Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Deer Park, Ill.

April 27, 2009- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Deer Park facility of Continental is seeking a highly motivated, registered patent agent with at least 5 years experience to add to its Patent and Licensing Group. You will work with patent attorneys, engineers, patent agents and business units to manage a patent portfolio, manage a patent review committee, prepare, file and prosecute patent applications and assist with other work, including opinions, agreements, managing outside IP counsel and litigation support. The work includes an interesting mix of automotive technologies and clients. Collegial atmosphere provides a great work environment and an opportunity to grow. Admission to the patent bar required.

The patent agent will report to the Head of Patent and Licenses and assist patent agents in the Deer Park office, and may also fill in for other Conti locations.

Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, regulations, forms; ability to perform research in the MPEP and to share knowledge with and train others. Former USPTO examiner or law firm experience is desirable.
• Experience should include drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting product clearances and patentability searches. Some experience with trademarks and IP-related agreements, such as non-disclosure, licensing, consultant, and joint development agreements would be helpful.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that adhere to the Continental's collegial and respectful interpersonal communications policy.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, work collaboratively, think creatively, take initiative and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Able to work in a collaborative teamwork style work environment and be willing to assist/support others.
• Strong computer skills including a ability to actively learn and utilize software including, Microsoft Office, the USPTO's EFS, and an IP docket management database (CPA preferred).
• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with a minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience and working on U.S. and foreign patent filings.

Contact:
Please send resumes to: amanda.jauch@continental-corporation.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Deer Park, IL

Patent Agent / Scientific Luminary – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

April 22, 2009- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chief IP Counsel – Brookhaven National Laboratory – Upton, N.Y.

April 8, 2009- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Legal Office has a full time opportunity for a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel directs the activities of the Intellectual Property Legal Support Group within the Office of the General Counsel in all functions relating to identifying, evaluating, reporting and protecting discoveries and inventions developed by or contributed by Laboratory personnel. The group currently consists of a senior patent attorney and a paralegal.

Responsibilities include formulating Laboratory policy relating to intellectual property matters. The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel will oversee and participate in the identification of patentable intellectual property, the development of outside patentability and patent drafting contracts, discussions with inventors, web searches for identifying markets and customers, development of patent scope and preparation of patent applications. They will also oversee the patent prosecution work conducted by outside patent counsel and represent BNL with Patent Office Examiners. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to management regarding most promising research and developing patent prosecution strategies; and providing legal advice on transactional matters including licensing and sponsored research contracts.

Requirements:
• A Juris Doctorate – JD
• 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in the field of intellectual property
• Strong managerial and communication skills, particularly writing and negotiating
• Admission to at least one state bar, NY state preferred, and admission to USPTO
• Extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters pertaining to the protection of intellectual property
• Familiarity with the technologies at BNL that lend themselves to patenting
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:
• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room ,Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

Contact:
We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and search for job #14802.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)

Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – Yoqneam, Israel

March 23, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Development Manager – Small Corporation – Bangalore, India

January 25, 2009- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 21, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – S.F. Bay Area, Calif.

November 21, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Fellowship – The George Washington University – Washington D.C.

November 10, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Various – Law Firm – Chicago

November 7, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Orange County & Los Angeles, Calif.

November 5, 2008- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

November 5, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

November 3, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Announcement – Patent Attorney Seeking Overflow Work

October 24, 2008Announcements, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent & Trademark Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

October 9, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

September 26, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 25, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate Counsel – Small Corporation – Columbia, Md.

September 24, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals
• Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing)
• Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel
• Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness
• Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise

Requirements:
• Proficiency in following competencies is critical:
• Effective written and oral communication
• Proactively recognizing & solving problems
• Independent decision making
• J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state
• 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities

Preferred:
• Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science

Contact:
For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Alameda, Calif.

September 23, 2008- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Professor of Law – Franklin Pierce Law – Concord, N.H.

September 22, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution