IP Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – Mountain View, Calif.

December 18, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Google is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel. Google Legal a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage. We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers. We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world.

As an IP Litigation Counsel, you will assist with general litigation matters, specifically the area of third party disputes and lawsuits involving intellectual property issues such as patent, trademark and copyright litigation. You are an experienced attorney with a technical background such as a computer or electrical engineering or computer science degree (USPTO admission is a plus).

In this role you will have significant interaction with almost all business areas of Google, such as Product Management, Engineering, Corporate Communications, Human Resources and Sales. As a prominent and dynamic global company, Google faces many novel legal issues. You should enjoy navigating uncharted waters in a role that will provide opportunities to help establish the precedents that will govern this space.

Responsibilities:
• The Litigation Counsel will work closely with our litigation team, as well as various Legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes.
• The Litigation Counsel will be responsible for determining dispute resolution strategies, as well as developing the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.
• The Litigation Counsel will work with outside counsel to manage lawsuits that may evolve from these third party disputes.

Requirements:
• JD degree with excellent academic credentials or equivalent experience.
• 3-8 years litigation experience.
• Broad based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters.
• Significant experience with strategically addressing legal complaints.
• Extensive experience with (and understanding of) the online industry.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills and sense of humor required.
• Ability to respond to questions/issues spontaneously.

Contact:
For immediate consideration, please apply at this URL.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com/about.html

Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mountain View, California

Patent Portfolio Manager – Large Corporation – Cupertino, Calif.

November 24, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Associate – Large Corporation – Tucson, Ariz.

November 18, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roche, one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, is seeking a patent attorney. The attorney will coordinate the IP activities for Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the company's intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for developing and implementing an IP strategy within one or more business areas.
• Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas.
• Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office in order to protect the company's investment in research and development.
• Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
• Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
• Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing.
• Conduct trademark searching and opinions.

Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Lifesciences/chemistry/chemical engineering/biotechnology.
• Advanced degree in the LifeSciences is preferred. Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states. Licensed to practice law before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Experience:
At least three years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling. Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals. At least some experience within IP litigation matters.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Yvonne Schuelke at Yvonne.Schuelke@contractors.roche.com or 520 / 229-4060.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

IP Fellowship – The George Washington University – Washington D.C.

November 10, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Menlo Park, Calif.

October 31, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) is seeking patent counsel. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., PacBio is a startup biotechnology company developing a transformative single-molecule, real-time (SMRT™) DNA sequencing platform. PacBio’s goal is to commercialize SMRT DNA sequencing technology, eventually enabling sequencing of individual genomes as part of routine medical care. The company is currently venture funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Maverick Capital, and others.

PacBio seeks the best and the brightest to join our world-class team. You must be creative, forward thinking, approach challenges with an innovative attitude, and enjoy being part of a highly interdisciplinary team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, prosecution and management of company intellectual property portfolio.
• Assist in management of intellectual property aspects of commercialization of company products and services, including coordination of licensing programs, evaluating intellectual property considerations of products (freedom to operate, in-licensing, product marking, trademark, etc.).
• Provide internal opinions on patent matters.
• Manage outside patent counsel.

Requirements:
• From 3 to 5 years experience preparing and prosecuting patents before the USPTO and other patent offices in law firm and/or corporate legal environment.
• Registration to practice before USPTO.
• J.D. and good academic credentials from respected law school.
• Must have substantial technical background (advanced degree and/or substantial hands-on experience) in relevant field (biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical instrumentation, mechanical engineering, bioinformatics).
• Must be capable of quickly understanding and effectively communicating broad ranging technologies.
• Must be a member of California Bar Association in good standing.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in IP transactions (licensing, acquisition, etc.).

Contact:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume here. You may also visit our site and click on our Careers page to browse our other open positions.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

Senior Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

October 22, 2008- US - Northwest, 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

Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Senior Patent Attorney with our Licensing 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:
• 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.
• Guide portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement,
• Partner with licensing executives to develop licensing strategy within vertical business unit
• Managing patent licensing and enforcement and asserting patents
• Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis
• 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

Requirements:
• A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong offensive licensing experience, a broad electronics, technology, wireless, optical or biomedical background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent 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 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

Contact:
Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small 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. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.

Founders:
Nathan Myhrvold, former Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Corporation
Edward Jung, former Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation
Greg Gorder, former Partner, Perkins Coie, LLP
Peter Detkin, former Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Intel Corp

Employees:
Currently IV has more than 350 team members from the technology and IP industries. The staff includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.

For more information see: http://www.intellectualventures.com

Chief International Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

October 16, 2008- 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

Wyeth is seeking a Chief International Patent Counsel for its Madison, N.J. headquarters. Primary objective will be to serve as the chief patent law advisor and counselor to Wyeth’s international affiliates on patent matters. Selected candidate will report to the Vice President and Deputy Chief Patent Counsel and manage the patent law team servicing the company's international affiliates.

Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to international and affiliate management and others within company concerning international patent issues.
• Coordinate development and implementation of international patent strategies with internal patent prosecution group and therapeutic area attorneys.
• Provide advice and counsel to patent department regarding international developments in substantive patent law, policy, and political and business environment.
• Coordinate with patent litigation attorneys to direct and manage international patent litigation, including serving as the primary contact with affiliate management and where appropriate, supervising outside litigation counsel.
• Work with internal and external policy groups and advocacy groups to enhance development of intellectual property protections around the world.
• Assist with and provide counsel relating to potential divestments, acquisitions and technology-related agreements.
• Engage and supervise outside counsel as necessary and appropriate to advise on specific matters.
• Prepare opinions relating to various international patent issues.
• Coordinate activities of the International Patent Group with regional and affiliate general lawyers.

Requirements:
• JD (or foreign equivalent) with top notch academic qualifications
• Member of at least one state bar (or foreign equivalent)
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Science focus (i.e., chemistry or biology)
• 10+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in international patent law
• Pharmaceutical/health care experience preferred
• Litigation experience strongly preferred
• International legal training or work experience strongly preferred

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Leading the way to a healthier world.

By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey

Patent & Trademark Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

October 9, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate Counsel – Small Corporation – Columbia, Md.

September 24, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals
• Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing)
• Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel
• Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness
• Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise

Requirements:
• Proficiency in following competencies is critical:
• Effective written and oral communication
• Proactively recognizing & solving problems
• Independent decision making
• J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state
• 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities

Preferred:
• Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science

Contact:
For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Alameda, Calif.

September 23, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Racine, Wisc.

September 23, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. is seeking a patent counsel with primary patent-related responsibilities for one or more designated consumer product business areas, groups, and/or special technology initiatives or projects within the corporation. In addition, each patent counsel may be called upon as needed, to provide general patent support for the Company business at-large in matters beyond his/her designated areas of responsibility.

The Company patent activities reflect our global business presence. The areas of responsibility for this position include technologies usually focusing on delivery systems (such as systems or methods for aerosol, volatile, or liquid dispensing), small devices, new product formulations, and the like.

Responsibilities:
• Proactive counseling of inventors and project leaders with respect to patent matters and project strategies. Counseling business unit management with respect to patent strategy and other patent matters. US patent application preparation and prosecution, requiring skill in evaluating patent opportunities and managing outside counsel in claim strategies and other application preparation and prosecution matters.
• International patent application preparation and prosecution, with efficient guidance of patent counsel in other countries.
• Conducting right-to-practice reviews of company products, including infringement and validity evaluations and design-around guidance to inventors and project leaders.
• Drafting and negotiating technologically focused contracts, including joint development agreements, patent licenses, secrecy agreements, and consulting agreements. Some of this work may be done in cooperation with a transactional attorney also assigned to the same business areas.
• Coordinating and/or supervising litigation issues with outside counsel.
• Teaching occasional in-house seminars relating to patents, patent strategy, technological contracts, and the like.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of patent practice, with in-house corporate practice experience being desirable but not essential.
• Practice experience must include US patent preparation and prosecution and should also include experience with as many of the following as possible: client counseling, right-to-practice evaluation, international patent matters, contract preparation and negotiation, and patent litigation activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to make seasoned judgments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast paced dynamic environment with other attorneys and with the Company's technical and business personnel.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering area (with practical knowledge of chemistry and the mechanical arts emphasized for this position).
• J.D. or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state and admission to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney.
• Applicants will be expected to submit a non-confidential writing sample of their past work.

Contact:
Candidates interested in this position should submit resumes online at http://www.scjohnson.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Racine, Wisconsin

Professor of Law – Franklin Pierce Law – Concord, N.H.

September 22, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Professor of Law – Franklin Pierce Law – Concord, N.H.

September 22, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Franklin Pierce Law Center seeks applicants for a tenure-track position as Professor of Law, starting in the fall 2009. We seek an individual with significant practical experience in intellectual property and business laws, preferably with expertise in those practice areas relating to the business aspects of intellectual property (e.g. asset securitization and strategic management of intellectual property.) The successful candidate may also teach in the basic business law curriculum. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong commitment to teaching in a diverse and multicultural law school environment. Teaching experience and evidence of research and scholarly achievement are welcome but are not required to apply for this position. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Franklin Pierce Law Center is a private, ABA-accredited, independent law school, established in 1973. Pierce Law offers a rigorous J.D. program, which includes the Webster Scholar Honors Program—a first-in-the-nation alternative pathway to bar membership. Beyond the J.D. program, Pierce Law is renowned for its intellectual property graduate programs, which attract candidates from all over the world. As a result, Pierce Law has alumni/ae in over ninety countries. Pierce Law awards interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law, and LL.M. degrees in those same areas. Pierce Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, approximately one hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the White Mountains, and is the only law school in the state.

Franklin Pierce Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity among its faculty, students, and staff.

Contact:
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to:
Prof. Buzz Sherr, Chair of the Appointments Committee
Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301

Or, e-mail us with a cover letter, resume and other supporting materials as attachments.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Concord, New Hamshire

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

September 17, 2008- US - Northwest, 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

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

September 16, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

LS9, Inc., a San-Francisco-based clean-energy start-up, is seeking a new patent attorney. The patent counsel’s primary responsibilities will include all aspects of intellectual property counseling related to LS9’s product development and technology innovation efforts. In particular, the Patent Counsel will have the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and manage outside counsel involved in drafting;
• Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally, and manage outside counsel involved in prosecution;
• Participate in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures/guidelines related to intellectual property protection;
• Participate in developing and implementing a corporate IP strategy;
• Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies;
• Provide advice on LS9 product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape;
• Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues, and patentability of new products and technologies;
• Keeping up to date and knowledgeable concerning third party IP and industry IP trends, caselaw and other legal development;
• Providing education to various company functions and facilitating the integration of corporate IP strategy company-wide.

Requirements:
• The candidate must have a J.D. with four to eight years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients.
• An advanced degree in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry is desirable but not required.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a state bar is required.

Contact:
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. EOE.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

August 27, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.

O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and review U.S. patent applications
• Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO
• Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions
• Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO
• Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation

Requirements:
• Eligible to practice before the USPTO
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.

Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to jobs3068@o2micro.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California

Sr. Engineering Product Compliance – Large Corporation – Danville, Ky.

August 22, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel-Patents – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

August 19, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

CME Group is the world’s largest and most diverse exchange. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), CME Group serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe.

Financial services is an evolving industry for patents. CME Group is a leader in this space due to its ability to innovative. We manage one of the largest and diverse patent portfolios in the financial services industry. We are looking for someone to further develop our patent portfolio through the following responsibilities:

• Manage strategic inventing sessions and invention disclosure review and evaluation process.
• Provide guidance and counseling to various divisions within the organization to leverage our current portfolio.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Support patent opinion activities including freedom to operate, patentability, validity/invalidity and infringement/non-infringement opinions.
• Support investigations into third party patents and patent-related litigation.
• Support patent issues with mergers and acquisition.
• Support the Intellectual Property Team, patent litigation and patent licensing activities.

Requirements:
• 3-6 years of patent law experience.
• Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices and admission to the Illinois Bar is required.
• Backgrounds in electrical engineering or software development are highly preferred.
• Financial Services experience highly preferred.

Contact:
Please apply at: http://www.cmegroup.com/company/careers/job-application.html?code=12873-CN&p=Associate%20Director,%20Assistant%20General%20Counsel%20-%20Patents.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

As an international marketplace, CME Group brings buyers and sellers together on the CME Globex electronic trading platform and on its trading floors. CME Group offers the widest range of benchmark products available across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. CME Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME.”

In a world of increasing volatility, customers around the globe rely on CME Group as their premier source for managing risk. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, CME Group is the largest and most diverse exchange in the world. We offer the widest range of benchmark products available on any exchange – providing you with the tools you need to meet your business objectives, achieve your financial goals and, ultimately, reach your vision.

Specifically, we offer futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, commodities, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. In 2006 our combined volume exceeded 2.2 billion contracts – worth more than $1,000 trillion – with three-quarters of our trades executed electronically. CME Clearing matches and settles all trades and guarantees the creditworthiness of every transaction that takes place in our markets.

CME Group, traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME,” is dedicated to ongoing innovation and unsurpassed customer service so you can manage best what matters most.

IP Technical Specialist – Small Corporation – Ithaca, N.Y.

August 15, 2008- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Specialist – Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Hong Kong

August 10, 2008- Asia, Emp - Educational, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) seeks an intellectual property specialist to work within its Partnership Development Office. The University is the largest government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong, with a total student headcount of about 27,200, of which 13,500 are full-time students, 11,400 are part-time students and 2,300 are mixed-mode students. It offers programmes at Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's degrees and Higher Diploma levels. The University has 26 academic departments and units grouped under six faculties, as well as 2 independent schools. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,250. The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$4 billion per year.

The University's Partnership Development Office is a unit of the Institute for Enterprise at PolyU. It serves as a hub of a network of partners and clients to enable technology transfer and commercialisation. Its mission is to build long-term relationships between internal academic talents and the industrial and business sectors. To tap on the vast capability and resources at PolyU, it serves as the first point of contact for the commercial and industrial sectors. It provides professional services in the areas of Business Development, Management of the University's Intellectual Property, and Marketing Services and Support.

Responsibilities:
Successful candidate required to:
• Advise PolyU’s staff and students on patent applications, strategies and other forms of intellectual property protection
• Conduct patent search, prepare patent applications, professional response to office actions and patent annuity payment, and provide reminding services
• Render patentability and non-infringement opinions
• Provide services on patent litigation and administrative resolution of patent disputes
• Conduct talks/seminars on intellectual property
• Supervise clerical staff.

Requirements:
Applicants should have the following:
• Recognised university degree, preferably in Law and/or Science
• Qualification of being a Registered Patent Attorney by examination
• At least eight years of experience in a related field, including proven experience in the preparation of all forms of intellectual property applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An excellent command of English.

Preference will be given to those with good command of Chinese, including Putonghua.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement on July 12, 2008 need not re-apply.)

Benefits:
Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Remuneration package will be highly competitive.

Contact:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2764 3374; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or they may be downloaded here. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details on the University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found here.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Hong Kong