Qualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
Skills/Experience: The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage.
Responsibilities: The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.
Education: Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Life Technologies has an immediate need for an Engineering Patent Agent in our DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
The role includes patent preparation and prosecution, and patent portfolio management. Other skills include invention disclosure review, publication review, project liaison, and patent searching. The right person for this role will have high technical ability both in the scientific realm and in the legal field.
The successful individual will have a strong engineering background with knowledge and experience in areas including: microfluidics, optics, imaging, image/signal processing, and instrumentation design/control. Familiarity with secondary analysis software applications associated with DNA sequencing instrumentation including bioinformatics, software and algorithms is also desirable. A working familiarity with molecular biology principles and DNA sequencing methodologies (including sample preparation, instrumentation, and data analysis) will be an asset.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative instinct, and can-do attitude are a must.
Education: Advanced degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or other).
Experience: The individual must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3 to 4 years of Patent Agent experience.
This position will be located in Carlsbad, CA or Foster City, CA. Relocation benefits are available. Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply by contacting Niki Wallace at niki.wallace@lifetech.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego OR Foster City, California
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Responsibilities: • Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases • Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents • Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel • Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio • Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Key Qualifications: • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science, or commensurate work experience • Admission to Washington or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution • Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Required demonstrated skills and abilities: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • Foreign prosecution • In-house experience or other experience managing attorneys • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact: Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a growing, mid-size Rockville, Maryland law firm seeks an associate with at least two years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical arts. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have strong writing skills. Familiarity with USPTO practices and prior experience in engineering are desirable. Pleasant work environment, competitive benefits and great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact: Send cover letter, resume and transcripts to: dmr@usiplaw.com or fax to 240-864-2490.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
A revolutionary startup from the creators of Massively Parallel (Next-gen) DNA sequencing ION Torrent Systems is developing ground breaking and highly disruptive technology both in Connecticut and California locations. We are seeking individuals that understand what it takes to build a great company, create a truly disruptive technology, and want to work with others that are driven and passionate about their work.
Seeking patent attorney with semiconductor expertise to work with business and R&D professionals in a highly technical environment. Key responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications; supporting corporate and business development teams by reviewing and drafting contracts and licenses; conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability studies; supervising outside attorneys and foreign associates; and helping to create and maintain legal and IP infrastructure in a rapidly growing company.
Essential skills and background: • Semiconductor intellectual property expertise. • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work together collaboratively with professionals across the company. • Ability to amplify technical contributions of scientists and engineers by skilled and creative patent application drafting. • J.D. degree, admission to at least one State Bar, admission to practice before the USPTO, and at least 2-5 years of experience as a patent attorney. • A strong technical background and experience in design, architecture, and fabrication of integrated circuits; solid state physics; materials science, or electrical engineering; evidenced by B.S. or higher degree in electrical engineering or related field and work experience.
Other useful qualifications: • Background and experience in signal processing, semiconductor packaging, fluidics, biosensor technology, high speed ADCs, CMOS imager design, surface chemistry. • Experience in litigation support. • Experience in licensing and contract negotiations. • Experience in preparing and filing appeal briefs in USPTO; managing oppositions in EPO or invalidity trials in Japan; preparing invalidity or non-infringement opinions.
Contact: To apply e-mail a cover letter with evidence you have mastered the essential skills listed, your resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to jobs@iontorrents.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Intellectual Property Legal Group currently has a full time opportunity for a Patent Attorney.
The Patent Attorney will identify and conduct patentability analysis of BNL inventions from scientific departments as assigned, and report on patentability to Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. In this role you will work closely with the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships in support of its licensing program/strategy for individual technologies from various scientific departments.
Responsibilities: • Provide IP legal review, as needed, of all agreements including licenses, user agreements, CRADAs, WFOs, NDAs and MTA. • Review manuscripts, abstracts and other documents from scientific departments as assigned for inventive disclosure. Participate in scientific department activities as appropriate, including seminars, retreats and staff meetings. • Obtain patent protection in the U.S. and where appropriate in foreign countries for BSA owned inventions in the fields of scientific departments as assigned. • Oversee outside counsel and patent agents in the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships with respect to patent prosecution for all U.S. and where appropriate foreign filings. • Assist in discussions between industry participants as necessary to address IP legal issues. • Provide IP legal counseling to Licensing and Sponsored Research managers. • Obtain DOE approval for and obtain copyright protection in the U.S. if appropriate. • Advise staff on release of Open Source Software and obtain DOE approvals as needed. Requirements include: • At least 2 years as a registered patent attorney (J.D., registration before the U.S. P.T.O., and license to practice in at least one state). • Copyright and trademark experience – preferable. • Strong technical knowledge (minimum B.S. in a technical area – materials science or computer science preferred). • Ability to work independently with some guidance, and interact with clients and co-workers with a professional, approachable and positive demeanor.
