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Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA

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Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years’ experience in IP litigation to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in its Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidate must 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. California bar admission required; technical background preferred but not required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

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

Please submit resume and law school transcript.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Trademark Attorney Lateral Member – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

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Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ) is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm that specializes in patent and trademark prosecution. We are looking for a partner-level trademark and copyright attorney with 6-10 years of experience in US/foreign trademark prosecution, domain name disputes and other social media and Internet-related matters, TTAB proceedings, trademark licensing and assignments. Qualified candidates will have a portable book of business in excess of $200K/year. This is a full or part-time Capital Member position with remote work flexibility. This opportunity is for a large firm attorney looking to work with greater autonomy in a smaller firm environment or for a smaller firm practitioner looking to grow their client base through potential cross-selling opportunities to the firm’s nationally recognized clients.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works autonomously and has had significant client contact. The candidate must be licensed and in good-standing in at least one state, preferably Illinois, and federal court. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
To apply please submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter to the Trademark Attorney - Lateral Member Job Opportunity posted on HFZ’s website: https://hfzlaw.com/recruit
ATTN: Bill O’Connor Recruitment Manager
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Apply online at:
https://hfzlaw.com/recruit

Include a resume, transcripts, and a cover letter with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Intellectual Property Coordinator – Non-Profit – Brookline, MA

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The Intellectual Property Program at Dana-Farber is seeking an Intellectual Property Coordinator to join our team of attorneys, technology specialists, and administrative professionals within the Office of General Counsel, the Institute’s full-service legal department. Members of the Dana-Farber Intellectual Property Program are responsible for providing intellectual property counseling, strategic analysis, and portfolio management services to the Institute. At the heart of this team, the Intellectual Property Coordinators work independently and collaboratively to maintain a database of patent, trademark, and copyright filings; docket and monitor related due dates; and coordinate execution of instructions and documents. Each Intellectual Property Coordinator interacts with faculty and staff members across the Institute as well as outside companies, institutions, and law firms. This position is a unique opportunity for an individual with intellectual property experience to be part of a dynamic in-house legal team at the cutting edge of basic science and cancer research.

Apply online at:
https://careers.dana-farber.org/job/intellectual-property-coordinator-administration-support-customer-service-brookline-ma-22832/

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Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: Brookline, MA

Foreign Filing Specialist – Law Firm – Alexandria, Virginia or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Foreign Filing Specialist for their offices in Alexandria, Virginia or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare new patent applications for filing at appropriate patent office overseas, the Patent Cooperation Treaty ("PCT") U.S. Receiving Office and in the International Bureau of WIPO, ensuring information for application and formalities is accurate and complete.
  • Obtain and file outstanding documentation such as priority documents, powers of attorney, assignments, formal drawings, etc., needed to complete patent application. Legalize documents if necessary.
  • Communicate with attorneys, foreign associates, clients, embassies, the State Department, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the International Bureau of WIPO, including drafting reporting letters to clients and instruction letters to foreign associates, preparing and processing paperwork necessary during pendency of patent application and during life of patent.
  • Review and docket all incoming mail related to foreign patent applications in department electronic docket.
  • Review and update daily and biweekly foreign dockets from docketing system. Follow-up with attorneys and clients of upcoming deadlines.
  • Obtain various cost estimates for attorneys and clients.
  • Review notifications related to changes in international and foreign patent laws and regulations. Utilize foreign patent reference materials and the Internet, ensuring current procedures is up-to-date.

Required Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Business School diploma or equivalent IP patent foreign filing experience.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of recent IP patent PCT and foreign filing experience within a law firm environment.
  • Knowledge and skilled in operating and functions of docketing software, and software related to an electronic work environment (Windows 7, Microsoft Word 2010, Outlook, document management system, copier/scanner, FoundationIP).
  • Knowledge of PCT and foreign patent laws.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate professionally both written and verbal.
  • Ability to e-file.
  • Available to work overtime when needed

Apply online at:
careers.bipc.com

Resume required with submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Entry-Level Patent Agent or Patent Specialist – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA

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The Alexandria, Virginia office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC seeks to hire an entry-level Patent Agent or Patent Specialist to join their Intellectual Property practice. The responsibilities will include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and may include opportunities to meet with inventors to discuss technology within the United States and abroad.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a similar technical field. Must be willing to become registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent academics and strong writing and verbal communication skills are essential.

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

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, VA

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Patent Agent in any of their multiple locations. Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in a chemical field or a Ph.D. in a biotechnology field with strong chemical coursework. This position requires the ability to think critically, to quickly understand new technologies and to write well. Candidates would preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience if applying to work remotely, but experience is not required if applying for our Alexandria or Pittsburgh offices. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world. Candidates must be already registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to take the examination.

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

Include a cover letter, resume and college transcripts with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: multiple locations

Senior Patent Paralegal – Large Corporation – Newark, NJ

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Mars, Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Patent Specialist in Newark, NJ. This role will be responsible for managing and supporting the Mars patent prosecution practice for the global Mars Petcare businesses, including associated docket reconciliation and periodic docketing support. This role will also support ongoing contract procurement, as managed by the Global IP team. The Sr. Patent Specialist will assist the IP Legal team in ensuring consistent practices are followed within the team and across internal client groups and will reduce the team’s reliance on external paralegals and outside legal counsel. Position is available in Newark, NJ or Franklin, TN or Hackettstown, NJ.

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Patent Paralegal certification preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in global IP matters and patent prosecution management
  • Strong knowledge of USPTO rules, including the MPEP and the AIA
  • Experience managing a large, complex patent docket and legal matters globally
  • Familiarity with First to File (FTF), Computer Packages Inc. (CPI) docketing software and/or other patent docketing programs
  • Proficient use of PatBase and other patent searching databases
  • Proficient use of spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) programs, manipulation of data and reporting (graphs, tables, etc) from these programs
  • Experience with managing department budgets
  • Experience docketing U.S., PCT, and foreign deadlines for patent matters
  • At least 5 years of experience reviewing, managing and submitting documents to the USPTO, WIPO, and patent offices around the world
  • Experience with template agreements and document management of agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly

What will be my key responsibilities:

  • Review and submit documents to the USPTO, WIPO, and/or other patent offices
  • Prepare templates for USPTO Office Action responses and related USPTO forms for attorney review
  • Send/receive correspondence from outside counsel
  • Prepare template agreements
  • Manage executed agreements
  • Develop and implement patent portfolio management processes
  • Drive docket deadline compliance
  • Create relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members to be a proactive partner and drive engagement
  • Deliver creative and original solutions for efficient firm and patent law department management improvements

Apply online at:

https://careers.mars.com/us/en/job/1010521/Sr-Patent-Paralegal-Franklin-TN-Hackettstown-NJ-or-Newark-NJ

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Newark, NJ

Patent Analyst – Litigation Finance – Chicago, IL

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Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore and Sydney.

The Firm has created a Patent Analyst position on the patent team. The patent team is responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing Burford’s patent-focused investments. The Patent Analyst will provide support to the patent team, including patent underwriting and patent business development personnel, to review and analyze potential patent-related investments. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an exciting and growing business in a unique role that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.

The role will report to a Director at Burford responsible for underwriting and managing the firm’s patent investments and be based in Burford’s Chicago offices.

Company Overview:

Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 93 of the AmLaw 100 and 89 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 130 people today, including some 60 lawyers.

Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution.

Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. US ONLY: Burford provides competitive health care benefits and a 401k matching program. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.

Position Requirements:

  • Review and analyze patent claims, patent specifications, and patent file histories
  • Learn about and become the internal expert on various patented technologies
  • Perform patent validity analysis, including review of prior art patents and other technical documents
  • Perform patent infringement analysis, including review of claim charts and related technical documentation
  • Review and analyze materials related to patent litigation damages
  • Collaborate with patent team regarding litigation strategy
  • Conduct research on various patent investment-related topics, including patented technology, potential litigants, counsel, courts and judges, and financial information
  • Interface with potential counterparties (including law firms and corporations) to gather, organize, and analyze investment diligence materials
  • Create written work product summarizing and making recommendations on assigned tasks
  • Work closely with patent underwriting and patent business development teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills Desired:

Qualifications & Experience

  • An undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline (computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science preferred). A graduate degree in engineering or science is also preferred but not required
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience performing substantive patent analysis, either as a Patent Agent, a technical specialist, an in-house advisor, or otherwise
  • Strong aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. patent system
  • Experience directly supporting patent litigation is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with any or all of Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, PACER, and USPTO PAIR a plus.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • An analytical thinker, able to deconstruct and analyze complex issues.
  • An efficient communicator, capable of explaining complex issues and describing them in plain language.
  • Proficient with general science and engineering concepts.
  • Practical and deal-minded, with a focus on providing commercially reasonable guidance and solutions to colleagues and managers.
  • A multi-tasker, capable of actively managing and prioritizing several projects concurrently.
  • A self-starter, capable of taking initiative and proactively adding value to Burford’s underwriting and business development processes.
  • A team player who can work collegially with team members at multiple levels and across various business functions.
  • Professional demeanor, pleasant manner, and patience in all interactions internally and with potential counterparties.
  • Ambitious and the desire to both hone existing skills and learn new skills.

Summary:

The Patent Analyst will join the patent team and play an integral role in analyzing patent-related investment opportunities and further enhancing the firm’s patent-focused capabilities. This role is located in our Chicago office and will report to a Director on the patent team also located in Chicago. This is a unique position that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, and correspondingly requires a unique blend of skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen and a deep understating of the U.S. patent system, as well as an ability to apply these skills in a practical, deal-focused investment setting. Also critical to this role are efficient communication skills and a collegial approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate seeking a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity for substantial growth.

Apply online at:
https://www.burfordcapital.com/about-burford/careers/

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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Technology/Patent Specialist – Small Corporation – Cleveland, OH

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Trailhead Biosystems is seeking a life sciences technology specialist with 3-5 years of experience, who enjoys leveraging IP strategies to support Trailhead Biosystems’ mission to create industrial grade special human cells and therapies. The successful candidate, reporting to Senior IP Counsel, will directly support multiple scientific and therapeutic programs of Trailhead Biosystems, contribute to global patent preparation and prosecution strategy and help build the company’s intellectual property portfolio. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to routinely provide diligence and research support to the scientific and business teams of the company. The successful candidate should have meaningful patent drafting and prosecution experience in cell therapy, immunology, and/or life science technologies in general and significant research or technical experience in one or more of these fields. Candidate does not need to be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent agent.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with scientists to capture innovations, and review and analyze invention disclosures and proposed publications.
  • Contribute to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications that are high quality and strategically aligned with business goals.
  • Develop a deep understanding of patent portfolios in support of worldwide patent prosecution and contribute to company's global prosecution strategy.
  • Provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, including reviewing and revising a wide variety of work product, such as patent applications and office action responses.
  • Perform IP due diligence, technology assessments, and landscape and FTO analyses.
  • Support scientific and business development teams and activities, including with product, technology and scientific research.
  • Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property.
  • Implement and administer IP policies and best practices
  • Manage IP reporting obligations with government funding organizations and in connection with company collaborations.
  • Support intellectual property-related transactional work
  • Maintain a strong knowledge practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
    Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in a molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related discipline is strongly preferred; B.S./M.S. with significant work experience in stem cells, cell therapy, tissue engineering, and/or gene engineering may also be considered.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in the patent department at a pharmaceutical or life sciences company or at a law firm representing clients in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, or closely related patent areas working on patent application preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters.
  • Experience in U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
  • 3-5 years of experience conducting high-quality patent search and diligence projects, including conducting scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases.
  • Strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with Trailhead employees and outside counsel in other technology areas, including small molecule drugs, formulations, and cell manufacturing.
    • Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of communicating complicated IP issues to scientists and management.
  • Capable of recognizing, assessing, and responding to urgent matters with timely, practical, and clear solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
  • Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Admission to the USPTO as a registered patent agent is not required. Company will support candidate’s interest in becoming admitted to practice before the USPTO as a registered patent agent, and to obtain a law degree at an ABA accredited law school in its evening division.

Apply online at:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2463916864

Please provide resume and cover letter along with your application

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cleveland, OH

Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

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Klarquist, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 3-5 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Klarquist, and strongly encourage candidates who come from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the patent legal profession (e.g., based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, military service, and disability) to apply.

Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients in patent, copyright, trademark, and other IP matters. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.

Apply online at:
https://klarquist.com/about/careers/

Interested candidates should apply through our website with a resume, transcripts (for all degrees), writing sample, and a cover letter telling us why you want to join our team.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

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The Houston office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Patent Agent with at least one year of experience to support the Firm's patent prosecution practice, leveraging technical expertise to assist the Firm's clients in protecting their technology with patents. The Patent Agent will work under the supervision of a licensed patent attorney to draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Patent Agent assists attorneys in the writing of scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, with a specialization in electrical and/or computer engineering. Candidates must be licensed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidates must be highly organized, with strong attention to detail, and have strong analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates based in Texas, Houston area preferred. However, we will consider a remote position for U.S. based candidates in states where Blank Rome LLP has offices.

Apply online at:
https://careers.blankrome.com/Applicant/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=9540de8e-e55e-4e14-86f5-6084215de531

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Intellectual Property Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Remote

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Commvault was formed in 1988 as a development group within Bell Labs, and later designated as a strategic business unit of AT&T Network Systems. In 1996, it was incorporated as an independent company. In the 20 years since, we’ve experienced tremendous growth, pioneered numerous industry-shaping innovations, and established ourselves as a respected leader in data and information management.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with internal teams to identify new inventions
  • Manage a significant personal docket to prepare and prosecute high-quality patent applications protecting Commvault’s products and services worldwide
  • Closely supervise and collaborate with outside counsel responsible for aspects of Commvault’s patent portfolio, including attorneys and support staff
  • Provide infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions based on prior art search results and other analysis
  • Identify strategic business value and market dynamics associated with various technologies and competing products
  • Advise internal stakeholders at various levels regarding IP issues
  • Assist with protecting Commvault’s trademark assets
  • Provide IP support as a member of cross-functional legal teams in licensing, litigation, and other matters

Requirements:

  • Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 4+ years of patent prosecution experience at a large law firm or major corporation
  • Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • BS and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in the software field
  • JD from a top-tier ABA-approved law school
  • Proven track record of extensive successful software patent prosecution, particularly regarding computer architectures, data networking, and data storage
  • Patent prosecution experience in non-US jurisdictions
  • Trademark prosecution experience preferred.
  • Prior non-legal work experience in software development, computer system design, and/or data networking is a plus
  • Superior academic credentials
  • Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with clients in team-oriented partnerships to achieve outstanding results
  • Flexibility to accept diverse challenges in a fast-paced high-tech environment.
  • Proactive and self-sufficient practice management skills, including strong productivity combined with high-quality output
  • Excellent attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
  • A positive attitude, a dynamic personality, and a creative spirit

Apply online at:
https://commvault.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/commvault/job/Tinton-Falls/Intellectual-Property-Patent-Counsel_R0005583

Attach Resume with your submission

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: remote

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern California

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The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates throughout the US with an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field will be considered.
Responsibilities will include mid-level patent attorney work such as drafting, filing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and overall intellectual property counseling.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • J.D. degree preferred; admitted to a state bar and in good standing. Must be registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field.
    Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • At least three years of experience practicing patent law and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matter
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Excellent communications (written and oral) and judgment are essential.
  • Proven ability to independently manage a case and move it forward, but also to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload; display good judgment and work well under pressure.

Apply online at:
https://careers.squirepattonboggs.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=601

Please include resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing samples.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northern California

Litigation/IPR Associate – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

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Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation / IPR associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 2–5 years of experience litigating district court patent suits and/or inter partes reviews before the PTAB. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background, active patent bar, and judicial clerkship experience (particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals) are highly preferred.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Klarquist, and strongly encourage applications from candidates who come from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the patent legal profession (e.g., based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, military service, and disability).

Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients. The firm’s compensation and benefits package are highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.

Apply online at:
https://klarquist.com/about/careers/litigation-ipr-associate/

Interested candidates should apply through our website with a cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)) and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR

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Klarquist, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with strong expertise in chemistry (an M.S. or Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry is required). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably at least 2-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for chemistry related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Klarquist, and strongly encourage candidates who come from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the patent legal profession (e.g., based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, military service, and disability) to apply.

Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients. The firm’s compensation and benefits package are highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.

Apply online at:

https://klarquist.com/about/careers/chemistry-patent-attorney-agent/

Include a cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable), and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, OR

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mechelen, Belgium

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Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions, with leading positions in the EU, USA and other regions. Cochlear is also invested in other implantable solutions in addition to hearing solutions. Our Intellectual Property department is currently looking for a Patent Attorney on a permanent basis based in our location in Mechelen to support all of our technologies.

The position of Patent Attorney supports Cochlear's IP Strategy by working with internal stakeholders and external personnel to protect and enhance Cochlear's market position and business interests using intellectual property. The position of Patent Attorney works across various technology areas, product types and geographic regions to manage third party IP risks and support licensing and litigation activities. The position of Patent Attorney has a role in further developing internal processes to efficiently manage our various IP interests.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting Cochlear’s IP Strategy by supporting the acquisition/generation of patent rights (50%), managing IP risks (30%) and providing IP advice and counsel to the business (20%)
Technical or patent related support of IP litigation or licensing activities
Provide legal counsel to inventors, technology and project team leaders regarding expectations and approaches to protect intellectual property effectively
Manage a portion of the Cochlear patent filing process, including running patent committees and advising other internal stakeholders to create value
Actively participate in process development and other department improvements to increase the effectiveness of the IP Dept, e.g., through streamlining processes, creating better decision-making capability within the process, and implementing tools to enhance the value of the patent portfolio
Provide training to technical and other groups within Cochlear on IP strategy, IP procedures, and maximizing corporate benefit of its innovations

Apply online at:
http://careers.cochlear.com/cw/en/job/612393?lApplicationSubSourceID=

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mechelen, Belgium

Patent Scientist – Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Remote

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Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.
Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
  • Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
  • Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
  • Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Advance degree, such as a M.S. or Ph.D., is preferred.
One to five years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

EOE/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=411

Please include a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office; will start as a remote position.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, WI

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Reinhart's growing Intellectual Property Department seeks a full-time associate with a minimum of two years' experience in patent counseling and prosecution for our Milwaukee office. We are interested in a highly-motivated candidate with technical background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar fields. Candidate must be admitted before the USPTO and have superior academic credentials. Qualified IP associates receive nationally competitive salaries. As a large general practice firm, we are offering a unique opportunity to join and be an integral member of a fast-growing and dynamic IP team.

Apply online at:
https://www.reinhartlaw.com/careers/career-opportunities/

Include a resume, cover letter and transcript with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

Patent Attorney/ Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, CA

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Genomatica develops commercial biobased processes to make widely-used chemicals that enable better, more sustainable everyday products. That enables our partners and leading brands to offer better food packaging, auto parts, clothing, tires, carpets, and more.
We’ve commercialized processes for bio-BDO (for plastics) and for biobased butylene glycol (for cosmetics); and our technology drives the world’s first commercial-scale biobased plant for a major intermediate chemical. We’re working on polyamide intermediates (nylon) and on butadiene (tires); and we’re helping numerous companies with their bioprocesses. We have more on the way.
Genomatica is seeking a biotechnology/chemical Patent Attorney or Patent Agent who thrives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, innovative yet collaborative R&D and business development environment.

Primary responsibilities include (a) managing part of Genomatica’s global patent portfolio, (b) managing new patent preparation and creating a related global IP strategy, and (c) providing guidance on intellectual property related issues.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated: expertise in relevant legal, technical and, preferably, business areas; managing and building a biotechnology and commercial product patent portfolio; drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally; providing IP guidance to R&D, executive and commercial teams; experience in spotting strengths and weaknesses in patents; effective collaboration with external R&D and business partners; independent and creative thought; and ability to multi-task on projects across diverse technical areas and legal issues. Preferably the ideal candidate has participated in and managed patent challenges and defenses and has supported technology-related contract negotiations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Manage all aspects of a portion of Genomatica’s patent portfolio and one or more technology areas, working with the Senior Director of IP and and managing outside patent counsel
  • Identify, assess, and make recommendation on inventions
  • Create patent strategies consistent with Business goals, R&D status, partner’s input and competitive space
  • Manage preparation and filing of new applications
  • Provide third party IP analyses, working with R&D, outside counsel, and search services
  • Provide guidance to R&D and Senior Management on third party IP
  • Perform and review patent and scientific literature searching as needed
  • Manage challenges to third party patents or defenses to the managed patent portfolio
  • Support other actions related to the patent portfolio being managed and assigned technology areas
  • Represent Genomatica on external collaborator IP committees
  • Present IP best practices training to R&D, Business Development and Senior Management
  • Support business, R&D and commercial teams as needed in activities and transactions involving technology or IP related to the patent portfolio being managed and assigned technology areas

Qualifications & Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required in order satisfactorily perform in this role.

1. Education

  • Recognized to practice before the USPTO.
  • At least a BS, preferably Ph.D., in life sciences, chemistry or related technical field.
  • Preferably a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted to a US state bar in good standing, and more preferably admitted to practice in California.

2. Experience

  • At least 5-8 years in a law firm and/or company drafting, reviewing and editing patent applications, managing a patent portfolio, guiding R&D in IP issues, and providing a range of IP-related services in the biotechnology or chemical industry, including advising clients on related legal and business issues and risks.

3. Knowledge Requirements

  • Excellent and demonstrated knowledge at least of patent laws and patent procurement practices of the U.S. and other major countries, of best practices and considerations for patent drafting, of patent opposition practices and grounds, of considerations for patent value and issues assessment, of law firm services and billing practices, of best practices for IP protection and exploitation, of patent searching, of basic principles and issues of patent and technology licensing and commercial use of inventions, of drafting arguments and counterarguments related to patent strengths and weakness, invalidity, infringement, and other IP issues.

4. Competencies

  • Ability to respond sensibly and rapidly to urgent and demanding situations.
  • Excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills, preferably experienced directly in drafting arguments and counterarguments related to patent strengths and weakness, invalidity, infringement, and other IP issues.
  • Excellent, demonstrated business acumen and ability to deliver solid, concise, solution-oriented, win-win approaches and advice, in the context of evolving competitive, business and/or R&D scenarios.
  • Proactively develop and/or implement approaches to enhance efficiency and cost-savings related to IP administrative matters.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves working in an office setting. As such this position requires the ability to use computers and office equipment. The position requires communication with other individuals, inside and outside the company, through a variety of methods. There are no specific lifting requirements. This position may require the ability to work outside normal business hours on an as needed basis. Ability to travel for business meetings, conferences, and partnered meetings may be necessary.

Genomatica is committed to providing exciting career opportunities in an environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creativity, enthusiasm, and diligence. We strive to create a culture that enables and encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to be a company where everyone feels they have equal opportunity to reach their potential. Everyone is accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to Genomatica.

We promote the continued development of an inclusive environment that values diversity through Geno4All, our employee led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee. We are looking for innovative, highly motivated, and collaborative people who enjoy the challenges and rewards of a company devoted to commercializing cutting-edge sustainable technology.

Check us out on our LinkedIn Life page. Genomatica is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at:
https://www.genomatica.com/careers

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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, CA

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, CA

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Cepheid is searching for a creative, dynamic and collaborative registered Patent Agent to join the IP legal team. The team is responsible for executing and developing Cepheid’s intellectual property strategy relating to its molecular diagnostics platform, as well as assisting with general legal matters.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of developing a comprehensive understanding of Cepheid’s technology while working closely with R&D and product development teams. Experience working on global teams is beneficial and the successful candidate will be expected to understand the importance of operating with a global mindset and model global and cultural sensitivity.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement national and international patent prosecution strategies
  • Assist with the drafting and filing of new patent applications
  • Work closely with outside counsel to prepare responses to office actions on existing US and international patent filings
  • Coordinate activities with outside counsel and foreign patent associates
  • Confer with the company’s scientists and product development teams to identify patentable inventions
  • Conduct prior art searches, analyzing patents and assist in the preparation of freedom-to-operate opinions
  • Assist in due diligence projects in connection with a range of strategic transactions, including significant collaborations and M&A transactions
  • Attend R&D and/or product development meetings to serve as a liaison for the IP team
  • Identify, analyze and monitor 3rd party patent filings and technical literature.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Registered to practice in front of the USPTO.
  • Bachelors degree with at least 5 years relevant experience or a Masters Degree with at least 3 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications and IP strategy and portfolio management.
  • Strong scientific background, preferably an advanced degree (or equivalent lab experience) in a biological science, biochemistry, chemistry, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or other field relevant to life sciences, medical diagnostic or medical device industry.
  • Comprehensive understanding of USPTO patent prosecution practices, rules, regulations and strategies.
  • Experience with global patent prosecution strategy and process.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/job/R1136870/Patent-Agent

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