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Scitemex, a litigation support firm, offers experts in all areas of science, technology and medicine to serve the intellectual property needs of the legal community. We also offer a full range of chemical and analytical services, including pharmaceutical synthesis and characterization.
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
Responsibilities:
• Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals
• Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing)
• Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel
• Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness
• Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise
Requirements:
• Proficiency in following competencies is critical:
• Effective written and oral communication
• Proactively recognizing & solving problems
• Independent decision making
• J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state
• 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities
Preferred:
• Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science
Contact:
For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities:
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential.
• Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable.
• Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications:
• Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field.
• Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required.
• A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience.
• J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Alameda, California
Franklin Pierce Law Center seeks applicants for a tenure track position as Professor of Law starting in the fall 2009. We seek an individual with significant experience in the area of patent litigation. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong commitment to teaching in a diverse and multicultural law school environment. Teaching experience and evidence of research and scholarly achievement are preferred but are not required to apply for this position. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is a private, ABA-accredited, independent law school, established in 1973. Pierce Law offers a rigorous J.D. program, which includes the Webster Scholar Honors Program—a first-in-the-nation alternative pathway to bar membership. Beyond the J.D. program, Pierce Law is renowned for its intellectual property graduate programs, which attract candidates from all over the world. As a result, Pierce Law has alumni/ae in over ninety countries. Pierce Law awards interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law, and LL.M. degrees in those same areas. Pierce Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, approximately one hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the White Mountains, and is the only law school in the state.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity among its faculty, students, and staff.
Contact:
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to:
Prof. Buzz Sherr, Chair of the Appointments Committee
Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301
Or, e-mail us with a cover letter, resume and other supporting materials as attachments.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Concord, New Hamshire
Franklin Pierce Law Center seeks applicants for a tenure-track position as Professor of Law, starting in the fall 2009. We seek an individual with significant practical experience in intellectual property and business laws, preferably with expertise in those practice areas relating to the business aspects of intellectual property (e.g. asset securitization and strategic management of intellectual property.) The successful candidate may also teach in the basic business law curriculum. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong commitment to teaching in a diverse and multicultural law school environment. Teaching experience and evidence of research and scholarly achievement are welcome but are not required to apply for this position. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is a private, ABA-accredited, independent law school, established in 1973. Pierce Law offers a rigorous J.D. program, which includes the Webster Scholar Honors Program—a first-in-the-nation alternative pathway to bar membership. Beyond the J.D. program, Pierce Law is renowned for its intellectual property graduate programs, which attract candidates from all over the world. As a result, Pierce Law has alumni/ae in over ninety countries. Pierce Law awards interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law, and LL.M. degrees in those same areas. Pierce Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, approximately one hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the White Mountains, and is the only law school in the state.
Franklin Pierce Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity among its faculty, students, and staff.
Contact:
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to:
Prof. Buzz Sherr, Chair of the Appointments Committee
Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301
Or, e-mail us with a cover letter, resume and other supporting materials as attachments.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Concord, New Hamshire
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities:
• Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution.
• Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same.
• Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary.
• Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation.
• Advise on international licensing issues.
• Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions.
Requirements:
• Four to five years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent.
• Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus.
• Technical degree – graduate level preferred.
• Familiarity with international licensing issues.
• Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas.
• Must work well in a team environment.
Contact:
Please apply directly to www.intellectualventures.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a patent agent for its Irvine, Calif. office. Patent agents are integral members of the firm’s IP Practice who will work on technical assignments wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. Such projects will vary in length and will aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Each Patent Agent is required to participate in varying aspects of the patent application process. Patent Agents work directly with attorneys in the firm and are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, inventors and patent examiners alike.
Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes the patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares the official correspondence with the USPTO regarding each assigned case.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics Engineering with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
Large law firm experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience with Electrical Engineering or Telecom patent prosecution preferred.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and possess acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Each Patent Agent will participate in a patent law course and will be required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined amount of time.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine, California
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a premier international law firm, is currently seeking a Patent Agent for its Kansas City or St. Louis office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 4 years experience and a background in electrical engineering or computer science. We are seeking candidates who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Business Casual Dress, Paid Covered Parking, Bar Association Fees, 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Family/Dependent Care Leave, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option, Life/AD&D, Long-term Care Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Domestic Partner Benefits, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Relocation Expenses, Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.).
Contact:
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and salary history to Kim Morgan at kmorgan@sonnenschein.com (St. Louis) or Danielle Babb at dbabb@sonnenschein.com (KC). Applicants should specify position of interest on the subject line.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Kansas City / St. Louis, Missouri
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. is looking for an IP Litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience for our Palo Alto office. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and preferably a B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. A USPTO registration number is not required, but is preferred.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send your cover letter, resume and transcript to Megan Clouden, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at lateralrecruiting@mintz.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, California
Hovey Williams LLP, a well established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in the Kansas City area is currently seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry or Chemical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in new, beautiful offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure. Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage, additional insurance options including dental, life, disability, and long term care are available at group rates with generous spousal, family and dependant coverage. The firm also has a generous 401k and profit sharing plan.
Contact:
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcripts (undergrad and law school) via e-mail to aturner@hoveywilliams.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Young & Thompson, a well established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in waterfront offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure.
Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage and generous spousal, family and dependant coverage, employee assistance program and concierge service, flexible spending account, free undercover parking, Sport and Health gym membership located in the same building and a generous 401k plan and is metro accessible.
Contact:
Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to csale@young-thompson.com. Interviews will commence in late September / Early October.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Storm LLP, a nationally renowned intellectual property boutique in Dallas, has Associate and Of Counsel positions available. The ideal candidate would have 5 years of patent prosecution experience. This leading boutique specializes in all intellectual property matters and would give the associate great hands-on experience in a fantastic atmosphere. USPTO registration is required.
Requirements:
Associates are given significant case responsibility, so litigation experience is very important. USPTO registration is required.
Contact:
There is an immediate need, so apply today. For more information, please contact:
Meredith Foster
Storm LLP
901 Main Street, Suite 7100
Dallas, TX 75202
Or by email: mfoster@stormllp.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Dallas, Texas
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking candidates with one to four years of experience to join the firm's Patent department in the Seattle office.
Experience:
Qualified candidates will be registered before the USPTO, have one to four years of patent experience, and a degree in electrical engineering. Strong academic performance and excellent writing skills are required.
The firm offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Contact:
Connie McEachern
Legal Recruiting Administrator
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101
P (206) 903-8701
F (206) 903-8820
mceachern.connie@dorsey.com
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications:
Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to ahoustonassoc@msn.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Southwest Houston, Texas
Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, in Danville, Kentucky is in need of a Sr. Engineer Product Compliance.
Responsibilities:
• Perform preliminary patent searches and patent ideation during the design phase to help ensure that products are free from patent issues. Review patent search results from outside legal counsel and direct them on appropriate action based upon audit results.
• Audit vacuum cleaner designs throughout the design process to ensure products are safe, compliant with company standards; and free of legal issues, including patent infringements and liability issues.
Requirements:
• BSME/BSEE or equivalent education and work experience in product design of a high volume consumer product.
• Minimum of 7 – 9 years work experience in the same or related field with experience in U.S. Intellectual Property law and patent practices.
• Strong oral and written communication and high proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel and database searching) are also required.
• Must be willing to travel (possible internationally) as projects require.
Contact:
To apply, email resumes to phaajobs@us.panasonic.com, fax to 859.238.3456 or mail to Human Resources, Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, P.O. Box 7, Danville, KY 40423.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Danville,Kentucky
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities:
Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements:
Candidates should have the following minimum credentials:
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• California State Bar
• USPTO Bar
• 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution
• 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred
• Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact:
If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
CME Group is the world’s largest and most diverse exchange. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), CME Group serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe.
Financial services is an evolving industry for patents. CME Group is a leader in this space due to its ability to innovative. We manage one of the largest and diverse patent portfolios in the financial services industry. We are looking for someone to further develop our patent portfolio through the following responsibilities:
• Manage strategic inventing sessions and invention disclosure review and evaluation process.
