Dish Network (Denver, Colorado) is seeking a Patent Counsel with at least 5 years of experience in foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Primary job duties include preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing infringement and clearance options, assisting with licensing, due diligence, opinions and management and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, as well as a law degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney. Contact: Please email resumes to anne.conaway@echostar.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
Bacon & Thomas, PLLC, a well established intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates in the chemical/biotech disciplines for its patent preparation and prosecution practice. Candidates would desirably have 1-3 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are preferred.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. We would be willing to train a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding technical background and work experience.
The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hr@baconthomas.com or via fax to (703) 683-1080.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Invention Law Group is looking for a Patent Attorney to support the Portfolio Administration group of Intellectual Ventures. Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Our business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention and related rights in a variety of technology areas. Our plan is to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Qualifications: • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to Washington or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in electrical arts • Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Daily activities will include: • Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases • Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel • Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio • Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information • Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • Foreign prosecution • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at: jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a registered patent agent for an immediate opening in Madison, Wisconsin. Ideal candidate would have a PhD in the biological sciences, and at least 2-3 years of experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. It is preferred that a writing sample be submitted with any application.
The McCallum Law Firm, a small full-service biotechnology firm in Erie, Colorado, seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent. Firm seeks experienced patent attorney or agent for patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, opinion drafting, portfolio analysis and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology as well as excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills and professional recommendations. Patent bar admission required.
Contact: Resumes, including exemplary patent numbers, professional references and salary requirements may be sent to: Sonya Oster at mail@mccallumlaw.net. Please reference “Patent Attorney / Agent” in the subject line. For additional information on the Firm, please visit http://www.mccallumlaw.net.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Erie, Colorado
Elan Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motived individual to provide enhanced intellectual property support to Research and Development functions in matters relating to chemistry in the areas of small molecule therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune diseases.
Responsibilities: · Patent preparation and prosecution: 50% · Patent and chemical searching: 20% · Supporting due diligence and opinion writing: 15% · Freedom to operate analysis: 15%
Minimum Qualifications: Education · BS, Organic or Medicinal chemistry
Experience/Accreditations · Registration in USPTO patent bar · 3-5 years as a patent agent · At least 2 years lab/scientific experience
Skills and Abilities · Sound chemical background and ability to interface with researchers · Experienced in chemical structure searching on commercial databases · Good oral and written communication skills · Strong attention to detail · Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Benefits: Elan has a stimulating, sciene-based environment, of which intellectual property is a key component, with competitive salary, equity awards, health-care insurance and other benefits.
Elmore Patent Law Grouplocated in Westford, Mass. and specializing in intellectual property relating to the field of pharmaceuticals and life sciences is seeking an experienced patent attorney. A strong organic or medicinal chemistry background is preferred. No book of business is required. Salary and benefits are competitive with the Boston area.
Fast growing law firm seeks patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a background in computer science. The firm has a flexible approach to geographic location.
Promega Corporation is an internationally recognized leader in the biotechnology industry with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. At Promega you will find a campus like setting with a casual, highly productive and professional atmosphere.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney to join our Corporate Legal Team. As a Patent Attorney with Promega you will have the opportunity to manage and defend our intellectual property, work in close collaboration with our Marketing and Research departments to evaluate new product proposals and provide direction on the overall intellectual property strategy for the organization.
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate and an undergraduate degree (PhD preferred) in a Life Sciences related field
Ten plus years experience as a Patent Attorney in a related industry
Member in good standing of Patent Bar and at least one State Bar
Ability to interact and work effectively with a diverse customer group
Previous experience in the Biotech Industry
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to make effective decisions quickly to support business initiatives
Contact: Please visit www.promega.com/hr to apply for this position (Job ID 849), view a complete job description and learn more about our company.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Madison, WI
Promega Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
A prestigious international D.C. law firm located near metro is seeking an experienced Patent Agent.
Global Excellence, LLCproviding successful law firm recruiting and has been asked to help in their search.
We are looking for candidates with at least five years experience as a patent agent preferably with electrical engineering experience. Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be organized, have strong work ethics, interpersonal skills and desire to be a part of an exciting team growing their IP practice.
Please submit your resume in word format with your salary requirements to: Dian@GlobalExcellence.us
Dian Milton Kaputa President Global Excellence, LLC 910 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 www.GlobalExcellence.us 202-293-3366
Corporate Member of NAPS
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D. C.
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, Sim, Lowman, Ashton & McKay LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, are one of Canada’s premier intellectual property boutique practices. The Firms combine an extensive international patent and trade-mark agency practice with international and domestic commercial litigation in all aspects of intellectual property, professional errors and omissions, and disputes involving the commercialization of technology.
Sim & McBurney is a partnership of patent and trade-mark agents entitled to file and prosecute patent, trade-mark, industrial design, integrated circuit and copyright applications in Canada and the United States of America, with connections throughout the world to enable clients to efficiently file and coordinate applications on a global basis. Our clients range from companies to universities, hospitals institutes; from the individual inventor to multinational corporations.
Sim & McBurney is seeking:
Qualified Patent Agents holding a PhD in Chemistry or a Biological Science to join our Advanced Sciences Group;
Qualified Patent Agents specializing in the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Software fields; and
A Patent Agent Trainee with 1-3 years experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics.
The successful applicants will become part of a very collegial practice in our flexible boutique firms with a sensible workload and a team approach, well supported by experienced agents and clerical staff. Please send your resume in confidence to Lola Bartoszewicz at bartoszewicz@sim-mcburney.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice is searching for a patent agent or attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background to join our intellectual property team. We will consider patent agents with at least 1 year of patent drafting and prosecution experience and attorneys with 1-3 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. patents for several high profile technology companies. The preference would be to locate this attorney or patent agent in our Tysons Corner, VA office, but we will consider candidates who wish to be located in one of our other offices as well.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to iprecruiting@wcsr.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, VA, but will consider other offices Type of work (Check all that apply): Prosecution
Lee & Hayesis seeking experienced patent attorneys with excellent communication skills.
Attorneys with 3+ yrs of experience, who demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, may advance to managing clients and/or teams of patent attorneys. Please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com for confidential consideration.
Lee & Hayes is a contemporary, growing, dynamic, premium IP law firm with a client-centered model and an entrepreneurial culture. We specialize in computer-related technologies, e.g., software, hardware, networking, and e-commerce.
Lee & Hayes has been ranked #1 for quality computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and is one of the largest IP law firms in the US that emphasizes patent prosecution and other non-litigation IP services. We develop and help commercialize strategically positioned IP portfolios for our clients; We are global--in our reach and clientele.
Lee & Hayes is a trusted advisor and essential business partner for many high-caliber, sophisticated, and well-known clients. We represent six of the world’s top-20 U.S. patent recipients, according to IFI Patent Intelligence, and six of the top-50 of the Fortune™ 500.
We typically focus on the following technologies: o Computer software, hardware, and networking o Electronics o Semiconductor technologies o Digital media o Business and financial services o E-commerce and mobile commerce o Telecommunications o Aerospace o Healthcare & Medical devices o Consumer goods o Biotech
Our offices are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (Spokane and Seattle, Washington).
Novellus Systems designs, builds, and services manufacturing equipment that is used in the production of semiconductor devices, or chips. We are the backbone of the tech revolution. As one of the top ten global semiconductor equipment companies in the world, our systems are essential to producing fast, complex, powerful, and cost-effective chips used in the latest cell phones, computers, MP3 players and HDTVs. [Apply Online]
Description: Directs outside counsel in connection with the Patent prosecution and maintenanceprocesses. Identifies opportunities to strengthen and realign patent Novellus applications and patents with technology shift and anticipated industry trends. Educates Novellus inventors in ways to increase the quantity, quality and strategic focus of invention disclosures. Coordinates with inventors and patent attorneys during the preparation of new patent applications. Attends design reviews, brainstorming sessions and other Business Unit gatherings in order to capture IP and protect the business' technology roadmap. Also serves as a resource on IP coverage, prior art and other relevant IP-related information, as well as reviews and analyzes the competitive IP landscape for key Business Unit technologies and supports the company's patent litigation process.
Knowledge: A broad knowledge and scientific understanding of Novellus' products, competitors and customers.
Experience: Typically requires patent legal experience and a JD.
