Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a DC based, international law firm, seeks associates for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice in DC. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in patent litigation and solid technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
Contact: We encourage any candidate with strong academic credentials and excellent personal qualities to apply directly by sending cover letter, resume, and law school transcript (a copy of your academic record is required) to Rosemary K. Morgan at legal_recruiting@steptoe.com. Steptoe & Johnson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm: Job Location: Washington, DC..
Morrison Foerster LLPis seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.
Patent analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.
At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.
Requirements: Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.
EEO Statement Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Los Angeles, California
We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.
Rambus, one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, is seeking a Patent Counsel. As a Patent Attorney at Rambus, you will focus on supporting the strategic patent portfolio development and licensing program of at least one of Rambus' businesses.
Specific duties include: • Assisting the management of one or more patent portfolio related to at least one of Rambus’ businesses. • Working with R&D planning teams to actively identify and develop patentable subject matter. • Interviewing inventors to proactively identify patentable subject matter. • Participating with engineers and business people in innovation workshops to generate patentable subject matter. • Working with business and marketing people to identify important technologies and strategic applications. • Conducting substantive review of disclosures and participating in disclosure review meetings. • Coordinating the preparation and prosecution of applications and critically reviewing materials prepared by outside counsel. • Advising internal business clients on IP-related issues, including in connection with licensing and M&A activities. • Proactively helping improve Rambus’ patent development programs and processes.
Requirements and Preferences: • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering is preferred for this position. • JD and registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office are required. CA bar preferred. • Five or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, including familiarity with continuation practice in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions. • Must be organized, work well with others, and be able to effectively communicate technical and legal issues. • Must be able to travel occasionally to support Rambus businesses outside the San Francisco Bay Area. • Experience in prosecuting patents relating to communications systems, high-speed serial interfaces and/or physical layer signaling is preferred. • Experience in supporting litigation, opinion preparation, product analysis, patent due diligence, and/or licensing experience preferred. • Circuit design work and related work experience a plus. • M&A transaction support experience a plus. • Prior in-house experience a plus.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Sunnyvale, California
Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media.
Rambus was voted one of the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces based on surveys completed by employees. Workplace Dynamics compiles the list based purely on employee’s opinion of their employers. Over 4,000 organizations across America participated in the program.
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior or Principal Patent Attorney.
As a Senior or Principal Patent Attorney at AstraZeneca, you’ll manage a broad IP portfolio across every phase of research and clinical development and advise stakeholders at the highest levels of our business. There are two vacancies which can be based in either Wilmington or Boston, USA – one for an attorney with experience of pharmaceuticals and another experienced in pharmaceutical device IP. In either role, you’ll be able to take advantage of the very best opportunities AstraZeneca has to offer as you enable the development of medicines that will improve the lives of people worldwide.
As a Senior or Principal Patent Attorney your main responsibilities will involve: • Managing a broad patent portfolio • Developing IP strategies • Handling substantive, transactional and defensive issues • Educating and advising a wide range of stakeholders • Influencing R&D management and business development
As a Senior or Principal Patent Attorney your skills and qualifications will ideally include: • A track record of successful pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical device patent work • An EPA or CPA qualification and extensive post-qualification experience • Patent Attorney with extensive experience • Experience of managing external providers • Strong scientific knowledge • Outstanding leadership skills
What we will be looking for in you: We’ll be looking for candidates with excellent communication skills at all levels and strong business acumen. A high level of organization is essential, as is a solid, client-facing approach and a willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
AstraZeneca – Health Connects Us All
As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, our business is focused on providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare. At AstraZeneca, innovation is about more than just research. We aim to stimulate continued creativity throughout our organization by maintaining a culture in which our people feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and contribution to our success - ideas which can make a difference in all aspects of our business. And we support and encourage our people in discovering their own potential, through excellent learning and development opportunities that are available to them throughout their careers.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II (Patent Preparation & Prosecution) to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position will report to a senior patent attorney of the Intellectual Property department and will be responsible for a relatively heavy patent docket with primary responsibilities of drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios directed to at least one of Gilead's current therapeutic areas: anti-viral, respiratory, oncology/inflammation and cardiopulmonary. In addition to working on all aspects of patent application preparation and prosecution, the position will work closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including patentability assessments and assessment of third party patent rights.
This is an individual contributor position that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify all of the legal issues in their day-to-day activities and be able to identify many of the legal and business issues associated with increasingly complex matters and, in doing so, begin to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Draft patent applications and their prosecution in the US and foreign patent offices. • Collaborate with outside US and foreign patent counsel handling patent prosecution matters including appeals. • Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within the Company and professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations. • Conduct patentability reviews. • Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews • Review and assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP • Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy • Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions • Through analysis and application of legal guidelines, supports IP project representatives on cross-functional projects. • Responsible for independently researching routine issues with visibility to senior Company management with the ability to analyze and defend analysis. • Frequently interacts with other functions to optimize collaboration between legal and other functions. • May participate in briefings with more senior members within legal regarding the process for delivering against assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry. A Ph.D. or M.Sc in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject, is a plus. Other academics will be considered.
• Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California, with at least 5-8 years experience as an attorney with a law firm or in industry. • Registered before the USPTO with at least five (5) years of small molecule patent preparation and prosecution experience in the pharmaceutical industry • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred although experience in related industries will be considered.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities is absolutely critical to be successful in this position. • The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential. • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. Willingness to take initiative and be proactive; good people skills are a must. • Works collaboratively with other members of legal department as well as internal client departments. • Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines. • Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team. • Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team. • Demonstrate good judgment for completing assigned projects and for providing patent legal advice in an efficient and accurate manner. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. The ability to conduct computer-based prior art searches, and patent family searches, is a plus. • Travel Requirements: occasional business trips within the U.S. or abroad may be required. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II — Patent Preparation & Prosecution to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position will report to a senior patent attorney of the Intellectual Property department and will be responsible for a relatively heavy patent docket with primary responsibilities of drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios for inventions relating to anti-virals for HIV. Responsibilities also include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate, advising research groups on patentability, reviewing third party patent rights, and considering regulatory matters relating to pharmaceuticals.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of IP issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the US and foreign patent offices. • Collaborate with outside counsel handling patent prosecution matters. • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments through relationships within Gilead
• Conduct patentability reviews. • Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews • Review and assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP
• Counsel scientists and management regarding IP portfolio and strategy
• Provide IP support for in-licensing and acquisitions
• Through analysis and application of legal guidelines, supports IP project representatives on cross-functional projects.
• Responsible for independently researching routine issues with visibility to senior management with the ability to analyze and defend analysis. • Frequently interacts with other functions to optimize collaboration between legal and other functions.
• May participate in briefings with more senior members within legal regarding the process for delivering against assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Pursue professional growth and development via seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject such as medicinal chemistry. A Ph.D. or M.Sc in chemistry, or a chemistry-related subject, is a plus. Other academics will be considered. • Juris Doctorate, admitted to at least one State Bar, preferably California, with at least 5 years experience drafting and preparing pharmaceutical patent applications. • Registered before the USPTO. • Experience in related industries will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate knowledge of chemistry.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to fluently speak, write and understand English. The ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities is absolutely critical to be successful in this position. • The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility, and the ability to work independently is essential. • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. Willingness to take initiative and be proactive; good people skills are a must. • Works collaboratively with other members of legal department as well as internal client departments. • Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines. • Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team. • Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team. • Demonstrate good judgment for completing assigned projects and for providing patent legal advice in an efficient and accurate manner. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. The ability to conduct computer-based prior art searches, and patent family searches, is a plus. • Travel Requirements: occasional business trips within the U.S. or abroad may be required. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Carestream Health, Inc. is seeking a Patent Attorney to support its Dental business unit, which includes digital dental x-ray systems and software, practice management software, dental film, and anesthetics. The Patent Attorney will be located at Carestream’s Atlanta, Georgia office.
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally. • Manage outside counsel involved in international prosecution. • Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies. • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues. • Provide advice on product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape. • Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies. • Provide support for patent litigation. • Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property. • Keep current with case law and other legal developments.
Required Skills and Experience: • J.D. from an accredited Law school. • Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Physics. • Minimum of 5 years experience as a patent attorney, including experience in patent preparation and prosecution and counseling on infringement and validity issues. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Admission to one state bar; preferably admitted to Georgia or eligible for admission via reciprocity. • Conversational French language skills highly desirable, with preference given to candidates with business level French language skills. • Candidates local to Atlanta, Georgia strongly preferred.. • Must have the ability to travel to Carestream’s sites in Paris, France and Shanghai, China on regular basis. • Ability to work with people at different management levels within the company. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment. • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Computer skills: strong Word, Excel and experienced working with different databases.
Contact: To apply for this position, please visit the careers section of our website at www.carestream.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Carestream Health is a dynamic global company with over 100 years of leadership in radiology and healthcare IT. We are passionately committed to helping our customers do their jobs better, faster and more cost effectively. By applying our insights and experience, we create inventive, elegant solutions that offer a smarter way forward.
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Carestream has over 7000 employees operating in 150 countries. Our customers range from large enterprises to small private practices, including: large health systems, hospitals, imaging centers, medical groups and dental practices. In addition to our innovative radiology products, Carestream also sells solutions for information management, non-destructive testing, molecular imaging, thin-film coating & nanomaterials.
Carestream Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Washida & Associates, is looking for a U.S Patent Prosecution Attorney to work in Tokyo, Japan and Washington D.C.
Responsibilities: •Proceed prosecution of U.S. and Europe
Requirements: Skills: • U.S. Patent Prosecution ,EP Patent Prosecution experiences is preferred
Language: • Fluent in English (Japanese language skill is a plus)
Career Path: The successful applicant will: ・have experience in patent prosecution in a Japanese patent firm ・take turn in working in Tokyo or D.C. with the other attorney.
An intellectual property boutique with offices in Plano, TX is looking for a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent drafting and prosecution, client counseling, litigation, and patent validity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses. The ideal candidate will have more than two years experience in a law firm environment and will have graduated from a top law school. Candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO.
We are a growing intellectual property boutique with offices in Silicon Valley and Dallas. We offer the right candidate a collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on a variety of different matters. In addition, there is a great opportunity for growth.
Cantor Colburn LLP is seeking an Associate who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in the chemical and chemical engineering arts, as well as preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.
The successful candidate must have a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with strong technical knowledge. It is preferred to have at least two years of patent drafting experience including having drafted more than 20 patent applications and having prosecuted applications both in the U.S. and overseas. Excellent academic credentials and writing and communication skills are required. With sufficient experience, the candidate can work in any of the firm’s offices. Please be prepared to provide a work sample and references.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to careers@cantorcolburn.com. No calls, please. Cantor Colburn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C., Hartford, Atlanta, Houston and Detroit
Cantor Colburn is one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, with growing offices in Washington, D.C., Hartford, Atlanta, Houston and Detroit. In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was #8 in the country for issued U.S. patents and #20 for registered U.S. trademarks. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the United States and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high tech start-ups and universities.
Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will (i) provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and (ii) review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).
Responsibilities: • Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications. • Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc. • Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity. • Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing. • Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.
Qualifications: • Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred). • Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. • A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus. • Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations. • Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. • A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment. • A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Contact: To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3f5sgq3. Maquet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Wayne, New Jersey
The MAQUET Group is a subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swedish company GETINGE AB and is the leading international provider of forward-looking products and therapeutic applications for the OR and ICU.
As a specialist for the three divisions Cardiovascular, Critical Care and Surgical Workplaces, MAQUET employs more than 5,000 personnel worldwide in research, development, production, sales and service.
• In the Critical Care division MAQUET focuses on the implementation of innovative products and solutions for ventilation and anesthesia. • In the Cardiovascular division MAQUET bundles its competencies for the gentle treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. • In the Surgical Workplaces division MAQUET concentrates on the implementation of efficient, practice-oriented workplaces in the operating room.
FLSmidth, a multinational company in the engineering and manufacturing industries seeks, due to continued growth and expansion, an experienced Patent Attorney to work in our Global IPR Portfolio Management department, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
Responsibilities: • Negotiate and administer IP agreements including confidentiality agreements, joint development agreements, licensing agreements and consultancy agreements • Manage litigation matters involving Company’s intellectual property rights • Advising on the infringement and enforcement of patent and trademark rights, including working with outside counsel to defend or enforce company patents and trademarks worldwide; • Working closely with Research & Development Department and inventors on patentability of new inventions and on surveillance of competitor patent activities; • Advise management and Patent Committee on various IPR legal matters, including chances of success of obtaining patents; • Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); • managing overseas agents on applications for foreign patent and trademark applications; training and educating company employees on intellectual property issues
Qualifications: • Juris Doctor • Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah (or have the ability to obtain such license) and before the USPTO • At least 5 years experience of legal experience • Great communication skills both verbal and written. • Fluent in English. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities • The position involves domestic and international travel. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC is a mid-sized boutique intellectual property firm in Atlanta, GA with a dynamic corporate and institutional IP practice serving regional, national and international clients. The firm is seeking qualified associate candidates to fill a growth-based need in the litigation area. Candidates must either be or be qualified to become a registered patent attorney.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of legal experience. While this role is primarily intended to support the firm’s litigation practice, the firm offers the full range of IP services and there will be opportunities to help with the firm’s opinion, trademark, and patent prosecution practices. Previous exposure to IP litigation including experience with case management, brief writing, depositions and discovery is preferred, but is not required.
The firm places a high value on the ability to work as part of an integrated team, contributing to multiple areas of IP legal practice. Competitive compensation and benefits provided, commensurate with experience.
Contact: Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements in confidence to Miles Hall, Principal, at mhall@mcciplaw.com. Qualified candidates who are contacted for an interview should be prepared to provide more detailed references, academic transcripts and other supporting materials. Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Stryker Corporationseeks two intellectual property attorneys, one to be based in Kalamazoo, MI; the other to be based in San Jose or Fremont, CA.
The position of Intellectual Property Counsel will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and will be responsible for advising internal clients and managing outside counsel on a wide range of IP issues. This attorney will work closely with R&D, business development, and leadership of Stryker’s divisions. Responsibilities include: developing strategies for patent prosecution and portfolio management; advising on patentability and freedom to operate issues; managing administrative challenges to patent and trademark rights (interferences, reexaminations, post grant reviews, inter partes reviews, oppositions, and cancellations); conducting due diligence; drafting licenses and other IP agreements; supporting IP litigation and business acquisitions; and general IP counseling. The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, be a member in good standing of at least one state bar, have 5-7 years of relevant patent and trademark experience, have excellent academic credentials, and have the ability to work with a globally-diverse organization.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan and San Jose, California
Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation. This position reports to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assist in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries • Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings; • Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same; • On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and • Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar. • USPTO Registration • Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Mentor Graphics is an electronic design automation (EDA) company that creates software and hardware for designing, verifying, and testing IC and PCB circuits and embedded digital systems. The company’s product areas include circuit simulation, logical verification, physical verification, design-for-test, place and route, hardware emulation, synthesis, and mixed signal simulation.
The position will work in Mentor Graphics’ Legal Department as part of a small patent prosecution group working closely with product R&D organizations. Specific duties include identifying and prioritizing inventions for patenting; drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications; managing foreign associates for prosecution of non-U.S. patent applications; and advising product groups on patent infringement, design-around projects, and other intellectual property related issues.
Job Qualifications: All candidates should have excellent decision-making and judgment skills; demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and time zones; have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field; and be willing to occasionally travel. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is preferable, but not required.
Experienced patent attorneys will have passed the USPTO patent bar; have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications; and be familiar with USPTO and PCT rules. Experience within the EDA industry is a significant plus.
Mentor Graphics will also consider candidates who are not patent attorneys, but who have demonstrable, excellent technical writing skills and are willing to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam; and have direct experience with EDA tools and the EDA industry.
The Benefits: Mentor Graphics believes in fostering a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our world class benefits package includes up to 32 days of vacation/holiday pay per year, 401k matching, Stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and much more. Our Wilsonville site also has an onsite, 24/7 workout facility, full service cafeteria, day care center, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and daily exercise classes.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a junior patent litigation associate on partnership track to join our thriving Indianapolis Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have one or two years of patent litigation experience. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:
Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Fenwick & West LLP is currently seeking patent prosecution associates one to four years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or physics background, or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
Contact: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and undergraduate and/or graduate school transcript to: recruit@fenwick.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in the both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.
Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, a dynamic Intellectual Property law firm based in Glendale, California, is seeking an IP Associate with one to three years of experience with internet matters including domain name disputes and a degree in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Knowledge of the technical workings of the internet, computer programming, how website content gets served, and database technology is strongly preferred. Member of the Patent Bar is a plus. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of law school and undergraduate transcripts, along with a writing sample. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE/AA
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is seeking a Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will become a member of the Ironwood Legal Department, reporting to the Senior Patent Counsel. The individual in this position will work closely with in-house counsel, research, business partners, and management to create and secure protection for the intellectual property of a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities: • Develop, secure and defend new intellectual property worldwide by prompting and evaluating invention disclosures, conducting prior art searches, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and responding to administrative challenges instituted by third parties, including oppositions and inter partes reviews; • Work with in-house counsel and internal clients to develop patent strategy, manage existing patent portfolios, and monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property; • Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of pharmaceutical patent applications worldwide; • Support business development and management on licensing opportunities and IP-related transactional work; • Work with internal clients and in-house counsel on IP-related contracts and agreements; • Counsel and educate scientists and management regarding the patenting process, as well as patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity matters. • Advise clients and work with outside counsel on matters related to trademarks, USAN, INN, and copyrights.
Requirements: • 3 to 8 years of patent experience with strong skills in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field; • USPTO registration; • J.D. and bar admission in at least one state; • Law firm or pharmaceutical company experience; • Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or B.S. or M.S. in chemistry with significant work experience in medicinal chemistry or a related field; • Strong analytical ability as well as excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Contact: To apply, send email careers@ironwoodpharma.com. Please include a resume and cover letter with your email message.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a DC based, international law firm, seeks associates for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice in DC. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in patent litigation and solid technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
