IP strategist – Small Corporation – Silicon Valley, Calif.

February 25, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

An In-House IP strategist should join the team at Halcyon Molecular, in Silicon Valley. We are seeking someone to cross boundaries by guiding Halcyon in its high-level IP strategy at the same time as implementing that strategy:

Patent Attorney (EE or Physics) – Large Corporation – San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.

February 25, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Life Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Patent Attorney (IP Counsel) in Foster City or Carlsbad, CA. This position is responsible for the development and strategy of Life Technologies' intellectual property portfolio related to molecular biology research and electronic instruments for amplification and detection of biomolecules.

Responsibilities:
This role involves invention harvesting, patent application preparation & prosecution, patent strategy and portfolio management, business IP counseling, due diligence, product clearance, patent agent oversight, and litigation support, all in the context of a full understanding of the relevant business needs and issues.

Relevant skills include patent application preparation & prosecution, reexamination practice, invention disclosure review, patent searching, competitive landscaping, and patentability and infringement analysis.

Experience with merger/acquisition due diligence, clearance opinions, and patent litigation is also valued.

Requirements:
An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (M.Sc. or higher required) or Physics (Ph.D. preferred) from a top academic program. Current experience in Biotechnology-related instrument/device prosecution is preferred.

The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction and eligible for Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC) status in California. The candidate must have graduated at the top 33% of his law school graduating class and from a top tier, ABA accredited, law school.

4-8 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred, with at least 2 years as an attorney in a top tier National law firm. Experience and interest in providing direction to junior associates or patent agents is also desired.

Strong technical ability and understanding of the latest scientific advancements and most recent legal developments are highly desired. Specific understanding and experience in VLSI, digital and analog circuit design and fabrication, thin-film deposition, nanotechnology fabrication, CMOS design and implementation as well as an understanding of basic chemistry are required. Experience in the Life Science, medical devices and/or Biotechnology industries is strongly preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills and strong initiative is required. The ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment is also necessary to be successful in this position.

Contact:
Please apply by visiting www.lifetechnologies.com/careers. Life Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Making Life Even Better.
When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,! 500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.

Junior to Mid-level Associate (IP & Patent Prosecution) – Law Firm – Houston, Texas or Atlanta, Ga.

February 18, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

February 18, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

February 18, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pegasystems Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to assist Senior IP Counsel in providing IP thought leadership by strategically developing and maintaining company’s patent portfolio with an eye towards supporting the company’s business objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Pegasystems’ technical, legal and business team members in the process of researching, generating and evaluating new patent ideas for the patent portfolio
• Assist with developing and implementing patent strategies
• Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications, freedom to operate and validity evaluations, and technology related agreements
•Oversee and manage the work of outside patent and IP counsel
• Assist with researching competitor products/portfolios
• Assist with researching and evaluating potential patent acquisition targets
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Functional Expertise:
• Strong technical writing/software patent drafting skills (min. 10-15 patent applications in the software field)
• Passionate about, and have a good understanding (including current and historical knowledge of products, standards, and technical literature) of software technology and innovation in that field
• Superior English written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues concerning patents
• Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP) is strongly desirable.
• Possesses the appropriate level of technical/functional expertise and knowledge
• Understands and applies procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise
• Utilizes technology-based tools and processes
• Continuous learning and development
• Customer service orientation
• Results oriented

Behavioral and Interpersonal:
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Listening
• Communication
• Role modeling
• Team work

Sphere of Influence:
Company-wide for all IP issues with a special focus on patents

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education: Preferred registered patent attorney or agent with at least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Type of Experience and Minimum Number of Years:
2-3 years of software patent prosecution experience is required. Prior experience as a patent examiner and/or IP transactional experience is highly desirable

Travel Requirements:
Minimal, infrequent travel

Contact:
Please apply directly to michael.arasi@pega.com.

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

Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

February 16, 2011- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Irvine, Calif.

February 7, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Allergan is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to work in Irvine, California. Position reports directly to Chief IP Counsel. Responsibilities will include advising the company on IP issues, supervising outside counsel, and developing and coordinating IP strategy for the company. This position works on a broad spectrum of IP issues, and specific duties include origination and prosecution of patents, domestic and international, patentability, infringement and validity opinions, patent oppositions, collaboration and licensing agreements, IP due diligence, IP related transactions, and litigation support.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 8 to 15 years of legal experience.
• Law degree from a superior law school and a chemistry, biology or other life science undergraduate degree.
• Large law firm training.
• Corporate experience.
• Member of a state bar.
• USPTO registration.
• Strong knowledge of US patent office procedures and practice.
• Experience managing legal and non legal staff.
• Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Substantial experience in IP due diligence and IP related transactions.
• Exposure to a wide range of intellectual property matters in areas including patent origination and prosecution, opinions, licensing, IP due diligence, IP related transactions, international expertise, internal processes around intellectual property development, conflict resolution and intellectual property litigation.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical or biotech field.
• Member of the California State Bar preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision making skills desired.
• Superior negotiating skills desired.
• Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy desired.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• Interpersonal ability to inspire confidence among senior management and outside counsel.

Contact:
For consideration please apply online using the following link: http://allergan.taleo.net/careersection/usa_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=110062&src=PA-10640.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Irvine, CA

IP Partner (Lateral) – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

February 1, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Boston, Mass.

January 27, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Patent Prosecution Junior / Mid-Level Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

January 25, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent/Technology Specialist – Small Corporation – Lexington, Mass.

January 13, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

January 8, 2011- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

January 6, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

January 5, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent & TM Prosecutors – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. (Updated)

January 3, 2011- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Licensing & Technology Attorney – Law Firm – Denver or Boulder, Colo. (or other)

December 23, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

December 15, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

MedImmune is seeking Corporate Counsel/Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to work in its Gaithersburg, Md., headquarters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in several therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammatory and infectious disease; antibody and other polypeptide-based technologies
• Closely interact with Research & Development organizations, including senior management, to identify new inventions and devise strategies for patent protection, risk mitigation
• Work with in-house attorneys, patent agents, and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
• Manage small team of attorneys and/or patent agents
• Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations
• Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts

Other Skills/Abilities:
• High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Outstanding legal skills, excellent attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (especially experience with databases)
• Effective management and leadership skill

Job Complexity:
Detailed and complex legan and technical analysis.

Supervision:
Some supervision, but much independence

Education:
• Attorney with a USPTO Reg. No.
• Ph.D. or M.S. with several years of laboratory experience

Experience:
• At least 5 years patent prosecution experience in the area of therapeutic biologics
• At least 2 years of management experience
• In-house corporate biotech experience preferred

Contact:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.medimmune.com/careers and search for Req #02910.

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.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.”

“This is My MedImmune.”

Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc.

Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.

IP Specialist – Large Corporation – S.F. Bay Area (Emeryville, Calif.)

December 14, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gracenote, Inc. is seeking a Patent Specialist to work in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Patent and Information Specialist will interface with the technical, business and legal groups of the Company and external service providers to facilitate the day-to-day activities involved in patent prosecution, be responsible for organization of technical documents and publications, and be a gatekeeper for document exchange in certain third party relationships.

This position will play a key role in developing, organizing, obtaining and maintaining the intellectual property portfolio of the Company.Gracenote is looking for an enthusiastic team player that works well in a team environment. Candidate must demonstrate excellent writing, analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will have an educational background in electrical engineering or computer science, in-house or law firm experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, freedom-to-operate, and validity and infringement analysis in the multimedia technology field. The successful candidate will also have the requisite technical qualifications to assist in the drafting of applications and responses to office actions. The position will involve working closely with scientists and management as well as with an external IP firm and consultants to secure intellectual property for inventions worldwide. The position requires drafting and helping prosecuting patent applications worldwide; patent and literature database searching; reviewing and evaluating new invention disclosures; coo! rdinating with outside counsel and communicating with inventors in preparation and prosecution of patent applications; conducting patentability assessments; and supporting intellectual property opinion work and landscaping efforts. Other key responsibilities include participating in due diligence with in-house and outside counsel to evaluate IP portfolios and technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications worldwide.
• Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Interface with scientists/engineers to collect and organize invention disclosures, details and data for patent applications.
• Assist in the development of patent filing, claim construction, and prosecution process.
• Conduct patentability assessments.
• Search patent and open literature in complex areas of science, and provide reports on prior art, patent references, monitoring of competition, due diligence and freedom to operate.
• Interface with IP counsel (internal and external) and provide information for the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications, freedom-to-operate analyses, and guidance on technical matters
• Support intellectual property opinion work and landscaping efforts.
• Oversight and regulation of patent portfolio data management and status

Qualifications:
• 2-5 years of in-house or law firm experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, freedom-to-operate, and validity and infringement analysis in the multimedia technology field.
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with scientific and intellectual property databases and use of the same.
• Ability to organize patent and technical literature data in the context of an internal electronic database, and maintain such a database.
• Working knowledge of the patent laws, regulations and patent practice in general.
• Organized, independent, detailed oriented, capable of working on multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic and works well in a team environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office components (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Desirable:
• Graduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science Licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Minimum Education:
B.S. in E.E. or C.S.

Ideal Education:
MS.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting: http://www.gracenote.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: SF Bay Area (Emeryville, California)

Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

December 13, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Broadview, Il.

December 6, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution