Paralegal – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist with litigation and general IP matters. Experience with litigation technology applications including document review databases and imaging a plus. Requires excellent research skills including Westlaw, PACER, Internet and other online, electronic and hard-copy resources. Strong written and oral communication skills, advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications. Must be available for some travel and overtime, when necessary. Background in IP prosecution is a plus; firm will train an exceptional candidate in IP prosecution. Position will split time between litigation, IP prosecution and other IP-related matters as needed.

Contact:
Fax cover letter with job title, salary requirements, and resume to Oliff & Berridge, PLC at 703-519-0938 or email to hr@oliff.com. EOE.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina

Innovation Practice Center Executive Director/Intellectual Property Faculty – University of Akron – Akron, Ohio

August 13, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Intellectual Property

The Innovation Practice Center Executive Director/Intellectual Property Faculty hire will be hired within the University of Akron School of Law. This is either a tenure track or tenured position depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. The secondary appointment for the incumbent will most likely be within the College of Business Administration but may be within the College of Engineering. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Duties:
This is a key leadership position in connection with the creation of an Innovation Practice Center (IPC) at The University of Akron. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and operation of all aspects of the IPC.

In coordination with the School of Law Dean, School of Law, College of Business Administration and other University faculty and IPC faculty the incumbent will engage in relevant scholarship on the innovation process, teach courses in the general area of the relationship of intellectual property, innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization, and provide appropriate service to the university community. For each of the first two years, the incumbent will teach a 50% course load within the area of hire, that is, the teaching load for the incumbent will be 50% of the normal teaching load for similarly situated professors within the School of Law, assist in the development of additional course material for students and faculty, serve on Master’s and Doctoral review committees, and work collaboratively with other University of Akron faculty to help faculty understand and utilize the University of Akron innovation process. Depending on level of funding and research, this 50% course load could continue beyond the first two years.

The incumbent, in coordination with the relevant deans and faculty, will work with multi-disciplinary teams of students from the School of Law, College of Engineering, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, and College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering to facilitate the protection and commercialization of new technologies developed by university inventors and entrepreneurs and to promote sound public policies. The incumbent will assist in the development of new, interdisciplinary courses relating to the innovation process and in the creation of new degrees and/or certificate programs in the area of innovation. The incumbent will help identify sources of outside funding and, working with university personnel, seek grants, gifts, and other funding opportunities for continual support of IPC activities. The incumbent, with other IPC faculty, will identify potential members of an advisory council and work with such council in achieving the vision and mission of the IPC.

Required Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess a terminal academic degree in law and a degree in a business-related field or engineering (as relevant). The candidate’s education and experience in business or engineering must be sufficient to obtain a secondary appointment in the College of Business Administration or College of Engineering, respectively. The candidate must have significant experience in the area of intellectual property law, business creation, or company start-up. The incumbent will work closely with other IPC faculty and must be a team builder.

Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that the candidate have experience starting a company, capitalizing a company, successfully running a company, and successfully exiting a company. It is also preferred that the candidate have a good understanding of the innovation process, pathways to commercialization, potential roadblocks, and pitfalls.

The anticipated start date is August 25, 2014, for a nine-month appointment.

Contact:
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. Job ID# 8036. When submitting the online application (link listed above) please be prepared to attach a resume, cover letter and list of references.

The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Akron, Ohio

Senior IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Englewood, Colo.

August 9, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DISH Network, in order to add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Senior IP Counsel to oversee our intellectual property team. Responsibilities include supervising the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications by in-house and outside counsel, providing infringement and clearance opinions, conducting patent licensing negotiations, investigating and assessing patent assertions by others, assisting with patent litigation and conducting IP related due diligence investigations.

Responsibilities include:
• Evaluate and value potential acquisition and licensing opportunities, including responding to patent assertions
• Negotiate and close resulting deals
• Work with the litigation team in resolving patent disputes, including analysis of asserted claims and developing settlement/licensing strategies

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Physics, JD from an ABA accredited law school
• 7+ years of patent licensing experience with a demonstrated experience of closing significant deals

Skills and Qualifications:
• Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and at least one US State Court preferred
• International experience a must
• Excellent patent analysis ability
• Ability to work internally and externally with multiple stakeholders and negotiate agreements with varying opinions
• Experience managing in-house and outside counsel
• High energy to perform and meet deadlines and growth goals
• Strong technical and legal background

Other Information:
• Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Training opportunities
• FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming
• Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies

DISH Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://tinyurl.com/mafdcma.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Englewood, Colorado

DISH Network is an innovative industry leader distinguished by its pioneering spirit. Ever since our establishment in 1980, we’ve been the ideal workplace for people with adventurous spirit and creativity, smart risk takers and aggressive winners - all those for whom the status quo just isn’t enough. Our Fortune 200 Company continues to define the curve in television entertainment. We are always improving and extending our products and delivering greater value to people, including our workforce of 20,000 plus. Come explore the big picture with us!

Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you’ll find at DISH Network, the pioneer in television entertainment. We offer flexible career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. It’s our way of giving back to exceptional people who have kept us at the forefront of our industry.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Salt Lake City, Utah

July 30, 2013- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a global leader in personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovered some of the most important cancer predisposition genes including BRCA1, BRCA2 and PTEN. Its molecular diagnostic portfolio comprises products in predictive medicine (e.g., BRACAnalysis® testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk) and prognostic medicine (e.g., Prolaris® testing for prostate cancer recurrence risk), generating product revenue last fiscal year of nearly $500 million.

Attorneys in Myriad’s intellectual property department tackle novel, challenging legal issues involving cutting-edge technologies in molecular diagnostics and we are seeking a patent attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in hands-on patent preparation and prosecution, foreign patent prosecution, internal opinions on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, infringement and enforcement, assisting in IP licensing efforts, and supporting IP litigation. The successful candidate will be capable of handling a sizable patent portfolio with minimal supervision and will also be able to assist in general commercial and contract matters.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the above work, particularly in the field of molecular diagnostics, and must be admitted to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a degree and laboratory experience in molecular biology.

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

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

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – West Palm Beach, Fl.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The West Palm Beach, Florida office of Akerman Senterfitt seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of litigation experience for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Patent or trademark litigation experience is preferred but not required. Must possess excellent academic credentials, oral communication, legal research and writing skills. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or willing to sit for next examination.

Contact:
Please apply online at http://www.akerman.com/careers/index.asp.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Akerman is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle-market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice.With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 19 offices, we are ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2012). We also are ranked among the top 100 law firms for diversity by MultiCultural Law magazine (2011) and recognized as the law firm of the year for diversity – South by Benchmark Litigation (2012).

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a skilled para-professional (assistant or paralegal) for in-house legal support with a focus on intellectual property and transactional matters. This talented individual will be instrumental in supporting internal efforts directed at patent preparation, filing, and prosecution. The position will also involve support of transactional work directed to various contracts and agreements including MTAs, CDAs, JDAs, MSAs, research collaborations, and licensing agreements. The IP assistant/paralegal will also provide general support of the company’s legal department as well as special projects as they may arise within the department.

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-
examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years of legal administrative or para-professional experience in a corporation or law firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, searching and docketing software
• Effective collaborator interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• A BA/BS degree
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or at law firm that supports the same
• Familiarity with technical aspects of biological or chemical sciences
• Notary Public certification

Competencies:
• Detail Orientation (strong attention to detail and high quality work standards)
• Highly Organized (ability to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure)
• Results Orientation
• Operates Independently (works independently and meet deadlines with minimum supervision)
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Effective Communication (oral and written)

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

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

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna Therapeutics is pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug modality that produces human proteins or antibodies inside patient cells, which are in turn active intracellularly or secreted. This breakthrough platform addresses currently undruggable targets and offers a superior alternative to existing drug modalities for a wide range of disease conditions. Moderna has developed a broad intellectual property estate relating to mRNA therapeutic technologies ranging from novel nucleotide chemistries to specific drug compositions. The company plans to develop and commercialize its innovative mRNA drugs—initially for rare diseases and oncology—while partnering drug candidates in other therapeutic areas in order to rapidly deliver this innovation to patients.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna is privately held and was founded in 2010 by Flagship VentureLabs in association with leading scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Small Corporation – Cambridge, Mass.

July 25, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Responsibilities:
• Effectively collaborates with in-house attorneys and agents and coordinates with outside counsel/staff
• Supports timely patent preparation, filing and prosecution activities
• Support and manage all contract and transactional work at the company
• Responsible for special projects including, but not limited to; due diligence, assignment projects, interference proceedings, post grant review, sequence listings, re-examinations, and on-line patent database searches
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as assigned

Contact:
Apply online at: http://modernatx.com/revolution.

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

Why join Moderna Therapeutics:

Moderna recently signed a collaboration agreement with Astra Zeneca that provided a $240MM upfront payment (plus milestone payments).

Patent Search Attorney – Large Corporation – Evanston, Ill.

July 6, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

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)

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an 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.

Patent Technologist – Small Corporation – Danbury, Conn.

June 12, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

ATMI, a global leader in the development of process solutions for the semiconductor and life science industries, is seeking a Patent Technologist.

This is the ideal role for an engineering or scientific professional with an understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property looking to join a high-tech, growing organization. Offering fantastic opportunities to grow within this role, our client also provides an environment where both team and individual success is recognized and rewarded.

As an IP Technologist, you will be tasked with leading efforts to generate, protect and monetize our intellectual property which has been generated in the microelectronics business area.

You will work with legal, business development, marketing, sales and technical personnel to define the scope of the work that requires protection and the best approach to achieve this. Reporting to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, you will undertake analysis of intellectual property which will include landscaping, competitive intelligence alerts, IP assessments, support for planning and decision making.

Supporting and participating within 'freedom-to-operate' and patentability analysis, you will work with the IP Legal Portfolio Manager and Business teams regarding portfolio decision making. Additionally, you will facilitate and encourage creative problem solving, ID submissions and patent engineering.

Your other duties will include:

- Managing the invention disclosure review process
- Promoting alignment of IP with the business direction and product development cycle
- Driving actions to foster and protect new technology areas
- Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of technologies and the IP portfolio

To be considered for this role, you must have:

- An understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property, IP creation, problem solving and brainstorming techniques
- An engineering or scientific degree

As an IP Technologist, you must have strong communication, presentation and training skills and the ability to transition between technical, business and legal perspectives. Creative and engaged, you must be curious regarding technology and able to pick up new concepts quickly and build upon them.

Experience in the semi conductor industry, ideally within process engineering and/or development, equipment and materials, would be beneficial to your application. Project management skills would also be an advantage.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://careers-atmi.icims.com/jobs/1885/job.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Danbury, Connecticut

Whether it’s a green chemistry used in flash memory manufacturing, game-changing equipment for the safe delivery of toxic ion implant gases, or a revolutionary mixing system for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical compounds, ATMI is leading the way. We combine broad expertise in science and engineering with the latest tools and technologies enabling rapid development and scale-up of new solutions to meet the needs of today’s high-technology marketplace. ATMI promotes a culture that engages employees and fosters growth and development, while offering compensation programs that reward outstanding performance.

ATMI’s Core Values revolve around its employee’s ability to ACT IT:
Be Accountable for your work and responsibilities.
Always works towards Continuous Process Improvement.
Be prepared to Teach and lead the organization to achieve new levels of success.
Always act with Integrity.
Maximize the value of Teamwork

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

June 11, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent associate with two to four years of experience for our Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Two to four years of patent agent experience is required, and we strongly prefer USPTO admitted candidates who have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. We will also consider candidates who have a B.S. in Engineering with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. degree in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering work experience. Please note that we are not seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry. Strong academic performance (top third of class) is required.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.dorsey.com/careers/attorneys/openings/.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.

June 2, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

ViaSat, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.

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

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

Requirements:
• USPTO registration
• Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment

Preferences:
• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Invention harvesting
• Landscape analysis
• PCT/International patent

This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.

Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.viasat.com/careers.

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

Patent Litigation Counsel (In-House) – Large Corporation – Southern Germany

May 23, 2013- Europe, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Our client is one of the leading global players in the pharmaceutical industry and develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products, including world-famous brands. Our client's continued success is based on the company’s innovative culture and high standards.

We are seeking a US patent attorney to manage the company’s patent litigation cases, with a focus on the US market.

The Candidate:
The candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law department managing complex intellectual property litigation matters. In addition, the candidate will be commercially-oriented and have the ability to communicate across multiple stakeholders.

A J.D. from an accredited US law school and a license to practice in at least one state.

At least a Bachelors in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or similar discipline.

An energetic, self-starting personality with a strong executive presence, including strong communication skills and excellent organizational skills.

Requisite flexibility to work in a multicultural environment.

Ideally have a connection to Germany via family, former study, or language ability.

This role is your opportunity to enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment for one of Europe’s most successful companies. Further, the candidate will work in a region that is continuously ranked as having one of the highest quality of life worldwide.

Lastly, due to recent immigration reforms, accompanying spouses will likely have free access to the German labour market, including the possibility of self-employment.

Contact:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages, please), and law school transcript to: careers@swob-online.de.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Southern Germany

Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Exton, Pa.

May 23, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

DSM Biomedical, a leading innovator in medical materials and regenerative devices, has three global locations: one in the Netherlands and two in the U.S. (Berkeley, CA and Exton, PA). The U.S. locations are well known for their expertise in silicone hydrogels, biostable polyurethanes, collagens, synthetic resorbable polymers, extracellular matrices, mechanical devices, and other regenerative medicine technologies. Over the last few years DSM Biomedical has experienced rapid growth in the U.S. due to the acquisition of various companies active in the biomedical field, including Kensey Nash Corporation.

As a patent attorney you contribute to the creation, development and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM Biomedical. Not only will you be able to enhance your professional expertise in global prosecution and litigation, you will also broaden your business skills while counseling the businesses on matters regarding intellectual property.

Principal Duties:
• Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts: filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, analyzing third party patents.
• Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on BG ('s) business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide.
• Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D.
• Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective BG-BSD.
• Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation's with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate.
• Where appropriate advises, and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court.
• Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure that PA is proactively involved with the Business Team. Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business.
• Broad scientific knowledge at university level in a field related to DSM's business.

Qualifications:
• Must have in-house experience.
• 3-6 years experience.
• Fluent in English
• Maintains expertise in the field.
• 30% Domestic and International travel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent human relations and problem solving skills

Specialized post-academic knowledge of European patent law (must be a qualified as European Patent Attorney or corresponding national Patent Attorney), trademark law, industrial designs and models law, unfair competition law and copyright law.
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for BG's business.
Familiarity with regulatory environment relevant to business area.

AA/EEO

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: www.kenseynash.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Exton, Pennsylvania

Patent Hacker – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

May 9, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Lookout Mobile Security is seeking a Patent Hacker. At Lookout, we build amazing products that help people all over the world stay safe while using their mobile devices. Every day, we're hard at work inventing new technologies and ideas that allow Lookout to be absolutely simple to use, but remarkably effective. Plus, the problems we get to work on are really fun.

The same way you might have title proving your ownership of a house or car, we care about having title to our inventions (i.e. patents). We certainly don't like the software patent shenanigans that have been going on lately, but at Lookout we're building real and valuable technology and we don't think it's fair for someone to come along and blatantly copy everything we work so hard to build. The way we use patents at Lookout helps protect our hard work and defend ourselves from frivolous lawsuits.

Patents are fun. Writing good patents is an extremely challenging, yet fascinating, problem. You need to take an invention and get to the heart of what makes it special, then figure out how to describe it in a sufficiently broad way to capture the whole invention (and not just a particular implementation) while making sure there aren't easy ways to design around it. We call it patent hacking because writing solid patents is a creative process that has a lot in common with building (and breaking) software—you need to think of all the ways you can make something work and all of the ways you can circumvent how it was designed to work.

What you'll do:
You'll take a leadership role, working directly with the Principal Patent Engineer, helping to build an extremely valuable patent portfolio focused on mobile devices.

Your goal will be to help turn ideas from people throughout the company (as well as your own) into valuable patents. You'll to help prioritize what we choose to patent, work with inventors to distill their ideas, then work with our patent counsel to file robust patent disclosures and participate in the prosecution process to get high quality patents issued. Of course, while on the path of inventing the future, you'll get to play with and hack on all of the latest smartphone, tablets, and web technologies.

Requirements:
• Have broad knowledge of how various types of software systems work. For example, you should have expert-level knowledge of how everything from backend web services to mobile device software and operating systems work. You probably have a software engineering background, though not necessarily.
• An excellent writer and grammarian with a penchant for clear, concise language.
• A reductionist thinker: be able to grok a complex idea, simmer it down to its essence, and carve it up into logical pieces. Thinking in metaphors helps.
• A hacker—you should have a mindset both of building things and trying to break them.
• Want to make the world a better place—at the end of the day, we measure our worth by our users' happiness.

Contact:
Apply online using this link: https://www.lookout.com/about/careers?jvi=oUaXWfwH.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

IP Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

April 28, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a northwest regional law firm, has an opening in the Portland, ‎OR office for a full time intellectual property litigation associate in the Intellectual Property ‎practice group. The ideal candidate will have:‎

• A minimum of 4+ years of patent litigation experience (law firm or in-house)‎
• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, strong ‎initiative, and a collaborative/team instinct are also necessary

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive ‎salary and benefits.

Contact:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, ‎law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample to Dorianna Phillips, Attorney ‎Recruiting and Development Manager. Applications must be submitted online at ‎http://www.schwabe.com/recruitattorneyonlineapply.aspx.‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.‎

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Menlo Park, Calif.

April 24, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Facebook seeks a highly motivated, team player to serve as Patent Counsel. This position will help manage the patent portfolio activities for our technology areas and report to the Associate General Counsel, Patents.

You must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with various teams across the organization including Legal, Product and Engineering. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage patent portfolio related activities for multiple product/technology areas, including invention identification and harvesting, invention disclosure meetings, portfolio mining, patent application preparation and prosecution by outside patent counsel.
• Work with legal, product and engineering teams to identify and protect patentable products, services and technologies
• Understand Facebook’s strategic and competitive position and think at a high level about portfolio strategy
• Train and educate product and engineering teams in intellectual property matters
• Support patent licensing, acquisition and litigation activities

Requirements:
• 6-10 years of patent prosecution experience in relevant area
• In-house portfolio building/management experience preferred
• Must be proactive, self-directed, detail oriented, organized and have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of web technologies, social products/technologies/platforms, mobile space
• Experience with patent licensing, valuation and acquisition a plus
• JD with excellent academic credentials
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• State bar membership
• Eligible to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/careers/department?dept=legal&req=a2KA0000000EdqiMAC.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.

April 18, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Opportunity for an IP attorney to be part of a top notch in-house legal team that oversees all IP matters on behalf of ON Semiconductor. The position will focus on transactional matters and specifically include:
• Drafting various agreements such as ASIC development agreements, technology transfer agreements, IP clauses in supply agreements, in-bound and out-bound licensing, joint development agreements, and NDAs
• Client counseling on these various agreements
• Freedom to operate patent opinion work
• Trademark counseling and prosecution
• IP diligence associated with M&A activity
• IP litigation support as necessary

This position requires the ability to interact with a team of professionals on a daily basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and be able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters and have the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Position Requirements: J. D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Candidate must be a member of a state bar and must also be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with at least 3 years of experience as a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering, physics, or chemical engineering degree. Related semiconductor industry engineering experience is a significant plus as should be highlighted on your resume.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://tinyurl.com/bv8hjh8.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

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

April 9, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Monsanto’s Biotechnology Organization is seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent to join our Patent Scientist Team. In this role the candidate will primarily have patent preparation and prosecution responsibilities.

Key Business Accountabilities:
• Draft new patent applications
• Assist internal and external counsel with the prosecution of applications
• Provide technical support for preparation of patent applications, patent and literature database searching, and review and evaluate new invention disclosures
• Serve as a liaison between scientists and Monsanto’s legal teams

Core Business/Functional Skills and Education:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a life sciences field with at least 3 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and performing Freedom to Operate and Patentability Searches
• Registered to practice with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Proficient with the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System (EFS) and Public and Private PAIR systems
• Strong familiarity with genomic sciences including gene structure, functional genomics, and bioinformatics
• Able to clearly express complex scientific concepts in written and presentation form
• Ability to work closely with diverse teams and diverse roles while managing competing priorities

Desired Experience:
• Advanced Degree (MS or Ph D) in a life science preferred
• Experience searching, aligning, and describing genetic elements including nucleotide, ribonucleotide, and peptide sequences
• Working knowledge of international patent prosecution rules
• Ability to interact with scientific teams to explain and advise regarding complex IP strategies, filings and landscapes within a particular scientific field

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. Patent Scientist – Req #: 00GY7.

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\

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Ipswich, Mass.

April 4, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

New England Biolabs, Inc., a recognized leader in enzyme design and development, is seeking a part-time Patent Attorney who will be responsible for assisting the Intellectual Property Counsel with drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Filing and prosecuting oppositions in the US and overseas and FTO opinions.

Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in molecular biology or chemistry.
• Admission to the Massachusetts bar.
• Admission to the USPTO with at least 5 years preparation and prosecution of patents.
• Familiarity with the new AIA rules.

Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 3 years law firm experience.
• Experience as an Examiner at the USPTO is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign filing requirements.

New England Biolabs, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Contact:
Qualified candidates may apply online at www.neb.com or by accessing our Career Opportunities (Job Code 9142HS).

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

New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB) is a privately held biotechnology company with a worldwide reputation for providing quality reagents for the molecular biology market. NEB’s customers range from small academic laboratories to major research institutions to large industrial corporations. NEB has a strong research focus, and relies on the cooperative interaction of a motivated workforce for its success. NEB is located in a beautiful estate setting, LEED certified building north of Boston.