InterDigital is seeking a patent counsel. You will be responsible for managing and developing portions of InterDigital's global patent portfolio including the following:
• Manage outside attorney resources involved in day to day prosecution to ensure the highest quality of InterDigital's patent portfolio. • Implement IP strategies which enhance the portfolio and support InterDigital's product and licensing business. • Conduct claim chart analyses to support claim drafting and licensing/litigation efforts. • Support and may participate in licensing negotiations with prospective licensees. • Perform IP due diligence in connection with prospective acquisitions. • Other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications: • Minimum three years patent/legal experience. • JD degree and member in good standing of at least one state bar • BS (or higher) degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or other technology area relevant to InterDigital's business. • Registered to practice before the USPTO. • Work experience in the field of cellular communications and/or IEEE 802 related fields a plus Contact: Applicants can apply online at http://www.interdigital.com or send their resume to Recruit@interdigital.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Intellectual Ventures Legal Services is looking for a Patent Attorney to support our Prosecution team. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, has attention to detail, is independently motivated and has the confidence and ability to interface with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable and positive manner.
Requirements: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or similar • Some medical device patent experience helpful • Strong prosecution fundamentals • Minimum 2 years patent prosecution experience • Must work well in a team environment
Job Duties: • 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 and rewarding
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at jobs@intven.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Pfizer is seeking an experienced patent attorney to become a member of the Patent Department at the St. Louis, Missouri site. The attorney will handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research, development, and commercial activities in the inflammation therapeutic area. Job duties will include: preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and enforcement issues; performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations; and providing support as the product patent attorney for clinical candidates and products.
Qualifications: The candidate preferably should hold an advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate should also have at least five years professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with scientific colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions.
In general, the candidate should have experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, patent due diligence, and opinion/counseling matters (such as patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions). More specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support. A candidate with experience handling both small molecule and biologic matters will have an advantage. The candidate should be a team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, computer, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and have keen attention to detail. Candidates for this role will be chosen based on selection criteria that include IP product support and due diligence experience, customer driven focus, excellent technical background and legal skills, a proven ability to provide strong support for the business and an ability to proactively network with colleagues at various levels.
Level of position to be determined on the basis of the amount and type of experience possessed by the incumbent.
Contact: To Apply: Please submit your resume by visiting www.pfizer.com/careers and entering requisition number 076975.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, MO
Dish Network (Denver, Colorado) is seeking a Patent Counsel with at least 5 years of experience in foreign patent preparation and prosecution. Primary job duties include preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing infringement and clearance options, assisting with licensing, due diligence, opinions and management and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, as well as a law degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney. Contact: Please email resumes to anne.conaway@echostar.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and a staff patent attorney. Successful candidates will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both legal issues and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, participating in litigation, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel.
A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad electronics and computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, excellent negotiating skills, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to simultaneously work on multiple, complex transactions.
Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.
Contact: Please email your resume to Gail Wanger at gwanger@gpci.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, New York
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency IP licensing and enforcement company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent, trademark and copyright licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com).
Affiliates of GPCI include General Patent Corporation (GPC), a consulting arm of GPCI that focuses on IP strategy and valuation, IP portfolio audit and management, technology transfer and expert witness services (www.generalpatent.com); and IP Holdings LLC, an IP-centric merchant banking organization providing IP-related financial and IP brokerage services (www.ip-holdings.com).
The company is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is seeking a Chief IP Counsel to lead its patent licensing and enforcement business. The Chief IP counsel will be part of the Executive Committee and will report to the General Counsel and the CEO. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of setting and implementing strategic agenda, in case assessment and management, negotiating licenses and settlements, managing patent enforcement, selecting and managing outside litigation counsel as well as litigating patent infringement cases.
Requirements: A qualified candidate will be an experienced patent litigator, with in-house and private practice experience. New York State bar and patent bar admissions are preferred but not required. Excellent writing and communication skills are a strong plus. Superb negotiation skills are a must. The successful candidate will be a team player and will have vision, initiative, versatility, broad technical erudition, familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to simultaneously work on multiple, complex transactions.
Excellent growth opportunity for an ambitious and motivated leader with business acumen, a proven track record, a penchant for patent litigation, and a diverse background in science and/or technology.
Contact: Please email your resume to Gail Wanger at gwanger@gpci.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, New York
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency IP licensing and enforcement company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent, trademark and copyright licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com).
Affiliates of GPCI include General Patent Corporation (GPC), a consulting arm of GPCI that focuses on IP strategy and valuation, IP portfolio audit and management, technology transfer and expert witness services (www.generalpatent.com); and IP Holdings LLC, an IP-centric merchant banking organization providing IP-related financial and IP brokerage services (www.ip-holdings.com).
The company is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.
The University of Connecticut School of Law solicits applications for an assistant/associate clinical professor of law to serve as a supervising attorney in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic beginning July 1, 2008. The position is subject to the Law School's policy on long-term renewable contracts for clinical faculty, which complies with ABA Standard 405(c).
Requirements: An excellent academic record, significant law practice and/or clinical teaching experience, demonstrated research and writing ability, and membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within one year of hire, are required. The ideal candidate will also have significant intellectual property experience, some transactional business-lawyering experience, and be a member of the Patent Bar. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact: Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Professor Tom Baker, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Connecticut School of Law, 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105.
Potential candidates with questions regarding the position itself, their qualifications, or any related matter are encouraged to contact Associate Professor Hillary Greene, Director of the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic at hillary.greene@law.uconn.edu, (860) 570-5211. Search 2008021.
KV Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Director, Global Patent Counsel. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Intellectual Property Counsel, the key responsibilities include working closely with the Company’s R&D personnel and inventors to draft and develop protectable patents with strategic value to the Company’s current and contemplated products, technology and drug delivery platforms, and business operations. This individual will also provide analysis of relevant prior art and strategic evaluation of and counseling on inventions and records of invention.
Qualified candidates will possess at least 5 to 10 years as a patent attorney actively engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S. and overseas, preferably in-house in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Must also be a U.S. PTO-registered patent attorney possessing a J.D. and admission to a State Bar. Demonstrated excellent skills in working closely and collegially with R& D personnel and the Company’s inventors are required. Excellent skills in drafting, filing, and prosecuting strategically thoughtful and well-drafted patent applications with the U.S. PTO and foreign counterparts on a timely and cost effective basis are required.
Other Desired Attributes: • Excellent organizational skills; must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Collaborative style; works well through cross functional teams to accomplish organizational goals. • Adaptable personality; responds resourcefully to shifting priorities and works effectively in ambiguous or challenging situations. • Must possess superior communication skills, both oral and written.
Benefits: KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb) provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental. We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Julie Courtois at jcourtois@kvph.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com) has reported its 12th consecutive year of record revenues in Fiscal 2007, reporting net sales of over $440 million.
KV is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufacturers, markets, and acquires technologically distinguished products through Ther-Rx Corporation, our branded wholly-owned subsidiary and ETHEX Corporation, our generic/non-branded wholly-owned subsidiary. With more than 60 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded subsidiaries.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis is One of Forbes’ “200 Best Metropolitan Areas” in America in 2006. St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005. St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.
Invention Law Group is looking for a Patent Attorney to support the Portfolio Administration group of Intellectual Ventures. Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Our business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention and related rights in a variety of technology areas. Our plan is to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Qualifications: • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to Washington or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in electrical arts • Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Daily activities will include: • Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases • Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel • Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio • Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information • Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • Foreign prosecution • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at: jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
The McCallum Law Firm, a small full-service biotechnology firm in Erie, Colorado, seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent. Firm seeks experienced patent attorney or agent for patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, opinion drafting, portfolio analysis and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology as well as excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills and professional recommendations. Patent bar admission required.
Contact: Resumes, including exemplary patent numbers, professional references and salary requirements may be sent to: Sonya Oster at mail@mccallumlaw.net. Please reference “Patent Attorney / Agent” in the subject line. For additional information on the Firm, please visit http://www.mccallumlaw.net.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Erie, Colorado
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., the largest IP law firm in Upstate New York is seeking an IP associate to join its Chemical Group. The individual must have a strong background in organic chemistry, be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Advanced degrees and/or prior patent law experience preferred.
The position entails preparing and prosecuting organic chemistry patent applications, providing client counseling, conducting due diligence, and providing opinions.
Contact: Submit resume and references to: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., Philip Hansen, 5 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 or peh@hrfmlaw.com. Please visit us at http://www.hrfmlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Albany, New York
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., the largest IP law firm in Upstate New York is seeking an IP associate to join its EE/CS Practice. Prior EE/CS patent prosecution experience preferred. Admission to Patent and NYS Bars a plus. Candidate must possess strong writing skills and be self-motivated.
Contact: Submit writing sample, resume and references to: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., Nick Mesiti, 5 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 or nm@hrfmlaw.com. Please visit us at http://www.hrfmlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Albany, New York
Elan Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motived individual to provide enhanced intellectual property support to Research and Development functions in matters relating to chemistry in the areas of small molecule therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune diseases.
Responsibilities: · Patent preparation and prosecution: 50% · Patent and chemical searching: 20% · Supporting due diligence and opinion writing: 15% · Freedom to operate analysis: 15%
Minimum Qualifications: Education · BS, Organic or Medicinal chemistry
Experience/Accreditations · Registration in USPTO patent bar · 3-5 years as a patent agent · At least 2 years lab/scientific experience
Skills and Abilities · Sound chemical background and ability to interface with researchers · Experienced in chemical structure searching on commercial databases · Good oral and written communication skills · Strong attention to detail · Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Benefits: Elan has a stimulating, sciene-based environment, of which intellectual property is a key component, with competitive salary, equity awards, health-care insurance and other benefits.
Allison Johnson, P.A., is seeking a patent attorney to join a thriving patent practice located in a beautiful setting on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis with easy access to many amenities, including walking paths, biking paths, restaurants, and a health club. Our clients include Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.
Requirements: The ideal candidate is a patent attorney having at least three years of patent prosecution experience, a degree in chemistry, and strong academic credentials. The practice is intellectually challenging, includes amazing administrative support, and permits a high level of autonomy. The practice is well suited to candidates who are quick to learn, detail oriented, and enjoy client interaction.
The work requirements of position, e.g., hourly requirements, are flexible. The position can be part time or full time. Salary is commensurate with the candidate's level of experience, efficiency, and desired billable goal.
Contact: Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to: Allison Johnson 3033 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 467 Minneapolis, MN 55416
NAVTEQ, a growing technology company, is currently looking for a patent attorney in Chicago, Illinois. NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data for Vehicle Navigation, Internet & Wireless applications and Enterprise Solutions. Cutting edge applications such as these are part of a growing set of applications that enhance consumer's access to information while they are mobile. We have coined the term 'informed mobility' to represent this emerging need.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain company patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements
Prepare legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents
Evaluate the validity of industry patents and company product clearance
Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions
Provide other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
3 to 5 years patent-related experience, law firm or in-house
Requirements:
JD required
Admission to Illinois State and Patent Bar
Technical degree required (EE or CS preferred)
Knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law, as well as other areas of intellectual property
Ability to understand and quickly grasp different areas of technology; able to analyze patents in a practical way
Excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving, negotiation, drafting and follow-through skills
Ability to determine and execute appropriate action/solutions to legal and business issues
Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community and management
Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships
Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously
Contact: To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may e-mail resumes to careers-corp6@navteq.com and reference requisition number 6957.
NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, IL
NAVTEQ data is used in virtually all of the leading navigation systems in both North America and Europe. Our customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications based on its accuracy, detail and completeness.
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., a premiere intellectual property law firm in Alexandria, Virginia seeks an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to join its expanding electrical/mechanical prosecution practice. The successful candidates will have a law degree; and/or a technical degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering; excellent academic credentials; and outstanding communication and writing skills. Candidate must be registered or eligible to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Contact: Joan Daniels, Legal Recruiter Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier and Neustadt, P.C. 1940 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Fax: 703-413-2220 Email: jdaniels@oblon.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
The patent organization within j2 Global oversees all patent and patent licensing matters for the company. The group is responsible for the licensing of j2 Global’s patents to third parties, as well as analyzing external patents for acquisition and evaluating inventions for potential patent applications. j2 Global’s patent portfolio reflects a valuable and diverse set of technologies employed in numerous industries.
This position reports directly to j2 Global’s VP and General Counsel, the position provides an excellent opportunity for a business development professional with experience in the patent area to play a vital role in support j2 Global’s active and growing patent licensing business.
Responsibilities:
Gain a deep understanding of j2 Global’s current and future patent assets.
Identify potential licensing targets for each program.
Identify patents available for purchase.
Evaluate market value and licensing potential of patent portfolios in support of patent prosecution and purchase decisions and for design of licensing programs.
Work with outside patent prosecution counsel to assess validity and infringement profile of patents available for acquisition and to assess patentability of internally developed technology.
Create marketing materials designed to demonstrate the value of j2 Global technology available for license.
Develop ways to use j2 Global’s patent assets as a strategic marketing tool to promote the company’s overall business.
Lead j2 Global’s patent committee efforts relating to development and marketing of j2 Global patent assets.
Work collaboratively with j2 Global’s Directors of Patents – Licensing to foster the overall growth and success of j2 Global’s Patent Licensing Department.
Other tasks in support of the j2 Global Patent Licensing Department as designated from time to time by the VP and General Counsel.
Requirements:
MBA from a top school with a technical/engineering undergraduate degree preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience involving patent or technology marketing and business development
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Self-motivated and independent, but also a team player
High level of energy, strong work ethic and enthusiasm and interest in their work.
Proactive in keeping supervisor apprised of work in progress.
Established contacts in the patent licensing and brokerage community, both in the U.S. and overseas
Contact: Interested applicants should email Sharon.morris@j2global.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Hollywood, California
Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global’s network spans greater than 2,900 cities in 42 countries on five continents. The Company offers faxing and voicemail solutions, document management solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, and unified-messaging and communications services. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, j2®, jConnect®, JFAX™, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, Electric Mail®, jBlast®, eFax Broadcast™, eVoice®, PaperMaster®, Consensus™, M4 Internet® and Protofax®.
As of December 31, 2006, j2 Global had achieved 11 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 5 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.
Erickson & Kleypas, LLC, a small, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a registered patent attorney or patent agent for its growing biotech practice.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a degree in a biological science, at least two years of biotech patent prosecution experience, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple long-term projects in a variety of different biotech areas, and be familiar with the preparation of freedom to operate, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions. Familiarity with PCT practice and foreign patent prosecution is a plus.
Contact: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to tst@kcpatentlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri
A privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks an in-house patent attorney to work on a variety of intellectual property-related projects. As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Responsibilities: Daily activities will include:
Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases
Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents
Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel
Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio
Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information
Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Requirements: Qualified candidates will possess the following:
J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school
Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science
Admission to Washington or other state bar
Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in electrical arts
Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team
Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Related Experience:
Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios
Foreign prosecution
In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel
Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Patent attorney with 10+ years of experience with a focus on patent licensing.
Responsibilities: Conducting patent claims analysis and patent infringement analysis, assisting in development of licensing strategy, managing patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, asserting patents, assisting in negotiation of various outbound patent license agreements, guiding portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement, providing guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc), and managing multiple outside counsel in all of the above. This position reports to the General Counsel with dotted line to the VP of Patent Licensing.
Required Skills and Attributes: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and a broad electronics and computer technology background. The successful candidate will have initiative, versatility, excellent negotiating skills, broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies, the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information, as well as to work on multiple, complex transactions. Strong management, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are a must.
Education: JD degree, registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and license to practice in at least one state (preferably Washington or ability to waive into Washington) is required. Bachelors degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is required. Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred. Minimum ten years experience in patent law. ITC experience desirable.
Benefits: Excellent compensation and benefits package.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
InterDigital is seeking a patent counsel. You will be responsible for managing and developing portions of InterDigital's global patent portfolio including the following:
