participate in creation and negotiation of contracts involving IP
This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and pre-IPO equity participation.
Contact: For more information about the company, please visit www.solazyme.com, and apply through our web portal and email your resume to Frank Santos at fsantos@solazyme.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Solazyme is a renewable oil production firm. We are the leader in algal biotechnology, harnessing the power of microalgae to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemicals, food oils and health and wellness materials. We are the only company in the world that has scaled up clean and renewable production of diesel and jet fuel derived from microalgae. We are Ranked as one of the Best Green Tech Companies in the U.S.
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID (candidate's choice). Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior drafting and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. Demonstrable business development success a bonus. References will be required.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
Pfizer Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Patents. Assistant General Counsel will lead patent teams supporting Pfizer’s Vaccines Research Unit and Center for Integrative Biology and Biotheraputics (“CIBB”).
Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include managing a variety of intellectual property issues and providing strategic counsel to research and development and business leadership.
• Overseeing and managing a group of attorneys dedicated to the vaccines and CIBB portfolios and R&D client, including work at other R&D sites; • Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; • Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues; • Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; • Reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and, • Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.
Requirements: • Ph.D in a biological science (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience particularly in the areas of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines) with solid knowledge of biotechnology as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ten + years’ professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO; • Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters including significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for biologics IP matters, and preferably for matters related to proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and vaccines; and, • Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail.
Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site.
Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.
Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek.
In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.
Seasoned attorney with at least five years of prior relevant legal experience. Capable of handling most legal matters with a minimum of supervision. Responsible for developing corporate patent strategy, overseeing Kroger’s patent portfolio, and managing liability.
Essential Job Functions: • Review and recommend changes to Kroger’s existing patent and invention policies and procedures and implement new processes where needed. • Educate associates working in areas of the Company where development takes place on how to protect Kroger inventions and avoid infringement of third party rights. • Work closely with research and development teams in IS&S, Manufacturing, Logistics and other departments to identify research of strategic importance worthy of patent protection. • Undertake a substantial share of the patent drafting and prosecution work. • Oversee the retention of outside patent counsel when necessary and manage the interaction between outside counsel and internal clients to eliminate duplication and inconsistency, improve efficiency and reduce cost. • Implement a patent review committee or other formal process to analyze the value of potential patents and make better decisions on which patent applications to pursue. • Oversee and maintain Kroger’s patent portfolio and take steps to enforce it when necessary. • Analyze patents and author patentability, freedom-to-practice/clearance, validity and infringement opinions and provide related advice to the Company. • Review, respond and provide advice to the Company with regard to claims of patent infringement. • Assist with management of patent litigation. • Assist as needed on overflow trademark work and other intellectual property matters. • Draft, review and negotiate patent licenses, employee invention agreements, and development contracts. • Oversee patent aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence studies. • Ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate’s areas of responsibility. • Keep supervisor informed of all material legal matters affecting the Company. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Position Qualifications: • JD from an ABA-accredited law school. • At least one State Bar membership in good standing. • Registered to practice with the USPTO. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to travel independently. • Seasoned attorney with at least five years of patent law experience. Desired Previous Job Experience: • Drafting and prosecution of patents (US and foreign). • Preparation of infringement, validity, freedom to operate opinions and related client counseling. • Project management experience.
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact: For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Illumina is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to manage the continued development and implementation of patent strategy. Identifies and pursues valuable intellectual property generated in a dynamic research and development environment. Conducts patent freedom to operate analyses and due diligence analyses.
Why is one person more likely to develop a disease—like cancer, diabetes or Parkinson’s—than someone else? Why would one person respond differently to treatment than another? Illumina’s technologies are helping researchers around the world to answer these questions and others, on a scale not even possible a few years ago.
Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions. • Has an in-depth, working knowledge of patent prosecution including preparation of patent applications and filing of all papers relating to patent prosecution. • Patent prosecution responsibilities include carrying out in-house prosecution and managing the prosecution efforts of outside counsel. • Assists product development teams in evaluating freedom to operate. • Initiates and interprets patentability searches. • Prepares analyses of patents in regard to infringement and validity. • Provides assistance in regard to intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements. • Collects and maintains data relating to the competitive patent landscape.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Preferred Experiential Background: • 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required. • Experience in a law firm providing patent prosecution services preferred. • Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus. • Practical experience in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
Contact: Apply online by visiting www.illumina.com/careers. When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!
The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.
This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.
This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!
About POET: The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.
POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.
Why work for POET? POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:
• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry • the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry • work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms
Contact: This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371
POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to work with EERC researchers clients in identifying, developing, and protecting valuable intellectual property. The EERC is an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC is not an academic organization. It is an entrepreneurial not-for-profit organization with a strong business culture and philosophy.
The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Intellectual Property Management and Technology Commercialization and is to be part of a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team responsible for transferring EERC technologies into both new business ventures and existing companies while being involved with key innovators and creating intellectual property positions with leading companies around! the world.
The position is responsible for managing different aspects of intellectual property on individual EERC projects together with the commercialization team and senior researchers; handling the analysis, evaluation, and disposition of invention disclosures by EERC scientists and engineers; obtaining appropriate protection of inventions by working with outside counsel; assisting in drafting negotiating commercialization agreements, such as licenses and shareholder agreements; and maintaining client relationships and monitoring license compliance. Limited travel will be required. For more information regarding the EERC, please see www.undeerc.org.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or law • Must have strong legal skills • Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills • Criminal history background check Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, business development and consulting
• Industry experience in energy or environmental sectors
Contact: Please complete UND Application/Control Card form found online at www.humanresources.und.edu. If claiming Veterans preference, a DD Form 214 must be attached. If claiming Disabled Veterans Preference, a DD Form 214 and a copy of VA statement dated within past year must be attached. All applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date and have complete name and current mailing address.
UND is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to protect Intellectual Property created by Molecular Imprints, Inc. by drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and analyzing and developing the Molecular Imprints patent portfolio.