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to: • Medical Plans • Vacation • Holidays • Dental Plans • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Plan • On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits
Contact: We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://www.bnl.com and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and apply to job #15117. Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 2 to 5 years experience in patent prosecution, patent opinion, and other patent work. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks an IP attorney with 4 to 6 years experience in patent litigation. Prefer technical degree, background, or experience in biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor design, or software engineering. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
A successful Pittsburgh start-up is looking for a patent agent/attorney with a background in electrical and computer engineering. Basic job duties will be to prosecute and expand a docket focusing on consumer electronic devices.
Required experience is two years drafting and prosecuting domestic applications. Preferred experience is at least five years of patent drafting and prosecution.
Compensation packages will include a combination of salary and equity.
Applicant must be self-motivated and desire to work in a high-growth, high-profile startup. Applicant will report to the company's General Counsel and CEO.
Gen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and instruments, both foreign and domestic; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments. • Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses. • Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, and agreements. • Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property. • Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.
RELATED BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements. • Experience with patent-related litigation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems. • Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
“The Power to Look Deeper” Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.
Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP, an IP law firm with offices in Denver and Boulder, currently seeks full-tme associate or patent agent with 2-5 years' experience in patent prosecution and related IP matters. Candidates MUST possess an electrical engineering degree and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Michael Best has an opportunity in our Milwaukee or Madison office for an associate or patent agent with 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience in the life sciences. Advanced degree and/or significant work experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (preferably organic) is required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing life sciences practice with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and is ranked as one of the top 25 intellectual property litigation firms by IP Law & Business (August/September 2009).
Contact: Resume, cover letter (indicating office of interest), transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate), and writing sample, should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at http://www.michaelbest.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin
Solid and growing patent law firm seeking a patent prosecution attorney with background in computer science or computer engineering/electrical engineering with a minimum of 3 years prosecution experience. Experience working with U.S. clients a plus. Areas of technology will include telecom, connectors, semiconductors, software and business methods.
Non-infringement and invalidity opinion preparation experience a plus. Looking for a team player to help manage existing firm clients. Pleasant working environment. Great location in front of the King Street Metro Station, in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401K, plus bonuses to name a few. Opportunities for advancement for the motivated candidate. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Email clewis@KramerAmado.com or fax your resume and cover letter in confidence to 703-519-9802.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Shay Glen LLP, a San Mateo boutique intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney. The candidate must be a US Patent and Trademark Office registered attorney with at least 1-3 years of prosecution experience and be a member in good standing in the California State Bar. Experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits, and a congenial work atmosphere that promotes teamwork. Hourly rate based on experience.
Contact: Please send your resume in Word format for immediate consideration to Lola@shayglenn.com.
Resume must include: • Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned • Listing of all professional employment and references • USPTO Registration Number • California State Bar Number
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Mateo, California
Large mid-town law firm seeks attorneys with 3 to 5 years of IP/Patent experience and advanced degree in life sciences for a 6 month project.
Contact: Please e-mail your resume as a Microsoft Word document to mmeister@strategiclegal.com and refer in the "Subject" line to IP/Patent Attorney. We do NOT submit your resume anywhere without first obtaining your explicit authorization.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York (Mid-town Manhattan)
Stevens and Showalter, L.L.P., a small patent law boutique located in a south Dayton suburb within a short drive of northern Cincinnati suburbs, seeks an attorney or agent having two or more years of patent application drafting and prosecution experience with a degree in either chemical or electrical engineering and a willingness to draft some mechanical patent applications. Income is based on a percentage of billed hours.
Contact: Please forward resumes to Hiring Partner at info@sspatlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Dayton, Ohio
Live in beautiful Australia and use your patent savvy for high-profile international public good interventions. The Initiative for Open Innovation (IOI) is seeking a life sciences patent attorney.
The Initiative for Open Innovation (IOI) is a new global facility to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of science- and technology-enabled innovation, for the public good (www.openinnovation.org). Amongst the first targets for IOI is comprehensive patent system transparency and navigation.
We require an extraordinarily energetic and experienced patent professional to work with our information technology team and executive to: • Actively engage in the creation of new web applications to standardize open patent landscaping; • Create dynamic patent landscapes as public goods, focusing on tuberculosis, malaria and other critical infectious diseases; • Provide internationally relevant patent law, policy and practice guidance as we add new jurisdictions, languages, and feature sets to the Patent Lens; • Assist with multiple language implementations of the Patent Lens; • Assist the Patent Lens team as we integrate science, technical and business data into the Lens; • Liaise with key partners worldwide, including public sector agencies, patent offices, civil society and the private sector.
