Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Large Corporation – Lake Forest Calif.

April 3, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oakley, a global leader in performance eyewear, apparel, footwear, and accessories is looking for a motivated patent paralegal with excellent credentials and a willingness to learn. Candidates who seek responsibility and enjoy working as part of a team at a cutting-edge company are encouraged to apply.

1. Position entails all phases of US and foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Emphasis is in design application preparation and handling of correspondence exchanged with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and our foreign patent agents. Responsibilities include: document preparation, filing, typing, copying, proofreading and projects as assigned; and maintaining patent files and personal docket, ensuring that all due dates are met and that the company's records are current.

2. Assist attorney in drafting, editing and electronically filing new design applications, prosecution documents and associated transmittal forms at the USPTO, including: responses to missing parts, restriction requirements, and office actions; recordation of assignments; information disclosure statements; and issue fee payments. Identify and resolve formal & semi-substantive patent issues prior to the granting of the US Patent, including a review of the Notice of Allowance & the file history to ensure that all necessary references have been cited to the USPTO; advise attorney of the next best course of action & necessary steps to be taken.

3. Assist attorney in preparing application documentation for foreign patent applications and transmitting instructions to our foreign agents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Experience (and other qualifications):
Position requires knowledge of the detailed U.S. patent laws & the deadline requirements for various actions, and experience reviewing incoming US & foreign correspondence to confirm the accuracy of the deadline date provided by an IP docketing software system.

Must be able to follow instruction, prioritize workload, efficiently complete assignments in a timely manner, and be able to work independently but cohesively within a team environment. Successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience, superior attention to detail, and excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.

Successful candidate should have 3 to 5+ years of overall patent prosecution experience including significant experience at a patent law firm preparing and e-filing new applications and prosecution correspondence with the USPTO; foreign filing experience, including drafting and forwarding correspondence to foreign agents; and maintaining a patent docket. Position requires knowledge of rules & requirements set forth by the USPTO. Experience in market clearance and due diligence, including the ability to conduct factual research using online search tools, is desired but not required. General purpose software proficiencies include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Patent-specific software proficiencies include the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent application information retrieval system (PAIR), electronic filing system, and electronic assignment recordation system. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree with strong academic credentials preferred.

Contact:
To Apply please follow the link: https://oakley.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=0026W.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Lake Forest California

Paralegal – Government – Los Alamos, N.M.

February 20, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Paralegal 2 to work in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks to include:

• Maintain vigilant oversight of patent docket, due dates, and procedural requirements for LANL patent operations;
• Maintain vigilant oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) deposit accounts including tracking of filing fees, recordation fees, etc., for both domestic and foreign filings;
• Interact professionally with all levels of staff and management at LANL, USPTO and the Department of Energy (DOE) and other external organizations, including retained counsel;
• Assist with preparation of information disclosure statements;
• Review of invention disclosures and invention evaluation comments from attorneys or others, and careful review of issuing patents;
• Examine and file electronic and/or hard copy documents, reports, correspondence, and any related papers pertinent to patent law activities for compliance with Federal Regulations and United States Patent & Trademark Office rules;
• Assist with legal review of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and Patent Licensing Agreements;
• Prepare and handle Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings from prior US applications;
• Serve as a Department of Energy administrative contact for invention processing and copyright assertion requests, including processing of invention election notices and waiver requests;
• Administer IP input for annual inventor awards;
• Data entry, searches and reports generation;
• Point of contact for IP e-billing, invoice reviews and approvals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate or government law office, private law firm or similar setting;
• Must have prior work experience that required accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, flexibility, timeliness, and knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and to quickly adjust to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines;
• Demonstrated effective and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience using various software applications and technologies including MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, and databases;
• Ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues and to strictly adhere to attorneys’ rules of confidentiality;
• Must have an excellent record of dependability and availability for work including overtime when necessary.

Desired Skills:
• Experience using various software applications and technologies typically used in a technologically sophisticated law office such as Matter Management, IP Master (a Patent Tracking Software), and Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw;
• Familiarity with LANL and DOE organizational structure and functions;
• Experience in and knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures;
• Experience in and knowledge of Federal and DOE policies, procedures and orders regarding management of patent and technical data rights, technology transfer agreements, and acquisition policies and procedures.

Education:
Five years of paralegal on-the-job experience in private law firms, corporate legal departments or government legal office. An undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate are desirable.

Clearance:
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.

Contact:
Please apply for this position at: http://bit.ly/IRC16170 or visit http://careers.lanl.gov and reference vacancy IRC16170. EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The mission of the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group (LC-IP) is to protect the intellectual property developed by Laboratory technical staff. LC-IP is seeking a Paralegal to provide support to patent attorneys, patent agents and to external co-counsel in matters relating to the intellectual property and technology transfer functions at LANL. The Paralegal will provide support in the areas of foreign and domestic patent prosecution; licensing of intellectual property and other technology transfer agreements; and assist with procurement issues involving intellectual property matters and copyright matters.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

January 21, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trading Technologies is seeking to add a Patent Prosecution Paralegal with vision and ambition to support its IP Team in Chicago, Illinois. The Patent Prosecution Paralegal will have an integral role in the administration and management of Trading Technologies’ expanding global patent portfolio in the trading software industry and serve as a resource for other members of the IP Team, outside counsel, and inventors to secure and administer appropriate protection for Trading Technologies’ innovations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and competent at providing direction to others, as well as comfortable with teamwork. The objective is to ensure the global patent portfolio remains secure and well-positioned to support our growth.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the IP Team to develop, implement, and maintain docketing processes, procedures and policies for invention disclosures, patents, and patent applications, including daily or periodic clearance of workflow.
• Advise the IP Team regarding proposed changes to the MPEP, the Code of Federal Regulations, and court opinions that affect the docketing process.
• Coordinate and report communications with the USPTO and foreign patent agencies.
• Prepare and file appropriate documentation for patent applications.
• Coordinate electronic filings of patent applications and communications with the USPTO.
• Coordinate filing of Information Disclosure Statements, including maintaining a database to ensure prior art is being cited where appropriate.
• Interface with inventors to capture new innovations for review by the IP Team.
• Interact with U.S. and international counsel.
• Perform comprehensive literature searches to identify potential prior art.
• Administer inventor awards program.
• Assist other departments to ensure understanding and expectations for patent policies and rules, including fielding questions from employees.
• Review new patent grants for errors and corrections.
• Maintain docketing system for invention disclosures, patent applications, and patents.
• Prepare patent committee meeting agendas; obtain, assemble and distribute meeting materials.
• Identify and coordinate training needs for individuals within the IP team.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with a Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience providing a thorough understanding of domestic and international patent prosecution practice to achieve business objectives.
• Experience with working with extensive patent portfolios and docketing systems (experience with Anaqua is preferred).
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Organized, independent, detailed oriented, and enthusiastic, with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, on multiple tasks, and to meet deadlines.
• Experienced with the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Term Adjustment.
• Ability to search patent and related literature in public and proprietary databases quickly and efficiently.
• Familiarity with patent law and practice, including the MPEP, Code of Federal Regulations, is preferred.

Headquartered in Chicago with 12 offices globally, TT has received "best in class" awards from numerous independent third parties including FOW, Buy-Side Technology, The Technical Analyst and Chicago magazines as well as the Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA).

TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, company sponsored social events, and free breakfast, snacks, and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.

Contact:
Please send your resumes to: careers@tradingtechnologies.com
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100 | Chicago, IL 60606 | http://www.tradingtechnologies.com/careers.

Trading Technologies
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.tradingtechnologies.com/careers

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

Are you interested in pursuing your passion in an industry that demands innovation? Trading Technologies (TT) is looking for self-motivated employees who thrive on challenges and take ownership in fast-paced and collaborative environments.

Trading Technologies (www.tradingtechnologies.com) develops multi-asset-class trading software and microsecond server-based execution solutions for the world’s premier investment banks, proprietary traders, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. On any given day, thousands of traders in more than 40 countries use TT’s software to access dozens of global derivatives markets. TT’s software & solutions are distributed through more than 100 firms, including 19 of the top 20 U.S futures brokers.

Patent Prosecution Assistant – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

December 20, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Assistant.

Student Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a second-year evening law student for our Student Associate Program in our Washington, DC office. The candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar field with optics experience and must be available to work full time 30-35 hours per week. Experience as a PTO examiner and/or industry experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong college and law school record.

Docketing Clerk – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

September 12, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bass, Berry & Sims is seeking a docketing clerk. Patent Prosection, Litigation and Trademark US and International exp. a plus.

Patent Prosecution Secretary – Large Corporation – Redwood City, Calif.

August 23, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Genomic Health currently has a full-time opening for a Patent Prosecution Secretary.

The successful candidate must be a highly organized, self-motivated patent prosecution assistant to provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property department team. Responsibilities include filing prosecution-related documents with the USPTO, including applications, amendments, maintenance fees, issue fees, and other prosecution-related documents, and preparing/filing Information Disclosure Statements and Sequence Listings. Experience with foreign filing also required. Must be knowledgeable in e-filing.

Responsibilities:
• Electronic filing of prosecution-related documents with the USPTO
• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements as needed
• Prepare and file Sequence Listings as needed
• Coordinate filings with foreign patent counsel
• Ensure third party handling of patent annuity and renewal payments
• Responsible for invoice processing

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of international patent prosecution administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Knowledge of US and international patent prosecution processes and patent office rules
• Demonstrated knowledge of the USPTO’s e-filing system and PAIR
• Excellent writing, grammatical, and organizational skills are a must
• Willingness to take initiative and stay ahead of the curve
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• HS Diploma with strong experience in supporting patent prosecution; University degree preferred
• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
• Ability to work as part of a team

At Genomic Health, there is truly a transparent and inclusive environment that allows each of our employees to see the contributions they’re making to the lives of our patients. From frequent and real-time feedback to a reward system that promotes our values, aligns our company and rewards results, we work hard to create a truth-seeking, supportive environment. We celebrate accomplishments, promote career growth, encourage work/life balance and value individual perspectives.

Contact:
If interested, please apply online at: https://jobs-genomichealth.icims.com/jobs/2724/job.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Redwood City, California

Extraordinary Professionals Committed to Helping Those with Cancer

Genomic Health places special emphasis on recruiting and retaining exceptional professionals as we believe having the best employees will foster a strong organization that can carry out its commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. We believe that we are not only creating personalized medicine to enable patients to make the best treatment decisions, we are also creating a unique company that allows its employees to profoundly impact the world we live in for the better.

Senior Paralegal – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

July 20, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Senior Paralegal to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Patent Manager, the Patent Paralegal is responsible for assisting patent attorneys and agents in drafting, editing, and filing patent related documents at US and foreign patent offices; corresponding with outside domestic and foreign associates regarding patent matters; processing invention disclosures including requesting prior art searches (utility & design patents); and advising clients on patent prosecution procedure and status.

Responsibilities:
• Draft, edit, and file patent related documents including but not limited to patent applications, assignments,
responses to missing parts, responses to restriction requirements, responses to office actions, notices of appeal, appeal briefs, information disclosure statements, and powers of attorney, as well as various other pilot program documents and PPH requests.
• Conduct electronic filings in the USPTO and PCT Offices.
• Correspond with foreign associates and coordinate prosecution instructions between internal counsel and foreign associates including docket number assignment, allowance instructions, fee/annuity instructions, and foreign filing instructions.
• Coordinate prosecution instructions between internal counsel and outside counsel.
• Maintain a docket and advise internal and external counsel as needed.
• Communicate with internal clients regarding patent prosecution requirements, procedures and status.
• Review and process invention disclosures and request prior art searches, as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required.

Required:
Education & Experience:
• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience preparing and filing documents at the USPTO via e-filing including basic patent office transmittals, responses to missing parts, information disclosure statements, and responses to office actions; design patent filing and registration experience; foreign filing experience, including PCT applications and national stage applications; and
maintaining a patent docket.
• Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
• Experience with the Anaqua record management software a plus.

Strong organizational skills, comfortable with fast-paced environment, flexible and team player attitude is a must. Ability to work under minimal supervision required.

Core Competencies Required:
• Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops unique ideas that can be used to improve the organization and influences others# opinions, convincing them of the value of new ideas and initiatives.
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Translates strategic objectives into clear action plans for the team and makes choices that are focused on increasing Company/System profitability.
• Delivers Results: Ensures team delivers value-added solutions that lead to quality results.
Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Builds relationships that result in plans/solutions for the business.
• Develops and Inspires Others: Conveys messages clearly and tailored content and delivery style to the audience. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.
• Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the Company.
• Customer service and results-oriented

Contact:
For more information and to apply online, visit this link: http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/careers/careers_north_america.html.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Patent Prosecution Docketing Clerk – Large Corporation – Redwood City, Calif.

July 20, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Genomic Health is currently have a full-time opening for a Patent Prosecution Docketing Clerk II.

Seeking a highly organized, self-motivated patent prosecution/docketing clerk to provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property department team. Responsibilities include filing prosecution-related documents with the USPTO, including applications, amendments, maintenance fees, issue fees, and other prosecution-related documents, and preparing/filing Information Disclosure Statements and Sequence Listings. Experience with foreign filing a plus. Must be knowledgeable in e-filing and able to determine and docket US and foreign due dates. Will be responsible for maintaining the IP docket system and generating regular docket reports to be distributed to department members.

Responsibilities:
• Open, log, and docket all forms of correspondence
• Maintenance of the IP docket system
• Generate regular docket reports to be distributed to department members
• Monitor final deadlines
• Electronic filing of prosecution-related documents with the USPTO
• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements as needed
• Prepare and file Sequence Listings as needed
• Ensure third party handling of patent annuity and renewal payments
• Responsible for invoice processing

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of international patent docketing experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Knowledge of US and international patent prosecution processes and patent office rules
• Demonstrated understanding of CPA’s patent renewal system
• Demonstrated knowledge of the USPTO’s e-filing system
• Knowledge of the IP docketing system, PATTSY®, preferred
• Excellent writing, grammatical, and organizational skills are a must
• Willingness to take initiative and stay ahead of the curve
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• HS Diploma with strong experience in docketing; University degree preferred
• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
• Ability to work as part of a team

Contact:
If interested, please apply online at: genomichealth.com/careers

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Redwood City, California

Extraordinary Professionals Committed to Helping Those with Cancer

Patent Paralegal – Other – Charlottesville, Va.

July 18, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group is seeking a patent paralegal. The patent paralegal supports two patent attorneys and a licensing staff by maintaining the patent docket, preparing and filing patent applications and associated documents and forms, corresponding with inventors and licensees, and responding to inquiries and requests regarding the docket and status of patent applications. The successful candidate will have patent experience, preferably U.S. and PCT/foreign; at least a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred); a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience; the ability to process computer data and generate reports; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines and manage a diverse workload.

Corporate Paralegal (Patents) – Large Corporation – South Everett, Wash.

June 25, 2012- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Fluke is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to work in its South Everett, Washington offices. Are you looking for a role where you will work closely with our Patent Lawyer and own the patent administrative process with the opportunity for growth and development? Are you looking to partner with both external clients and business leaders to help manage the patent and annuities processes? If so, we have your next opportunity! You will be responsible for the auditing, administration of patent submissions, actions and decisions across the organization.

You will provide specifically substantive legal work for department lawyers and assist in providing legal support to the organization of a complex and responsible nature for our inventors’ patents both domestically and globally. This may include both corporate and commercial work and records management as well as trademark and IP research and support at the highest level.

