The Denver office of Akerman Senterfitt LLP seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with 1 to 3 years of pharmaceutical experience for its intellectual property practice group. Experience in Hatch-Waxman-related opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent prosecution is considered a plus. Undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Must be admitted to practice in Colorado or willing to sit for the next exam. Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 in number of lawyers. With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, we serve clients from major business centers in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., California, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
The Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management Department is looking for an experienced Patent Attorney to help in its mission to protect and best position intellectual property in the physical sciences for commercialization. In this role you will work with cutting edge science and diverse technologies that can impact the world.
Key Responsibilities: Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will: • Prepare and file patent applications. Using the invention disclosure, other documents, and interviews with the inventors, draft patent applications as requested by Licensing associate responsible for the case. Conduct preliminary patent searches, review proposed publications for issues of patentability utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign intellectual property laws. Independently establish priorities to accomplish objectives and meet all bar dates. Coordinate and supervise work of external counsel on assigned cases that have been sent out; review associated legal bills for accuracy, reasonableness and compliance with Contract requirements. • Prosecute patents. Review Office Actions/Examiner Reports from US Patent and Trademark Office and those of other jurisdictions. Assess and analyze complex patentability issues with potentially significant impact to the Laboratory. Independently prepare arguments or claim amendments responsive to the Office Actions/Examiner Reports. Coordinate and supervise such work of outside counsel on assigned cases. • Perform legal review. Evaluate and analyze complex invention disclosures and interact with scientists/inventors to monitor for developments. Review licenses, options and other agreements as assigned. Evaluate university rights relative to new inventions. Conduct complex patent infringement analyses and evaluate contract provisions. Interacts with Lab Management, outside management, and attorneys on assigned negotiations. • Provide collegial advice and review to fellow patent practitioners, and participate in process improvement activities.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in applicable science or engineering field of study (preferably physics, material sciences or related field), as well as a law degree and admission to California state bar with at least 5 years experience as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Demonstrated proficiency in knowledge of patent preparation, prosecution, and enforcement • Proven technical proficiency in assigned scientific area. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ability to manage and analyze a number of complex cases that hold a potentially significant impact to the organization. • Ability to independently review, negotiate and approve legal bills. • Demonstrated analytical abilities, with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external personnel. • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage collaboratively and diplomatically with internal peers and colleagues, administrative support staff, scientists and engineers, senior management, as well as external attorneys with ability to obtain concurrence from key stakeholders.
Contact: Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74251Patently-O and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to the development of a safe and diverse workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Berkeley, California
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Read about the excellent Total Rewards Program at Berkeley Lab. For more about the TTIPM department, visit www.lbl.gov/Tech-Transfer/
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.seeks experienced registered Associate or Patent Agent, primarily for drafting and prosecuting computer and electronics-related patent applications. Candidates should have strong technical and writing skills and experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
Covidienis seeking an IP attorney to work in its New Haven, Connecticut offices (relocation benefit provided). The Intellectual Property Attorney spearheads patent protection for Covidien’s intellectual property and ensures that the Company has the right to manufacture and sell products develop brought to market.
A qualified candidate has deep experience in intellectual property, client counseling, strategic portfolio management and right-to-use studies.
Core Responsibilities: • The IP Attorney advances the specific technical interests of Covidien’s Surgical Devices’ business unit (SD GBU); • Works with research and development to secure disclosures of invention and closely follows development projects for preparation of patent applications in assigned areas of responsibility • Prepares and prosecutes patent applications before the USPTO; • Supervises outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications globally; • Ensures that SD GBU has the right to make, use and sell products developed and brought to market; • Promotes, as appropriate, the interests of SD GBU’s on intellectual property matters and; • Follows patents issued in fields of interest to SD GBU and brings relevant patents to the attention of appropriate SD GBU research personnel and Chief Patent and Trademark Counsel
Competencies/Skills Required: • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; • Must be able to strategically plan and drive execution; • Exhibit change- agent thinking; • Ability to develop and communicate compelling business arguments in a cogent, persuasive manner; • Comfort interacting with C-level executives; • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills and; • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Qualifications: • 4 - 6+ years’ patent prosecution, client counseling and licensing; litigation experience preferred • Proven track record of success in a large law firm with a specialization in medical devices and/or life sciences • Admitted to State Bar and registered to practice before USPTO
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: New Haven, Connecticut
The lifesaving work of medical professionals inspires us. Through partnerships with medical communities around the globe, we create advances in medical devices, supplies and pharmaceutical products to improve lives. From reducing surgery time to accelerating healing, our breakthrough solutions are a vital part of daily healthcare delivery.
Innovation drives our success. Through progressive thinking and cutting-edge technologies, Covidien is well positioned to lead the way in today’s rapidly changing healthcare industry.
Join us, knowing your career is backed by the resources only a $10+ billion healthcare leader can offer.
Stoel Rives LLP, a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm’s Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington offices. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or optics is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership to the Oregon or Washington bar is preferred. For more information on the firm and its Technology & Intellectual Property practice group, please visit www.stoel.com.
Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting electrical-related patent applications and opinions.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Rebecca Whittall, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, at rswhittall@stoel.com.
For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm. Please, no calls. EOE
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland Ore., or Seattle, Wash.
SASis seeking a Patent Counsel to support the company by providing legal advice and assistance throughout the company, including regional offices and subsidiaries on a worldwide basis. You will independently perform a full range of patent-related legal services and maintain a diverse caseload, but your primary focus will be on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for inventions made by SAS employees. However, you will also be involved in patent licensing, patent litigation and other intellectual property matters that arise from time to time.
Primary Responsibilities for Role: • Managing idea development and harvesting from global research and development. • Processing new ideas to develop complete invention disclosures to help control application drafting costs. • Efficiently identifying prior art. • Providing consistent claim strategy and ensuring that patent applications are efficient and complete. • Working with outside counsel and inventors to respond to office actions from the USPTO. • Supporting managing attorney in litigation and other corporate counseling roles. • Providing legal counsel and oversight for basic to complex legal matters affecting the company.
Essential Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law by being admitted to and a member in good standing of at least one state bar. If not a member of the North Carolina Bar, be qualified for admission to the North Carolina Bar within the first year of employment. Member in good standing of the U.S. Patent Bar.
Additional Qualifications: Works on legal issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Regularly interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Researches and analyzes proposed transactions, assesses risks and rewards, and recommends strategies to minimize risk. Ability to perform the duties of the job with general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Preferences: Three years of patent preparation and prosecution (in the software field) experience at a law firm. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Former examiner at USPTO. Prior in-house Corporate legal counsel experience managing preparation and prosecution. Experience with patent litigation.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, seeks a Chemical or Biomedical Engineering IP Attorney to assist our growing practice.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least one to three years of patent law firm experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: legalcareers@skgf.com. Please use reference number PO-12 when applying for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Millennium Inorganic Chemicalsis seeking Corporate Counsel to work in its Glen Burnie, Maryland, offices. This position will manage and direct intellectual property and portfolios, including worldwide patent prosecution, patent audit, patent opinion work, copyrights, trademarks and confidentiality agreements involving research, development and technology
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science related field such as chemistry or chemical engineering (Ph.D. preferred) •Juris Doctorate Degree (JD) from an accredited law school •Seven plus years of experience including four years as a member of the United States patent bar •Candidate must be a member of at least one state bar or federal bar and the United States patent bar •Prior in-house counsel experience •Familiarity with recent court decisions relating to patents, licenses, antitrust, secrets, and unfair competition
Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP, a collegial, growing 24-attorney/agent international IP boutique seeks a chemical IP attorney/agent with three or less years of IP experience for its Washington, DC office. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Prior industry chemical engineering work experience a plus. Preference is given to candidates with a second language capability. WHDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Banner & Witcoff a national intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced manager to lead the International Department in either the Chicago or Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in a management or leadership role, and at least 5 years in the international area of intellectual property. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong computer skills and be able to multi task.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Managing the day-to-day operations of the International Department in both Chicago and Washington DC. • Training and mentoring new and existing staff. • Establishing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. • Preparing estimates for foreign filings and prosecutions costs.
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree; have the ability to understand the rules and practices of foreign patent offices and have a solid working knowledge of international IP regulations. Some US travel required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: dcjobs@bannerwitcoff.com for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
Axiom, a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring attorneys to join our nationwide patent prep and pros practice.
