IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – South San Francisco, Calif.

May 18, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a IP Paralegal to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.

Responsibilities:
• Docketing US and foreign prosecution deadlines
• Creation, preparation and management of patent and trademark files
• Managing and updating status reports to track the progress of all US and foreign patent and trademark related deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of documents for filing with the USPTO
• Trademark searches and analysis
• Correspond with outside counsel
• Provide administrative support of other IP-related documents/projects

Required:
• 2-5 years prior patent docketing experience; familiarity with PCT applications and Trademarks is required.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred.
• In-house experience at a bio- or clean- technology company preferred.
• Must have outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and powerpoint requried

Contact:
The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to our Career Page; No other forms of application will be accepted.

Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

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

Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.

Sr. Patent Attorney, IP and Licensing – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

May 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

NXP is seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney, IP and Licensing to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.

This is a unique opportunity to be a thought leader and technology strategist in the competitive semiconductor industry. As a senior member of the NXP Semiconductors legal team, the Senior Patent Attorney’s primary role will involve enhancing and managing NXP Semiconductors’ U.S. and international IP Transactions and Creation program including defining and executing the company’s patent retention process, patent value exploration, geographic footprint; providing focus in the creation of patents, overseeing all prosecution activities; advise on patent-related transactional matters and licensing opportunities.

This position reports from a line mgt point of view to the VP &GM of the IP&L department and from a functional point of view to the managers of the Transactions and Creation groups.. This attorney will partner with the business and technology managers of NXP Semiconductors and other business units to implement patent and related IP strategies for increasing the value of XNP’s IP portfolio. This will involve developing a deep understanding of the company’s business plans, its technology directions, and a working knowledge of its existing patent portfolio. This will also require a deep understanding of the competitive semiconductor industry. The attorney is responsible for the day to day management of all the work product of other attorneys in the department and that of outside counsel.

Responsibilities (General):
• Lead and manage the local IP&L team, manage strategy for NXP and provide advice and strategic tactical
• Counsel business, design and development team members on a wide variety of IP issues, including patentability, non-infringement or invalidity opinions.
• Forecast and track budget matters.
• Provide advice and support on IP value extraction and licensing matters.

Responsibilities (Creation):
• Manage current portfolio
• Ensure align portfolio in future, Etc
Responsibilities Transactions
• Provide comprehensive IP support and drive IP issues in M&A transactions
• Advice businesses on, and draft and negotiate IP provisions in commercial (customer, supplier) and technology collaboration contracts
• Provide real-time, practical IP advice, particularly in support of day-to-day operations, e.g. contract interpretation, and SW and OSS practices and issues
Office manager US IP&L group
Setting the norm, Adherence to:
• Local regulations and Law
• Normal work ethos
• Atmosphere at work, respect towards others
• Individual behavioral aspects
• Local NXP policies with respect to taking leave, sick days etc.
• As such the office manager does have signatory authority.

Work related activities:
• Competency aspects are dealt with by the functional manager
• Limiting factors, infra structure breakdown: depending on office manager’s judgment

Your Profile:
• Executive presence and a leadership style that attracts/fosters confidence and respect of NXP executives, business teams, senior technical personnel and the members of the legal department including direct reports
• Ability to deeply understand, clearly articulate and promote the strategic significance of the company’s IP program relative to NXP’s business strategies and plans
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant technology
• 10 – 15+ years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters
• Registration with the USPTO and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• Outstanding client service mentality (proactive, immediately responsive; superb interpersonal skills)
• A combination of law firm and in-house experience• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Strong negotiation skills
• International experience a plus

Skills & Competencies:
• Possess the ability to succeed in a culture based on collaboration and consensus management;
• Possess the ability to develop and maintain long-term, effective working relationships at all levels of the company (excellent interpersonal skills);
• Be able to fully appreciate and help shape the “big picture” while maintaining excellent attention to detail;
• Be a proven self-starter, innovative problem-solver, and results-oriented lawyer who operates under minimal supervision;
• Possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, handle high-pressure situations and deadlines, and render practical advice in a timely fashion;
• Exhibit a high degree of integrity, discretion, confidence, motivation, and resourcefulness;
• Be able to adapt to changing situations and handle a wide range of legal issues;
• Possess excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills;
• Prior successful experience managing, motivating and developing other attorneys and staff
• Travel internationally

Contact:
Apply online by using this link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nxp/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=21994&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

May 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

NXP is seeking a Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.

Responsibilities:
• Developing and running patent monetization projects (from initial stage opportunity through reverse engineering and license negotiations)
• interpreting and negotiating IP license agreements
• working on IP implications of standards
• working on market and business analytics for monetization opportunities
• Managing patent sales.
• Additional responsibilities in patent acquisition, defense against inbound third party assertion, and analysis.

Your Profile:
Requirements: 5-10 years of direct IP experience ideally gained from a combination of law firm and in-house settings. Successful candidate will have experience in IP licensing and inbound claims.

Candidate should have an electrical engineering background
• Patent licensing experience, negotiation skills, and business acumen
• Be a member of a state bar -Registered member of US Patent Bar
• 5-10 years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration

Position will require international travel.

Contact:
Apply online by using this http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nxp/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=21992&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California

Patent Associate – Small Corporation – Austin, Texas

May 4, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Luminex Corporation is seeking a Patent Associate to provide assistance with patent related activities, including growth and management of Company's patent portfolio, product clearance searches and analyses, product labeling and other IP-related tasks as required.

The Patent Associate will be responsible for undertaking product clearance activities, including nucleic acid and antibody-based patent searching and analysis. In addition, PA will be expected to work with R&D (systems and assays) to identify patentable inventions and assist with patentability searching and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include assistance with drafting and prosecution activities, support of business-development licensing activities and ensuring patent statements for product labels are accurate

Competencies:
• Business Acumen - knowledgeable about current and future issues that could affect the organization
• Customer Focus - dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respect
• Dealing with Ambiguity - makes decisions and takes action without having the full picture
• Learning on the Fly - learns quickly/open to change
• Negotiating - can win concessions without jeopardizing relationships
• Organizational Agility - knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done
• Peer Relationship - cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers
• Planning - sets specific goals and objectives, ability to plan for the length and difficulty of assignments, ability to break down projects into specific tasks/steps
• Priority Setting - focuses on what is most important
• Problem Solving - identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Process Management - ability to simplify complex processes and to organize people and activities
• Strategic Agility - ability to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans
• Timely Decision Making - decisions can be made quickly even under tight deadlines and pressure
• Written Communications - effectively communicates in writing

Required Education/Training:
• M.Sc or Ph.D in Molecular Biology or related Field
• Patent Agent Registration required (US and/or Canada)

Required Certifications/License/Special Skills:
• Proven time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong logic and analytical skills
• Excellent language skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently identify client needs
• Ability to integrate technical and legal knowledge to provide guidance to scientific and management teams
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams

Required Work Experience:
• Between 3-6 years in patent prosecution, preferably in a variety of technology areas
• Proven experience in patentability searches and analyses
• Proven experience in freedom-to-operate searches and analyses
• In-house experience considered a Bonus

Working Conditions:
• Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 90% of the time
• Travel may be required approximately 10% of the time
• International travel may be required approximately 5% of the time
• Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazard, extensive noise and/or working with laser
• Work situations include dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing, controlling or planning the activity of others

Physical Requirements:
• Lifting/Use of Strength is Sedentary (up to 10 pounds)
• Climbing on the job is required: Never
• Kneeling on the job is required: Never
• Reaching on the job is required: Never
• Stooping on the job is required: Never
• Vision (Colour) on the job is required: Occasionally - up to 33% of the time

Contact:
Apply online at: http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?aj=oX0mWfwZ&s=Patently-O_Jobs.

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

IP Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

May 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Washington, DC office of Dickstein Shapiro LLP has an immediate need for two (2) Intellectual Property Associates. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of patent prosecution and patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Contact:
Visit our website http://www.dicksteinshapiro.com/careers/attorneys/openpositions to complete our online application.

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

April 13, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.

The candidate should be motivated, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong technical, legal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. 3+ years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications are required. The candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state. The candidates technical skills should be focused in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science. Writing samples will be requested.

The candidate will be required to work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to Qualcomm and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents.

Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.

JD degree, USPTO registration, and at least one state bar registration is required. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: https://jobs.qualcomm.com/public/jobDetails.xhtml?requisitionId=1831841&page=jobSearch.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Organization
Job Location: San Diego, California

Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

April 13, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Emergent BioSolutions is seeking an IP Counsel for its Seattle, Wash., office. The principal responsibility of this IP Counsel is to (1) manage and oversee the development of patent portfolios covering biotherapeutic product candidates for oncology and other indications in the company’s pipeline, and (2) provide client and business counseling on IP risk management including clearance searches.

Must be capable of interacting with EPDS scientific staff, program management, and business professionals in the alliance management and business development functions. The successful individual must also be capable of professionally representing Emergent’s IP interests in interactions with other biopharmaceutical companies, universities, and funding organizations. Additional responsibilities include conducting IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate investigations, analyzing and reporting results, counseling business clients on IP risks, and developing and implementing IP risk mitigation strategies. The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to other company business sites, and to travel as needed for due diligence, negotiations, etc.

Requirements:
J.D. from accredited law school, with B.S. or higher degree in a life science discipline. Must have been registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for at least 5 years. 5-8 years experience as a member of the bar as a patent attorney handling IP issues in a biopharmaceutical setting, with primary concentration in patent portfolio development and strategy. Licensing, due diligence, and clearance searching experience also required.

Must have strong communication skills and academic credentials. Experience with an established law firm, university tech transfer office, or in-house legal department required. Patent and biomedical database search skills required.

Contact:
Apply online through our website, http://www.emergentbiosolutions.com.

Additional Info:
Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employer Type: Small Corporation

Associate IP Counsel/IP Manager – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

April 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Emergent BioSolutions is seeking an Associate IP Counsel/IP Manager. This position reports to Senior IP Counsel overseeing IP matters for therapeutics programs in the company’s BioScience Division. The principal responsibility of the Associate IP Counsel is to manage preparation and prosecution of patent portfolios covering biotherapeutic product candidates in the company’s pipeline. Must be capable of interacting with company scientific staff, program management, and business professionals in the alliance management and business development functions. Must also be capable of professionally representing the company’s IP interests in interactions with current and prospective business partners. IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate responsibilities include computer-assisted search and investigation of third party patent rights, scientific publications, and biological sequences for purposes of risk identification. The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to other company sites in the U.S. in order to interact directly with scientific staff.

Requirements:
J.D. from accredited law school, with B.S. or higher degree in a life science discipline.
Must have been registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for at least 5 years.
Experienced patent agents will also be considered (in which case job title will be revised to IP Manager).
0-3 years experience as a member of the bar, plus 3-5 years experience as a patent agent handling IP issues in a biopharmaceutical setting, with primary concentration in patent drafting and prosecution.
Due diligence experience a plus.
Must have strong communication skills and academic credentials.
Experience with an established law firm, university tech transfer office, or in-house legal department required.
Patent and biomedical database search skills required.

Contact:
Apply online through our website, http://www.emergentbiosolutions.com.

Additional Info:
Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employer Type: Small Corporation

Sr. Counsel (Intellectual Property & Litigation) – Large Corporation – Thousand Oaks or San Francisco, Calif.

April 10, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.

This role will be involved in patent application drafting and prosecution, research and licensing agreements, legal opinions and strategies, trademark and copyright matters, and potentially patent litigation support.

The role will be responsible for identifying patentable subject matter; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications; developing legal strategies relating to products and product candidates; analyzing patents and preparing infringement, validity and freedom-to-operate opinions; conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities; negotiate and draft research agreements; and provide advice and counsel to R&D and business personnel on a variety of IP related matters.

Will work individually and in legal teams and cross-functional R&D and business teams.

Basic Qualifications:
• JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law required
• 4 Years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law

Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 plus years of experience preferred
• Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry with a law firm or corporation.
• An advanced degree or experience in biology is considered a plus.
• Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams, efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Contact:
Position may be based in either our Thousand Oaks or San Francisco, CA locations. Amgen's outstanding compensation package features comprehensive benefits. We invite you to become a vital part of the extraordinary process at Amgen. To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit www.amgen.com/careers and search job #13691BR.

As an EEO/AA employer, Amgen values a diverse combination of perspectives and cultures. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Thousand Oaks or San Francisco, California

IP Associate (Chemical) – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

March 7, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Denver office of Akerman Senterfitt LLP seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with 1 to 3 years of pharmaceutical experience for its intellectual property practice group. Experience in Hatch-Waxman-related opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent prosecution is considered a plus. Undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Must be admitted to practice in Colorado or willing to sit for the next exam. Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 in number of lawyers. With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, we serve clients from major business centers in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., California, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.

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

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado

Patent Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

March 6, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II – Patent Litigation to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position reports to the Head of Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Head of Patent Litigation and/or the VP of Intellectual Property.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony
• Assist in internal document collection and production
• Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation
• Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews
• Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings;
• Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same;
• On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and
• Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide

Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree.
• Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar.
• USPTO Registration
• Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.

Other:
• This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity
• This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role.
• This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected.
• The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context.
• Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications.
• Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.

Contact:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Patent Attorney – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – Berkeley, Calif.

March 5, 2012- US - West, Emp - Government, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management Department is looking for an experienced Patent Attorney to help in its mission to protect and best position intellectual property in the physical sciences for commercialization. In this role you will work with cutting edge science and diverse technologies that can impact the world.

Key Responsibilities:
Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will:
• Prepare and file patent applications. Using the invention disclosure, other documents, and interviews with the inventors, draft patent applications as requested by Licensing associate responsible for the case. Conduct preliminary patent searches, review proposed publications for issues of patentability utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign intellectual property laws. Independently establish priorities to accomplish objectives and meet all bar dates. Coordinate and supervise work of external counsel on assigned cases that have been sent out; review associated legal bills for accuracy, reasonableness and compliance with Contract requirements.
• Prosecute patents. Review Office Actions/Examiner Reports from US Patent and Trademark Office and those of other jurisdictions. Assess and analyze complex patentability issues with potentially significant impact to the Laboratory. Independently prepare arguments or claim amendments responsive to the Office Actions/Examiner Reports. Coordinate and supervise such work of outside counsel on assigned cases.
• Perform legal review. Evaluate and analyze complex invention disclosures and interact with scientists/inventors to monitor for developments. Review licenses, options and other agreements as assigned. Evaluate university rights relative to new inventions. Conduct complex patent infringement analyses and evaluate contract provisions. Interacts with Lab Management, outside management, and attorneys on assigned negotiations.
• Provide collegial advice and review to fellow patent practitioners, and participate in process improvement activities.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in applicable science or engineering field of study (preferably physics, material sciences or related field), as well as a law degree and admission to California state bar with at least 5 years experience as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in knowledge of patent preparation, prosecution, and enforcement
• Proven technical proficiency in assigned scientific area.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ability to manage and analyze a number of complex cases that hold a potentially significant impact to the organization.
• Ability to independently review, negotiate and approve legal bills.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage collaboratively and diplomatically with internal peers and colleagues, administrative support staff, scientists and engineers, senior management, as well as external attorneys with ability to obtain concurrence from key stakeholders.

Contact:
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74251Patently-O and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to the development of a safe and diverse workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Berkeley, California

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Read about the excellent Total Rewards Program at Berkeley Lab. For more about the TTIPM department, visit www.lbl.gov/Tech-Transfer/

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wilmington, Del.

March 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The DuPont Company is looking for experienced (Registered) US Patent Agents to work in our Wilmington, DE, Legal organization. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology or bioengineering.

Specifically, applicants should have experience in preparing and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications under USPTO TC1600, including familiarity with PatentIn, BLAST, FASTA, and VectorNTI. Experience with industrial biotechnology and/or bioengineering is desired. Outstanding communication skills are required for interactions with scientists, attorneys and people in business development, as well as the ability to work proactively to coordinate multiple demands and meet aggressive timelines. Experience in foreign prosecution, developing IP Strategies, and Six Sigma are a plus.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=114880.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Cary, N.C.

February 27, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAS is seeking a Patent Counsel to support the company by providing legal advice and assistance throughout the company, including regional offices and subsidiaries on a worldwide basis. You will independently perform a full range of patent-related legal services and maintain a diverse caseload, but your primary focus will be on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for inventions made by SAS employees. However, you will also be involved in patent licensing, patent litigation and other intellectual property matters that arise from time to time.

Primary Responsibilities for Role:
• Managing idea development and harvesting from global research and development.
• Processing new ideas to develop complete invention disclosures to help control application drafting costs.
• Efficiently identifying prior art.
• Providing consistent claim strategy and ensuring that patent applications are efficient and complete.
• Working with outside counsel and inventors to respond to office actions from the USPTO.
• Supporting managing attorney in litigation and other corporate counseling roles.
• Providing legal counsel and oversight for basic to complex legal matters affecting the company.

Essential Qualifications:
JD Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law by being admitted to and a member in good standing of at least one state bar. If not a member of the North Carolina Bar, be qualified for admission to the North Carolina Bar within the first year of employment. Member in good standing of the U.S. Patent Bar.

Additional Qualifications:
Works on legal issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Regularly interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Researches and analyzes proposed transactions, assesses risks and rewards, and recommends strategies to minimize risk. Ability to perform the duties of the job with general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Preferences:
Three years of patent preparation and prosecution (in the software field) experience at a law firm. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Former examiner at USPTO. Prior in-house Corporate legal counsel experience managing preparation and prosecution. Experience with patent litigation.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=12001394.

Additional Info:
Emloyer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Cary, North Carolina

Patent Preparation & Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

February 21, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Axiom, a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring attorneys to join our nationwide patent prep and pros 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:

• Exceptional academic and law firm credentials; in-house experience with Fortune 500 company strongly preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer sciences strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, specifically substantial experience conducting proceedings before the USPTO, including several interferences under the old and new rules, reexamination proceedings, public use and protest proceedings, appeals and foreign oppositions.
• Experience evaluating of invention disclosure; searching prior art references; interviewing inventors; drafting applications; filing IDS; responding to office actions; conducting examiner interviews; appealing final decisions; conducting interferences; conducting protests and public use proceedings, and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications.
• Must possess excellent interaction skills with executive management; senior business personnel; business teams; inventors; and general counsels.
• Must possess experience managing a large patent portfolio.
• Knowledge of computer science, electrical engineering or information retrieval, either through undergraduate degree or industry experience preferred.
• Active membership in at least one state bar and registration with USPTO required.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://searchlight.cluen.com/E5/(S(i3fayk45nutdidiuwezis355))/Login.aspx?URLKey=7xl7vhxw&type=logoff. Please specify Patently-O Jobs in the “how did you hear about us” section. For more information about our firm, please visit www.axiomlaw.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote (anywhere)

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

February 21, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Patents Manager, the Patent Agent is responsible for assisting Counsel in developing and maintaining the Company’s patent portfolio in support of the Company's business objectives. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Company's patent procurement activities, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, consult key stakeholders to determine the best filing strategy, prosecute and, where necessary, manage prosecution by outside patent counsel in support of that strategy. This individual will support Counsel and/or outside patent counsel in strategic counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters. The individual will play an important role in monitoring competitive activity and patent filings.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Company’s global patent strategy
• Prepare, including drafting, file, prosecute and maintain US and foreign patent applications working closely with the inventors and in consultation with other key stakeholders
• Assist in identifying competitive products/patent portfolios
• Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies, when requested
• Conduct and interpret prior art searches
• Support client counseling, working closely with Counsel and/or outside patent counsel
• Supports the invention disclosure process, with emphasis on fit with business strategy
• Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry, molecular biology or other relevant technical degree, with minimum 2 (M.S., Ph.D) or 4 (B.S.) years of experience, including with preparing, filing, and prosecuting of patent applications
• Registered before the USPTO
• Strong knowledge of patent law
• Experience with all common IP software
• Extensive experience in drafting patent applications and responses in the USPTO
• Experience in managing large, foreign patent dockets
• Ability to work proactively, multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines
• Outstanding communication and networking skills and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, scientists, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders
• Ability to work independently and, where appropriate, with supervision provided by an in-house patent manager
• The ability to effectively contribute as a team player
• Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust intellectual property protection for specific technology- related products

Functional Expertise:
• Strong technical writing and patent drafting skills (min. 10-15 patent applications to draft per year)
• Strong understanding (including current and historical knowledge) of products and technical literature and innovation
• Superior English written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues concerning patents
• Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP)
• Understanding and applying procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise
• Utilizes technology-based tools and processes
• Continuous learning and development
• Customer service and results-oriented

Contact:
For more information and to apply online, visit this link: www.cocacolacompany.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

February 14, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nano technology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, file and prosecute trademarks, among other things. We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firms philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.

Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience originating in the US. Bachelors or Masters degree in EE or Computer Eng. is required, no exceptions. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus.

Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

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Patent Paralegal – Large Corporation – South Windsor, Conn. (Updated)

February 2, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

UTC Power, a United Technologies Corporation company, a world leader in developing
and producing fuel cells that generate energy for buildings and for transportation, space and defense
applications seeks an experienced IP Paralegal.

This candidate will perform a variety of functions to support the Intellectual Property Department in developing, maintaining and managing the Intellectual Property portfolio. Responsibilities include:
• Interfacing with various inventors, engineering personnel and business personnel;
• Assisting the IP Department in the filing, prosecution, and maintenance of all patents, trademarks, copyrights and proprietary information. This requires support with (i) preparation and filing of priority US, PCT and foreign patent applications and all necessary documents and correspondence associated with the filing of such applications, (ii) administration of the patent docketing system Foundation IP (FIP, Invention Disclosure system/database) for the Business Unit, and create/run reports related to invention disclosures, patent applications and patents, (iii) tracking and managing timely payment of maintenance fees for all patents and trademarks, (iv) acting as Administrator of the corporate legal matter management system, and entering all new matters and costs associated with legal services provided to the IP Department, and (v) processing invoices for payment to outside counsel for services rendered to the Business Uni;
• Documentation of Patent Committee agenda/minutes;
• Assisting in IP Maturity process for products and technology;
• Supporting efforts in analyzing competitor patent portfolios and technology. Support of key program reports for inventions and customer interface is also included, as is providing FIP training to the inventors.

The IP Paralegal will also manage nondisclosure agreements and government contracts reporting related to IP for the Business Unit. NDA responsibilities include drafting nondisclosure agreements and administering the NDA process and database, all in accordance with UTC standard procedures and policies to support Business Unit needs. Government contract reporting for IP includes tracking government contracts, reporting invention disclosures, patent applications and issued patents under government contracts.

Education:
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program, or an Associates Degree from an accredited institution in a related field of study. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Experience:
Successful candidate should have 2 to 4+ years of intellectual property experience, and knowledge of the rules of patent practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, foreign patent offices, and WIPO. Candidate should possess current knowledge of government contracting concepts; the ability to analyze, interpret and apply various governmental regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Outstanding interpersonal skills with a capacity to work with associates to uncover relevant details in a variety of technologies and business relationships are essential. Candidate must possess strong leadership, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should be comfortable in managing computer data bases and learning the Foundation IP invention disclosure system.

Comments:
This position requires a U.S. Person – U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or Permanent Resident Card Holder. United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Windsor, Connecticut