Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

August 24, 2009- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, PLLC is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Bellevue Office. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.

Responsibilities:
• Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies.
• Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees.
• Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents.
• Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review.
• Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement.
• Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc).
• Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above.
• Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.

Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing.
• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing.
• Experience in managing work groups of up to 5 people.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff.
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information).
• Ability to make sound business decisions.
• Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred.
• J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required.
• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.

Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume to: jobs@intven.com.

Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

August 24, 2009- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, PLLC is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Portfolio Administration group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.

Responsibilities:
• Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases
• Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel
• Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio
• Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information
• Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence

Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school
• Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science
• Admission to Washington or other state bar
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in Wireless
• Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
• Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios
• Foreign prosecution
• In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel

Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume to: jobs@intven.com.

Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Senior Licensing Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

August 24, 2009- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Senior Patent Attorney-Licensing to work in the Growth Business Unit in Bellevue, Washington. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.

Responsibilities:
• Working closely with the General Manager and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area to the Growth Business Unit. Specifically, the Senior Patent Attorney is responsible for:
• Guiding the investigation, identification and development of new IP product portfolios for the benefit of our current and future investors and customers.
• Partnering with Licensing Executives to develop licensing strategy within the Growth business unit. Specifically around patent use, patent infringement and license negotiation.
• Personally develop patent claim product mappings and file history analysis.
• Personally conduct patent claim and patent application and benefit analysis and be able to train and develop an engineering staff to support these efforts.
• Personally conduct patent claim and patent infringement analysis and be able to train and develop an engineering staff to support these efforts.
• Personally conduct an analysis of the intellectual property markets pertaining to the new portfolio areas. Specifically litigation patterns, histories and licensing practices.
• Assist in negotiation of various outbound patent license agreements.
• Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc).
• Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above.
• Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Qualifications:
• A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad electronics, technology, wireless, optical or biomedical background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years experience in IP licensing (preferably patent licensing)
• J.D., Law degree
• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably Washington) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is required.
• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff
• Experience in managing work groups of up to 5 people
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information)
• Ability to make sound business decisions
• Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred

Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume to: jobs@intven.com.

Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty – University of Utah Law – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 13, 2009- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

August 10, 2009- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

RAYSPAN®, the world's leading innovator of metamaterial air interface solutions for wireless communications, is seeking a patent attorney. As patent counsel, you will lead the RAYSPAN® IP department by identifying, securing and enforcing intellectual property protection (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets) for inventions and discoveries made by our engineers and technical leaders.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and provide growth to in-house patent agents and paralegals team while overseeing in-house IP docketing system.
• Develop an IP roadmap and strategies per Rayspan’s business goals and Participate in IP-portfolio due-diligence.
• Review and prosecute provisional, non-provisional, and Trademark applications drafted by Rayspan’s patent agents. This includes drafting strong claims and responding to office actions. You will work with outside counsel to file and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Provide legal counseling regarding intellectual property issues, including patentability and freedom to operate.
• Protect Rayspan’s IP assets by acting as company liaison with outside law firms on behalf of Rayspan, protecting Rayspan in prosecution of US, European or other foreign applications, interferences, oppositions and litigations
• Counsel Rayspan's business and research managers in intellectual property law as part of the decision making process, and conduct IP mining by identifying research that may be subject to protection through filing of patent applications.
• Manage in-licensing of technology from universities and companies and coordinate with licensor's attorneys to develop patent strategies for licensed technology which meets Rayspan's business goals.
• Support on patent-related sections in Rayspan licensing agreements to customers.
• Review Rayspan’s technical publications, presentations, and public release of IP material prior to submission for publication.

Requirements:
• J.D. plus Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, an advanced degree or experience in Radio Frequency wireless communications is desirable;
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an IP attorney with a law firm and/or corporation.
• Admitted to a State bar and to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
• Patent experience in RF wireless industry or semiconductor is a plus;
• Ability to understand business issues, particularly in the wireless cell phone industry.
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, invalidity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling;
• Experience in IP licensing agreements, contracts, and negotiation is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people at different levels in Rayspan.
• Ability to undertake some travel as required to support domestic and international customers with IP-related matter.
• Exposure to patent litigation is a plus.

Contact:
RAYSPAN® is located in sunny San Diego, California, and offers competitive compensation & benefits programs. Please submit resumes to career@rayspan.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California

Metamaterials provide breakthrough improvements in antenna and RF front-end component miniaturization, performance, cost reduction and ease of manufacture. Rayspan's solutions support a full range of fixed and mobile wireless WAN and LAN applications including all 2/3/4G cellular handsets, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.

August 6, 2009- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Educational, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Counsel – Large Corporation – Knoxville, Tenn.

July 20, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

ALSTOM Power Inc., a world leader in the supply of power generation equipment and services, is currently recruiting an Intellectual Property Counsel for its worldwide Environmental Systems and CO2 Capture activities. The position will be based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Intellectual Property Counsel will advise management in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The position’s primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing IP strategies for Alstom’s Environmental Systems and CO2 Capture activities
• Managing patent and trademark portfolios to support these IP strategies
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IP related contract terms and conditions
• Enforcing Alstom’s IP portfolio, including handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries
• Developing business plans and product designs to avoid IP infringement
• Reviewing, preparing, and prosecuting patent and trademark applications
• Conducting IP due diligence for transactions and acquisitions
• Providing IP training to Alstom employees
• Reviewing and monitoring IP budgets for Alstom businesses
• Managing relationships with outside counsel
• Monitoring compliance with the company’s legal agreements, legal procedures and management instructions
• Performing other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years experience in IP law, a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, admission to a state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Preference is given to candidates with in-house experience and experience working in an international environment.

The candidate must also exhibit strong self-starting behavior, have a positive attitude, work well as a team player, and display a level of initiative to handle the various projects and responsibilities of the position. Must have demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Candidates wishing to be considered for this position must have the legal right to work and live in the USA. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or expatriate status. Candidates must be prepared to accept local terms and conditions.

ALSTOM Power Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

ALSTOM Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:
Interested applicants may apply by contacting Lawrence Allen at lawrence.allen@power.alstom.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Deputy Executive Director – AIPLA – Arlington, Va.

July 19, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP/Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Dublin, Calif.

July 1, 2009- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sybase is currently seeking an IP/Patent Attorney for our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin, CA.

Purpose of the Position:
Sybase is looking for an experienced IP / patent attorney who can assist a Senior Corporate Counsel in managing and handling the Company’s IP-related litigation and other matters. Position will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development and implementation of IP strategies
• Manage IP litigation
• Work with in-house personnel and outside counsel in developing patent portfolio
• Negotiate and advise on IP aspects of contracts and acquisitions
• Provide legal support to engineering groups, including the negotiation of inbound licensing agreements
• Assist in other IP-related legal matters
• Provide timely responses to client base, providing sound legal advice with appropriate business perspective
• Represent the Legal Department in a way that causes the client base to view their interactions with the Legal Department as being responsive and critical to the client's success

Qualifications:
• Requires JD and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Computer science or other appropriate engineering undergraduate degree preferred
• Strong academic credentials required
• Requires 5-10 years experience practicing law at a major law firm or an in-house legal department in the IP / patent area, with a significant focus on litigation
• Background in IP contracting work is highly desirable, and background in patent prosecution work is helpful
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires superior interpersonal skills, and ability to interact well with senior management.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters
• Requires ability to prioritize and manage workload independently

Sybase provides outstanding benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Spousal equivalent benefits coverage, Paid Time Off, Education assistance program, Adoption Assistance Program, Employee stock purchase plan, 401K, Commuter Benefits, 529 College Savings Plan information, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Fitness Center, Onsite Day Care, Onsite Cafe, and Credit Union

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Sybase is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact:
Qualified Candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Nathalie Ravenstein, Director of Worldwide Staffing, at nravenst@sybase.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Dublin, California (SF East Bay Area)

Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical data in commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and defense runs on Sybase.

Sybase's reputation in delivering mission-critical solutions makes us the leader in the financial industry-where Sybase powers over half the trades on Wall Street, in mobile technology-where Sybase is the market leader in mobile middleware and device management solutions, and in mobile services-where Sybase delivers over 6 billion text messages a month.

In short, Sybase is the wise choice to help businesses achieve the new paradigm for success: the Unwired Enterprise.

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

June 29, 2009- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier law department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work for 2007 and 2008. This individual will play a critical part of Mattel's product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel's day-to-day product clearance activity, including analyzing new products and evaluating patent search reports; supervising the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications; and managing patent claims and litigation as needed.

The role includes considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as the responsibility to render strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies on all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process. Specifically, the position is charged with delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions while balancing the legal and practical needs of the Company.

Experience - External:
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house as a practicing Attorney.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work together collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance
• Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid expertise in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts
• Ideal candidate will have top analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.

Additional requirements include:
• JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred)
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases
• Experience with patent licensing in consumer products field preferred
• Some patent litigation experience preferred
• Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required
• Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide top-quality, proactive, efficient and effective legal support in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Interested applicants visit the careers section of Mattel's website to apply.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, California

Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including ongoing professional development through our global Leadership Development Center, on-site childcare and a fitness and recreation center.

Mattel makes some of the world's most innovative and beloved toys each and every year ' brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl top the list. Our toys have put millions of smiles on the faces of many generations of children around the world.

And our employees also have a lot to smile about. In January 2009, Mattel was again named to FORTUNE Magazine's prestigious '100 Best Companies to Work for' list, ranking number 48, up 22 spots from number 70 in 2008. The company was ranked in 2008 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Whippany, N.J.

June 15, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Manager – Large Corporation – Sydney, Australia

May 22, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

To support its expanding global business, Cochlear is seeking a senior IP professional with vision and ambition to drive our global patent strategy forward. The role is based at our corporate headquarters and principal manufacturing facility located in Lane Cove, Sydney. As part of the Design & Development function, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the IP strategy for all product lines globally. The objective is to ensure the patent portfolio is positioned to support our advanced technology development program and growth objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Development and Execution of the Patent Strategy: Leadership to establish a clear forward looking direction to establish Cochlear’s global patent strategy.
• Patent risk management: Develop, implement and maintain a process that aptly identifies and manages potential patent threats or risks relating to product development
• Patent acquisition: Lead and manage the Patents team to ensure effective and timely patent prosecution that deliver the IP strategy
• Trademark: Implement efficient trademark registration, maintenance and clearance
• Represent Cochlear and act on external matters relating to IP: Represent Cochlear, where required, in any patent infringement or prosecution cases; Brief external legal parties representing Cochlear for any prosecution
• Contract Management & Administration: Represent Cochlear in negotiations with collaborative research partners and competitors to ensure the contract delivers IP outcomes which support the patent strategy
• Budget Management: Establish an annual budget and cost are managed in line with the budget

Requirements:
• Patent attorney with engineering background and specialisation in Intellectual Property Law
• Extensive experience working with patent portfolios in high tech, engineering or the medical device industry.
• Patent attorney firm experience, ideally at Senior Associate or Partner level
• Expert knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and practice under National, US, European and Asian patent systems
• People & Project management experience
• Service oriented, excellent communicator and relationship building skills
• A law degree, IP Licensing experience (desirable)

Cochlear can offer you:

• An opportunity to play a strategic role to deliver on our brand promise of “Hear Now. And Always”
• A pivotal role in the growth strategy for Cochlear
• A high impact job - making a difference to the quality of peoples’ lives.
• Competitive salary package & benefits
• Great team environment

Contact:
Make a defining career move & apply today! Apply online at http://careers.cochlear.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sydney, Australia

For over 25 years, Cochlear has been the global leader in implantable hearing solutions and has helped 130,000 recipients to connect to family, friends and the world of sound. We are committed to a lifelong partnership of trust built on continual technology advancements, leading reliability and a track record of good science. As we continue to develop new products and revolutionise the industry, we are experiencing a new era of growth, change and opportunity right across the business.

Senior Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Plano, Texas

May 6, 2009- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Huawei Technologies USA, the US subsidiary of Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd., has a newly-established Senior Patent Counsel position to be staffed out of the US subsidiary’s Plano, Texas headquarters. Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 36 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide.

Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will ideally have 8 - 10 years of in-house and private law firm experience with a particular emphasis on patent procurement, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Have prior patent and/or technology licensing experience.
• Critical review and management of outside counsel engaged in patent procurement activities on behalf of Huawei, as well as attending to internal preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Support of Chief Patent Counsel in general intellectual property activities on behalf of Huawei.
• Rendering of comprehensive intellectual property support to one or more domestic client groups, as well as management of related patent review boards.
• Have strong ability to analyze and communication of complex technical and legal issues to a primarily domestic client base.
• Render legal and technical support for patent assertion/licensing negotiations.
• Supervise and mentor junior patent engineering staff from Huawei’s foreign offices as to patent application drafting, prosecution and practice procedures before the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Qualifications:
• License to practice law in the United States, and preferably in the State of Texas
• Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills
• Possess excellent patent legal and analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to independently formulate and draft appropriate responses to office actions, and advise clients as to various intellectual property issues
• Candidates must possess a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Physics and/or • • • • Computer Science; prior experience working within the telecommunications industry desirable, but not mandatory
• Ideal candidate must have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in patent prosecution, opposition, and/or interference practice
• Strong ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Limited domestic and international travel is required

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact at Kimberly McDaniel kmcdaniel@huawei.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Plano, Texas

Sr. SQL Server DBA – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

April 29, 2009- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Web/Tech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

CPA Global's Software Product Development Team is recruiting an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA with patent (Intellectual Property) data knowledge to help us grow our product. This team operates in a high-energy, fast paced and collaborative environment that focuses on technology and quality to drive business objectives. This individual will work closely with development, Sr. Data Q/A Analyst and Sr. Database Administrator to maintain large database systems in both production and development environments.

Responsibilities:
• Perform routine database backups, restores, cleanup and general database maintenance in a large, highly complex, software development environment.
• Review designs and SQL code from fellow developers to ensure adherence to established coding principles and standards.
• Provide software build support and ongoing assistance with build activities to ensure timely delivery of testing and production software builds in a highly dynamic software development lifecycle process.
• Design and develop advanced database solutions, including T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, functions and schemas to enable and support Development objectives.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and resolve highly complex technical issues including performance tuning Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views & Functions on very large OLTP databases with high transaction rates and concurrency.
• Promote good SQL coding practices and apply functional area expertise to optimize the programming results.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to CMC resources on database architecture, design, advanced features and structural enhancements.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and direction to other Development staff in techniques for writing efficient SQL code.

Demonstrate technical expertise with:
• Backup/Restore
• DTS/SSAS/SSIS/SSRS
• Dundas Charting and Visualization
• Database Design
• Replication
• Service Broker
• Indexed Views
• Profiler/Perfmon/DMVs

Qualifications:
• Experience and understanding of Intellectual Property patent data (preferred, but not required)
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Information Systems or Computer Science
• One or more relevant Microsoft certifications; MCAP, MCTS (SQL Server), MCDBA
• Minimum 5 years experience with advanced Microsoft SQL Server (2000/2005/2008) concepts
• Minimum 5 years advanced coding experience in high performance, high concurrency OLTP systems
• Minimum 5 years coding experience in Microsoft languages (.NET, C#, VB6)
• Minimum 5 years advanced knowledge of Microsoft Architectures
• Minimum 5 years experience with XML (ST36 preferred), SGML, and text data
• Demonstrated technical excellence in advanced programming techniques, object oriented design principles and service oriented architecture
• Extensive knowledge of software and architecture patterns and practices
• A thorough understanding of the complete software development lifecycle
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, shifting priorities and non-standard working hours
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize individual and team activities
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to gain internal support and establish a solid working relationship with peers and management
• Ability to communicate ideas and solutions effectively to management, team members and customers both orally and in writing
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction, following standard operating procedures and sound business practices
• Creative, supportive, self-motivated team player.

Contact:
To apply, please send resumes directly to cpanajobs@cpaglobal.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Founded by attorneys in 1969, the CPA Global business has come a long way from those early beginnings. In just four decades, we’ve grown to be one of the leading legal outsourcing companies in the world, offering a full range of general legal and intellectual property (IP) support services.

With offices across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, CPA is well placed to support attorney firms and corporate clients with a diverse set of legal and IP specific needs.

We provide services such as document review, contract management and litigation support right through to top end intellectual property software, renewals and data management, research and consulting – assisting busy law firms and corporate legal departments throughout the litigation and IP lifecycle.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Deer Park, Ill.

April 27, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Deer Park facility of Continental is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent agent with at least 5 years experience to add to its Patent and Licensing Group. You will work with patent attorneys, engineers, patent agents and business units to manage a patent portfolio, manage a patent review committee, prepare, file and prosecute patent applications and assist with other work, including opinions, agreements, managing outside IP counsel and litigation support. The work includes an interesting mix of automotive technologies and clients. Collegial atmosphere provides a great work environment and an opportunity to grow. Admission to the patent bar required.

