Patent Engineer – Large Corporation – Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

February 21, 2008- Canada, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mold-Masters is seeking a Patent Engineer to assist in patent preparation including technical writing for patent applications. They will be expected to assist in investigations and preparation of opinions on issues relating to patentability, IP policies and practices. They have to interact with managers, research and design engineers at all levels, and outside patent counsel in preparation of patent applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Operations (in particular the R&D department) to review new ideas, concepts, drawings, documents, etc;
• Work closely with applicable parties to study the technical aspects of designs and inventions and perform art searches on patented/established new ideas to identify the novelty and inventive step of the invention;
• Works with the inventor(s) to prepare a detailed background and description part of a patent application with accompanying drawings;
• Searching the Internet and downloading patents and technical literature from competitors; summarizing same in PatentTrack database.
• Prepare IDS materials (technical drawings/documents needed prior to filing), review the patents or other documents listed in the IDS and perform an additional search to capture any new patents/publications:
• Make links to other pending MML cases where the art could also be applied;
• Ensure IDS material meets established patent principles (duty of disclosure);
• Perform weekly communication with legal counsel to prepare and process patent applications;
• Review pre-filing documents carried out by outside council and confirm relevant figures for accuracy;
• Provides technical support to the R&D depratment regarding new ideas and concepts, and assists in the preparations for trade show activities
• Office Actions - The Patent Engineer is responsible for reviewing and summarizing the relevant art cited by the Patent Office, so that the Patent Engineer or Director of Intellectual Property can prepare a formal response.
• Confer with organizational personnel to evaluate and analyze patents which may infringe any of MML’s patents;
• Critically evaluate macro-market data to discern trends, anomalies, and areas of opportunity or uncertainty;
• Review market trends and maintain up-to-date awareness of new products and suppliers;

Education and Experience:
The incumbent of this role must have a University Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or a relevant discipline, with minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in the hot runner industry and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, legal databases and Business Intelligence research concepts is strongly preferred.

Contact:
Interested applicants can submit their resumes online, or apply to careers@moldmasters.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Cary, N.C.

February 19, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

February 19, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn. and Austin, Texas

February 14, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – King of Prussia, Pa.

February 1, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney (Biomedical Prosecution) – Law Firm – Bellevue, Wash.

January 29, 2008- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

January 29, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Englewood, Colo.

January 25, 2008- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chief IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Suffern, N.Y.

January 14, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law – University of Connecticut – Hartford, Conn.

January 10, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Beverly, Mass.

January 10, 2008- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

January 9, 2008- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Chanhassen, Minn.

January 7, 2008- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Director, Global Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

December 27, 2007- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chapel Hill, N.C.

December 24, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

December 20, 2007- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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