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