The position requires high levels of biomedical scientific sophistication, demonstrated patent analytical abilities, deep knowledge of patent systems internationally and excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
The position is for an initial appointment for one year, with possibility of renewal. Funded by The Lemelson Foundation, this position will serve as the IOI liaison with Indian Government CSIR's Open Source Drug Discovery project (www.osdd.org), with a focus on creating patent landscapes relevant to tuberculosis, and in incorporating Indian patent data into the Patent Lens.
Required: • A PhD with postdoctoral experience (or equivalent) in the life sciences; • A patent professional, admitted to practice in a major jurisdiction, especially the USA, Europe or Japan, with JD or patent agent qualification, or equivalent; • A prolific and clear analyst and writer; • At least 3 years of practice experience as in-house patent counsel or analyst focusing on biomedicine; • Extensive experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses, patent landscaping, and in understanding patent families in multiple jurisdictions; and • Web-savvy, with appreciation for the disruptive capabilities of Web 2.0.
Desirable: • At least five years’ experience within the private sector in infectious disease or biomedicine; • Hands-on capabilities in bioinformatics and/or chemi-informatics; • Particular experience with vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and biologics related to malaria, tuberculosis, dengue, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases which disproportionately impact the developing world; • A passion for the public good and for improving innovation system effectiveness, transparency and fairness; • Written and spoken fluency in languages of Asian patent systems, particularly Hindi, Chinese, Japanese or Korean; • Enthusiasm to be at the leading edge of the democratization of the innovation system; and • Sense of humor, joie de vivre and appreciation for fine coffee and good company. Remuneration: Attractive salary packages will be negotiated with successful candidates, commensurate with qualifications but balanced by realities of public good funding, as well as relocation assistance.
Contact: Applications, including CV, cover letter, references and any supporting materials, should be sent to Annie Connell, Cambia, at: annie.connell@cambia.org. For further information, contact Shona McDiarmid, Chief Patent Counsel, Cambia, at: shona.mcdiarmid@cambia.org, +61 7 3138 7432.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Brisbane, Australia
IOI is an evolving joint venture between Cambia (www.cambia.org) and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) (www.qut.edu.au). IOI is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation. It is advised by an International Advisory Council which includes the Director General of WIPO (www.wipo.int), senior representatives of WHO, FAO, UNDP and WTO, as well as national and international innovation leaders and visionaries in both the public and private sector. It is headquartered on the QUT Gardens Point Campus in downtown Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in Canberra.
Building on the platform of the Cambia Patent Lens (www.patentlens.net), IOI will create new Web 2.0 patent landscaping and decision-support tools to allow diverse new entrants into innovation, and to create an evidence base for policy and practice change for public benefit.
IOI will also explore, test, validate and support new collaboration and licensing tools to foster an effective ‘commons of capability,’ enhancing the ability of the public sector to create shared platforms on which diverse applications can be built.
IOI and the Patent Lens will be sector, jurisdiction and language agnostic. However, the initial funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation will focus the Lens into improving innovation to alleviate the impact of infectious diseases associated with poverty.
The initial work will also seek to extend the Patent Lens as a service to Asia and other non-English speaking jurisdictions.
INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action items for business leadership. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements and manage outside counsel's performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Experience & Skills Required: * 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm. * Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering * Registration to practice before the USPTO * Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills: * Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry * 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry * Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel * Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit our website to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day. We're a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
Charlotte intellectual property firm seeks patent attorney with 3-6 years experience. Opportunity for varied prep/pros and litigation in mechanical and electro-mechanical areas with emphasis on aviation, medical, seating, process and other challenging disciplines with substantial international practice. Excellent salary and benefits. NC bar membership essential. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence.
Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes to info@adamspat.com (Attn: Business Manager, Adams Law Firm, P.A.).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Nuvo Research Inc. is seeking a Patent Portfolio Manager for its IP/Legal Department in Mississauga, Ontario to work closely with the Chief Legal Counsel to manage the existing intellectual property portfolio and capture new intellectual property.
Responsibilities: • Manage intellectual property portfolio, including the implementation of an IP management system • Perform patentability and freedom to operate searches • Interface with researchers and external counsel • Assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Qualifications: • An advanced degree in biology or chemistry required, chemistry preferred • Familiarity with patent law and practice, registered patent agents or lawyers would be given preference • 3+ years experience in intellectual property in industry or at a law firm is preferred • Ability to search patent and scientific literature quickly and efficiently • Hands on experience with drafting and prosecuting patent applications • Excellent writing, analytical, teamwork and communication skills
Nuvo is a Canadian based publicly traded drug development company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The company focuses on drug products delivered through the skin and on immune system regulation.
Qualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.
