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
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
This position is responsible for supporting TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc. and other Occupant Safety Systems (OSS) North America legal entities in connection with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues, including obtaining and maintaining TRW's IPR and helping to ensure that TRW's products avoid the valid patents of others. This position is also responsible for supporting the global OSS Law function by providing advice on United States laws relating to IPR and assistance with United States litigation relating to IPR.
Job Duties: Major job duties fall into four main categories: Infringement Avoidance/Claims (40%), Technology-Related Agreements (20%), Patent Procurement (20%), and Client Counseling (20%). Please refer to details listed below:
Infringement Avoidance/Claims – Work with engineering to understand TRW products in serial production, proposed for production and/or within TRW's strategic product plan. Search for and analyze or manage outside counsel in searching for and analyzing patents that are potentially relevant to TRW's products. Provide guidance to engineering and operations management regarding potential infringement issues. Work with engineering to help design around competitor patents, where possible. Manage outside patent counsel in investigating the validity of the patents of others that may potentially be relevant to TRW's products. With in-house litigation counsel, help to manage outside counsel in patent infringement actions in the United States.
Technology-Related Agreements – Work with engineering, business development, purchasing and sales functions at all levels in TRW Occupant Safety Systems in North America and with TRW in-house legal generalists and specialists (such as Tax) to develop TRW's position with respect to potential licensees, licensors, suppliers of products and product development services, and customers in all contractual areas in which creation, ownership, use and/or confidentiality of intellectual property is at issue. Review and draft (or help draft) and/or negotiate (or help negotiate) agreements or portions of agreements relating to such matters.
Patent Procurement – Perform prior art searches to assess the patentability of in-house inventions. Review invention disclosures formally and informally with engineering management and act as chair of and/or participate in invention review meetings to decide whether and where (a) to file patent applications within budget constraints and pursuant to TRW's current business and product strategy and (b) to maintain existing patents and patent applications. Manage and review the work of outside counsel in drafting patent applications, prosecuting patent applications, and filing and defending against opposition proceedings.
Client Counseling – Advise personnel in engineering, business development, and other functions regarding intellectual property issues. Educate TRW personnel in engineering and other functions regarding intellectual property risks and rewards, basic law regarding intellectual property, TRW processes and procedures regarding intellectual property, and the obligations of employees regarding intellectual property. Review technical papers and advertising materials prior to publication.
Requirements & Qualifications: This position requires admission to practice law in at least one state as well as admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent oral/written communication skills are required in addition to patent prosecution and opinion writing experience. 2-5 years job-related experience is required.
Prior experience with licensing or other technology-related agreements is desired. Litigation experience, experience in the automotive industry, a law firm and in a corporate work environment preferred.
Educational Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science is required. A Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Washington, Michigan
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) has openings for an in-house senior patent attorney and staff patent attorney. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both patent infringement and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. This position reports to the General Counsel.
Excellent growth opportunity for a patent attorney with business acumen, a penchant for patent litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.
A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad computer technology background. New York State bar admission is preferred but not required. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, and 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, 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 work on multiple, complex transactions.
Licensing patents by identifying infringers and potential licensees; developing assertive licensing strategy; negotiating license agreements and settlements.
Litigating patent infringements by identifying and investigating infringement; determining litigation strategy; conducting pre-litigation due diligence; filing and managing suits.
Managing and supporting patent infringement litigation led by an outside counsel.
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, continuations, reisues and reexamination.
Consulting clients on IP strategy issues.
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier contingency patent enforcement and licensing company, the oldest in the US. GPCI provides patent licensing and enforcement on a contingency basis (www.patentclaim.com). GPCI is located in beautiful historic Montebello Park in Suffern, NY, about 30 miles NW of New York City.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to apoltorak@gpci.com.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, NY
A prestigious international D.C. law firm located near metro is seeking an experienced Patent Agent.
Global Excellence, LLCproviding successful law firm recruiting and has been asked to help in their search.
We are looking for candidates with at least five years experience as a patent agent preferably with electrical engineering experience. Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be organized, have strong work ethics, interpersonal skills and desire to be a part of an exciting team growing their IP practice.
Please submit your resume in word format with your salary requirements to: Dian@GlobalExcellence.us
Dian Milton Kaputa President Global Excellence, LLC 910 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 www.GlobalExcellence.us 202-293-3366
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Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D. C.
Job Description: DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994 - we offer digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, offices, airplanes, automobiles - and to portable electronics. We offer exclusive programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and even produce our own entertainment programming such as Massive Gaming League and Project MyWorld. Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our workforce of more than 6,000 employees, we're staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
Currently we are seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for our El Segundo, CA office to assist in developing and maintaining the company's patent portfolio, both domestic and foreign. This individual will report to the head of the Intellectual Property Department and will provide assistance and support for the following activities:
Assist with developing invention disclosures, including interfacing with engineering and business groups regarding new initiatives.
Manage disclosure and awards programs, and patent committee activities.
Assign and manage the preparation and prosecution support provided by several outside law firms, both domestic and foreign, and review work product.
Manage the prosecution and maintenance docket of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corp.), with IP paralegal support.
Develop and execute programs to assure application quality and full compliance with applicable rules and standards.
Assist in developing long-term and project-specific patent strategies.
Support as needed for other IP-related activities, potentially including licensing, due diligence reviews (acquisitions), patent analyses, and patent litigation support.
Qualifications include:
J.D., Registered Patent Attorney, Member of California bar.
B.S.E.E., B.S.Comp.E. or equivalent. An emphasis on digital communication systems and related technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. 2+ years of in-house experience with similar responsibilities is highly desirable.
To apply for this position, please visit our website, at www.directv.com/careers, and refer to job number 700586.
Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, Sim, Lowman, Ashton & McKay LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, are one of Canada’s premier intellectual property boutique practices. The Firms combine an extensive international patent and trade-mark agency practice with international and domestic commercial litigation in all aspects of intellectual property, professional errors and omissions, and disputes involving the commercialization of technology.
Sim & McBurney is a partnership of patent and trade-mark agents entitled to file and prosecute patent, trade-mark, industrial design, integrated circuit and copyright applications in Canada and the United States of America, with connections throughout the world to enable clients to efficiently file and coordinate applications on a global basis. Our clients range from companies to universities, hospitals institutes; from the individual inventor to multinational corporations.
Sim & McBurney is seeking:
Qualified Patent Agents holding a PhD in Chemistry or a Biological Science to join our Advanced Sciences Group;
Qualified Patent Agents specializing in the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Software fields; and
A Patent Agent Trainee with 1-3 years experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics.
The successful applicants will become part of a very collegial practice in our flexible boutique firms with a sensible workload and a team approach, well supported by experienced agents and clerical staff. Please send your resume in confidence to Lola Bartoszewicz at bartoszewicz@sim-mcburney.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice is searching for a patent agent or attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background to join our intellectual property team. We will consider patent agents with at least 1 year of patent drafting and prosecution experience and attorneys with 1-3 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. patents for several high profile technology companies. The preference would be to locate this attorney or patent agent in our Tysons Corner, VA office, but we will consider candidates who wish to be located in one of our other offices as well.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to iprecruiting@wcsr.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, VA, but will consider other offices Type of work (Check all that apply): Prosecution
Lee & Hayesis seeking experienced patent attorneys with excellent communication skills.
Attorneys with 3+ yrs of experience, who demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, may advance to managing clients and/or teams of patent attorneys. Please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com for confidential consideration.
Lee & Hayes is a contemporary, growing, dynamic, premium IP law firm with a client-centered model and an entrepreneurial culture. We specialize in computer-related technologies, e.g., software, hardware, networking, and e-commerce.
Lee & Hayes has been ranked #1 for quality computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and is one of the largest IP law firms in the US that emphasizes patent prosecution and other non-litigation IP services. We develop and help commercialize strategically positioned IP portfolios for our clients; We are global--in our reach and clientele.
Lee & Hayes is a trusted advisor and essential business partner for many high-caliber, sophisticated, and well-known clients. We represent six of the world’s top-20 U.S. patent recipients, according to IFI Patent Intelligence, and six of the top-50 of the Fortune™ 500.
We typically focus on the following technologies: o Computer software, hardware, and networking o Electronics o Semiconductor technologies o Digital media o Business and financial services o E-commerce and mobile commerce o Telecommunications o Aerospace o Healthcare & Medical devices o Consumer goods o Biotech
Our offices are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (Spokane and Seattle, Washington).
Novellus Systems designs, builds, and services manufacturing equipment that is used in the production of semiconductor devices, or chips. We are the backbone of the tech revolution. As one of the top ten global semiconductor equipment companies in the world, our systems are essential to producing fast, complex, powerful, and cost-effective chips used in the latest cell phones, computers, MP3 players and HDTVs. [Apply Online]
Description: Directs outside counsel in connection with the Patent prosecution and maintenanceprocesses. Identifies opportunities to strengthen and realign patent Novellus applications and patents with technology shift and anticipated industry trends. Educates Novellus inventors in ways to increase the quantity, quality and strategic focus of invention disclosures. Coordinates with inventors and patent attorneys during the preparation of new patent applications. Attends design reviews, brainstorming sessions and other Business Unit gatherings in order to capture IP and protect the business' technology roadmap. Also serves as a resource on IP coverage, prior art and other relevant IP-related information, as well as reviews and analyzes the competitive IP landscape for key Business Unit technologies and supports the company's patent litigation process.
Knowledge: A broad knowledge and scientific understanding of Novellus' products, competitors and customers.
Experience: Typically requires patent legal experience and a JD.
Novellus Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
This position is responsible for supporting 
General Patent Corporation International
A prestigious international D.C. law firm located near metro is seeking an experienced Patent Agent.
Job Title: Senior Patent Attorney - 700586 
Sim & McBurney, Patent and Trade-mark Agents and, 
