Seeking a patent attorney in the electrical or computer science area. I am a patent attorney specializing in the biotech area with a busy and successful law practice. Want to share space and administrative costs, and refer work to one another. Ideal for an attorney with experience and client base. Located in busy Cummings Center office park.
Contact: Send resumes to agg@aggpatentlaw.com or fax them to (978)927-7477. No Recruiters Please. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Beverly, Massachusetts
Bacon & Thomas, PLLC, a well established intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates in the chemical/biotech disciplines for its patent preparation and prosecution practice. Candidates would desirably have 1-3 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are preferred.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. We would be willing to train a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding technical background and work experience.
The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hr@baconthomas.com or via fax to (703) 683-1080.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
The Minnesota office of Inskeep IP Group is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of experience for patent prosecution and opinion work and light trademark work. We are a small firm, with offices in California and the Western suburbs of Minneapolis, that largely caters to medical device clients. Candidates should have excellent writing skills and be productive in a casual working environment. Salary is competitive with large MN firms.
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.
IPTL is seeking USPTO-registered and state bar licensed attorneys with substantial patent drafting and prosecution experience, and strong background in chemistry, electromechanical technologies, chemical engineering, or biotechnology. Candidates having superior analytical and writing skills, a desire to contribute to the success of a team of focused and dedicated attorneys, and an objective of finding a career home and an ultimate role in the leadership of a firm located in an attractive quality-of-life location, are invited to submit credentials in confidence.
Contact: Please email hultquist@iptl.com, or direct postal mail responses to:
Steven Hultquist, Principal Intellectual Property/Technology Law 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 201 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Invention Law Group is looking for a Patent Attorney to support the Portfolio Administration group of Intellectual Ventures. Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Our business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention and related rights in a variety of technology areas. Our plan is to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Qualifications: • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to Washington or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in electrical arts • Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Daily activities will include: • Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases • Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel • Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio • Managing docketing team to ensure accurate entry of patent information • Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • Foreign prosecution • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact us at: jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a registered patent agent for an immediate opening in Madison, Wisconsin. Ideal candidate would have a PhD in the biological sciences, and at least 2-3 years of experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. It is preferred that a writing sample be submitted with any application.
Young & Thompson, a well established, mid-sized boutique intellectual property law firm located in Arlington, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in the electrical engineering and information technology arts for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have a minimum of two years experience as an attorney or agent.
Benefits: The firm offers a relaxed environment and outstanding support staff with a competitive salary and benefits. The firm will also be re-locating to the Old Town Alexandria waterfront in March 2008.
Contact: Interested applicants should please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to csale@young-thompson.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Arlington/Alexandria, Virginia
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.
Toler Law Group is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney EE or CS with 3-5 years experience. Please email resume and writing samples to swiles@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
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.
Stoel Rives LLP seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm's Portland, Oregon office. Strong technical background in electrical engineering is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required.
Contact: Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to:
Elmore Patent Law Grouplocated in Westford, Mass. and specializing in intellectual property relating to the field of pharmaceuticals and life sciences is seeking an experienced patent attorney. A strong organic or medicinal chemistry background is preferred. No book of business is required. Salary and benefits are competitive with the Boston area.
Fast growing law firm seeks patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a background in computer science. The firm has a flexible approach to geographic location.
Preparation and prosecution of Ibis patent applications
Strategic management of patent portfolios covering Ibis Bioscience’s platform technology and commercial
Freedom to operate assessments
Third party infringement analysis
Advise executive management on IP-related issues
Qualifications:
Licensed/admitted to practice as a Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Advanced degree (or an equivalent amount of research experience) in molecular biology, biochemistry or another biotechnology-related field
At least 4 years patent-related experience in the biotechnology field
Excellent cross-discipline oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to think strategically
Benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package offered.
Contact: For immediate consideration, please apply online by visiting our website, http://www.isispharm.com/. Reference job code: 0774. No Phone Calls Please. Principals Only. Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Carlsbad, California (San Diego County)
Isis is a leading drug discovery and development company, focused exclusively on the therapeutic target, RNA. Founded in 1989, Isis' mission is to develop products from its RNA-based technologies, such as antisense. Very little was known about antisense when the Company was first established, but its founders envisioned an opportunity to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry with a more efficient and targeted means of drug discovery. Since then, Isis scientists have made tremendous progress advancing the science of antisense, unveiling capabilities that have far exceeded their expectations.
Ibis Biosciences is a division of Isis Pharmaceuticals focused on the development and commercialization of mass spectrometry-based diagnostic applications for the detection of infectious diseases and for human forensics applications.
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
Seeking a patent attorney in the electrical or computer science area. I am a patent attorney specializing in the biotech area with a busy and successful law practice. Want to share space and administrative costs, and refer work to one another. Ideal for an attorney with experience and client base. Located in busy Cummings Center office park.
