Patent Attorney / Sr. Patent Attorney – General Patent Corporation – Suffern, NY

October 17, 2007- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and staff patent attorney. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both patent infringement and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the General Counsel.

Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for patent litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.

A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, and physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to work on multiple, complex transactions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Analyzing patent infringement claims; drafting claim charts; assessing damages.
Licensing patents by identifying infringers and potential licensees; developing assertive licensing strategy; negotiating license agreements and settlements.
Litigating patent infringements by identifying and investigating infringement; determining litigation strategy; conducting pre-litigation due diligence; filing and managing suits.
Managing and supporting patent infringement litigation led by an outside counsel.
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, continuations, reisues and reexamination.
Consulting clients on IP strategy issues.

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency patent enforcement and licensing company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com). GPCI is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to apoltorak@gpci.com.

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Suffern, NY

Senior Patent Attorney – DIRECTV – El Segundo, CA

October 2, 2007- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Job Title: Senior Patent Attorney - 700586

Job Description: DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994 - we offer digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, offices, airplanes, automobiles - and to portable electronics. We offer exclusive programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and even produce our own entertainment programming such as Massive Gaming League and Project MyWorld. Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our workforce of more than 6,000 employees, we're staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

Currently we are seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for our El Segundo, CA office to assist in developing and maintaining the company's patent portfolio, both domestic and foreign. This individual will report to the head of the Intellectual Property Department and will provide assistance and support for the following activities:

Assist with developing invention disclosures, including interfacing with engineering and business groups regarding new initiatives.
Manage disclosure and awards programs, and patent committee activities.
Assign and manage the preparation and prosecution support provided by several outside law firms, both domestic and foreign, and review work product.
Manage the prosecution and maintenance docket of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corp.), with IP paralegal support.
Develop and execute programs to assure application quality and full compliance with applicable rules and standards.
Assist in developing long-term and project-specific patent strategies.
Support as needed for other IP-related activities, potentially including licensing, due diligence reviews (acquisitions), patent analyses, and patent litigation support.

Qualifications include:

J.D., Registered Patent Attorney, Member of California bar.
B.S.E.E., B.S.Comp.E. or equivalent. An emphasis on digital communication systems and related technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. 2+ years of in-house experience with similar responsibilities is highly desirable.

To apply for this position, please visit our website, at www.directv.com/careers, and refer to job number 700586.

Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, CA

EFF Intellectual Property Attorney – San Francisco

September 18, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Volunteer

Patent Engineer V – Novellus Systems – Silicon Valley

September 14, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution – Schneck & Schneck – San Jose

September 12, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Infinity Pharmaceuticals – Cambridge, MA

August 15, 2007- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Infinity Pharmaceuticals is an innovative cancer drug discovery and development company that is seeking to leverage its strength in small molecule drug technologies to discover, develop, and deliver to patients first-in-class or best-in-class medicines for the treatment of cancer and related conditions.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Patent Counsel will work with a variety of cross-functional teams and, together with the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will require independent partnerships with scientific, legal, and business teams throughout the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify patentable inventions through interactions with project teams
Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all technology areas of the company
Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches and advise project teams of results
Assist with due diligence reviews
Supervise outside counsel
Perform inventorship determinations with minimal supervision
Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and service agreements
Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
Educate other Citizen-Owners about intellectual property issues
Serve as legal liaison to project teams

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required; advanced degree in Organic Chemistry preferred
Three to five years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field, preferably at a leading law firm
Must be admitted to Massachusetts state bar (or eligible for admission to Massachusetts state bar within one year) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong advocacy skills
Ability to work with people at different levels within the company
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and working understanding of molecular biology
Current knowledge of emerging trends in patent law, with emphasis on pharmaceuticals
Facility in drafting and negotiating basic technology-related agreements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Understanding of budget implications of patent decisions, especially foreign filing decisions

Infinity offers an outstanding benefits package and is an EOE.

Please apply online at: www.ipi.com/careers.html
Reference Job Code: 07-0027
No phone calls please.

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Experienced Patent Attorney – Chemical – Rader Fishman

August 6, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

General Counsel – Ocean Tomo, LLC

July 27, 2007- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Job Title: General Counsel

Ocean Tomo, LLC is a fully-integrated intellectual capital merchant bank that specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets. Established in 2003, The firm has 80+ employees and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC.

Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- a live IP house; Ocean Tomo Capital, LLC -- publisher of the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index (Amex: OTPAT); Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies; and IP Exchange Chicago -- a securities exchange aiming to be the world’s first exchange with an IP focus.

Ocean Tomo offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will work at the intersection of financial theory and cutting-edge technology. We value creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. We require flexibility, dedication and initiative. In return, we provide exceptional opportunities for skill development and professional growth.

Ocean Tomo is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal, regulatory and compliance functions, as well as general business development. The General Counsel will be part of the firm’s Executive Committee and report directly to the CEO.

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree and JD required
At least one state bar admission
8+ years of legal experience in corporate, securities and general contract law at a national law firm and/or in-house
Experience with private equity and hedge fund formation and deals a plus
Maturity and professionalism a must
Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Overtime and travel flexibility a must
Strong IP law knowledge preferred

Responsibilities:

Member of the firm’s Executive Committee
Responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory affairs, including handling corporate, tax, securities, licensing, IP, real estate, employment, litigation, collections, press inquiries and government relations matters
Assist the firm’s management with acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures
Conduct legal press interviews
General business development

For more information about Ocean Tomo, see our website at www.OceanTomo.com. Qualified applicants, please send your resume to the Director of Recruiting at careers@oceantomo.com

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.

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Patent Counsel – Medicinal Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent at Genentech

July 26, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate IP Manager – Intrexon Corporation

July 24, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Attorney/Agent – Corporate Patent Counsel – Small Creative Software Company in Cary, NC

July 12, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Scenera Research, LLC: An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join the legal team at our Cary, NC based software development company. This permanent position is an opportunity to work with a creative R&D team in a company focused on innovation and patenting.

- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting software patent applications
- Relevant industry experience considered a plus

Contact: scenera.hr@sceneralabs.com
Scenera Research, LLC

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cary, North Carolina

Patent Attorney – In-house — New York area

July 9, 2007- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DESIGN PATENT ATTORNEY (Full-Time / Part-Time) – Silver Springs, MD

July 9, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation