Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

August 8, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks an Associate to join our thriving Denver Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., and in Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 2-4 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution and will be a member of the patent bar for at least 2 years. Additionally, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

August 4, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Hartford, Conn.

August 4, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 4, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Partner – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 31, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cleveland office of Ulmer & Berne LLP is seeking a partner-level attorney with 8-20 years’ experience with patent prosecution and opinion preparation to join its fast-growing Intellectual Property practice. The partner will have a primary responsibility to oversee and further develop the Cleveland-based portion of the firm’s patent prosecution and opinion practice. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills, and that are highly organized. Management skills and previous supervisory experience, and with at least some portable business, is preferred. Applicants must be a registered patent attorney with the USPTO, should have drafted and prosecuted in excess of 100 patent applications, and have an undergraduate degree in electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 31, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cleveland office of Ulmer & Berne LLP is seeking an associate with 4-8 years’ experience with patent litigation experience to join its fast-growing Intellectual Property practice. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills and deposition, discovery and motion practice experience are sought. Additional experience in patent prosecution preferred and opinion preparation and licensing a plus. An undergraduate degree in electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. Applicants should be a registered patent attorney with the USPTO.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah

July 30, 2013- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Laurel, Md.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Johns Hopkins Unviersity Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney for an Assistant General Counsel position in the Office of Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will be a member of the legal team in the Office of Counsel, and will work closely with other Office of Counsel Staff and other business functions in the organization to provide legal advice to management and staff on all aspects of intellectual property, including inventions, patents, copyrights, licensing, IP-related government contract issues, and other business issues integral to the organization's operations. Reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, duties will include proactively providing legal advice related to invention evaluation, domestic and foreign patent application preparation and prosecution, management of outside counsel, license review, drafting, and negotiation, IP-related government contract review and negotiation, copyright review and transfers, nondisclosure agreement review and negotiation, representing the organization before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices, interpretation of laws and regulations, problem resolution, representing the organization to outside entities, delivering critical communications and training, and developing policies and procedures.

Requirements:
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in one or more jurisdictions and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Minimum 2-5 years of experience as an engineer. Minimum 5 years of legal experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, preferably in electrical/physics-related and/or computer/software-related arts, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments, with a law firm, federal agency, or corporation.

Substantive knowledge of IP related laws and regulations, both domestic and international; preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications and provision of patentability, validity, and infringement assessments. Prior experience with licensing and government contracting, especially with IP-related issues, knowledge of copyright law, and/or experience with IP-related litigation is desired.

Strong research, written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions; strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide variety of projects; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player; ability to work closely with a wide variety of staff of diverse backgrounds and levels, including all levels of management and technical staff both within the organization and in government agencies; sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic, and business acumen.

Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Contact:
Respond to job posting 05208 at http://www.jhuapl.edu/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational Institution
Job Location: Laurel, Maryland

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

July 30, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – West Palm Beach, Fl.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The West Palm Beach, Florida office of Akerman Senterfitt seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of litigation experience for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Patent or trademark litigation experience is preferred but not required. Must possess excellent academic credentials, oral communication, legal research and writing skills. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or willing to sit for next examination.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. (Updated)

July 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, a diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Kobe, Japan

July 29, 2013- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 29, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent / Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years of legal administrative or para-professional experience in a corporation or law firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, searching and docketing software
• Effective collaborator interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• A BA/BS degree
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or at law firm that supports the same
• Familiarity with technical aspects of biological or chemical sciences
• Notary Public certification

Competencies:
• Detail Orientation (strong attention to detail and high quality work standards)
• Highly Organized (ability to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure)
• Results Orientation
• Operates Independently (works independently and meet deadlines with minimum supervision)
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Effective Communication (oral and written)

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna Therapeutics is pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug modality that produces human proteins or antibodies inside patient cells, which are in turn active intracellularly or secreted. This breakthrough platform addresses currently undruggable targets and offers a superior alternative to existing drug modalities for a wide range of disease conditions. Moderna has developed a broad intellectual property estate relating to mRNA therapeutic technologies ranging from novel nucleotide chemistries to specific drug compositions. The company plans to develop and commercialize its innovative mRNA drugs—initially for rare diseases and oncology—while partnering drug candidates in other therapeutic areas in order to rapidly deliver this innovation to patients.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna is privately held and was founded in 2010 by Flagship VentureLabs in association with leading scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 22, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-senior level Associate to join the patent prosecution practice of our thriving Minneapolis Intellectual Property Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 6+ years patent drafting and prosecution experience for U.S. and foreign clients. An advanced degree in Chemistry is preferred; a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is required. Candidate must be a member of the patent bar. Experience in training and mentoring junior associates and building client services teams a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

July 19, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, a broad based, national firm, seeks a qualified attorney for its IP and Technology practice division in our Kansas City office. We are seeking a patent attorney with one to three years experience.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible)

July 19, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is seeking patent attorneys with 1-3 years of experience. We are interested in candidates with computer science, mechanical,industrial systems and electrical engineering; and physics backgrounds. The successful candidate will handle direct client contact in all phases of patent practice, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing non-infringement and invalidity assessments, conducting patentability analyses, as well as client counseling centered around patent portfolio development and US and foreign filing strategies. The firm requires excellent academic credentials and prior technical experience. We handle a very busy practice, and serve a significant Silicon Valley and foreign client base. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment and benefits package.

Senior Patent Counsel – Other – Boston, Mass. area

July 15, 2013- US - Northeast, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pharmaceutical company seeks Senior Patent Counsel to support the company's biopharmaceuticals group, i.e., antibody based drugs. Candidates must have significant experience with patent prosecution matters involving both development and commercial stage therapeutic antibody programs.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

July 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff is an established Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, Georgia. In response to continuing opportunities, we have a growth based need to expand several client specific teams with experienced patent attorneys and agents.