• Provide guidance and counseling to various divisions within the organization to leverage our current portfolio.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Support patent opinion activities including freedom to operate, patentability, validity/invalidity and infringement/non-infringement opinions.
• Support investigations into third party patents and patent-related litigation.
• Support patent issues with mergers and acquisition.
• Support the Intellectual Property Team, patent litigation and patent licensing activities.
Requirements:
• 3-6 years of patent law experience.
• Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices and admission to the Illinois Bar is required.
• Backgrounds in electrical engineering or software development are highly preferred.
• Financial Services experience highly preferred.
Contact:
Please apply at: http://www.cmegroup.com
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
As an international marketplace, CME Group brings buyers and sellers together on the CME Globex electronic trading platform and on its trading floors. CME Group offers the widest range of benchmark products available across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. CME Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME.”
In a world of increasing volatility, customers around the globe rely on CME Group as their premier source for managing risk. Formed by the 2007 merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, CME Group is the largest and most diverse exchange in the world. We offer the widest range of benchmark products available on any exchange – providing you with the tools you need to meet your business objectives, achieve your financial goals and, ultimately, reach your vision.
Specifically, we offer futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, commodities, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. In 2006 our combined volume exceeded 2.2 billion contracts – worth more than $1,000 trillion – with three-quarters of our trades executed electronically. CME Clearing matches and settles all trades and guarantees the creditworthiness of every transaction that takes place in our markets.
CME Group, traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “CME,” is dedicated to ongoing innovation and unsurpassed customer service so you can manage best what matters most.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) seeks an intellectual property specialist to work within its Partnership Development Office. The University is the largest government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong, with a total student headcount of about 27,200, of which 13,500 are full-time students, 11,400 are part-time students and 2,300 are mixed-mode students. It offers programmes at Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's degrees and Higher Diploma levels. The University has 26 academic departments and units grouped under six faculties, as well as 2 independent schools. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,250. The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$4 billion per year.
The University's Partnership Development Office is a unit of the Institute for Enterprise at PolyU. It serves as a hub of a network of partners and clients to enable technology transfer and commercialisation. Its mission is to build long-term relationships between internal academic talents and the industrial and business sectors. To tap on the vast capability and resources at PolyU, it serves as the first point of contact for the commercial and industrial sectors. It provides professional services in the areas of Business Development, Management of the University's Intellectual Property, and Marketing Services and Support.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidate required to:
• Advise PolyU’s staff and students on patent applications, strategies and other forms of intellectual property protection
• Conduct patent search, prepare patent applications, professional response to office actions and patent annuity payment, and provide reminding services
• Render patentability and non-infringement opinions
• Provide services on patent litigation and administrative resolution of patent disputes
• Conduct talks/seminars on intellectual property
• Supervise clerical staff.
Requirements:
Applicants should have the following:
• Recognised university degree, preferably in Law and/or Science
• Qualification of being a Registered Patent Attorney by examination
• At least eight years of experience in a related field, including proven experience in the preparation of all forms of intellectual property applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An excellent command of English.
Preference will be given to those with good command of Chinese, including Putonghua.
(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement on July 12, 2008 need not re-apply.)
Benefits:
Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Remuneration package will be highly competitive.
Contact:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2764 3374; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or they may be downloaded here. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details on the University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found here.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Hong Kong
Graves Law, an IP litigation boutique in West LA, is seeking a junior to senior level litigation associate with at least one year of experience at a high quality firm, a strong academic background and solid interpersonal skills. Strong interest in patent litigation is a necessity; patent litigation experience is preferred but not required. Congenial environment with a high level practice representing industry leaders in high stakes litigation.
Compensation based on experience, includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Danial Lewis at dlewis@graveslawpc.com. Please include job title in response and attach your resume for consideration.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: West Los Angeles
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”), a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Patent Attorney.
Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships. For more information see our website.
Requirements:
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, CS or similar
• Some medical device experience helpful
• Strong prosecution fundamentals
• Minimum 4 years patent prosecution experience
• Must work well in a team environment
Responsibilities:
• Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas
• Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance
• The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting
Contact:
Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Intellectual Ventures is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue