January 16, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

January 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Sughrue Firm is actively seeking patent agents with degrees in computer science or software related fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of these fields is required for consideration. Addtionally, we would prefer that candidates have at least 1 - 2 years of experience drafting software related applications in a law firm or corporate environment. All candidates must provide transcripts and recent writing samples in order to be considered for these openings.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

December 13, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sequenom, a biotech company that is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions, is seeking a Patent Agent who will be responsible for managing intellectual property matters (particularly patents and patent applications) and assisting with the strategic direction of the company with respect to its IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will evaluate IP issues, such as patentability and freedom to operate and support as well as draft patent applications and review license agreements with respect to the scope and strength of the licensed IP.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

December 5, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northern Va. (Interstate Telecommuting)

November 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus such as computer related fields.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Location Negotiable

November 10, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

November 3, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

October 1, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

August 30, 2011- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and an affiliate in London. We strive to be a firm of first choice for clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services nationally and globally.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

August 15, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Proteostasis Therapeutics is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5+ years experience in patent prosecution. This individual will work with a variety of cross-functional teams 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 arising from our extensive support for a range of academic collaborations and pharmaceutical partnerships. The successful applicant will have a MS or PhD degree in a chemical or biological discipline.

Responsibilities:
• Manage patent assets, including identifying patentable inventions through interactions with project teams, drafting patent applications and responses to PTO correspondence, and determining inventorship
• Conduct periodic patent and scientific literature searches in all
technology areas of the company
• Identify, perform and/or manage patentability and freedom to operate searches, studies and opinions
• Review potential disclosures prior to submission for publication
• Assist with due diligence reviews for licensing efforts
• Negotiate CDA’s, MTA’s, and sponsored research agreements with academic institutions
• Supervise outside counsel; organize and conduct quarterly patent committee meetings
• Educate staff concerning key intellectual property issues

Contact:
Please submit resume and cover letter to: recruiting@proteostasis.com. EOE.

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

Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. is the first company dedicated to the discovery of new therapeutics based upon understanding the body’s natural Proteostasis Network. Advances in our ability to characterize and pharmacologically control the Proteostasis Network create new opportunities for ameliorating diseases in a wide number of therapeutic areas. Regulation of the Proteostasis Network is a new approach to drug discovery that will provide the kind of foundational understanding that we have witnessed with other breakthrough treatment paradigms, such as with kinases and G-protein coupled receptors.

Junior Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

August 4, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

July 25, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

If you are intrigued by the prospect of applying your Patent Examination experience at one of the nation’s largest and most technologically sophisticated Intellectual Property boutique law firms, we invite you to apply for a position with us. Wolf Greenfield’s strength and national reputation bring to our door industry leaders ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-profile start-ups. This significant client base is demanding an expansion of our practice. We seek a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist who has experience working as a Patent Examiner in the Biotechnology field. The candidate should have proven technical aptitude and ability and demonstrate outstanding client service. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills are also required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Phoenix, Ariz.

July 25, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 21, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The national law firm of Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is seeking registered patent agents for its Houston Office. Candidate should possess an advanced degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience with strong writing and communication skills.

Patent Agent / IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Northborough, Mass.

June 2, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.

Chemical Engineering Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

May 26, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.

Additional Qualifications include:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent;
• Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications;
• Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines;
• Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.

This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.

Contact:
Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:

Mark S Connolly
IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences
E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc.
Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com
302-695-2210

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Springfield, Mass.

May 18, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – New York, N.Y.

April 6, 2011- US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Patent Engineer/Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Warrenton, Va.