Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Westborough, MA, remote available

Bainwood Huang is seeking a patent attorney or agent to assist with growing portfolio of patent work. We are a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working team of professionals looking to add to our ranks. Our clients are industry leaders in Internet technologies, electronics, software, and mechanical designs. Candidates should be computer savvy, with solid technical backgrounds and excellent writing and analysis skills.

Minimum responsibilities include new application drafting and prosecution for firm clients. Practitioners are welcome to bring their existing clients to the firm, but new clients are not required. A full-time support staff is available to assist practitioners. In additional to local candidates, strong remote candidates will also be considered, provided they are prepared to work exclusively for the firm and show a commitment to being fully engaged from a distance.

Apply online at:
brubenstein@bainwoodhuang.com

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Westborough, MA

Senior Associate – Law Firm – Remote

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney or patent agent to join our growing practice as a full-time senior associate. Remote associates are welcome. Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering and at least five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

KLS offers a competitive compensation package as well as benefits such as health insurance, 401k matching, bar due and CLE costs, and the like.

Apply online at:
careers@klspatents.com

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Division Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Legal - Our vision is to advance the company's strategy, support its transformation, and effectively manage risk through a team known for collaboration, sound judgment, and proactive advice.

We support our vision with four strategic pillars: Integrated Business Advice, Risk Management, Talent & Leadership Development, and Operational Excellence.
The Intellectual Property Group has an opportunity for an experienced patent attorney. The patent attorney will counsel clients and coordinate business unit patent activities, including managing intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and non-infringement opinions, and developing line of business patent strategies that align with enterprise strategies.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing all patent matters for one or more lines of business
  • Engaging business partners to identify and examine potential intellectual property opportunities and encouraging the creation and protection of intellectual property;
  • Developing, coordinating and reviewing patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses and freedom to operate analyses;
  • Managing the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of a line of business patent portfolio;
  • Setting and implementing patent policies;
  • Educating company employees on IP and the patent process; and
  • Directing and managing work with outside counsel related to intellectual property matters.

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active State Bar membership
  • 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney; or 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney and 2+ years of legal-related experience in one or a combination of the following areas: risk, compliance, contracts, government, regulatory, financial services, or technology

Desired Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
  • Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
  • Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
  • Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
  • Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues

Other Desired Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience filing and prosecuting patents as a patent attorney
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably in electrical engineering or a computer-related discipline
  • Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for a line of business, including training the business on patent filing and strategy, idea harvesting, management of patent application preparation and prosecution, addressing third party patent issues, and assisting in patent acquisitions and licensing
  • Ability to counsel other lawyers on intellectual property issues that affect Wells Fargo
  • Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
  • Experience with patenting within the financial services industry
  • Ability to work well both independently and in teams

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Apply online at:
https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/job/minneapolis-st-paul-bloomington/counsel-4-patents/1251/14369094672?utm_source=email&utm_medium=social_post&utm_campaign=Wells_Fargo_social

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Corporate IP Attorney – Corporation – Phoenix, Arizona

onsemi is seeking a patent attorney to join the Intellectual Property Legal Department team, located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Corporate IP Counsel, you will be responsible for helping develop onsemi’s patent portfolio and for implementing the company’s intellectual property strategy in close coordination with one or more of onsemi’s business units.

Performance Objectives:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and implement evolving corporate intellectual property strategy
  • Actively manage the invention disclosure process for inventions from onsemi’s engineering community, including by participating in patent committees, supervising outside counsel in the drafting and prosecution of new patent filings, and so forth
  • Perform competitive analysis and landscape studies related to the company’s products
  • Conduct new product clearance activities including non-infringement and invalidity analyses
  • Assist with a wide variety of other intellectual property matters including IP litigation support, drafting and negotiating IP agreements, mergers and acquisition diligence, patent monetization, portfolio analytics, budgeting, and more

Qualifications - External:

  • J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school, and membership with at least one state bar
  • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • 3+ years of experience as a patent attorney
  • Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering or physics, preferably with a strong technical background involving integrated circuits, semiconductor device physics, and semiconductor manufacturing technologies
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a continued focus on the automotive and industrial end-markets, onsemi is accelerating change and driving disruptive innovation towards a sustainable ecosystem in high-growth megatrends such as vehicle electrification, advanced safety, alternative energy and factory automation. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. Today, the industrial and automotive end-markets are responsible for two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions, providing an immense opportunity for onsemi to do its part in achieving a net-zero economy with its intelligent power and sensing technologies. Climate change presents not only a risk to the environment, but also opportunities for innovative business solutions, and onsemi is committed to applying its research and design expertise and adapting its own operations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.

