An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP is seeking a partner. Get out of the rat race and enjoy a saner pace of life. The ideal candidate is a later-career partner in a mid-sized or larger law firm, has a prosecution or mixed IP practice, and will get his or her own coffee. Other desirable qualities include a love of fresh air, temperate climate and Spanish colonial architecture. Bring your portable book and sense of humor. We'll provide a fantastic work environment and the resources for you to be a great attorney. Ties to Santa Barbara a plus. Any technical expertise will do, though your strength in medical devices or biotech would provide a good complement to our IT/software/EE core.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP has an established reputation in the region based upon our passion for IP law and dedication to service. The firm is nine years old, enjoys steady growth and a stable team. The partners have big firm experience and international clients, but enjoy a collegial, non-hierarchical environment and strong ties to the local community. Our firm has a full-service IP practice in patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, involving prosecution, litigation, counseling and IP deals. More info at our website.
Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Director, Patent Counsel. The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for supporting active research, development and licensing programs. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions and supporting litigation. The position reports to the chief patent counsel and will manage a small team of professionals.
Job Functions: • Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee. • Manage, lead and develop a small team of patent professionals. • Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. • Draft and prosecute patent applications of particular importance to Dolby’s business. • Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third party technologies and related intellectual property matters. • Advise on third-party patent claims against products and technologies. • Support patent licensing and enforcement activities. • Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs. • Provide such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.
Skills and Education: • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive professional experience including at least 3+ years experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm and, preferably, some experience working in house. • Juris doctor degree. • Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO. • Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of audio signal processing. • Prior success in leading, managing and developing a team. • Excellent writing and communication skills. • Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, often under tight deadlines. • Superior organization and project management skills. • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Additional Desired Qualifications: • Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation. • Experience in standard bodies and patent pools. • Management of worldwide patent strategies.
Contact: Please send resume in Word format to docon@dolby.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.
Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today and are prepared for the future. That’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the industry.
Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an assortment of health coverage options. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
MedImmune is seeking a Senior Patent Agent or an IP Counsel (Patent Attorney) to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US) • Work with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Actively counsel members of Research & Development organization in identification of new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle • Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in the areas of oncology, inflammation, and infectious disease; particularly with regards to antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies • Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties • Develop and communicate IP guidance to Business Development during licensing and acquisition efforts • Review and analyze transactional agreements (e.g., MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements) • Present complicated intellectual property issues to senior management • Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations as needed
Position: • At least 3-5 years patent prosecution experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred.
Education: • Licensed Attorney required for IP Counsel. • Ph.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area. • USPTO Registration Number required.
Other Requirements: • Understanding of experimental details of molecular/cellular biological research • Understanding of complex scientific inventions and processes • High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail • Effective oral and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Computer skills (especially experience with patent and science databases)
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a junior level, bright and enthusiastic attorney to join our Intellectual Property law firm and our Minneapolis office. As a firm with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, teamwork and service, we currently have an opening for an associate attorney:
Ideal candidates will have a technical background in mechanical engineering and/or physics. Candidates will also have 2-3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, superior academic credentials, solid IP experience, and strong writing skills. USPTO registration is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with hydraulics and/or telecommunications is a plus.
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, is seeking a Patent Attorney to interact directly with the company’s scientists and engineers and work closely with the Chief IP Counsel and General Counsel, as well as managing and coordinating with outside counsel, in supporting all intellectual property functions of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Draft patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and review draft publications and devise strategies for patent and trade secret protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of other parties and prepare freedom-to-operate analyses • Attend scientific and engineering project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on intellectual property issues • Perform general IP counseling to support internal clients and IP attorneys
Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required - JD is preferred - Patent agent considered • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required • 3-10 years patent prosecution experience in mechanical arts, preferably with experience with health care or life science related devices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite. • Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion. • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required. - Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines and/or accuracy. • Technical knowledge of chemical or biological arts desired but not required. • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to be productive and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.
Physical Demands: • This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize computers, and move about the office.
Work Environment: • This position is performed in a traditional office environment.
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Manager to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property, the Patent Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Company's patent strategy in support of key business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior management and research and development leaders across multiple technology areas to identify patentable assets and to develop and implement strategies for obtaining patent protection. The individual will also guide activities to ensure that the existing portfolio continues to support evolving business objectives. The Patent Manager will supervise a small team of in-house patent agents and outside counsel in US and foreign patent procurement activities. The individual will also provide advice and counseling to business and scientific stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, including opinions and competitive assessments. The individual will also lead efforts to educate! scientific and business leaders on the role of patent protection in advancing business goals.
Responsibilities: • Guide the development and implementation of the Company's global patent strategy working closely with key business and scientific stakeholders • Supervise a team of in-house patent agents responsible for drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining US and foreign patent applications • Provide day-to-day advice and client counseling, as well as more formal opinion work including patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions • Identify third party patent portfolios of strategic relevance and formulate appropriate strategies for response • Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies • Conduct outreach to business and scientific stakeholders on the role of patents in supporting business advantage • Manage costs and implement cost containment measurements associated with patent procurement and maintenance • Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required
Education & Experience: • Juris doctor (JD) admitted to practice law in at least one state • Current registration to practice before the USPTO with at least an undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree • At least seven (7) years of experience in global patent prosecution and client counseling with a law firm and/or in-house legal department • At least four (4) years of experience in management of attorneys, patent agents and foreign law firms in procurement activities • Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of scientists, business development teams and attorneys or patent agents
Functional Expertise: • Outstanding English oral and written communication skills • High level of motivation with an ability to work independently • Excellent interpersonal skills a documented ability to contribute as a team player • Strong management skills • Computer skills • Commitment to continuous learning and development • Customer service and results-oriented
Job Profile Function Specific Activities: • Provide legal/tax and/or business advice to associates with respect to day-to-day operations. • Develop legal subject matter expertise in relevant practice area(s). • Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction and providing ongoing information and support in order to meet expectations and achieve Company objectives. • Review work products of outside counsel to ensure product quality and met expectations. • Review, edit and comment on agreements drafted by others (e.g., direct reports, business clients, other Company lawyers, counterparties).
Education: • Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience: • At least 5 years
Core Competencies: • Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking. • Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
Delivers Results: • Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. • Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
Develops and Inspires Others: • Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.
Technical Skills: • Legal Advice. Ability to develop and effectively communicate sound legal advice and/or analysis, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while taking into account client's role, objectives and risk tolerance.
• Client Objectives and Risks. Ability to determine and understand client objectives and risk tolerance. Includes knowledge of methods and/or techniques used to determine to identify objectives or risk tolerance and ability to incorporate the information in making legal decisions.
• Contract Drafting and Interpretation. Ability to synthesize business terms and incorporate legal protections into a binding agreement. Includes knowledge of proper content of agreements and ability to understand and evaluate terms and contract language proposed by counterparties to determine items that are and are not negotiable.
• Contract Law - Basic. Basic knowledge of contract law. Includes knowledge of and ability to understand basic terms and concepts.
• Contractual Relationships. Ability to understand Company's contractual relationships with bottlers, customers, suppliers, sponsorship properties and other counter-parties. Includes knowledge of the implications that such relationships have on the Company's strategic decision-making and freedom to act.
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. Its Silicon Valley office is looking for an associate with two to five years of Intellectual Property Experience.
This unique opportunity will focus on assisting technology companies with a full range of IP portfolio management services, including strategic counseling, patent management and prosecution, IP transactional matters, and assisting and participating in patent and IP litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred for this position. Class Year Preferred: 2009-2005.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. It has international offices and a reputable Intellectual Property Group.
An international AM Law 100 law firm has an immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a junior to mid-level patent prosecution associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
Part of what makes this such a great opportunity is not only the Prosecution Group itself, but the Silicon Valley office as a whole. The office has a fantastic culture. The office leadership is not only focused on delivering the highest quality legal work and services, but creating a place where the attorneys want to come into work. Blue jeans are common place and the occasional dog visit is not uncommon. The Prosecution Group is in our opinion is one of the top prosecution groups in the Valley. The partners are energetic and committed to mentoring and training, the work is interesting and challenging, and the partnership prospects are real.
The Firm is interested in attorneys with technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or relevant experience. Class Year Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This AM Law 100 international Law Firm has over 600 attorneys and represents clients in a wide range of industries. This Firm has also been widely recognized for its diversity efforts.
A national IP and Technology Law Firm hasan immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a Patent Litigation associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the nation’s most respected Patent Litigation groups. The partners are focused on training and mentoring and the chosen candidate will walk into a situation where they will be given immediate and significant responsibility and opportunities.
While the firm is open to candidates with backgrounds in all technologies, candidates with EE and CS degrees/relevant experience are of particular interest. Class Years Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This national Law Firm has a national IP and Technology presence and one of the nation’s most respected Patent Litigation Groups. This Firm has nearly 400 attorneys and technology specialists.
Solazyme is seeking an intellectual property attorney. Reporting to the Associate VP, Intellectual Property, this position will be an essential part of our intellectual property group and will play a key role in the development of the company’s IP portfolio.
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications • Support the company’s diverse research areas and product lines • Work closely with research and business units • Manage growing trademark portfolio • Supervise outside patent counsel and trademark counsel • Perform patent searches and prepare due diligence analysis • Assist with other intellectual property matters • Assist and work with corporate counsel • Experience with contracts involving IP is preferred
Qualifications: • 4 - 5 years experience (preferably a combination of firm and corporate) • J.D. from an accredited law school • Bachelor’s degree in required, Ph.D. in biological sciences highly preferred • Admission to a state bar, California preferred • Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
Additional Qualifications: • Excellent judgment, high personal standards of excellence and unquestioned integrity • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment • A motivated, self-starter capable of working independently • Strong intellectual capacity
Solazyme is a biotechnology company that produces tailored oils by microbial fermentation. Our business units include fuels and chemicals, nutritionals, and health sciences. The attorney will support all three business units.
This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, 401k, and equity participation. The position is located in South San Francisco, California.
Contact: Only submissions through our career portal will be accepted. Please visit http://www.solazyme.com/career-opportunities to read more about the job and submit your resume. Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Chemical patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering with experience in the biotechnology industry, Nanotechnology, or related fields. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of 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.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Biotechnology patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in some area of the biological sciences, such as genetics, cellular biology, immunology or molecular biology. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of 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.
O'Shea Getz, an intellectual property boutique firm located in Springfield, MA, is seeking an experienced patent attorney. Our target candidate has a BS or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, excellent writing skills, and must have at least 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Associate or of counsel positions available depending on experience. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Admission to the MA or CT bar is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Contact: Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample in confidence to boshea@osheagetz.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Ballard Spahr LLP, a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States, is looking for an IP Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in IP litigation, including patent litigation to work in our Philadelphia office.
In particular, we are looking for someone with active experience regarding e-discovery, claim construction (including Markman briefing), infringement and invalidity analysis, expert reports, and trial. While patent litigation is our greatest need, this candidate also will be involved in trademark, trade secret and copyright matters, so subject matter experience in these areas also is desirable. Excellent academic credentials, and superb writing and oral communication skills are required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing IP Litigation Group with a national practice, and to immediately undertake positions of responsibility in a collegial atmosphere.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to: PAattyjobs@ballardspahr.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our IP Litigation Group represents a wide range of clients in cases involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; trade secret misappropriation; and licensing disputes. We represent plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and arbitration panels throughout the country, as well as in administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, an international law firm, is currently seeking a IP Docket Clerk for its San Francisco office. This position in the Patent Support Services (PatSu) Department of the IP Patent Practice Group will assist our Patent Support Services Manager and PatSu team. Based on procedures established for each of our clients, the successful candidate will review and extract information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications, as well as Patent and Trademark Office communications, for entry into our docketing database. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the Patent and Trademark Office daily dockets and other administrative responsibilities. Additional projects will be assigned.
This position requires a minimum of one year of related patent docketing experience (equivalent education/experience will also be considered). Qualified candidates must have strong communication (written/verbal) and proofreading skills, an organized approach to work assignments, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a team-oriented attitude. Experience with CPI preferred, but not required. Annuities experience a plus. Flexibility to work overtime required.
The international law firm of Ladas & Parry, LLP in Los Angeles, is seeking a patent attorney with at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. The position will require prosecution in the mechanical arts and in chip manufacture as well as in your area of specialty. Prior engineering experience will be favorably viewed as will being a member of the Califonia Bar. The position is open to full and part-time applicants. Compensation is based on hours billed.
The firm is also interested in hiring lateral attorneys with their own books of business, who hope to enhance and expand their practice through employment under the Ladas & Parry name.
Contact: To apply for these positions, please send your resume and cover letter. Kindly send these documents in PDF format to: atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States. Our Patent Group includes 35 patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, working across the full range of scientific and technical disciplines. Our patent professionals have significant experience handling patent prosecution before the US and foreign patent offices; patent portfolio development and management; patentability, validity, infringement, right-to-use and inventorship opinions; licensing; due diligence; and opposition and interference practice; and work closely with our IP Litigation Group in patent pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Our Atlanta office is looking for patent attorney associates with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience, and with backgrounds in electrical and/or computer engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of patent prosecution (domestic and foreign), opinion rendering, and patent portfolio management. If hired, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our IP litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing patent and IP litigation practice with a national practice and reputation.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to:
Patricia Greco Ballard Spahr LLP 999 Peachtree Street Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309-3915 Fax: 678.420.9744 E-mail: grecop@ballardspahr.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with two to five years of experience in drafting U.S. applications and prosecuting applications before the USPTO for a position as an associate in our Singapore office.
A chemistry background is preferred. Candidates must possess a degree in chemistry (Master's, Doctorate, or equivalent scientific or technical work experience strongly preferred) and a J.D. or equivalent, have strong writing skills in English, and be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in at least one U.S. state.
U.S. citizenship is required, since candidates will need to be able to keep their registration to practice before the USPTO while living abroad.
The successful candidate will work in our Singapore office to assist European and Asian clients with preparing and prosecuting U.S.-style applications and with coordinating their world-wide patent prosecution activities.
Compensation will depend on experience, but will generally be commission-based. The firm's team in Singapore offers candidates a pleasant work environment and good work/life balance.
Contact: Apply by contacting the firm directly at vjp-mu@vjp.de.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Singapore
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., a rapidly growing Twin Cities patent law firm with 30 attorneys, seeks patent attorneys with 1 to 5 years of experience to provide patent prosecution and opinion services to the firm's expanding base of U.S. corporate clients in the telecommunications, software, electronics and medical device fields.
Backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar fields are preferred.
Although relocation to Minnesota is desirable, the firm will consider remote working relationships for experienced attorneys.
