Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

December 16, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duft Bornsen & Fettig, LLP is patent law firm located next to Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. The bulk of our work is patent preparation and prosecution. We are looking for associates with 1 - 4 years of experience. We are primarily interested in EE backgrounds but will consider other backgrounds when there is some demonstrated knowledge in the EE arts. The right candidate must have an open mind and be willing to do things our way. We work hard but we have a lot of fun. We also want someone who wants to be part of our team. We are looking to hire in the January to March 2013 timeframe. Please submit a published writing sample with resume (e.g., an office action response or an application).

Patent Attorney – Other – Wayne, N.J.

December 14, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will (i) provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and (ii) review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).

Responsibilities:
• Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications.
• Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc.
• Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity.
• Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing.
• Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.

Qualifications:
• Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred).
• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations.
• Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment.
• A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Contact:
To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3f5sgq3. Maquet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Wayne, New Jersey

The MAQUET Group is a subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swedish company GETINGE AB and is the leading international provider of forward-looking products and therapeutic applications for the OR and ICU.

As a specialist for the three divisions Cardiovascular, Critical Care and Surgical Workplaces, MAQUET employs more than 5,000 personnel worldwide in research, development, production, sales and service.

• In the Critical Care division MAQUET focuses on the implementation of innovative products and solutions for ventilation and anesthesia.
• In the Cardiovascular division MAQUET bundles its competencies for the gentle treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases.
• In the Surgical Workplaces division MAQUET concentrates on the implementation of efficient, practice-oriented workplaces in the operating room.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

December 8, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Avery Dennison is seeking an IP Counsel to work in The Materials Group, its largest global division. This intellectual property counsel will focus on both U.S. and international intellectual property services, including IP prosecution (patent applications and office actions), transactions involving IP (licensing and development), patent opinions, right to markets, patent landscapes, trade secret protection, trademarks, and copyrights. This attorney will also be expected to work closely with the Materials Group’s global research and innovation functions assisting with efforts in the US, Europe, China, and India. This position reports to the Materials Group Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and is based in the Regional Law Department in Mentor, Ohio. A background in chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skills in practical day-to-day client support and counseling is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services including client counseling, IP transactions including technology development and licensing contracts, patent protection, surveillance, enforcement, licensing, and litigation.
• Conduct patent novelty, validity and right to market studies and patent and information searches using internal and external resources and vendors, analyzing and summarizing search results.
• Draft and file patent applications and liaison with inventors for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; conduct such drafting and liaison activities.
• Draft and file foreign and PCT patent applications and liaison with inventors and foreign counsel for the information needed to prepare and file patent applications; handle such filing and liaison activities.
• Attend to ongoing patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent offices, foreign and domestic.
• Transaction services include IP agreements such as license agreements, secrecy agreements, joint development agreements, and consulting agreements, as well as intellectual property advice in regard to M&A negotiations and other transactions.

Requirements:
• Must possess a technical degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Must possess a law degree (with excellent academic credentials), be registered with the USPTO, and be a member of the Bar in good standing. Willing to consider outstanding candidates admitted to the Bar in any state.
• 3-7 years of patent legal experience in a diverse intellectual property practice (law firm or in-house), including patent drafting and prosecution, non-infringement opinions, and freedom to operate opinions.
• Familiarity with films and adhesives, or products that are based on related chemistries is a plus.
• Experience with other intellectual property (IP) such as trademark and copyright is useful.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of PCT and European patent practice is desirable.
• Experience drafting patents (patent prosecution).
• Transactional experience (licensing, JDA, partnering agreements, negotiation experience with universities) is a plus.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Approximately 25% travel should be expected.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=8190&sid=63.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

Patent Agent / Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 6, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Turk IP Law, a growing intellectual property law firm is seeking an Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in one or more of the electrical, communications, and computer science technologies.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 30, 2012- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

FLSmidth, a multinational company in the engineering and manufacturing industries seeks, due to continued growth and expansion, an experienced Patent Attorney to work in our Global IPR Portfolio Management department, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

November 30, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC is a mid-sized boutique intellectual property firm in Atlanta, GA with a dynamic corporate and institutional IP practice serving regional, national and international clients. The firm is seeking qualified associate candidates to fill a growth-based need in the litigation area. Candidates must either be or be qualified to become a registered patent attorney.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

November 30, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. Some portable business desired. Salary commensurate with experience.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

November 30, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. Salary commensurate with experience.

Corporate Counsel (Patent Litigation) – Small Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

November 19, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation. This position reports to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony
• Assist in internal document collection and production
• Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation
• Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews
• Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings;
• Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same;
• On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and
• Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree.
• Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar.
• USPTO Registration
• Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.

Other:
• This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity
• This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role.
• This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected.
• The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context.
• Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications.
• Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=10212&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Corporate Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore. Area

November 19, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mentor Graphics is an electronic design automation (EDA) company that creates software and hardware for designing, verifying, and testing IC and PCB circuits and embedded digital systems. The company’s product areas include circuit simulation, logical verification, physical verification, design-for-test, place and route, hardware emulation, synthesis, and mixed signal simulation.

The position will work in Mentor Graphics’ Legal Department as part of a small patent prosecution group working closely with product R&D organizations. Specific duties include identifying and prioritizing inventions for patenting; drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications; managing foreign associates for prosecution of non-U.S. patent applications; and advising product groups on patent infringement, design-around projects, and other intellectual property related issues.

Job Qualifications:
All candidates should have excellent decision-making and judgment skills; demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and time zones; have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field; and be willing to occasionally travel. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is preferable, but not required.

Experienced patent attorneys will have passed the USPTO patent bar; have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications; and be familiar with USPTO and PCT rules. Experience within the EDA industry is a significant plus.

Mentor Graphics will also consider candidates who are not patent attorneys, but who have demonstrable, excellent technical writing skills and are willing to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam; and have direct experience with EDA tools and the EDA industry.

The Benefits:
Mentor Graphics believes in fostering a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our world class benefits package includes up to 32 days of vacation/holiday pay per year, 401k matching, Stock purchase plan, annual performance reviews/bonuses, education reimbursement, partially paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and much more. Our Wilsonville site also has an onsite, 24/7 workout facility, full service cafeteria, day care center, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and daily exercise classes.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH08/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MENTOR&cws=1&rid=824.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon Area

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Upstate N.Y. (including Syracuse & Rochester)

November 17, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

November 16, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Washington, D.C. office of Arent Fox LLP seeks an associate for its patent practice group. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution or drafting in telecommunications technology. The ideal candidate will also have experience with 3G and/or 4G/LTE technology. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Law school and undergraduate transcripts are required. Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact:
To apply, please submit application materials to Arent Fox’s career page: http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

November 9, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Levine Bagade Han LLP, an intellectual property law practice in Palo Alto, Calif, is seeking a Patent Associate.

Patent Agent / Associate – Law Firm – Greater Boston Area (Waltham, Mass.)

November 5, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a dynamic, growing business law firm conveniently located on Route 128 in Waltham is seeking registered Patent Agent or Associate, in particular candidates having a degree in the field of computer software and with some experience patenting mechanical or medical devices. There is no expectation that the Patent Agent will attend law school. Preferred candidates will have approximately 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Part-time and contract positions are possible, with a potential path to full-time employment if circumstances allow.

Patent Attorney/Summer Clerk – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

November 3, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Thomas|Horstemeyer currently has openings for 2 full time associates who are set to graduate in 2013 (current 3Ls) or laterals with up to 4 years of experience. Additionally, we also have openings for 2 summer clerks for the summer of 2013 (we typically hire 2Ls, but we’ll consider 1Ls). An ideal candidate for either of these positions will have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience writing software code in an engineering capacity is preferred, but not required. As much as we value technical experience and legal competence, we also value someone with a positive attitude who is professional, disciplined, and focused with exceptional writing skills.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

October 31, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fenwick & West LLP is currently seeking patent prosecution associates one to four years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or physics background, or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 30, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking Patent Associates with 2-6 years of patent experience and/or similar technical experience. We have a need for electrial engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering backgrounds.

Trademark Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

October 29, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP seeks an experienced trademark associate for our St. Louis office. Candidates applying for this position should have experience in domestic and foreign trademark clearance, trademark prosecution and trademark and domain name enforcement, including TTAB and UDRP proceedings. Experience in copyright, trademark licensing and advertising is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and -benefit package.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

October 25, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, a dynamic Intellectual Property law firm based in Glendale, California, is seeking an IP Associate with one to three years of experience with internet matters including domain name disputes and a degree in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Knowledge of the technical workings of the internet, computer programming, how website content gets served, and database technology is strongly preferred. Member of the Patent Bar is a plus. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of law school and undergraduate transcripts, along with a writing sample. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE/AA

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

October 15, 2012- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is seeking a Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will become a member of the Ironwood Legal Department, reporting to the Senior Patent Counsel. The individual in this position will work closely with in-house counsel, research, business partners, and management to create and secure protection for the intellectual property of a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities:
• Develop, secure and defend new intellectual property worldwide by prompting and evaluating invention disclosures, conducting prior art searches, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and responding to administrative challenges instituted by third parties, including oppositions and inter partes reviews;
• Work with in-house counsel and internal clients to develop patent strategy, manage existing patent portfolios, and monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property;
• Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of pharmaceutical patent applications worldwide;
• Support business development and management on licensing opportunities and IP-related transactional work;
• Work with internal clients and in-house counsel on IP-related contracts and agreements;
• Counsel and educate scientists and management regarding the patenting process, as well as patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity matters.
• Advise clients and work with outside counsel on matters related to trademarks, USAN, INN, and copyrights.

Requirements:
• 3 to 8 years of patent experience with strong skills in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field;
• USPTO registration;
• J.D. and bar admission in at least one state;
• Law firm or pharmaceutical company experience;
• Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or B.S. or M.S. in chemistry with significant work experience in medicinal chemistry or a related field;
• Strong analytical ability as well as excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Contact:
To apply, send email careers@ironwoodpharma.com. Please include a resume and cover letter with your email message.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.

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