Civilian Patent Attorney – U.S. Air Force – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

July 21, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rare opportunity for civilian patent attorney in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. The Air Force is seeking a patent attorney with a minimum 2 years preparation/prosecution experience, particularly in the arts of electrical and mechanical engineering. The position is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton), Ohio. This job will provide unique challenges and ample opportunities to grow and excel in the fields of patent law and technology transfer law.

IP Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Irvine / San Diego, Calif.

July 12, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

June 30, 2010- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Palo Alto office of Baker Botts seeks an IP associate with 4-6 years of experience in patent counseling. Must be a licensed patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive experience in patent prosecution necessary. Experience in licensing a plus, but not necessary. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent (such as a mechanical engineering degree with strong background in computer science). Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials.

IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

June 30, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!

The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications.

This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management. We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.

This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!

About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.

POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.

Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:

• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms

Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry. If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371

POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Project Manager (Intellectual Property Management) – Government – Grand Forks, N.D.

June 28, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to work with EERC researchers clients in identifying, developing, and protecting valuable intellectual property. The EERC is an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC is not an academic organization. It is an entrepreneurial not-for-profit organization with a strong business culture and philosophy.

The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Intellectual Property Management and Technology Commercialization and is to be part of a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team responsible for transferring EERC technologies into both new business ventures and existing companies while being involved with key innovators and creating intellectual property positions with leading companies around! the world.

The position is responsible for managing different aspects of intellectual property on individual EERC projects together with the commercialization team and senior researchers; handling the analysis, evaluation, and disposition of invention disclosures by EERC scientists and engineers; obtaining appropriate protection of inventions by working with outside counsel; assisting in drafting negotiating commercialization agreements, such as licenses and shareholder agreements; and maintaining client relationships and monitoring license compliance. Limited travel will be required. For more information regarding the EERC, please see www.undeerc.org.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or law
• Must have strong legal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Criminal history background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, business development and consulting

• Industry experience in energy or environmental sectors

Contact:
Please complete UND Application/Control Card form found online at www.humanresources.und.edu. If claiming Veterans preference, a DD Form 214 must be attached. If claiming Disabled Veterans Preference, a DD Form 214 and a copy of VA statement dated within past year must be attached. All applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date and have complete name and current mailing address.

UND is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 28, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

June 23, 2010- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a patent attorney to work in Pleasanton, California.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed.
• Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas.
• Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas.
• Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters.
• Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations.
• Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements.
• Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates.
• Administrative, training and CLE activities.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

• J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred.
• 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required.
• Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred.
• Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 20% travel.

Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pleasanton, California

At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Melville, N.Y.

June 21, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters
• Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions
• Effectively communicate and interact with inventors
• Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad
• Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts
• Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation
• Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy
• Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage
• Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently
• Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure

Skills & Abilities:
• Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language
• Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently
• Must be organized and resourceful

Education & Experience:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Patent Agent registered before the USPTO
• Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications
• Experience with all common Microsoft Office software

Contact:
Apply online by visiting https://leviton.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=37&lcid=en-US.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Melville, New York

Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Groton, Conn.

June 19, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced patent attorney to participate in supporting Pfizer’s PharmaTherapeutics R& D in Groton, CT. The position’s responsibilities will include handling a variety of intellectual property issues relating to research and development in small molecule therapeutics.

Responsibilities:
• Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and PCT patent applications and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts;
• Rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and validity issues;
• Performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and,
• Counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations.

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in chemistry (or possess an equivalent background by way of technical training or experience) as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of three(preferably at least five)years' professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Candidates that meet this threshold of experience by including full time work within a law firm or corporate legal department while attending law school at night will be considered.
• Experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters. Specifically, the candidate must have significant direct experience handling patent preparation and prosecution and associated opinion/counseling support for small molecule therapeutic IP matters.
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both scientific and business colleagues and be able to engage in strategic as well as tactical discussions

Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Contact:
Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar: http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R6526283408347

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Groton, Connecticut

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

June 14, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Other – Hillsboro, Ore.

June 9, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a leading developer of high performance programmable logic products, seeks a patent agent or patent attorney to oversee the continued building and maintenance of the Company’s patent portfolio. This position presents a unique opportunity to assume the role of the Company’s principal intellectual property legal specialist. The position reports to the General Counsel.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

June 3, 2010- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pfizer Inc. is seeking Patent Counsel to handle a variety of intellectual property issues relating to the research and development in small molecule therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop patent strategies that build the strongest patent portfolio.
• Ensure global consistency in the drafting of patent applications, particularly regarding prior art statements, disclosure of indications or combinations, or scope of claims.
• Manage the Disease Area patent portfolio(s): review portfolios and recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks in area of responsibility. Provide rationale for the same.
• Represent the Patent department on Research Unit teams in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure cross-Research Unit issues are addressed, e.g., receptor targets or chemical matter that are common across Research Units.
• Maintain dialogue with R&D and patent colleagues in the Research Unit and ensure global consistency in legal advice.
• Partner with appropriate Business Unit Patent support to ensure that strategies align with business objectives.
• Conduct due-diligence when requested.
• Maintain awareness of licensing activities and advise on these matters as needed.
• Provide general guidance as needed to support LOE determinations and lifecycle planning in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain awareness of patent litigation issues in areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, an advanced degree is preferred;
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
• Minimum of 2 years legal experience gained in a law firm or corporate setting;
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of patents (U.S. and foreign); preparation of infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate opinions and client counseling;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the company (i.e., staff scientists, group directors, Vice Presidents, etc.); and,
• Team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and maintain close attention to detail

All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U.S.

For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

Contact:
To apply for this position please go to: http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R8843283408452

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey

Senior Licensing Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

May 22, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invention Law Group, P.C. (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney leading its outlicensing contracts function. 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.

Responsibilities:

The Sr. Licensing Attorney supporting Contracts leads the contracts function which will work closely with the rest of our licensing attorney team to develop contracts to support our IP licensing business. The responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage contracts function and personnel.
• Create and maintain contract templates.
• Establish contracts practices, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Drive contracts excellence initiatives.
• Create a contract playbook including standard terms and conditions and fallback positions.
• Draft and review IP license agreements, term sheets, and related definitive documents in support of licensing efforts.
• Coordinates changes to contracts with licensing team.
• Determine appropriate approval paths for contracts and obtain necessary approvals in a timely manner.
• Administer contracts post-execution.
• Understand and advise regarding terms and conditions of executed contracts.
• Manage contract renewals, including opining on contractual obligations.
• Support contracts audits as necessary.

Key Qualifications:

A qualified candidate will be a contract attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and possess the following:

• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent licensing experience.
• J.D., Law degree.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is preferred.
• Broad-based experience in leading a contracts function, and drafting and reviewing patent license agreements.
• Experience managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals and outside counsel.
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information).
• Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action.
• A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively.
• Intelligent risk taker.
• Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.

Contact:
Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

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.

Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.

ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.

For more information see: http://www.intellectualventures.com

Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location

April 28, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

April 27, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP/FDA firm seeks patent attorneys. Firm seeks applicants with 7+ years of primarily patent prosecution experience in the chemical arts (preferred focus on pharmaceutical, food and dietary supplement-related patents) and experience overseeing patent portfolios. PhD's and portable book of business preferred.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

April 20, 2010- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent prosecution associate. This is a great opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an electrical prosecution attorney with two to four years of experience. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Senior Patent Development Manager – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.

April 20, 2010- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Ventures is looking for an experienced patent attorney to join the US Patent Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Patent Development, the Senior PDM will be part of a team of patent professionals involved in invention sourcing, selection, and the creation of patent assets. A core responsibility will be the selection, mentoring, and management of a network of outside counsel. The Senior PDM will work closely with Portfolio Managers during the selection and prosecution of patent assets according to IDF’s Invention Themes. Strong patent skills and technological breadth are important as is the ability to work across cultures throughout Asia and India. The Senior PDM will also provide support to business managers, and be involved in the development and implementation of business and licensing strategies. The Senior PDM must possess good management skills, and be skilled at mentoring. This individual must also be a leader, have the ability to champion initiatives, and think creatively.

Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Our business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing invention in a variety of technology areas. We plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and partnerships.

Responsibilities:
• Managing a team outside counsel to support IV”s patent portfolio activities.
• Managing the patenting flows and patenting strategy for inventions sourced throughout the US, Asia, and India for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility.
• Managing the prosecution of the existing patent application portfolio for which they have responsibility through outside counsel.
• Assisting in the review and selection of inventions for the Invention Theme(s) and Technology Silo(s) for which they have responsibility.
• Assisting in the strategic management of the existing portfolio of issued patents.
• Providing detailed oversight and mentoring of outside counsel drafting, filing, and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. Mentoring in-house patent professionals in patent practice in specific technology areas and in the complexities of US and foreign patent laws.
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside counsel. Managing patent drafting and prosecution costs within budget.

Key Qualifications and Required Skills:
• Law degree from reputable and American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Prefer M.S./Ph.D. in Materials/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics/Biomedical Engineering/Life Science.
• Registered to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office.
• At least 7-10 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house roles an advantage.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills.
• Training and/or exposure to foreign patent laws, particularly in Asia and India, is preferred.
• Fluency in an Asian language is an advantage.
• Relevant industry work experience and experience in Asia an advantage.

Contact:
Please apply directly to: http://www.intellectualventures.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

April 15, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, P.C.,
an intellectual property law firm located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its intellectual property practice as an Associate. Primary responsibilities of the position include patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio management for technologies in the fields of chemistry, physics and biotechnology, with opportunities for intellectual property transactional work and due diligence.

Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Houston, Texas

April 5, 2010- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oxane Materials, Inc., a manufacturing-stage, oil and gas-focused nanotechnology company (>$30MM raised; 30+ employees) spun out of Rice University, is recruiting a seasoned Patent Liaison for its corporate R&D facility in Houston, TX.

The Patent Liaison will report directly to the VP of R&D and enjoy dotted line reporting to Oxane’s President. The Patent Liaison will work closely with the R&D team, senior corporate management, and outside Patent Counsel to:
• Prepare compelling Invention Disclosures
• Draft patent applications and prepare trademark applications
• Develop IP landscape analysis (Prior Art; track relevant external IP; provide evaluation of competitors’ IP; evaluate strength of Oxane IP)
• Work with VP of R&D to develop R&D program integrated with IP strategy
• Draft Office Action responses; possibly interview with Patent Examiners
• Make inventive intellectual contributions to Oxane inventions
• Develop a prospective IP budget and track performance against it
• Manage internal IP process compliance and oversee recordkeeping

Critical success criteria:
• More than 5 years working in a Patent Liaison capacity and at least 3 years as an R&D scientist
• Outstanding communication skills; excellent command of English (hearing, speaking, writing)
• Competent interpersonal skills; ability to make compelling presentations to internal stakeholders, outside Counsel, and Patent Examiners
• Excellent work ethic; proven ability to multitask in a rapidly evolving environment

Degrees and Designations:
• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO strongly preferred
• Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or Inorganic Chemistry
• Knowledge of upstream oil & gas, hydraulic fracturing, and proppants desirable but not required

Contact:
A competitive compensation package will be offered (salary, bonus, options, relocation allowance).

Qualified, interested candidates should submit their resume to info@oxanematerials.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

IP Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Baton Rouge, La.

March 31, 2010- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution