Graves Law, an IP litigation boutique in West LA, is seeking a junior to senior level litigation associate with at least one year of experience at a high quality firm, a strong academic background and solid interpersonal skills. Strong interest in patent litigation is a necessity; patent litigation experience is preferred but not required. Congenial environment with a high level practice representing industry leaders in high stakes litigation.
Compensation based on experience, includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Danial Lewis at dlewis@graveslawpc.com. Please include job title in response and attach your resume for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: West Los Angeles
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities: Patent Portfolio Development • Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios • Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets • Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures • Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions • Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters • Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel • Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies • In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions • Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions • Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements • Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases • Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes • Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters • Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education: • Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney) • MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience: The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Medtronic is seeking a principal patent counsel with responsibility for handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) of one or more mechanical technology areas for the Spinal and Biologics business of Medtronic, including implementing robust technology and product IP strategies, timely client counseling, execution on a broad array of IP topics, some in-house patent preparation and prosecution, and coordinate with and supervise outside counsel in support of these activities, as needed.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for intellectual property for one or more mechanical technologies in the Medtronic Spinal and Biologics business, including developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, administration and evaluation of invention disclosures, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, being cognizant of competitor products and related IP, conducting infringement investigations and initial invalidity analyses, performing IP due diligence for mergers/acquisitions, providing support for patent litigation, including early due diligence and assessment of issues, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. • Coordinate and monitor outside counsel work and cost in collaboration with the Chief Patent Counsel. • Review agreements involving technology and intellectual property. Draft intellectual property agreements or clauses, including licensing provisions, when requested. • Interface with research and product development departments, including proactive development of IP strategies, invention disclosure reviews, search reports, and client counseling. • Review of and advice on IP relating to sales, advertising, and promotional materials and programs. • Assist the Chief Patent Counsel in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Qualifications (Basic): • A Juris Doctor from an 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 California. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Bachelor's Degree in science or technology field required. • A minimum of 8 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred): Ideal candidate will have experience with a medical manufacturing company with a preference for device, bioengineering or biotech experience; or with an independent law firm with a strong practice geared to medical manufacturers. The best candidate will have these desired skills and abilities: • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to become an integral part of legal, technical, and business teams. • Demonstrated ability to draft medical device related patent applications. • Excellent judgment and ability to execute and deliver in a rapid, fast-paced business environment; perform under pressure. • Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product. • Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams. • Possess superior writing and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection. • Possess diverse IP knowledge with heavy practical experience in medical device technology. Experience with a medical device, biotechnology, or diagnostics company is desirable. • Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong client interaction. • Experience with litigation desirable, but not essential. • Alternatively, attorney and/or agent candidates with less than these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a more entry level position.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing intellectual property in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
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.
Additional responsibilities: • 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 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
Education: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney with the following:
• 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.
VIRxSYS Corporation, a leader in gene and RNA therapy located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a skilled and highly motivated IP attorney to develop and execute the Company’s intellectual property strategy. This is a hands-on position with many challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities: • Advise management and Board on all aspects of intellectual property law • Develop worldwide patent strategy • Manage global patent portfolio • Coordinate and supervise outside counsel • Perform freedom to operate, patentability, and validity analyses • Draft and negotiate technology transfer and non-disclosure agreements • Manage trademark prosecution • Manage the Invention Disclosure Committee and execute decisions • Perform due diligence analyses • Provide litigation support
Requirements: • At least 4 years practicing and managing outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Registration to practice before the PTO and state bar membership • High level of motivation and ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities • Practical laboratory experience preferred
Education: • Bachelor degree in life sciences required; MS degree or higher in immunology or molecular biology strongly preferred • Juris doctorate degree from accredited law school
VIRxSYS provides a stimulating professional environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, plus an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of a paradigm shift in medicine. VIRxSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Affymetrix (AFFX) — a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution — is seeking Intellectual Property Counsel (Patents). The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of GeneChip® technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of innovation, excellence and integrity.
Responsibilities: • Management of a portion of the Company's patent portfolio, including preparation and prosecution of patents in a variety of technology areas that may include chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, instrumentation, optics and molecular biology. • Work closely with technical and product groups within the company on patent-related matters. • Review and analysis of patents, including product clearance, validity studies, licensing and pre-dispute risk assessment. • Counsel product development and management teams with respect to intellectual property matters. • Support transactional activities, including licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements. • Support M&A activities, including intellectual property due diligence.
Requirements: • Registration to practice before SPOT and state bar registration required. • Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D) in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. • Significant experience with hands-on patent drafting, prosecution and analysis. • Ability to work independently in area of expertise as well as with a technical team.
Affymetrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Santa Clara, California
MedImmune is seeking patent agents to work at its corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. Candidates should have a passion for excellence. At MedImmune, we do too. MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, characterized by respect, integrity and opportunities for growth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from our products, which are designed to treat or prevent infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. Both individual contributions and team successes are critical on the path to scientific and medical breakthroughs.
Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and patent agents and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and publication disclosure requests and devise strategies for patent protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of third parties as part of continuous monitoring process and for due diligence projects • Attend scientific project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on patenting issues
Requirements: • At least 2 years practicing patent prosecution before the USPTO. • High level of professionalism and motivation and ability to work independently. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities. • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Computer skills (especially experience with databases) • Ability to perform detailed technical and legal analysis
Supervision: Attorney guidance, with much independence on basic prosecution and patent analysis
Education: Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years bench research experience in a biotechnological field
Contact: Interested applicants can apply online at www.medimmune.appone.com and search for Req 00880.
MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gen-Probe (NASDAQ:GPRO), a global leader in nucleic acid diagnostics that offers exciting opportunities in the scientific advancement of human healthcare, is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with preparing, negotiating and monitoring licenses and other commercial agreements involving intellectual property. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters. Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic; to a lesser extent, manage and direct the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis for current and future products. • Solicit and review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, marketing literature, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the negotiation and documentation of commercial agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses and joint venture agreements. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, agreements and patent-related litigation. • Employee counseling on confidentiality and intellectual property issues, including preparing and presenting company-wide lectures on issues relating to trade secrets and intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel or outside counsel as needed.
Skills: • 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 & Experience: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney strongly preferred. • B.S. in relevant technical area (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry), and advanced degree in relevant technical area preferred • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify. Contact: You can learn more about us and may apply online by visiting: http://www.gen-probe.jobs. Relocation NOT offered at this time.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include 100% sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits for you, stock options & bonus potential, 401(k) w/company match, paid vacation/sick/holidays, support for continuing education, on-site fitness center, and our own waterfall café. We invite you to view our Career Video at: http://www.view-career-video.com/videos/genprobe/.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Recognized as one of San Diego’s leading biotech companies, Gen-Probe offers 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.
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks an in-house patent attorney to work on a variety of intellectual property-related projects. As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Requirements: J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school Undergraduate in EE, Physics, or Computer Science Admission to Washington or other state bar Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office At least 7 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in the electrical and computer software arts Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must Responsibilities: Review patent due diligence reports generated by in-house due diligence team Answer questions from due diligence team that arise during the due diligence process Review documents to resolve problems identified during due diligence Work with deal and contracts teams to resolve due diligence problems
Desired Knowledge: Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution Knowledge of basic PCT and foreign Patent law and procedures Knowledge of US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications Researching US and foreign patent law and assignments
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. Responsibilities: • Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution • Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same • Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary • Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation • Advise on international licensing issues • Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions
Requirements: • 4 to 5 years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent • Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus • Technical degree – graduate level preferred • Familiarity with international licensing issues • Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas • Must work well in a team environment
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Affinergyis seeking a patent attorney. Affinergy develops site-specific biological delivery systems. We construct bifunctional peptide linkers that can selectively immobilize proteins, cells, and therapeutics onto biomaterial surfaces. Affinergy's multifunctional delivery systems offer unprecedented opportunities to target and customize therapeutic delivery. We have joint research and development partnerships underway with major medical device companies including Boston Scientific, DuPont and Synthes. Affinergy offers a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of visionary scientists and proven entrepreneurs committed to growing the Company's technology platform and improving the quality of products in many important industries. Affinergy has a state of the art 12,000 sq ft facility located in Durham, N.C. adjacent to the Research Triangle Park.
Responsibilities:
Draft and prosecute patent applications
Research and prepare analysis and recommendations related to patentability, patent validity, freedom to operate and infringement
Primary interface with scientists, external partners, management, and USPTO for all IP matters.
Liaison with outside patent counsel as needed
Provide strategic IP advice and recommendations to management.
Assist with IP-related agreements and transactions
Assist in other legal matters as needed
The position includes a competitive salary, eligibility for annual bonus, healthcare benefits, and participation in the company's stock option plan.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters in a scientific discipline (PhD a plus)
Minimum 2+ years experience at a Law Firm, Registered Patent Agent
J.D., admitted to State Bar, Registered Patent Attorney with at least 3 years experience in patent drafting and prosecution and opinion work
Willingness to do highest level strategic work and lowest level filing work.
Communicated clearly in written and verbal forms
Ability to understand deadlines and commitments
Good communication skills
Contact: Jonathan Gindes Affinergy PO Box 14650 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 E-mail: jobs@affinergy.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Durham, North Carolina
Lateral Link, a FORTUNE 500 technology company, is seeking to hire a Patent Counsel to develop and maintain US and foreign patent applications, trademarks, and copyrights; to perform patent infringement and validity analysis; to provide legal advice regarding patent viability, filing patent applications, domestic and foreign patent strategies; to render trademark opinions and advise regarding trademark usage and branding strategies; and to provide other general legal advice as necessary.
Requirements: Must have at least five years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. A strong software technical and patent prosecution background is preferred. Foreign prosecution experience is desirable but not essential. Trademark experience is desirable but not essential. Technical degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science preferred), JD, USPTO Registration, and at least one state Bar registration. Contact : Interested candidates please send a resume and cover letter to ereinert@laterallink.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Rigel is seeking a director-level patent attorney/agent. Great job at solid public company. Split the management of the patent portfolio. All drafting done by outside counsel. Strong prosecution experience required.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at jdiehl@rigel.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
The adidas Group is currently looking for a Patent Counsel to manage the Company's patent matters including the provision of counseling and other services to the Company with respect to patent matters.
Responsibilities: • Management of the Company's patent portfolios, including management of the external law firms responsible for the filing and prosecution. • Developing close positive relationships through daily contact with Company technical groups with respect to patent matters. • Patent clearance. • Development of prior art resources. • Patent watching, in particular competitor patents. • Supporting marketing and design departments with respect to patent matters. • Counseling with respect to patent matters. • Management of outside counsel. • Management or support of patent-related litigation including oversight of outside counsel. • Review, preparation and negotiation of contracts including confidentiality agreements and research and development agreements. Supporting the Company's Legal Department on patent matters.
Education & Experience: • Bar admission with 3-5 years law firm and/or in-house experience practicing in patents, including patent prosecution. • Strong preference for mechanical engineering background or experience in patent matters. • Preferably international experience with multinational companies. • Excellent client relations skills (including ability to interact with clients at all levels from most senior to most junior, but especially with Company technical groups). • Business acumen and ability to apply legal expertise in practical context essential. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. • Ability to work independently in area of expertise. • Team player. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Florida-based start-up with multiple pending applications seeks experienced prior art researcher to assist in preparation of IDS. This is a contract tele-commuter position. Researcher must have significant experience in prior art search for complex inventions in Search, Information Extraction, Knowledge Discovery, Natural Language Processing, and other related domains.
Researcher with own, already established subscriptions to the various search resources is highly preferred. Researcher will work closely with CTO and Patent Counsel to plan, execute and review results from prior art search as well as preparation of the IDS.
We are a virtual company and contractor must be able to work remotely from own premises. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Contact: Interested applicants please contact CTO at rsvp@confidentialresponse.net. All contacts will be returned promptly.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Telecommute (Florida)
EMBARQ is seeking an intellectual property attorney to help design and manage core processes for building and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including managing outside patent counsel on issues related to patent preparation and prosecution. Will require interaction with senior management to communicate legal advice. Will consult on and sometimes direct legal matters with respect to the company’s purchase of complex solutions and services that may involve significant legal exposure for the company or have a substantial impact on operations. Expected to carry out assignments, such as preparation of legal documents and written communication of legal advice, under minimum supervision from a Senior Attorney or other attorney with primary responsibility for a project or a task.