Novellus Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Novellus Systems designs, builds, and services manufacturing equipment that is used in the production of semiconductor devices, or chips. We are the backbone of the tech revolution. As one of the top ten global semiconductor equipment companies in the world, our systems are essential to producing fast, complex, powerful, and cost-effective chips used in the latest cell phones, computers, MP3 players and HDTVs. [Apply Online]
Description: Directs outside counsel in connection with the Patent prosecution and maintenance processes. Identifies opportunities to strengthen and realign patent Novellus applications and patents with technology shift and anticipated industry trends. Educates Novellus inventors in ways to increase the quantity, quality and strategic focus of invention disclosures. Coordinates with inventors and patent attorneys during the preparation of new patent applications. Attends design reviews, brainstorming sessions and other Business Unit gatherings in order to capture IP and protect the business' technology roadmap. Also serves as a resource on IP coverage, prior art and other relevant IP-related information, as well as reviews and analyzes the competitive IP landscape for key Business Unit technologies and supports the company's patent litigation process.
Knowledge: A broad knowledge and scientific understanding of Novellus' products, competitors and customers.
Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years experience in the semiconductor equipment industry. M.S., Ph.d. or equivalent advanced degree in a semiconductor-related discipline preferred. Patent legal experience or a willingness to commit to at least 40 hours of Company-paid training. Patent agent (USPTO) desired.
Novellus Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Law Office of Schneck and Schneck has an opening for a Patent Prosecution Associate with a minimum two years experience.
A successful candidate will have a technical background sufficient to sit for the patent bar, proven capacity to learn and understand new technologies, and a desire to gain exposure to a variety of technical areas. Most preferred is an electrical engineering or physics degree with a strong background in semiconductor physics and/or circuit design. Additionally, a successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and a desire to be a part of our exciting intellectual property practice. Interest and experience in trademark and licensing matters useful.
Our office offers competitive benefits and salary, a relaxed work environment, and challenging projects in cutting edge technology. We are looking for experienced professionals who are striving to find a rewarding work environment where they can develop a career and still have a life outside the office. Our reasonable billing requirement and dynamic practice will make this the perfect fit.
Send a resume, reference and writing sample to:
Managing Partner Schneck and Schneck Box 2E San Jose CA 95109
Job Description: Preparation and prosecution all phase of electrical patent applications, and handling appeals before Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.
Qualified patent agents are also welcome to apply.
Contact: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Robert E. Bushnell, REBUSHNELL@aol.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C. Type of work: Prosecution, Electr / Mech
Capricorn Pharma, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing firm with multiple technology platforms. Capricorn is focused on creative R&D, innovation and patenting. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD, with additional operations overseas.
The agent will work closely with R&D and senior management in identifying and evaluating new inventions; conduct prior art searches; and draft provisional applications for filing in the US. The agent will manage the portfolio of patent cases that are prosecuted by outside counsel. The agent will obtain freedom-to-operate analysis and contribute to patent strategies and portfolio analysis. There will be minimal or no docket-management in-house.
Qualifications
Must have minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceutical patents, with experience in drafting and prosecuting a minimum of 10 applications in drug delivery technologies
Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Must have a basic degree in life sciences with excellent academic credentials and prior research experience, or an advanced degree with some work experience
Must be self-motivated, highly disciplined with excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be proficient in various search techniques for a thorough searching of prior art in the pharmaceutical drug delivery area.
Salaray and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact: Send Resumes to: Patent Agent Job Posting Capricorn Pharma Inc. 6900 English Muffin Way Frederick, MD 21703
No telephone calls or e-mails please.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Frederick, MD
Title: Medicinal Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent at Genentech in South San Francisco
Description: Responsible for preparing and prosecuting a portfolio of medicinal chemistry patent applications (U.S and foreign) and providing, or assisting with, legal advice to clients for: patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property, and may include managing collaboration IP, litigation support and IP-related transactional work.
Requirements: Successful candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of patent experience with highly developed skills in drafting and prosecuting medicinal chemistry applications and advising clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity matters. Registration before the USPTO and an advanced degree in chemistry, or a related field, are essential as are strong verbal and written communication skills. A JD degree and transactional experience are a plus.
Contact: Apply for the job through the gene.com website and refers to requisition number 07-1000018459. Contact Maria Willett with questions (willett.maria@gene.com)
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Sheridan Ross PC is a law firm specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law. Founded in 1954 and located in Denver, Colorado, Sheridan Ross is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.