Apply online at:
https://bit.ly/3C5z9Jk

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colorado

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate with two to three years of experience and a technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field and an interest for patent prosecution involving complex software systems. Successful candidates may be based in Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Denver, and a demonstrated commitment to one of these locations is preferred. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

The following qualifications are required:

  • USPTO admission
  • Two to three years of patent attorney or agent experience
  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering or Computer Science work experience
  • Strong academic performance and writing ability

Apply online at:
https://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs

Please provide a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado

Patent Attorney – Corporation – Carlsbad, CA

Viasat, Inc, an American communications company based in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a patent attorney.

Job Responsibilities :

Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As a Patent Attorney you will utilize your expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.

Requirements :

  • Engineering experience in one or more of: networking/Internet, cloud computing, telecommunications, information assurance, signal processing, big data
  • 5-10 years experience in patent drafting and prosecution
  • USPTO registration
  • Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field with relevant experience
  • Juris Doctorate
  • U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferences :

  • Invention harvesting
  • Landscape analysis
  • PCT/International patent

Additional Requirements and information:

  • Minimum education: BA/BS
  • Years of experience: 5-8 years
  • Travel: Up to 10%
  • Citizenship: US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required
  • Clearance: None
  • Worker Classification: Regular

Apply online at:
https://careers.viasat.com/careers/FolderDetail/Patent-Attorney/8790

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Patent Agent – Corporation – Carlsbad, CA

Viasat, Inc, an American communications company based in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a patent agent.

Job Responsibilities :

Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?

As a Patent Agent you will utilize your expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.

Requirements :

  • Engineering experience in one or more of: networking/Internet, cloud computing, telecommunications, information assurance, signal processing, big data
  • 5-10 years experience in patent drafting and prosecution
  • USPTO registration
  • Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field with relevant experience
  • U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferences :

  • Invention harvesting
  • Landscape analysis
  • PCT/International patent

Apply online at:
https://careers.viasat.com/careers/FolderDetail/Patent-Agent/8944

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Director, Intellectual Property (Biotech) – Small Corporation – Cambridge, MA

Tango is an oncology biotechnology company focused on exploiting synthetic lethal interactions to discover and develop new breakthrough cancer therapies.

Our discovery efforts begin and end with patients. We have inverted the traditional discovery paradigm with our target discovery platform, where the discovery of novel targets and the associated patient selection strategy are integrated into a single experimental design. Our platform uses cutting-edge CRISPR technologies to identify novel targets for genetically-defined groups of cancer patients. We leverage the principles of synthetic lethality to find novel dependencies in cancer cells and identify the relevant drug targets. As we advance our molecules into the clinic, our trials will enroll the patients most likely to benefit from our new treatments as identified in the target discovery process, thereby enabling greater speed, success, and impact for those patients.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director of Intellectual Property will help to structure, build and oversee Tango’s intellectual property portfolio through the planning, establishment and implementation of the patent and intellectual property strategy. Specifically, this role will lead all IP initiatives in connection with Tango’s growing pre-clinical pipeline and will manage all facets of IP through the various stages of product development: discovery, pre-clinical, clinical trials, regulatory approval and commercialization, as well as product life cycle management. In addition, the role will include defense of third-party claims and assertion of intellectual property rights against third-parties. This position has functional responsibilities for: preparing, filing, prosecution, maintenance and protection of patents; maintaining and tracking regulatory exclusivities for each product (and pruning the IP portfolio as appropriate); performing Freedom to Operate analysis; handling trademark prosecution counseling and enforcement; overseeing IP litigation; providing support for R&D-related agreements and business development (M&A and licensing/development transactions) and other complicated contractual transactions. This role will work with external counsel in performing these functions. The individual in this role will collaborate with the discovery and development functions such as chemistry, CMC, and other teams at Tango. This position offers a broad range of responsibilities and significant growth opportunities in an exciting and growing company.

Job Responsibilities:

  •  Create and execute global IP strategies for all of Tango’s current and future pipeline products
  • Provide IP counseling to in-house clients within discovery and development functions such as chemistry, CMC, and other functional areas through all phases of drug research, development and commercialization
  • Identify patentable inventions and advise business partners on proper documentation of all inventions to support patentability
  • Prepare patent applications (with the assistance of outside counsel) with a primary focus on composition of matter for synthetic lethal therapeutics and precision medicine synthetic therapeutics
  • Maintain prosecution docket of all U.S. and foreign patent applications, including post-grant practices as they may arise with prosecution.
  • Implement trade secret best practices in order to protect technology not subject to patent protection
  • Provide IP counseling to support product lifecycle planning and develop strategies for enhancing exclusivity
  • Support intellectual property-related transactional and litigation work

Skills & Qualifications:

  •  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field and a JD are both required
  • A master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field is strongly preferred
  • Patent Attorney admitted to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office with at least 6 combined years of experience that includes working in both a law firm and small molecule pharma/biotechnology company
  • Experience developing global IP strategy is required, with the objective of supporting the development of a comprehensive commercial strategy to protect product exclusivity rights
  • Must have direct experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting or directing Freedom to Operate analyses
  • Ability to counsel in-house clients on complex IP issues and potential implications to current or future business strategies within the field of synthetic lethal therapeutics and precision medicine synthetic therapeutics is required
  • Experience with post-grant proceedings (IPRs, reexaminations, and oppositions) is preferred
  • Experience with ex-US (including Europe and Japan) patent filing and prosecution is preferred
  • Experience with trademark and trade secret protections is preferred
  • Licensing and technology transactional experience (including with co-development, co-commercialization and/or distribution agreements) is preferred
  • Previous involvement with due diligence in connection with licensing, collaboration, development and M&A transactions is preferred
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment is important
  • Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and flexibly in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
  • Developed sense of judgment, risk management skills and ability to balance legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and various priorities; ability to balance regulatory obligations and reputational risks in an objective, practical way
  • Ability to concisely, succinctly and clearly communicate complex IP concepts and strategy to stakeholders with limited exposure to IP concepts

Apply online at:

https://boards.greenhouse.io/tangotherapeutics/jobs/4675416003

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; or Mt. View‎, CA

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. is seeking an EE or CS Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent to work in Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; or Mt. View‎, CA.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree
  • At least 3 years of patent prosecution experience‎
  • Experience prosecuting software and Internet technologies including: multi-tenant ‎databases, security, web apps, user interfaces, API’s, big data, analytics, machine ‎learning
  • Excellent academic credentials and professional references
  • Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented ‎setting, but with significant independence

Apply online at:
https://www.schwabe.com/careers-attorneys

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a PDF of their cover letter, resume, and ‎transcripts, addressing materials to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration‎

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; or Mt. View‎, CA

Semiconductor Associate Attorney, Patent Agent, or Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, DC (remote considered)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a large law firm, is seeking a semiconductor associate attorney, patent agent, or technical specialist to work in their Washington, DC offices.

Position Details:

Join our Electronics Group and bring your current scientific expertise to bear on the legal problems and matters of our clients. Our Patent Agents and Technical Specialists work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies and legal issues demanded by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies. Our firm is among the first to see the newest developments in a number of technological areas, including: blockchain, bioinformatics, robotics, aeronautics, wireless communications, semiconductors, nanotechnology, optics, lasers and LEDs, software and apps, networking, computer security, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among other things. As a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist at Sterne Kessler, you will be involved with a wide variety of work, including: patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, client counseling, and opinion work.

