Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Saint Louis, Mo.

August 16, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. is expanding the patent law department and seeking 2 additional patent attorneys, one with degree and experience in Materials Science / Chemistry and one with a Molecular Biology PhD.
Patent attorney will be involved in proactive counseling of inventors and business units with respect to patent filing and strategies, domestic and foreign patent filing and prosecution, freedom to operate reviews, drafing and negotiation of licenses and other technologically focused contracts, trademark counseling and prosecution, as well as general IP counseling.

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.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

August 5, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

CooperVision, Inc. is a business unit of the NYSE listed company, The Cooper Companies, Inc., that manufactures and markets a broad range of contact lenses for the worldwide vision correction market. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. We are looking for a skilled patent agent to help support our intellectual property functions. You will work closely with our IP team supporting R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Corporate activities.

Responsibilities:
• Maintaining a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including some hands on drafting, and managing outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Collaborating with CooperVision’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio, including identification of patentable inventions.
• Providing strategic patent advice to internal clients reflecting team objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks.
• Diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and licensing support.
• Operating within IP team to improve operational and strategic IP issues.
• Developing in-depth expertise in contact lens and ophthalmic areas and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.

Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of and experience with US and foreign patent laws. European Opposition experience a plus but not required.
• Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of manufacturing systems including robotic and computer systems, and medical device manufacturing are strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, manage heavy workflow, set priorities and deliver results.
• Ability to promote positive cooperation and clear communication within IP team and with internal clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed.

Educational Background/Qualifications/Experience:
• Must be a Registered U.S. Patent Agent (ie. licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.)
• Degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years experience, including US and foreign patent prosecution, with both experience in a law firm and in-house for a public company preferred.
• Experience working with a medical device company or ophthalmic related field preferred.

Contact:
To apply to this position, please email Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.

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

CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to crafting quality lenses for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support.

CooperVision has a refreshing perspective that sets us apart. We appreciate no two eyes, no two patients and no two days are ever the same. We understand our lenses are one of many valuable ingredients in peoples' daily lives. We know every wearer is unique, so we craft world-class lenses for both mainstream and challenging vision corrections, and we look for ways to make it easier for people to find the lenses that best fit their life.

Our perspective also enables us to be a better partner. We listen. We understand the dynamics of our industry. We keep it simple. And we act with speed, flexibility, and nimbleness, always looking for new and better ways to support our customers and keep them up-to-date.

In the end, we are committed to helping customers run and grow a successful business, and to keeping practitioners and wearers happy with our lenses and confident in CooperVision... today, tomorrow and beyond.

Join our team and become a part of a world class organization that is the second largest contact lens manufacturer in the United States and the third largest in the world. A global powerhouse, we tout a network of facilities that expands our reach to 70 countries.

We offer some of the most respected brands and most advanced lenses in the industry, including our recently launched silicone hydrogels Biofinity® & Avaira® which offer the best vision possible in a soft contact lens. Our Proclear Compatibles® lenses deliver unmatched all day comfort. And our Frequency® 55 Multifocal lenses use a revolutionary two-lens system to help correct presbyopia.

Realize your vision ....

Registered Patent Attorney – Mid-sized Corporation – Tinley Park, Ill.

August 4, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.

What You’ll Need:
• Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts
• Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses
• Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property
• Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications

Plus:
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required
• Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus
• Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar
• A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs
• Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity
• Law firm experience is a plus

Total Rewards:
• World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure.
• Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams.
• Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union.
• Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.

Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois

Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.

PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.

In-House Patent Attorney / General Counsel – Small Corporation – Deerfield Beach, Fl.

July 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wilen Group, LC is a privately owned holding company heavily involved in Internet, digital printing and direct mail seeking to hire an experienced patent attorney to establish our in-house legal department. Duties would include US and International patent litigation for our 20+ in process Patent Applications, as well as contract, license, disclosure and general corporate responsibilities.

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

Metallurgical / Materials Science Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

July 24, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Partner – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 20, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beem Patent Law, a patent specialty firm in Chicago, Ill., seeks partner with values of service, ethics and development, with demonstrated ability to manage clients, associates and files, and having a following. Must have substantial experience, skill and interest in preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Strong academic record, technical degree and USPTO registration required, engineering degree preferred.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – New York City or Fairfield County, Conn.

July 6, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Litigator/Prosecutor – Law Firm – Orange County, Calif.

July 5, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Junior Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley (Mountain View, Calif.)

June 30, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice, seeks a junior patent litigation associate with one to two years of litigation experience for our Mountain View, CA office. The ideal candidate must have either an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

Associate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

June 30, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rockwell Collins has an immediate need for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel (Principal Corporate IP Counsel) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a highly visible position. This position provides opportunity to interface with upper management, engineers and corporate leaders of various organizations throughout the Rockwell Collins Enterprise. These organizations identify, develop and transition technologies that drive growth in the communications, navigation, computing systems, information systems, RF and miniaturization technologies arenas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepares or supervises the preparation and filing of patents and amendments.
• Provides legal advice and services to management regarding legal matters within the Intellectual Property area with some supervision.
• Responsible for assisting Chief IP counsel with developing and implementing corporate strategy related to Intellectual Property.
• Provides legal compliance training to management in areas of Intellectual Property and responsible for content of training modules.
• Manages or assists with routine litigation related to Intellectual Property.
• Performs IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions.
• Develops aspects of our Intellectual Property strategies and manages the implementation of those strategies.
• Periodically advises management on IP concerns involving transactions.
• Performs patent studies on assigned topics.
• Assists Corporate Development in patent licensing and counseling related thereto.
• Performs work on all phases of complex licensing matters.

Requirements:
• At least 4 years experience providing proactive legal advice and counseling to management regarding all aspects of intellectual property law for a corporation, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industry
• BS in engineering or equivalent technical degree preferred; 2-3 years hands on engineering experience a plus
• JD degree from ABA accredited school
• USPTO registration
• Thorough understanding of US patent practice, including at least 3 years experience primarily devoted to preparation and prosecution, preferably in a law firm
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel in support of patent preparation and prosecution
• Must be a self starter who is able to simultaneously support intellectual property concerns on multiple matters
• Must have effective and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with FAR/DFAR provisions concerning interpretation and application of rights in technical data and computer software preferred
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.

Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Rita Sackett at rbsacket@rockwellcollins.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Advance your future in Corporate Law…
If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins.

Established global, Fortune 500 aerospace company - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in avionics communication and electronics solutions is strengthened by our service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of 20,000 employees works to push the limits of technology. Motivated by the wants and needs of our customers, we strive to make the impossible possible ... the unthinkable, reachable.

IP Attorney – Naval Air Systems Command – Patuxent River, Md.

June 21, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

There is a vacancy for an intellectual property attorney within the Office of Counsel, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAVAIR Headquarters, Patuxent River, Maryland. The incumbent is responsible for providing Intellectual Property and Technology advice to NAVAIR HQ competencies and personnel, Air Program Managers and Air Program Executive Officers. As the patent attorney at NAVAIR headquarters, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the NAVAIR patent program to include coordinating policy and procedures to enhance the NAVAIR patent program and serving as liaison with seven other intellectual property attorneys assigned to three NAVAIR field activities. NAVAIR is an Echelon II command responsible for research, development, testing, procurement, and sustainment of the Navy’s air platforms, weapons, and support systems. Many NAVAIR systems use state-of-the-art technologies to meet the numero! us operational, maintenance, and training needs. The NAVAIR Office of Counsel provides legal advice with regard to Government procurement, Ethics, environmental law, personnel law, intellectual property, fiscal law, and administrative programs.

The incumbent will provide and coordinate a full range of intellectual property legal services, including counseling on intellectual property matters; counseling on contract and technology transfer matters, such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data and computer software, cooperative research and development agreements; other agreements, counseling on contract surveillance regarding invention disclosures; support of intellectual property litigation; resolving patent and copyright administrative claims; counseling on rights in technical data and computer software matters including preparation/negotiation of licenses; processing of invention security matters; preparing, drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; and conducting training on intellectual property matters. The incumbent does not serve in a supervisory capacity but does serve as the lead for the NAVAIR Intellectual Property Community of Practice to include facilitating the flow of inform! ation and effective communication and coordination of intellectual property law and policy developments among all NAVAIR intellectual property attorneys and with Navy Patent Counsel, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Naval Research, and other Government agencies.

This position will be filled at the GS-15 pay grade. The successful candidate should be a dynamic leader, have extensive knowledge of intellectual property law, and be proactive in mentoring and embracing change. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal skills. However, equally important is the candidate’s ability to develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with clients, other attorneys located at NAVAIR, NAVAIR field activities, or elsewhere within the Navy or other agencies. To this end, the successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, an ability to lead and work with other attorneys and personnel, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be eligible for selection the applicant must already be a GS-15 or have at least five and a half years experience practicing as an intellectual property attorney, have substantial experience in patent prosecution or invention disclosure, have a working knowledge! of other areas of government patent practice, and have a strong technical/scientific background. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be admitted to practice before a state or federal court, be registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Contact:
Potential applicants should contact Mr. Christopher J. Biglin, Deputy Counsel, NAVAIR at (301) 757-5986 or by email at Christopher.biglin@navy.mil for further information about the position and the office.

Applicants should submit a resume; two legal writing samples; two most recent performance appraisals if available; and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisors) who may be contacted. Send all documents to:

NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ
Office of Counsel, AIR-11.0
Attn: Kimberli Bartholomew
47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272 Ste 257
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670-1547

*** SPECIAL NOTE *** Applications also may be submitted electronically to Kimberli.Bartholomew@navy.mil. It is recommended that applications be sent by Federal Express or similar delivery services due to possible security delays in normal mail delivery.

This personnel notice will close on June 24, 2011, and applications must be received by that date to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not a current member of the Navy Office of General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the “Instructions for New OGC Attorneys” (see Careers section of http://www.ogc.navy.mil).

Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter, identify the basis for the claim, and include supporting documentation (e.g. DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with their submission. Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit www.opm.gov/veterans and review the “Vets Info Guide” and the “Vets Guide.” There is no formal rating system for applying Veterans’ Preference for attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor in the attorney hiring process. Applicants who do not claim and do not provide adequate supporting documentation for Veterans’ Preference will not receive this positive factor consideration.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Patuxent River, Maryland