The patent agent will report to the Head of Patent and Licenses and assist patent agents in the Deer Park office, and may also fill in for other Conti locations.

Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, regulations, forms; ability to perform research in the MPEP and to share knowledge with and train others. Former USPTO examiner or law firm experience is desirable.
• Experience should include drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting product clearances and patentability searches. Some experience with trademarks and IP-related agreements, such as non-disclosure, licensing, consultant, and joint development agreements would be helpful.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that adhere to the Continental's collegial and respectful interpersonal communications policy.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, work collaboratively, think creatively, take initiative and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Able to work in a collaborative teamwork style work environment and be willing to assist/support others.
• Strong computer skills including a ability to actively learn and utilize software including, Microsoft Office, the USPTO's EFS, and an IP docket management database (CPA preferred).
• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with a minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience and working on U.S. and foreign patent filings.

Contact:
Please send resumes to: amanda.jauch@continental-corporation.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Deer Park, IL

Chief IP Counsel – Brookhaven National Laboratory – Upton, N.Y.

April 8, 2009- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Legal Office has a full time opportunity for a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel directs the activities of the Intellectual Property Legal Support Group within the Office of the General Counsel in all functions relating to identifying, evaluating, reporting and protecting discoveries and inventions developed by or contributed by Laboratory personnel. The group currently consists of a senior patent attorney and a paralegal.

Responsibilities include formulating Laboratory policy relating to intellectual property matters. The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel will oversee and participate in the identification of patentable intellectual property, the development of outside patentability and patent drafting contracts, discussions with inventors, web searches for identifying markets and customers, development of patent scope and preparation of patent applications. They will also oversee the patent prosecution work conducted by outside patent counsel and represent BNL with Patent Office Examiners. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to management regarding most promising research and developing patent prosecution strategies; and providing legal advice on transactional matters including licensing and sponsored research contracts.

Requirements:
• A Juris Doctorate – JD
• 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in the field of intellectual property
• Strong managerial and communication skills, particularly writing and negotiating
• Admission to at least one state bar, NY state preferred, and admission to USPTO
• Extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters pertaining to the protection of intellectual property
• Familiarity with the technologies at BNL that lend themselves to patenting
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:
• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room ,Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

Contact:
We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and search for job #14802.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)

Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – Yoqneam, Israel

March 23, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 5, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Coloplast, founded in 1957 and listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange in 1983, is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. We develop, manufacture and market medical devices and services to improve the quality of life of the users of our products. In September 2007, we employed more than 7,000 people.This position supports the Surgical Urology business. The Senior Patent Counsel will be responsible for all in-house patent preparation and prosecution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Position will have a strong emphasis on in-house patent preparation and prosecution
• Will assist Director and Chief Patent Counsel with client counseling, freedom to operate opinions, patentability assessments, licensing, due diligence, and related matters
• Assist in properly acquiring and managing intellectual property from external sources
• Proactive patent portfolio management including building, implementing, and managing the patent portfolio

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Registered patent attorney, admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Admitted to practice in at least one state and eligible for admission in Minnesota
• 2-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in the medical device area
• Possess strong business focus and ability to develop cross-functional partnerships
• Technical degree required (mechanical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering) (preferred)
• Previous corporate experience (preferred, but not required)
• Strong writing skills
• Self-motivated / self-directed
• Travel - minimal

Contact:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to usmnjobs@coloplast.com. Please note, if you send your resume to anyone other than usmnjobs@coloplast.com, it could result in a delay in the process.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Coloplast has three product areas:
• Ostomy care products for people whose intestinal outlet has been surgically rerouted through the abdominal wall
• Urology and continence care products for people with problems in the urinary system or in the male reproductive system
• Dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds and skin care products for prevention and treatment.

Our recruiting efforts are focused on identifying the best possible individuals who share our commitment to our core values, some of which include:
• We are customer driven
• We are quality conscious in all that we do
• We have a fair and respectful management style
• We are always learning and sharing new ideas
• And most importantly, we have passion for our business

Patent Development Manager – Small Corporation – Bangalore, India

January 25, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Japan

January 9, 2009- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution