Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

Nike Nikeseeks a Patent Expert who will research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel, and interface with outside counsel and inventors to finalize utility patent applications.

The candidate must possess the ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in areas of design, science, and engineering in a continually dynamic environment. You'll report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the patent procurement process. You'll assist in managing the investigation process by collaborating with the Innovation, Product, Trademark, Litigation and Patent groups. You'll provide for intellectual property protection of relevant Nike products and innovations and consult with outside attorneys.

You'll maintain a high level of awareness of all current Nike development projects, production techniques, and materials relating to Nike products. You'll manage and maintain the system of obtaining timely disclosures of new technologies and IP strategic plans from Nike footwear teams. You'll provide these teams with strategies for managing information dissemination with regard to such patents.

  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
  • At least 7 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred
  • Technical background recognized by the Patent Office for registration
  • Member of the Patent Bar
  • Understanding the patenting process
  • Understanding of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and production techniques
  • Strong understanding of research methodologies and how they relate to manufacturing and product development
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies
  • Strategic planning skills helpful
  • Must have a high level of engineering skills and knowledge

We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.

Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/search/patent-expert.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The USPTO is hiring in Denver

logoThe U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) — named the #1 place to work in Federal Government — is opening a satellite office in Denver, CO this summer, and we're looking for top talent to join our team.

On Friday, March 7, 2014 and Saturday March 8, 2014 USPTO will host a career fair at the Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center downtown at 650 15th Street. We will hold ongoing information sessions and then meet with individuals who meet the basic Patent Examiner position requirements. Those who qualify will be encouraged to apply via USAJobs (candidates cannot be officially considered for open positions without submitting a complete application).

Register online to attend

Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Las Vegas, Nev.

AmazonAt Amazon, we are not just looking for people who want to be part of a business. We are searching for people who want to build businesses. Amazon Technologies is currently recruiting for a Corporate Counsel to join our Patents team in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you have a passion for patents and want to be part of a cutting edge technology team, this is the place for you. You will be involved with managing our worldwide patent portfolio, you will engage in client counseling, liaising with outside counsel to manage filing, and the prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patents. Responsibilities include working with software development engineers to determine patentability, handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries, and managing opinion work and patent licensing.

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amazon Technologies, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com. Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customers, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth's Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in technology areas including: web services, digital media, search, e-commerce, and business methods patents
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience, with a strong understanding of software and internet patents.
• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required.
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
 
Preferred Qualifications:
• In house experience preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, e-commerce and business method patents.
• Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders.
• Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for at least one business segment, including training, idea harvesting, patent application preparation and prosecution and addressing third party issues in a fast paced, frugal environment.
• Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 20 e-commerce/internet related patent applications.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/jobs/207403/ref=j_sr_1_t?ie=UTF8&category=Legal&jobSearchKeywords=corporate%20counsel%20patents&location=*&page=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Senior Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

AmazonAmazon's legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead a team that supports Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com that is blazing new trails as a pioneer in the fast-growing cloud computing industry. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, database, content delivery, message queuing, mobile application developer tools, software-as-service products, and more.

If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products and services as they come to market.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications:
•7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
•Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
• Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
• Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
• Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for several business and technology teams, 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 assist in-house and outside litigation counsel in patent litigation issues
• Ability to counsel other Amazon lawyers with intellectual property issues that affect the business
• Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 40 patent applications for AWS related technology
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Able to provide advice and counsel to businesses on open source software related patent issues
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/jobs/243350/ref=j_sr_42_t?ie=UTF8&category=Legal&jobSearchKeywords=&location=*&page=4.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – Scottsdale Ariz. (or remote)

Global Patent Solutions, LLC (GPS) is an intellectual property research and consulting firm founded to meet the demanding needs of Inventors and IP professionals around the world for high-quality patent research and consulting. From our headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, we currently service a global client-base of IP Attorneys, Patent Agents, Business Leaders, R&D Teams, Universities, Entrepreneurs and Inventors.
This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill research position. Each project is unique and possesses a new challenge for you to tackle. You must be able to assess and analyze the best way to approach a project. Previous patent knowledge is great; however, it is not required. We are willing and able to train.
The Research Analyst primarily will perform research of invention concepts related to the technologies listed above using a variety of databases and compile formal search reports to demonstrate findings to clients. A majority of work requires in-depth reading, writing and working on computers.

The position entails:
• Quickly reviewing and gain an understanding of technical aspects of client inventions and/or technical search concepts
• Creating research strategies that best utilize time and resources when executed
• Perform extensive database research
• Reviewing, gathering and analyzing technical literature
• Report research findings in a timely and high-quality manner
We are a growing company located in Scottsdale, Arizona (Position Location: Scottsdale, AZ). We are primarily interested in hiring full-time positions in our Scottsdale office. It is possible, though not preferred, that unique circumstances would lead us to also consider an employee working remotely; this position, however, must be filled within the U.S.
If you can manage yourself, as micro-managing is not our style, and you are motivated to get results in a timely manner, this could be a great opportunity for you to learn and grow with a quality-driven company.

This position requires you to:
• Meet and exceed client needs and deadlines by providing viable research solutions and being reliable and dedicated to getting the job done.
• Quickly, continuously and concisely Learn, Interpret, Comprehend, Retain and apply technical abilities. Enjoy an ongoing learning and computer-based environment that is dedicated to quality.
• Thrive in ambiguity and to self manage, prioritize and take pride in the work with the team and individually.
• Proactively, confidently and effectively communicate with internal team members and external clients. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Be supportive and helpful to others on all levels.
• Actively participate as a team member to best serve clients and the team.
You will mostly work on your own, but we do have a wonderful, supporting staff that requires some teamwork on occasion. We are looking for an efficient and flexible team player who likes to have fun too!
** POSITION START DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2013 OR JANUARY 6, 2014

Required Experience:
• Previous patent examining or patent searching experience preferred, but not required.
• BS required. MS or PHD in Engineering preferred.
• However, candidates applying for this position MUST have previous experience or extensive knowledge in at least one of the following technical area:
• Computer / Info Sciences: Computer Architecture, Software, Data Processing (vehicles, navigation, measuring/testing, modeling, simulations, speech/audio, artificial intelligence, database management, drilling/seismic analysis), Network Communications, Cryptography, Information Storage, Information Management and Security, Video Editing, Memory and Memory Circuits, Data Generation

Contact:
Apply online at: http://mypjobs.com/j/a.cfm/426900/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (or remote)

Patent Search Attorney – Large Corporation – Evanston, Ill.

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Attorney to work in its Evanston, Illinois office. We are particularly looking for those who have a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering to fill this technical need. This role is an integral part of our Private Client Services (PCS) team and works intimately with clients in order to ensure requirements are met and high quality Private Client searches and projects are delivered. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing complete and timely quotes/estimates for PCS clients
• Drafting instructions and compensation details per client requirements
• Fielding questions from clients regarding CIP work product
• Assisting clients through troubleshooting and implementing solutions
• Providing assistance to analytical and sales teams where necessary and needed
• Final review of searches to assure high quality
• Performing PCS searches

Desired Skills & Experience:
• JD Required
• Must be a Patent Attorney and/or Patent Agent
• Technical Degree is required
• Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background is a major plus
• Prior patent experience in a law firm
• Prior industrial experience a plus
• Trademark experience is a major plus

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois

Cardinal Intellectual Property, is an Intellectual Property Search and Services company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring and IP docketing services. Visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information.

Company Culture:
Our corporate culture is entrepreneurial, self-confident and informal. The atmosphere is creative, fast-paced and focused on growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes innovation, appreciates diversity of thought that creates new opportunities for development.

Patent and Trademark Search Analyst – Large Corporation – Nationwide (Remote)

Cardinal Intellectual Property, Cardinal Intellectual Propertyan Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.

*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.

Position Specifications:
• In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
• In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
• Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
• JD is a plus, but not required
• Prior art searching experience is a major plus
• Proficiency in database searching
• Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively alone

Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Nationwide (Remote)

Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information

We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet.

The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Senior Director and Patent Counsel – Other – Cheshire, Conn. (move to New Haven in 2015)

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Alexion Pharmaceuticalsa biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and ultra-rare disorders through the innovation, development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products, is seeking a senior patent attorney to address a full scope of global biotechnology patent issues. The attorney in this position will work with clients across multiple functional areas to build, maintain, defend and enforce the company’s intellectual property interests. The work will include client counseling; patent preparation and prosecution; rendering legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity and freedom to operate; due diligence reviews; and intellectual property related transactional work.

Reports to: Vice President, Head of Intellectual Property
Location: Cheshire, CT (moving to New Haven, CT in 2015)

Principal Responsibilities:
• Provide clear, actionable and business-savvy intellectual property advice to clients within Research and Development, Technical Operations, Business Development and other functional areas through all phases of drug research, development and commercialization.
• Build the company’s intellectual property portfolio through strategic patent preparation and prosecution.
• Manage intellectual property risks within the company’s programs and pipeline, including performing freedom-to-operate analyses and rendering opinions with respect to patent infringement and validity.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence on strategic transactions and perform intellectual property related transactional work.
• Support intellectual property litigation (offense and defense), partnering with outside counsel, other in-house counsel and clients to efficiently achieve successful outcomes.
• Educate clients on important intellectual property issues and forge strong client relationships that leverage opportunities to identify, create and protect valuable intellectual property.

Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of patent attorney experience with reputable, highly rated law firms and/or life sciences companies, preferably a combination of both.
• Excellent biotech patent preparation and prosecution skills, with significant experience in global patent prosecution.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Proven record of counseling clients in biologics research and development programs.
• Experience implementing lifecycle management strategies for biologic products.
• Comprehensive understanding of intellectual property case law, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop pragmatic, business-centric approaches for managing intellectual property risks.
• Competence to independently identify, analyze and render legal advice on complex intellectual property issues.
• A global business enterprise view, with recognition of the potential commercial implications of an intellectual property issue within a region or country.
• Clear potential to establish professional credibility with executive level clients by delivering clear, concise and accurate advice, including the appropriate level of detail and anticipation of follow-up questions.
• Passion and commitment to the practice of law.
• Proven record of high integrity.

Education:
• J.D. from a highly respected law school.
• Advanced degree, preferably Ph.D., in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmacology or another discipline relevant to biopharmaceutical drug research and development.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion is proud to offer a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Alexion, please visit www.alexionpharma.com or download our App for iPhones and Blackberries.
Alexion is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative action employer

Contact:
Apply online by emailing Karen Tuozzo at: tuozzok@alxn.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cheshire, Connecticut (move to New Haven in 2015)

Alexion is the global leader in complement inhibition, and has developed and markets Soliris® (eculizumab) as a treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), two debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening disorders caused by chronic uncontrolled complement activation. Soliris is currently approved in more than 40 countries and is being developed for other potential indications. Alexion is also developing other highly innovative therapeutics for ultra-rare disorders, including Asfotase Alfa for pediatric-onset hypophosphatasia, (HPP) and ALXN 1101 for Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD), both of which have been granted breakthrough therapy designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Additional drug candidates in development include ALXN1102 and ALXN 1103, which are novel alternative pathway complement inhibitors, and ALXN 1107, a novel humanized antibody designed to target rare and severe inflammatory disorders. Further information about Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. can be found at: www.alexionpharma.com.

Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law – Stanford Law School – Stanford, Calif.

The Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School Stanford Law Schoolinvites applicants for the position of Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law for its newly launched Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic (“JIPIC”). The supervising attorney will join the thriving clinical community at Stanford Law School where, together with the clinical faculty and staff, she or he will represent clients and train law students at one of the country’s leading institutions for legal scholarship and education.

The IP and Innovation Clinic works to develop and advocate for sound innovation policies, focusing on the relationship between innovation and patent, copyright and trademark law and other law and regulation including antitrust, privacy and security, in areas ranging from biotechnology to information technology, pharmaceuticals, clean technology, and the creation and distribution of information. Students in the Clinic prepare and submit amicus briefs; comments or testimony in rulemaking and regulatory proceedings before entities like the PTO, FTC, Copyright Office, FDA, OSTP, state or local regulatory bodies, etc.; comments or testimony on proposed legislation; and reports, whitepapers or other “best practices” documents to encourage sensible and balanced legal approaches to innovation and creativity. Clients will include a variety of non-profit organizations and, in certain cases, groups or associations of innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, technology users or consumers, economists, technologists, legal academics, and the like, and occasionally individual inventors, start-ups, journalists, researchers, artists, or other innovators. The Clinic’s mission is to advance the development and application of patent and other IP law and regulatory policy in ways that maximize the underlying goals of those laws and policies: to promote innovation, creativity and generativity.

The JIPIC supervising attorney will report to, and work in collaboration with, Professor Phil Malone, director of the Clinic. The supervising attorney will participate in all activities of the Clinic, including:

• providing extensive supervision of Clinic students and their legal work, particularly small-group supervision and review of students’ case and policy analysis and development, client interactions, written work, and oral advocacy;
• giving regular and detailed oral and written feedback to students on their projects and performance;
• delivering instruction in and modeling relevant core lawyering and practice skills;
• ensuring professional, high-quality representation of Clinic clients;
• engaging in client and area-expertise development, including monitoring of IP- and innovation-related legal and business developments; outreach to potential clients and collaborators; and maintaining relationships with existing clients and external partners such as government agencies, advocacy organizations, industry groups, and law firms;
• assisting the JIPIC Director with curriculum design, development of teaching materials, classroom teaching of the twice-weekly clinical seminar, and Clinic administration and operations; and
• engaging in independent client representation when necessary.

The Innovation and IP Clinic is one of eleven clinics comprising the Mills Legal Clinic. The Stanford clinical program is unique in that students participate in a clinic on a full-time basis; the clinic is the only course a student takes during the term of enrollment. The Mills Legal Clinic occupies an entire floor in an award-winning central campus building opened in summer 2011.

Mills Legal Clinic attorneys are part of the vibrant intellectual community within the clinical program and the Law School and University at large. For example, the supervising attorney will be invited to attend weekly faculty workshops at which scholars from Stanford and throughout the world present research and works in progress. The clinic also provides resources for its lawyers to participate in continuing education and other professional development activities.

Requirements:

Applicants for the Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law position must have:
• At least five to seven years experience in patent, IP or other innovation-related legal policy development and advocacy or litigation in at least one of the following areas: biotechnology; clean technology/clean energy; pharmaceuticals; information technology; or the creation and distribution of information;
• superior writing, editing and verbal skills;
• outstanding academic credentials;
• sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards;
• excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills;
• demonstrated potential for successful teaching and student supervision experience; previous experience in a clinical legal setting or the direct supervision and mentoring of young attorneys is highly desirable;
• strong organizational and management skills and an aptitude for law practice and clinic management; and
• admission to practice in California or eligibility and willingness to sit for the next California Bar exam.

Applicants should be energetic and passionate about working with students on a variety of important and highly visible cases and projects that go to the heart of the relationship between law and innovation. The position is a great opportunity for experienced patent, IP or technology policy practitioners or litigators who want to serve the public interest, transition to an academic setting, and work in a cutting-edge and intellectually invigorating environment. A strong technical background or prior technical experience is advantageous but not required.

Contact:
All qualified and interested applicants must submit their cover letter and resume via the Stanford Careers website: http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/ - reference job number: 61120 to locate this posting and apply online.

In addition, applicants should send the following materials to the addresses below:

• a statement no longer than three pages describing: (i) prior experience in IP or other technology policy and/or litigation; (ii) any relevant technical training or experience; (iii) any other relevant experience; (iv) information relevant to the applicant's interest and potential for clinical supervision and teaching;
• a resume;
• a list of at least three references; and
• a complete law school transcript.

Applicants may send the materials electronically to Judy Gielniak, the Mills Legal Clinic administrative manager, at jgielniak@law.stanford.edu. Hard copies may be sent to:

Phil Malone
Professor of Law
Director, Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic
Stanford Law School
Crown Quadrangle
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305-8610

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Stanford, California 

Patent Scientist – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

Logo Monsanto is seeking a highly motivated scientist to help manage our portfolio of intellectual property and contribute to the development of the IP protection strategy for the Chemistry Technology pipeline. The patent scientist role serves as a liaison between scientists and Monsanto's internal and external legal teams to support the protection of Monsanto's research programs, with emphasis on chemistry-based products and enabling technologies. This role will offer the opportunity to work directly with complex, proprietary technology and to develop the strategies to protect Monsanto's global Chemistry Technology pipeline. The Patent Scientist will also interact with the leadership teams across multiple technology platforms.

Key Business Accountabilities:
• Provide support for preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Conduct searches of patent and scientific literature using both chemical structure and keyword-based approaches
• Draft new patent applications
• Review, evaluate and prioritize internal research discoveries
• Coordinate interactions between research scientists and patent attorneys
• Manage our existing patent portfolio
• Provide training and support for intellectual property processes and strategy

Core Business/Functional Skills and Education:
• MS degree in Chemistry or another closely related scientific field of study with more than two years research experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work closely with diverse teams with varying priorities to coordinate work flow and drive it to its conclusion

Desired Experience:
• PhD in Chemistry or another closely related scientific field of study
• Experience in public domain searches and skills in aggregating, organizing, and analyzing complex, multi-source information
• Knowledge of intellectual property law and IP compliance practices from a research or legal perspective

Contact:
To view the complete job description for this exciting position and/or apply online to this opportunity please visit our website at jobs.monsanto.com/patentscientist.

We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package.

Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Monsanto has always embraced innovation and always focused on making a better world. You can see it in our groundbreaking technology and in our dynamic environment where your skills and your career can grow and develop. We know that every day, new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. You’ll be respected, you’ll contribute to the bottom line and you’ll help farmers feed the world.

IP Administrative Assistant – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

Myriad Genetics, Inc. Myriad Genetics, Inc. is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Administrative Assistant. This position will be a critical member of the IP department and will work closely with various members of this team.

• Working knowledge of the process and legal terminology relating to U.S. Patent Prosecution and Administration rules and regulations (Foreign experience a plus but is not required)
• Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications
• Knowledge and experience with the preparation and filing of Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), reviewing related cases, referencing cites therein, etc.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with excellent proofreading skills
• Experience with patent docketing system and ability to learn new programs easily
• At least 1-3+ years' Intellectual Property experience is preferred, specifically with U.S. Patent Prosecution.

The successful candidate will have strong research and writing skills along with exceptional interpersonal skills. You should enjoy project oriented work within an independent environment. Must be analytical and results-driven. Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organization, time management, and proofreading skills are required for successful achievement of position goals

Excellent organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills required for successful achievement of position goals in this deadline driven environment. Must be a team player, show initiative, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally with all levels of the corporation. The ability to follow through and follow up is critical.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, dependability, initiative, attention to detail and ability to work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Intellectual Property experience is preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements of the job:
• Repetitive Motion, Copying, Analyzing, Communicating

Contact:
Apply online at: http://myriad.com/careers/current-openings/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah 

IP Litigation Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP Dorsey & Whitney LLPis seeking an IP litigation associate with two to five years of experience to join the IP Litigation group in its Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States.

Two to five years of experience and USPTO admission (or eligibility for admission) are required. We are seeking candidates with a technical background (preferably a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) and some litigation experience, or patent litigation experience. Strong academic performance (top third of class), excellent writing skills, and substantive litigation experience are required.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://recruiting.dorsey.com/dorsey/AttorneysJobsMain.html.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

Axiom, Axiom-Law a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring a Patent Attorney to join our Atlanta practice.

Alums of the nation’s best law firms and corporate law departments, Axiom Attorneys work in a uniquely integrated way with our predominantly Fortune 100 client base. In Axiom they’ve found variety, interesting work, and the chance to be a legal pioneer.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong academic and law firm credentials;
• In-house experience preferred, including working with and advising senior management;
• 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on patent prosecution, litigation and strategy;
• Experience dealing with complex patent licensing agreements and portfolio strategy/management;
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational and process management skills;
• Strong self-starting qualities as well as enthusiasm and commitment to a team-based working environment;
• Excellent analytical skills and good business judgment, with a demonstrated ability to apply legal advice to business needs;
• Active membership in the state bar of residence and USPTO bar required;
• PhD or MS in Chemistry or Biochemistry or BS/ MS in Chemical Engineering.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://searchlight.cluen.com/E5/(S(fz5jnoqtld2wlgeca1wblhnn))/Login.aspx?URLKey=7xl7vhxw. Please specify Patently-O Job Board in the “how did you hear about us” section. For more information about our firm, please visit www.axiomlaw.com. Axiom is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

IP Docket Clerk – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

Morgan Lewis Morgan Lewis is currently seeking an IP Docket Clerk for the Patent Practice Group who will be resident in our San Francisco office. This IP Docket Clerk will report to the Patent Docketing Supervisor. The qualified candidate will be responsible for reviewing and extracting patent information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications and US Patent & Trademark Office communications for entry into our docketing database. This data entry will be done in accordance with the procedures established for each of our clients. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the US Patent & Trademark Office daily dockets and will be assigned other administrative and project responsibilities as needed.

Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma, post high school education preferred, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The successful candidate will have strong communication and proofreading skills. An organized approach to work assignments, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a team-oriented attitude are also needed. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience with the CPI docketing database is preferred but not required. Flexibility to work overtime is required.

Contact:
Please apply online by clicking http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=689&ji=2703542&sn=I or by visiting the "careers" page at www.morganlewis.com.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

IP Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

The Alston & BirdSilicon Valley office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution associate with at least 4 years’ experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and client counseling. A technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science is required. Strong research, writing and advocacy skills are also required. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.

Contact:
Please go to www.alston.com to apply directly via the online portal. Cover letters may be addressed to Anja Heidenreich, Attorney Hiring Manager. Alston & Bird is only accepting direct candidate submissions at this time.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

IP Docket Specialist – Small Corporation – Summit, N.J. (Updated)

Celgene Corporation Celgene Corporationis committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Uses and applies patent knowledge on a daily basis to maintain control of the patent docket for Celgene.
• Enters internal and external patent and trademark correspondence into the docket database, as well as prepares patent docket reports and IP reports with a high level of accuracy and thorough knowledge of the database and process systems utilized;
• Creates docket reports on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP attorneys to project time sensitive due dates and to monitor prosecution of over 9000 current patent applications;
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the IP Docketing Module for patent and trademark matters; which have no grace periods and with no loss of rights;
• Assists attorneys with forms, reports and searches in commercial patent and internet databases;
• Obtains signatures for formal documents in a time sensitive environment;
• Maintains all patent and trademark files, supervising both electronic File systems and paper files in the File Room;
• Processes invoices from foreign associates, vendors or other organizations;
• Monitors the status of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications; Follow-up with outside counsel to obtain and/or provide information in a timely manner.
• Organizes and maintains annuity payments through an annuity service provider. Monitor all annuity payments both International and Domestic through CPi EARs database to ensure timely payment of all maintenance fees due and to prevent unintentional loss of rights due to missed payments. Liaison with outside vendor and transfer data bi-monthly to keep records current and up-to-date to ensure smooth operation of CPi EARs data systems.
• Assist in training others as back-up in docketing procedures and database training.
• Manage projects from inception to completion independently, with little to no supervision.
• Support Patent Agents with additional tasks as needed.
Provide Departmental support in ongoing development of key patent processes.
Provide relevant patent information to assist legal attorneys with patent litigations.

Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters;
• Energetic, self-starter, strong organizational skills, highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and be able to communicate effectively. This person must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks with a high level of commitment to the overall Patent protection of the company.
• Working knowledge of docketing software;
• Knowledge and understanding of patent documents and filing procedures;
• Experience with filing systems and storage maintenance required;
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding;
• Must have good PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.celgene.com/job/Summit-IP-Docket-Specialist-Job-NJ-07901/4161200/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Summit, New Jersey

Sr. Licensing Contract Administrator – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

Roche Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a
Sr. Licensing Contract Administrator to work in Pleasanton, California.

Responsibilities
Basic Function and Scope of the Position:
• Prepares and coordinates all documentation for Product and Licensing Contract Overviews and associated documents for the Licensing department.
• Maintains licensing agreement database and is responsible for data entry and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely royalty obligations for RMS can be met by Finance.
• Provides constant database curation and monitoring.
• Maintains a tracking system for completion and issue reports on contract activities.
• Primary person to coordinate, manage, enter and track the associating of products with relevant patents with input from Patents, licensing agreements with input from Licensing, and royalty obligations in the active database system.
• Monitors contract compliance for Licensing department.
• Assists in royalty administration locally and with corporate Licensing internationally and serves as the primary person for this function within the Licensing Department.

Major Job Functions & Contributions:

• Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations of Finance. Monitors royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees.
• Interfaces with Finance and Licensing to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner.
• Analyzes licensing contracts and agreements for financial and non-financial obligations, enters and tracks these in eBDS and other relevant database.
• Maintains and updates contracts in eBDS and other relevant database.
• Generates database reports.
• Resolves contract administration issues.
• Ensures that products are readily and properly identified, documented for and linked to patents in database for accurate and timely royalty obligation fulfillment and tracking.
• Coordinates with Project Leaders and Product Managers, Licensing Managers, Patent Attorneys and Contract Attorneys to ensure proper agreement and product information entry and maintenance in relevant databases.
• Interfaces with local and global administrators for eBDS, SAP, Design History Files, Sales Databases and other databases, as necessary, to coordinate contract administration for RMS.
• Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting to internal and external customers.
• Provides input to royalty income estimates and budgets.
• Provides input to Licensing personnel regarding royalty issues relating to products and provides necessary input to LifeCycle Teams
• Other duties as necessary.

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

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences, relevant database/computer skills are required, familiarity with medical, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical terms is preferred.
• Knowledge of patents and licensing contracts highly preferable
• Minimum of 5-8 years proven relevant experience
• Significant (minimum 3-5 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma/Biotech experience, preferably in both global and local roles highly desirable

• Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Enjoys and thrives in a team environment.
• Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results.
• Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome.
• Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired.

• Must be very detail oriented and enjoy learning.

Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2746227527 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

Patent Paralegal – Small Corporation – Bedford, Mass.

iRobot IRobotcurrently has an opportunity available for a Patent Prosecution Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting our small legal department with all aspects of corporate patent prosecution, as well as many on-the-fly demands made on a small in-house team interacting regularly with many outside US and foreign counsel. The position requires flexibility to modify firm practices to in-house, non-firm structure and an ability to understand the interactions with outside counsel from the client perspective.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Docket incoming legal communications from outside counsel; periodically merge multiple docket reports; manage an effective reminder system; integrate third party files from acquisitions; maintain organized filing (electronic and physical); maintain competitor product archive; manage concordance and correctness of outside and inside records; coordinate accounting communications and reports;
• Assist with patent prosecution records and documents, maintain, coordinate and update prior art records and databases, assist preparation and filing of Information Disclosure Statements.
• Co-manage migration of internal databases to cloud services. Run and coordinate reports from cloud services providers including prosecution management and cost forecasting services; manually update cloud services with record exceptions
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Patent Committee meetings, Inventor Dinners, and other special projects as needed

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated capability to own and execute on discrete projects through completion
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• 5 years patent prosecution experience (in-house experience not required, but for candidates with only firm experience, a willingness to part with billable hours will be helpful).
• Proficient in USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and underlying support tools (e.g., PDF authoring software such as Acrobat)
• Proficient in one or more docket management system(s)
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Contact:
Apply online by emailing Justine Olander at jolander@irobot.com

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bedford, Massachusetts

iRobot Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination. It is the objective of our Company to assure equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment of employees. Further, it is our policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices and facilities in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.

Director of Licensing – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

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

Responsible for evaluating and managing new and existing strategic licensing relationships, business opportunities, initiatives, partnerships, and alliances, and for participating in strategy development and tactical planning of these with an initial focus on the goals of the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents unit.

Major Job Functions & Contributions:
• Management and oversight of new and existing licenses for the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents business unit.
• Developing and implementing technology valuations and market evaluations for licensing and acquisition opportunities.
• Support the drafting and negotiations of Term Sheets, MTA, OEM, NDA, licensing agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with Legal and Patents for contract issues (e.g., enforcement, interpretation of contract terms, reporting obligations, label licenses, etc.)
• Identifying and sourcing complementary technology in addition to sourcing content for company’s product offerings.
• Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations.
• Monitor royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees; work with Royalty Administrator to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner.
• Sourcing of potential partnerships and collaborations opportunities, and leading or supporting the negotiation process.
• Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting company objective to internal and external customers.
• Provide input to royalty income estimates and budgets.
• Create an environment of strong team spirit, good communication, high motivation and inspires team members to achieve goals.
• Participate in the Design Control process for product review; provide information on royalty obligations for products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications and Experience:
• BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences is required, MBA and PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years proven business development experience, Strong negotiation skills, proven ability to guide parties to a “win-win” solution.
• Significant (minimum 7 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma experience, preferably in both global and local roles.
• Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• Proven track record of successful strategic commercial decisions and aligning the organization behind them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to present information to a wide range of groups/entities.
• Ability to lead and motivate others, both within direct supervisory and matrix environments (minimum of 5 years direct supervisory experience)
• Successful cross-functional project management experience.
• Understanding of the Diagnostic Design Control process preferred.
• Proven ability to evaluate and solve complex problems and the strategic implications of different business approaches.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Enjoys and thrives in a team environment.
• Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results.
• Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome.
• Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired.
• Must be very detail oriented.

Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2746160001 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

IP/Patent Attorney – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

Bruzga & Associates, a New York City boutique IP law firm seeks an associate patent attorney having an electrical engineering degree. Candidate should have around five years of experience in all phases of patent prosecution and opinion work, have strong academic credentials, and have proficient writing and communication skills. Having some portables would be a plus. Although candidate should be able to work largely unsupervised if needed, supervision will be provided from an experienced patent attorney who promotes clear communications and incisive arguments to bring out excellence in advocacy for our clients. This is an opportunity to hone your advocacy skills, have meaningful client interaction, and significantly contribute to the firm, rather than just being a “cog in the wheels” of a big firm. Salary is open, depending upon candidate’s qualifications.

Contact:
Apply online by emailing the firm at: recruit@aboutiplaw.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York