Primary Responsibilities:
• You will be responsible for the patent portfolio including, review and management of internal and external patent correspondence. Manage patent committee meetings while working closely with national/international outside counsel and inventors during patent prosecution to grant. Monitor USPTO patent site for granted patents and notifies inventors, VPs and HR of grants.
• You will oversee and conduct due-diligence for incoming information, requests and related correspondence and materials including IP, litigation discovery, legal research and copyright permission requests as well as inquiries from outside inventors for idea review by Business Unit managers.
• You will assess and support Fluke’s NDA process and assisting with trademark inquiries providing accurate and timely information on federally registered and common law marks.
• You will research the patent assignment and filing of IP for newly acquired entities working with outside counsel in obtaining necessary chain of title documentation.
• You will work closely with the department on budget administration, expense accruals and forecasting.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of related experience supporting the docketing, patent administration, database management, auditing, building queries and reporting.
• Associates degree or Paralegal certification required, BA a plus.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
• Proven track record of taking initiative, attention to detail, organization and prioritization and problem solving
• Experience working and partnering with all levels in an organization.
• Strong communication in both written and verbal formats
• Experience and knowledge of large and complex database systems, including ability to create queries, and MS products especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with CPI, Decipher or other docketing databases a plus

All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Fluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply by emailing Anne Wharton at: anne.wharton@fluke.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Everett, Washington

IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

May 18, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a IP Paralegal to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.

Responsibilities:
• Docketing US and foreign prosecution deadlines
• Creation, preparation and management of patent and trademark files
• Managing and updating status reports to track the progress of all US and foreign patent and trademark related deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of documents for filing with the USPTO
• Trademark searches and analysis
• Correspond with outside counsel
• Provide administrative support of other IP-related documents/projects

Required:
• 2-5 years prior patent docketing experience; familiarity with PCT applications and Trademarks is required.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred.
• In-house experience at a bio- or clean- technology company preferred.
• Must have outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and powerpoint requried

Contact:
The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to our Career Page; No other forms of application will be accepted.

Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

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

Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Law Firm – Millburn, N.J.

May 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hoxie & Associates, LLC is a patent law firm located in the New York metropolitan area. We are currently seeking an experienced patent prosecution paralegal to become a full-time, permanent team member in our Millburn, NJ office.

Patent Paralegal – Law Firm – Princeton, N.J.

April 20, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Kacvinsky Daisak, PLLC is currently seeking an experienced Intellectual Property paralegal. The ideal candidate should possess a deep working knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures. Additional strengths should include the ability to manage and maintain a patent and trademark docket across multiple clients and attorneys. Previous experience with FoundationIP is a plus. A candidate must be able to manage their time well, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Patent Researcher – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

April 16, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Red Chalk seeks a patent researcher to join our team that has a strong ability to assess and analyze the best way to approach a project. We seek candidates with a broad set of experience and knowledge working in multiple industries. However, candidates applying for this position should have previous experience or extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Computer networking
• Computer vision and image processing
• Cryptography/Encryption
• Display/pixel technology
• GPS/satellite positioning
• MEMS
• NANO
• Wireless networking

Other strong science, technology and/or engineering backgrounds: biology, chemistry, mechanical
The Patent Researcher will research invention concepts using a variety of databases and compile formal search reports to demonstrate findings to clients. A majority of work requires in-depth reading, writing and working on computers.

Responsibilities:
• Quickly review to gain an understanding of technical aspects of client inventions and/or technical search concepts
• Create research strategies that best utilize time and resources when executed
• Perform extensive database research
• Review, gather and analyze technical literature
• Report research findings in a timely and high-quality manner
• Continuously and concisely learn, interpret, comprehend, retain and apply technical abilities

Requirements:
• Previous patent examining or patent searching experience preferred
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in Engineering, (e.g., Electrical, Telecommunications) or equivalent experience is required
• Enjoy an ongoing learning and computer-based environment that is dedicated to delivering quality end-products
• Be a self-starter while striving for timely results; this is a distinctive opportunity for one to grow with a high-performing firm
• Proactively, confidently and effectively communicates (written and verbal) with team members and clients
• Thrive in ambiguity with a passion for continuous learning; will put that knowledge to use in delivering swift results to meet client deadlines
• Quick ability to redirect focus on new priorities manages time with good organizational skills

Contact:
To apply for consideration, please email your resume to our Recruiter, Kristen Rettig at Krettig@redchalk.com.

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

Red Chalk Group is an established professional services firm focusing on intellectual property consulting, transactions, litigation support, investment research, and proprietary enhanced data. Our firm delivers technology valuation, industry & competitive analysis, merger & acquisition/investment support, licensing & commercialization support, and IP transaction services. Red Chalk Group has helped business leaders address their greatest challenges related to Intellectual Property by focusing on IP issues and opportunities at the most senior levels.

Utilizing its network of PhD level subject matter experts and analysts as well as its proprietary databases and tools, Red Chalk Group provides industry-leading capabilities and resources to its clients. Our clients include many of the Fortune 100 as well as leading investment banking and money management institutions. We are building our capabilities in Chicago and the Bay area to support our ongoing growth. We are headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Munich, Germany and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more about Red Chalk Group, please visit our website at www.redchalk.com.

Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

March 19, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Trademark Clerk – Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif.

February 24, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Rutan & Tucker, LLP is seeking a Trademark Clerk to work in its Costa Mesa, Calif., office. Create and maintain foreign and domestic trademark files. Trademark docket entry and maintenance using IP Manager docket software. Assist trademark paralegal with research and other projects as assigned.

Legal Assistant – Law Firm – Middletown, Connecticut

September 15, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

IP Attorney – Non-Profit – Seattle, Wash.

August 31, 2011- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks two attorneys with an IP focus.* "Guidance, Solutions, Integrity" describes the Legal Team's approach to providing responsive legal guidance supporting the implementation of the foundation's strategies. The Legal Team offers creative solutions that accomplish programmatic objectives, develops and implements efficient legal processes to streamline the foundation’s grant making and contracting practices, and applies preventive legal strategies and compliance policies to minimize risks and safeguard the foundation’s reputation.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:
• Work as part of the Legal Team to provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues critical to the foundation’s mission, including grantmaking in the foundation’s Global Health and/or Global Development programs.

• Review and participate in preparing grant agreements, review proposals, concept notes and contracts, and identify intellectual property issues related to proposed projects.

• Assist in providing guidance in developing and implementing intellectual property guidelines serving the foundation’s goal of global access (making project technology available at no or a reasonable cost in the developing world and promoting broad dissemination of information).

• Evaluate and assist in the negotiation of collaborative research agreements, commercialization and supply arrangements, intellectual property licensing arrangements, and transfer of technology rights.

• Provide guidance in the due diligence process to assess business structures and intellectual property rights of potential grantees.

• Train and educate foundation personnel regarding laws and best practices applicable to private foundations generally as well as IP and other issues that are unique to its Global Health and Global Development programs.

• Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments impacting tax-exempt organizations generally and in particular, private foundations.

• Provide support in other grant matters or foundation policies and issues as needed, providing counsel and creative problem solving on a broad range of issues.

Requires Juris Doctor with a minimum of 3 years experience in the practice of law with expertise in intellectual property and business negotiations (including collaborative agreements and licensing arrangements), and experience providing legal advice to clients on intellectual property issues. An undergraduate degree in fields generally related to the foundation’s Global Health and Global Development programs is desirable.

Contact:
Please visit www.gatesfoundation.org/jobs, requisition 2639BR, for further information and to apply.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check. It is the policy of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

*Note that the foundation will be hiring two positions, one for the Global Health and one for the Global Development team.

Administrative IP Specialist / Patent Prosecution Secretary – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

June 28, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Boulder law firm is seeing an Administrative IP Specialist/Patent Prosecution secretary to support their growing patent practice. Duties include: docketing, preparing patent applications, filing correspondence with the USPTO, PCT and foreign associates, handling administrative tasks, etc. Applicants must have substantive IP experience, superior attention to detail and proofreading skills and be proficient at using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Patent prosecution experience is highly desirable. We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.