Requirements: • J. D. and admission to the bar of at least one state. • At least three years of significant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and advising clients with respect to intellectual property issues.
Preferred candidate will have excellent academic credentials, including law review participation. Must have demonstrated competence in the relevant areas of legal practice and have shown the ability to achieve required results. Should perform all tasks with minimal supervision.
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may go to www.embarq.com/careers, select “career opportunities,” search for job # 0004483, select the “counsel” link and apply online.
EMBARQ is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace.
At EMBARQ we believe in investing in our employees. Strong benefits and salary packages, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of performance incentives are only the beginning.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Be an integral part of the action and grow with us as we lead the communications industry into the future. Together, we make it greener on our side. So take command of your career: Submit your interest today.
Ocean Tomo is an integrated intellectual capital merchant bank providing corporate finance, asset and risk management, valuation, research, analytics, patent auctions and expert services. Our goal is to assist our clients – corporations, law firms, governments, and institutional investors – in maximizing value from their Intellectual Property (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets).
We are adding a Technical Analyst in the Corporate Finance business unit to assist in the technology evaluations for its Auctions and M&A groups. Candidates will be required to evaluate patents and related technical materials in a range of categories including, Semiconductor/Physical Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Circuit Layout, VLSI, and Circuit Analysis. Knowledge of Fiber Optic Networking is also a plus. This position is located in Chicago.
Responsibilities: • Review IP submissions and client IP portfolios to determine quality and market potential • Identify and qualify potential buyers of specific patents and technology • Search for, identify and evaluate patents and other intellectual property assets meeting specified criteria • Develop new business opportunities for the Corporate Finance group
Requirements: • Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or other relevant hard science • 2-5 years in the technical field • Experience in interaction with Fortune 500 companies • Strong aptitude for quickly learning diverse new technologies and ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects • Experience in technical research preferred • Maturity and professionalism a must • Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience • Overtime and travel flexibility • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Contact: For more information or to submit a resume, please visit our website.
Patent Agents preferred. Local candidates preferred as relocation package is not available. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Ocean Tomo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Make a difference as an Attorney in the Microsoft Patent Group as Microsoft builds an in-house team for preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Use your depth of experience in patent preparation and prosecution to craft a relevant and valuable patent portfolio for various Microsoft business divisions. Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment and make an impact on Microsoft’s future as one of the earlier in-house attorneys in this new practice.
Responsibilities: • Work closely with in-house Division Patent Attorneys for the relevant business divisions to understand business and technical objectives and to assist in the development of a patent strategy. • Prepare and prosecute patent applications, working closely with engineers and others to obtain appropriate scope of protection. • Work with other team members to define and build internal processes.
Qualifications: J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, BS or MS in CS or EE, excellent academic credentials, USPTO admission, At least 5-7 years of law practice experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, international experience a plus. Opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), licensing, litigation and/or advanced technical degree a plus. Significant computer industry experience, technical and legal, is highly desirable. Law firm background preferred.
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.
We currently seek a Sr. Patent Agent to join our intellectual property team to focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Position will involve working closely with patent attorneys, scientists and management to create and secure protection for intellectual property (e.g., patents) for inventions and discoveries made by or licensed to Wyeth.
Responsibilities: • Participate in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. • Work in partnership with inventors and managing attorney to finalize the preparation and filing patent applications • Collaborate with inside and outside foreign counsel to file and prosecute foreign patent applications
Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific discipline. • Patent Agent Registration to practice • Minimum 5 years' experience in patent prosecution in a corporate or law firm setting specific to chemical, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry • Must be able to understand and apply basic patent law principles and procedures • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to communicate with employees of different levels within the company • Preferred Advanced degree & Foreign Language
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. Additional Info : Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Madison, New Jersey
NAVTEQ is currently looking for a Patent Attorney (6957) in Chicago, Ill. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.
NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.
Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements • Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents • Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance • 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 • Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law • 3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house
Requirements: • Admission to Patent Bar and JD required • Admission to Illinois State Bar preferred • Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred) • Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property • Able to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way • Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills • Able to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues • Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management • Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships • Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.
NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