Additionally, Sterne Kessler offers a robust professional development program that includes one-on-one, group, and external training courses to help you build, maintain and fine tune fundamental knowledge and writing skills.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, with a concentration in semiconductor fabrication, memory design, and/or integrated circuit design
  • Semiconductor industry experience, preferred
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Apply online at:
https://sternekessler.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/170?c=sternekessler

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC (remote considered)

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Multiple U.S. Locations

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years' experience to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an electrical engineering or computer science degree and experience in drafting patent applications in the AI and machine learning space. The ideal candidate will also have experience with providing technical litigation support, such as preparing invalidity contentions and charts and preparing infringement contentions and charts. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with Pennsylvania, California, and/or District of Columbia bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Apply online at:
https://www.duanemorris.com/site/careers.html#tab_CurrentOpportunities

Include in your submission:

Resume; Unofficial Transcript; Writing/Work Sample

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: multiple locations

Biotech Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington DC

MWE is seeking a registered patent agent with a graduate degree in molecular biology, immunology, cell biology or biochemistry, with at least 4 years of experience as a patent practitioner. The ideal candidate is conversant in a spectrum of technical areas across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries, and is able to handle global patent portfolios for developing and commercialized products. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work as a team member are critical.

We’re open to candidates in any of our US offices.

Apply online at:
apryan@mwe.com

Please include a cover letter and unedited writing sample with your application.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington DC

IP Partner – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

All of Snell & Wilmer’s offices seek life science IP partners with $600,000+ portable and consistent books of business to help continue the firm’s substantial growth in the life science sector. In particular, great opportunities exist in the biotech hubs of Denver, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Snell & Wilmer’s life science IP attorneys are among the firm’s 35+ patent attorneys working on a wide-range of life science prosecution, transactional, and litigation matters. The group has vast experience in alternative fee agreements and cross-marketing opportunities among our fourteen U.S. offices.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=187&id=3

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: multiple locations

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple locations

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a midlevel IP Litigation Associate to join any of our offices. The candidate should have minimum of three years of IP litigation experience. A technical background, membership in the Patent Bar, and/or experience as a federal judicial clerk are advantages, but are not required. Ideal candidates will have experience working within the Intellectual Property/Litigation department of a comparable law firm and a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge Base & Education:

  • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • At least 3 years' IP Litigation experience
  • Technical background is preferred; IP litigation experience is required
  • Experience in both patent and trademark litigation is preferred

Adaptability:

  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
  • Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

  • Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW1rMDBQ&at=OF9DRw==

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc and Waukesha, WI; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC; Washington, D.C.; Broomfield and Denver, CO; Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights, UT; or Austin, TX

Intellectual Property Administrator Supervisor – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Waukesha, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Michael Best is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Administrator Supervisor to join any of our Chicago, Waukesha, Denver, Madison or Milwaukee offices. The IP Administrator Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IP Administrator support functions while maintaining a partial billable workload. Under the direction and leadership of the Practice Group Manager (PGM), the role will include effective coordination of workflow to the IP Administrator group.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide Trademark (TM) IP Administrators periodic feedback on their performance, including suggestions for professional development or performance improvement.
  • Coordinate workflow, manage distribution of work, establish priorities and assign projects as needed for IP Administrators.
  • Establish and implement standard operating procedures for TM IP Administrators by developing manuals, guidelines, training programs, and best practices.
  • Coordinate performance and evaluation processes for TM IP Administrators with HR and PGM.
  • Consult with attorneys to ensure the effective use of TM IP Administrators.
  • Conduct regular meetings with IP Administrators to address issues, concerns, and needs.
  • Monitor attendance, overtime, daily schedules, work-from-home days, and paid time off to ensure staffing needs are being met.
  • Participate in the recruiting process for IP Administrators and coordinate orientation and training of new employees.
  • Meet with new IP timekeepers to provide an overview of the IP Administrator support functions.
  • Ensure firm policies are practiced and followed and encourage open dialog, maintaining an “open door” policy.
  • Stay aware of updates to laws, regulations, and fees related to IP prosecution in the U.S. and globally.
  • Be present in all offices on a regular basis.
  • Maintain billable workload, filings, and docket responsibilities to the extent clients are maintained.
  • Coordinate with Docketing Manager on client intake and transfers out.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics:

  • Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, attention to detail
  • Ability to manage critical deadlines
  • Knowledge of domestic and international trademark laws
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Team player
  • Works well in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral communication and writing skills
  • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrate the highest level of internal and external client service and response
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage critical deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of Elite and iManage / similar document management system a plus

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred) or Paralegal Certificate
  • Minimum of 8+ years’ experience as a trademark paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department
  • Experience with domain name and copyright law
  • Applied international trademark experience/knowledge
  • Experience with IP portfolio management databases
  • Understanding of the TMEP
  • Highly proficient in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Preferred Knowledge of Anaqua, Elite and/or iManage (or similar document management system) a plus.
  • Preferred 3 or more years of supervising and leading both local and virtual teams.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW1vMTAlMjU2MA==&at=JTNhJTQwJTNiQQ==

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Waukesha, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Patent Counsel (Diabetes/Biomedicines) – Large Corporation – Indianapolis, IN

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to a Sr. Director – General Patent Counsel in the corresponding therapeutic area, either Diabetes or Biomedicines, and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, primarily related to small molecules in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures.
  • Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.
  • Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.
  • Develop, coordinate, support and, optionally, lead inter and ex parte challenges in all jurisdictions related to Lilly and/or third-party portfolios.
  • Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.
  • Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.
  • Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
  • Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule products.
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
    Minimum of four years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry.
  • At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to small molecules, and some experience preparing and prosecuting peptide and biologic (large molecule) patent applications.
  • Presently admitted to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or with patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.
  • Innovative and proactively identifies opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions.
  • Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.
  • High learning agility, including: creatively solving problems; having ability to deal with complexity; commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment; and having the ability to make the complex understandable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.
  • Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information
    Additional Information

Office work located at Lilly Corporate Center primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Apply online at:
https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LLY/job/US-Indianapolis-IN/Patent-Counsel--Diabetes-Biomedicines-_R-17329

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution – Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations-

Polsinelli, a large law firm, is seeking an Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution associate.

Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement and superb writing and communication skills. In addition to a J.D., the ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant legal experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Experience with patent prosecution is required, and knowledge of quantum computing, networking technologies, autonomous driving, or artificial intelligence technology is a plus.

Apply online at:
https://www.polsinelli.com/careers/lateral-recruiting

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, scientific writing sample, law school transcript and undergrad/graduate transcripts via polsinelli.com directed to Diana DiBiase, Director of Legal Recruiting.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Design Patent Prosecution / Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated associate or agent with 3+ years of experience for our Product Design and User Interface Patent Prosecution Practice Group. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement and superb writing and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have either relevant legal experience or industry experience and a degree in electrical engineering, computer science or physics. Experience with software related technology and substantial experience with design patents are a plus.

Apply online at:
https://www.polsinelli.com/careers/lateral-recruiting

Include with your submission:

Cover Letter, Resume, Law School & Undergraduate Transcripts (Graduate Transcripts if applicable), Scientific Writing Sample

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

IP Associate or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY; San Diego, CA

Duane Morris is seeking an early mid-level (2-5 year) biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate or experienced patent agent/technical specialist, for its New York City/San Diego office. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO as well as be a registered U.S. Patent Attorney licensed in New York/California, and admission to one or more U.S. federal courts is advantageous. The successful candidate will have experience in practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. The candidate, in addition to bar admissions and experience in practicing before the USPTO, must have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school, and also hold an advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology. An appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is advantageous. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Apply online at:
https://www.duanemorris.com/site/careers.html#tab_CurrentOpportunities

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, NY; San Diego, CA

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA & Washington, DC

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has an immediate opening in our Alexandria or Washington, DC office for an associate with 4+ years of experience and a degree in biotechnology. Ph.D. is required. Clerkship is a plus. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, client counseling, researching and drafting litigation documents, post-grant review documents and opinion letters, as well as patent portfolio analysis and some prosecution of biotechnology patent applications. Associate candidates must be admitted in Virginia or Washington, DC, with registration to practice before the USPTO strongly preferred.

Apply online at:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?lawfirm=113&id=0

BAR ADMISSION REQUIRED: Virginia or Washington, DC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, VA & Washington, DC