Alums of the nation’s best law firms and corporate law departments, Axiom Attorneys work in a uniquely integrated way with our predominantly Fortune 100 client base. In Axiom they’ve found variety, interesting work, and the chance to be a legal pioneer.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Exceptional academic and law firm credentials; in-house experience with Fortune 500 company strongly preferred. • Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer sciences strongly preferred. • 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, specifically substantial experience conducting proceedings before the USPTO, including several interferences under the old and new rules, reexamination proceedings, public use and protest proceedings, appeals and foreign oppositions. • Experience evaluating of invention disclosure; searching prior art references; interviewing inventors; drafting applications; filing IDS; responding to office actions; conducting examiner interviews; appealing final decisions; conducting interferences; conducting protests and public use proceedings, and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications. • Must possess excellent interaction skills with executive management; senior business personnel; business teams; inventors; and general counsels. • Must possess experience managing a large patent portfolio. • Knowledge of computer science, electrical engineering or information retrieval, either through undergraduate degree or industry experience preferred. • Active membership in at least one state bar and registration with USPTO required.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a leading intellectual property law firm located in Washington, DC, has immediate opportunities for experienced electrical IP attorneys. Join a team that employs both the best and brightest technical and scientific minds.
We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and one to four years of patent law firm experience. Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics. Experience in one or more of: advanced Web technologies, procedural and object-oriented programming, computer graphics, geographical information systems, data mining, wireless technologies, and/or operating systems is a plus.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to work with companies on the cutting edge of their respective industries are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: legalcareers@skgf.com. Please use reference number PO-12 when applying for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Fish & Richardson P.C.is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.
Responsibilities: Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.
Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.
Qualifications: Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.
Location: We are currently considering candidates for the following offices: - Atlanta - Boston - New York - Silicon Valley - Twin Cities - Washington, DC
We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.
Contact: To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC
Klemchuk Kubasta, LLPhas expanded its prosecution and technology client base, and as a result, needs a mid- to senior-level prosecution associate to assist in handling case intake, drafting applications and office action responses, and managing patent portfolios all with minimal supervision. At least 4 years of solid patent prosecution experience is required. This position will involve patent litigation support, including infringement and Markman analysis. Although not required, we prefer candidates with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or computer science backgrounds. Big firm experience is a plus as is industry, technical, or design experience before law school. This position will involve immediate client contact, so social polish is needed as well.
Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nano technology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, file and prosecute trademarks, among other things. We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firms philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications: Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience originating in the US. Bachelors or Masters degree in EE or Computer Eng. is required, no exceptions. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus.
Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associate for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive application drafting experience is required. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to provide superlative client service
Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm's Salt Lake Ctiy, Utah, office. Strong technical experience in electrical engineering is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership in the Utah State Bar is preferred. Stoel Rives is an EEO/AA employer.
Contact: To apply, please email Mary Ellen Hatch at mehatch@stoel.com. For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Fennemore Craig, a highly visible, western regional firm, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice in either Phoenix or Denver. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. Candidates preferably will have significant patent preparation and prosecution experience, along with a full-fledged, self-sustaining intellectual property practice. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations, and a portable practice to complement the Firm's existing intellectual property practice. All technical backgrounds will be considered. Trademark, transactional, licensing and opinion work experience is a plus. Applicable bar membership preferred. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Contact: Interested applicants should please email the firm at: lzilmer@fclaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona or Denver, Colorado
Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.
Contact: Interested candidates may submit resumes to the attention of D. Brent Kenady at: bkenady@wellsstjohn.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington
The law firm of Sughrue Mion, PLLC, is seeking candidates for associate and technical specialist positions in the firm's Life Sciences group in Washington DC. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in chemical fields, preferably Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, and candidates with Ph.D. level education in Cell Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology. Working experience in patent prosecution is preferred. For those applying for an associate position a J.D. from an accredited law school is also required.
Responsibilities will include prosecuting U.S. patent applications derived from abroad, and may also include work for domestic clientele as well. Depending on experience, the candidate may also engage in client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity issues, as well as assisting in certain inter partes matters. Registration/eligibility to practice before the USPTO is required for all candidates and DC Bar membership (or eligibility for it) is required for those seeking an associate position.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts and a writing sample to adray@sughrue.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
The Denver office of Akerman Senterfitt LLP seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with 1 to 3 years of pharmaceutical experience for its intellectual property practice group. Experience in Hatch-Waxman-related opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent prosecution is considered a plus. Undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Must be admitted to practice in Colorado or willing to sit for the next exam. Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 in number of lawyers. With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, we serve clients from major business centers in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., California, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
