Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

August 13, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Syracuse, New York-based Law Firm Burr & Brown seeks patent attorneys or patent agents to assist in its patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 9, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seed IP Law Group, one of the country's leading intellectual property law firms is expanding its electrical, mechanical and computer science practice groups. Ideal candidate will have a degree in the corresponding technology and a minimum of three years practical experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, client counseling and preparing opinions.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

August 4, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Hartford, Conn.

August 4, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 4, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent / Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years of legal administrative or para-professional experience in a corporation or law firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, searching and docketing software
• Effective collaborator interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• A BA/BS degree
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or at law firm that supports the same
• Familiarity with technical aspects of biological or chemical sciences
• Notary Public certification

Competencies:
• Detail Orientation (strong attention to detail and high quality work standards)
• Highly Organized (ability to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure)
• Results Orientation
• Operates Independently (works independently and meet deadlines with minimum supervision)
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Effective Communication (oral and written)

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna Therapeutics is pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug modality that produces human proteins or antibodies inside patient cells, which are in turn active intracellularly or secreted. This breakthrough platform addresses currently undruggable targets and offers a superior alternative to existing drug modalities for a wide range of disease conditions. Moderna has developed a broad intellectual property estate relating to mRNA therapeutic technologies ranging from novel nucleotide chemistries to specific drug compositions. The company plans to develop and commercialize its innovative mRNA drugs—initially for rare diseases and oncology—while partnering drug candidates in other therapeutic areas in order to rapidly deliver this innovation to patients.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna is privately held and was founded in 2010 by Flagship VentureLabs in association with leading scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible)

July 19, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

July 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff is an established Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, Georgia. In response to continuing opportunities, we have a growth based need to expand several client specific teams with experienced patent attorneys and agents.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Other – Phoenix, Ariz.

June 19, 2013- US - Southwest, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is seeking a Patent Agent. This Patent Agent is to work with a dynamic group of attorneys and staff and will be responsibility for technology, commercialization and intellectual property management, including without limitation, drafting and reviewing contracts, receiving, reviewing and processing disclosures, drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications, communicating with and advising inventors and management, updating and managing dockets and software system for tracking and reporting.

Detailed Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Patent Agent are:
• Will interact and conduct interviews with scientific staff to discuss and collect experimental data and obtain invention disclosures. Will follow ethical requirements in examiner interviews.
• Develop strategies for protecting inventions.
• Draft specifications and claims for patent applications and writing scientific and technical documents in clear concise English.
• Negotiates agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing.
• Analyze Patent Office actions and preparing responses.
• Perform necessary legal and technical research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
• Commercialization and technology transfer activities.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including intellectual property related agreements, licensing, confidentiality, material transfer, research and development, consulting, lease, collaborative and technology transfer agreements.
• Such other activities as management may request.

Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 2+ years of experience drafting and filing patent applications and responses to Office Actions
- Being registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, particular experience interacting with USPTO on applications related to biomedical research a plus.
- Biotechnology/Life Science experience is a plus.
- Experience doing patentability searches is a plus.

The successful Patent Agent should be able to effectively manage a docket with multiple staff and deadlines, conduct legal and technical research and analysis in support of various patent-related matters and work closely with attorneys and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The ideal Patent Agent will be articulate, highly motivated, and enjoy working with emerging technologies and business models.

Contact:
If you are interested in seeing the most up to date job listings or to apply for a position, please go to careers.tgen.org and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you have any questions about the company or how to post for a position, please contact tgenhr@tgen.org. Looking for Phoenix based residents or those who are willing to relocate to Phoenix.

Please apply to all the jobs you are interested in. Only resumes submitted through the
TGen career website will be considered.

We value and support diversity in our workforce.
EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non‐profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions. Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen researchers study the genetic components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right time.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wooster, Ohio or Troy, Mich.

June 14, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking Patent Agent in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Newport, Calif.

June 12, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent

Glidewell Laboratories is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Newport, California offices.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

June 8, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is recruiting a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property Group in Harrisburg, PA. Preference would be given to candidates with an advanced technical degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and a desire to use those skills as a Patent Agent. Ideally, candidates would be registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent agent and would have at least two years experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Industry experience or experience as a patent examiner are a plus.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.

June 2, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

ViaSat, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.

Job Responsibilities:
Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.

Requirements:
• USPTO registration
• Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment

Preferences:
• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Invention harvesting
• Landscape analysis
• PCT/International patent

This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.

Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.viasat.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, California

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Cary, N.C.

May 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

May 2, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Counsel with 3-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. This person will be a critical member of the organization and will work with a variety of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery and development efforts. The role will also involve exposure to a broad range of non-patent legal issues and require the development of independent partnerships with senior scientific and business management.

Requirements:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical field
• 3-5 years of law firm or corporate law department experience required
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (optional)

Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence
• Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams
• Perform and analyze patentability and freedom to operate searches, identify any potential issues and advise project teams
• Assist with due diligence reviews
• Supervise outside counsel
• Educate other Citizen Owners about intellectual property issues

Technical Competencies:
• Ability to independently draft patent applications and conduct patentability and FTO structures searches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify patent innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.

Contact:
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.infi.com/careers-opportunities.asp.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

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.

Job Description Title: Patent Agent / Patent Counsel
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Patent Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Taipei, Taiwan

April 28, 2013- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

U.S. patent law firm with branch office in Taipei, Taiwan seeking an entry- to mid-level patent agent or engineer to handle US prosecution work at local office in Taipei. Required: electrical engineering degree, preferably with emphasis in circuit design, strong analytical and English written communication skills. USPTO agent registration desirable but not required. Note: you must provide your own eligibility to remain in Taiwan (the firm will NOT sponsor Taiwan employment visas).

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 23, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus.

IP Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga. or Austin, Texas

April 11, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland LLP group is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation/ prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with business methods, software, and/ or communications-related technologies is preferred. Excellent academics are required.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Albany, N.Y.

March 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution