IP Technical Specialist – Large Corporation – Flagstaff, Ariz.

February 2, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Gore Medical Products has provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 35 years, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair, and sutures, we are looking for an Intellectual Property Technical Specialist to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ.

If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will help manage important intellectual-property activities. You will be an integral part of our business and legal teams and will work on cutting-edge technical and legal issues that are found only at the forefront of research and development efforts.

The ideal candidate will:
• Be passionate about providing IP support for development of state-of-the art implantable medical devices
• Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams
• Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships

Responsibilities:
• Supporting internal legal and product-development teams focused on research and development as well as current products
• Creating and driving intellectual-property strategies related to product and technology development
• Interacting with the legal group regarding patent drafting and prosecution, including claim drafting, response, and overall portfolio strategies
• Supporting our business and legal team with freedom-to-practice, patentability, and patent-validity analysis, including intensive searches of patent and non-patent literature databases
• Providing proactive prioritization, strategic consultation, and cultivation of the intellectual-property portfolio in support of the business unit's intellectual-property needs
• Counseling, training, and mentoring internal associates and suppliers on intellectual-property issues
• Identifying and enforcing trade-secret matters
• Supporting litigation activity as directed

Required Job Qualifications:
At least one of the following:
•Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
•Graduate degree with broad-based engineering skills
• Bachelor's or graduate degree (any discipline) plus experience working with interventional medical devices
• At least 3 years' experience in a strategic intellectual-property and technology coordinator role
• Experience with patent drafting, prosecution strategies, and patent law
• Skills performing patent and non-patent literature searches
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to facilitate and appropriately serve as a liaison on issues between technical and legal colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

Desirable Job Qualifications:
• Registered Patent Agent, with detailed knowledge of patent laws and regulations

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. EEO/AA Employer

Contact:
Apply online by visiting: http://www.gore.com/change-life.

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

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Merrimack, N.H.

January 31, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Brookstone, one of the nation’s most exciting specialty retailers, known for its high-quality, innovative products and gift ideas, is searching for Intellectual Property Counsel to work in our Merrimack, NH Headquarters location. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a leading national brand and also enjoy a competitive salary/benefits package that includes a generous store discount. EOE

Summary:
To assist the General Counsel in providing intellectual property advice and services to the Company. This position will dedicate substantial time to patent, trademark and product development matters.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a Company-wide intellectual property strategy
• Responsible for patent clearance projects for new products.
• Patent prosecution (design and utility)
• Provide guidance to product development, merchandising, advertising and store
operations teams regarding intellectual property concerns in their respective
areas, including IP due diligence and freedom to operate
• Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements and other documents relating to
various inbound and outbound licensing arrangements.
• Management of IP litigation matters
• Assisting the General Counsel and the Company with various other legal issues
and projects as they arise.

Education & Experience:
Required:
• B.A. or B.S. and J.D. degrees from accredited institutions; State and Patent bar membership

Desired:
• NH bar membership.
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience as a lawyer preferably with some law firm and in-house intellectual property experience.
• The lawyer need not have broad experience in every category listed above, but must be willing to learn these areas as applicable.
• Very strong writing and draftsmanship skills are required.
• Strong communications skills are a must.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with a strategic and practical approach to addressing intellectual property related issues and concerns.

Note: Regular and reliable attendance is a basic requirement of this position.

Contact:
Qualified candidates may apply online at hr@Brookstone.com. Please include in the title of the email the position you are applying for and your name. Also include a cover letter, resume and salary history/expectation. Job Reference: 16-12.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire

Brookstone is committed to providing Customers with unique products that solve common problems in uncommon ways. And this philosophy translates into a corporate culture that’s collaborative, creative and receptive to new ideas.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Redmond, Wash.

January 16, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Microsoft is seeking to hire an patent attorney to work in its Redmond, Washington, offices. Put your experience as a patent attorney to great use as a member of Microsoft’s Patent Group, managing patent portfolio development with various Microsoft business divisions, and overseeing key relationships with Microsoft’s outside counsel. Microsoft provides a stimulating, complex, and fast-paced environment, and this position will give the successful candidate an opportunity to maintain the company’s focus on creating and maintaining the World’s most valuable patent portfolio.

Responsibilities:
US outside counsel management:
• Vet and onboard new outside patent counsel. Work with in-house counseling teams to align outside patent counsel with appropriate technology areas and counseling teams. Oversee the work product of outside patent counsel to ensure that it meets strategic goals and Microsoft quality metrics. Provide ongoing training and support to outside patent counsel.
US country management:
• Provide leadership in the analysis and implementation of changes in US law and practice. Identify candidate issues and cases for appeal to the BPAI/PTAB. Facilitate issue resolutions between outside patent counsel and the PTO. Develop, update, and promulgate Microsoft patent practice guidelines.
Portfolio quality management:
• Work closely with in-house client counseling teams to understand the business and technical objectives of the teams and their clients. Use this understanding to assist in the development and implementation of effective patent preparation and prosecution strategies.
• Work with various Microsoft teams and vendors to define and improve internal and external processes related to the filing and prosecution of Microsoft patent applications.

Requirements:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, strong software expertise with BS or MS in CS or EE, excellent academic credentials, USPTO admission, At least 5 years of relevant experience. International experience a plus. Opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), licensing, litigation and/or advanced technical degree a plus. As this role focuses on managing the preparation and prosecution of software applications, significant computer software patent preparation and prosecution experience is required, preferably with a law firm.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by and employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Redmond-ATTORNEY-Job-WA-98052/1658016/?utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=Blog_Blog_Name_CB_Legal_US_alliwil_Patentlyo-781816.

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

Senior Patent Analysis Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

January 11, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DIRECTV is seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:

• Analyzing third party assertions including offers to license, cease and desist letters and infringement allegations.
• Generating and/or obtaining legal opinions.
• Exploiting the DIRECTV patent portfolio including defensive and licensing-out activities.
• Analyzing IP acquisition and sales opportunities.
• Drafting and reviewing IP contract provisions.
• Supporting patent litigation activities.

Preferred candidates will possess:
• Experience: Six or more years of patent prosecution and litigation in law firm and/or in-house corporate environments. Prior engineering experience is a plus.
• Education: J.D. from a highly recognized law school and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field.
• Licensing/Certifications: Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the California Bar.

In addition, candidates must have the proven organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects with tight deadlines, be able to exhibit sound judgment and attention to detail, possess excellent analytical and communication skills and be team players and self starters who can successfully work independently in a highly dynamic environment.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://DIRECTV.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1101847&src=JB-10292.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, California

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Flexible (Milwaukee, Wisc., Madison, Wisc. or Chicago, Ill.)

January 6, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Biotech Associate with 5 or more years experience for its Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices, with a Ph.D. and patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar. Candidate must excel in team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing life sciences practice with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.

Contact:
Resume and transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate) should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at www. michaelbest.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

January 4, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.

Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents
• Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures
• Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies
• Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings
• Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets
• Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances
• Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence

• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience
• Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Contact:
Apply online at: https://careers.redhat.com/ext/detail?redhat8952.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.

Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

January 4, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for the day to day defense in patent litigation as well as helping to define overall litigation strategy. The role requires that this person becomes the master of the law and technology for each case.

Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of relevant patent litigation experience, software technology background, and a knowledge and passion for defending the open source mission.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day conduct of on-going defense in patent litigation including evaluating and addressing threatened patent litigation, proposing a litigation strategy, and becoming the master of the law and technology of each case.
• Advise Red Hat’s leadership regarding its financial exposure in patent litigation.
• Develop protocols regarding recurring patent litigation decisions.
• Help assess, select, and manage outside patent litigation counsel.
• Assist in managing discovery and reviewing and revising court filings.
• Assist the intellectual property practice group with patent issues including answering patent inquiries, reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defense capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio and supporting important third party patent related alliances.
• Enable a corporate culture aligned with Red Hat’s Open Source patent philosophy including training Red Hat employees regarding patent issues and encouraging employee participation in the patent program through employee meetings.
• Assist with patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence.

• 6-10 years of relevant law firm experience in all aspects of patent litigation practice.
• In-house experience highly preferred.
• Technical background in software, such as bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience.
• Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Contact:
Apply online at: https://careers.redhat.com/ext/detail?redhat8953.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

January 2, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

A patent firm is seeking an independent contractor patent attorney/agent with at least 4 years of experience and a background in CS (telecommuting option).

• Patent firm seeks independent contractor patent agent or attorney with deep background in computer science.
• Are you tired of commuting to work everyday, face time pressures in the firm, trying to make billables while doing prep and pros, or partners that don't understand your challenges?
• Would you rather have the flexibility to set your own work schedule and make more money than you are making now per hour?
• Are you interested in working with the best inventors, cutting edge technologies and Fortune 100 companies?
• If the above appeals to you and you meet all of the below minimum requirements then please contact us.
• Required - Independently prepared from scratch at least 100 patent applications in the software and computer software architecture space.
• Required - Registered patent agent or attorney
• Plus - Advanced degree in computer science.
• Plus - Prep and pros experience in online internet and social networking technologies.

Contact:
Please send your resume and published writing sample to srpatentattorney@mac.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Flexible (telecommuting)

Patent Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – New York, N.Y.

December 21, 2011- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Google is seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to work in its New York offices. As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with various legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes.
• Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in litigation and third party disputes, determining dispute resolution strategies.
• Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and develop the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years broad-based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters.
• Must be active and in good standing in at least one State Bar in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• USPTO admission.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with strategically addressing legal complaints, writing re-exams, and experience with (and understanding of) the online industry.
• Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings and motions and take and defend depositions.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of cases.

Contact:
For immediate consideration please apply at the following URL:
http://www.google.com/jobs/application/application?source=patentlyo&loc=us&action=add&job=Patent+Litigation+Counsel+-+New+York

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a patent attorney with 2 plus years of legal experience. A bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred. Other intellectual property or business experience is also preferred in the areas of engineering, patent prosecution and technology licensing. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar.

Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.

Contact:
Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO12112.

Director of Legal Personnel
Ice Miller LLP
careers@icemiller.com

Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addtional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a 2012 law school graduate with a technical background, preferably electrical engineering or other science degree that allows eligibility to the Patent Bar.

Director of Legal Personnel
Ice Miller LLP
careers@icemiller.com

Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addtional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northern Va. (Interstate Telecommuting)

November 28, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus such as computer related fields.

Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.

The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.

Contact:
Apply online by emailing the firm at: hripfirm@yahoo.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northern Virginia (with interstate telecommuting option)

Patent Assistants – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M. (Updated)

November 3, 2011- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country's largest research and engineering laboratories in the nation, employing over 8,000 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov. We are searching for Patent Assistants for the Legal Technology Transfer Center for the Albuquerque facility. The salary is commensurate. A benefit package is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

Review and act upon materials received from USPTO, preparing draft materials responsive to USPTO for attorney review and/or completion, maintaining attorney dockets, maintaining patent database (database entry, errors checks), and maintaining hardcopy files. Will act as primary support for one or more attorneys, including preparing materials for attorneys signature (missing parts, certificates of correction, engagement letters, etc.), calculating filing fees, conducting database searches for attorneys (reference prior art, private PAIR, etc.), filing materials in USPTO in accordance with federal rules, maintaining USPTO deposit account, and coordinate payment of patent maintenance fees.

Experience working with and understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, (USPTO); working in a patent prosecution environment within a law firm or in-house are required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both internal and external to Sandia; self-motivated, work well under pressure and be able to prioritize work assignments with little supervision; proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, demanding environment; ability to exercise great prudence in the protection of confidential and sensitive information; and adept at meeting frequent deadlines with constant interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail are all required.

Paralegal degree and experience with IP Management software (i.e. Thompson Rueters IP Manager or CPA Global Memotech or IPFoundation software suites) are desirables.

Contact:
Please apply online at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Search for Openings, and reference Job ID Number: 639394.

U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Patently-O Bits & Bytes by Lawrence Higgins

October 15, 2011USPTO News

Where Will the Patent Satellite Offices Open!

There currently is a lot of lobbying going on by politicians to bring the USPTO to their state. Lawmakers from Silicon Valley, Colorado and Texas are trying to win one of the two satellite offices, since Detroit already is entitled to an office under Leahy-Smith. Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, sent a letter to David Kappos trying to sell him on the Rocky Mountain State. Also California lawmakers Anna Eshoo and nine other from sent a letter to Obama making their pitch for Silicon Valley. [Link]

Beacon Navigation Files Suit Against Car Makers

On October 11^th Beacon Navigation filed patent infringement suits against all the big name automobile manufactures. Beacon claims that automobile manufactures infringed either all or some of their patents including 5,819,201, 6,163,269, & 5,878,368. Beacon claims that because the GPS navigation systems in their products are specially adapted for an infringing use of each patent, and embody a material part of the inventions claimed in each patent. As noted by PriorSmart, Beacon is the first plaintiff to file a high volume of individual cases since the new joinder restrictions were enacted. [Complaint]

Mark T. Banner Scholarship

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. [Link]

Patent Jobs:

Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with at least 8 years of experience. [Link]
Klarquist Sparkman is searching for lateral patent associates or patent agents with at least 1-4 years of experience. [Link]
Klarquist Sparkman is searching for a patent attorney or patent agent with 3+ years of experience. [Link]
Lee & Hayes is looking for patent attorneys with at least 3 years of experience. [Link]
Withrow & Terranova is seeking patent attorneys or patent agents with at least one year of experience. [Link]
Trading Technologies is searching for a patent agent with 3-5 years of experience. [Link]
Trading Technologies is seeking a patent attorney with 3-5 years of experience. [Link]
Volpe and Koenig is looking for a Japanese patent paralegal with prior experience as a patent paralegal. [Link]

Upcoming Events:

The 2011 AIPLA Annual Meeting will be held October 20-22, in Washington, DC. The Annual Meeting will bring nearly 2,000 IP professionals together to meet, share, and connect with one another and provide insight into some of the most pressing issues facing our profession today! Over 100 IP Professionals, from corporations, law firms, universities, the courts, federal agencies, with expertise both domestically and internationally will be presenting on a varied landscape of IP issues. [Link]
American Conference Institute will be holding a FDA Boot Camp Device Edition conference on October 25^th-October 26^th in Chicago. (Patently-O readers can register with code PO 200 for a discount) [Link]
Licensing Executives Society (LES) will be holding their annual meeting on October 16-19 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Guest speakers include, Martha Ries, VP of IP Management, The Boeing Company and Barbara Dalton VP, Venture Capital, Pfizer. [Link]
The University of Texas at Austin will hold its 16^th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute on October 27-28. The program will cover: recent developments in claims construction and claims drafting, cost savings in litigation, inequitable conduct after Therasense, and many other topics. [Link]
IPMI is holding the IP Law & Management Institute on November 6^th – 8^th at the Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, CA. Hailed as "One of the few programs geared to experienced in-house IP Counsel", the Institute is a CLE-accredited program designed to provide time-starved Heads of IP with the Opportunity to meet and network with their peers, learn from the best practices and validate solutions and services. [Link]
World Research Group, an official Patently-O Jobs sponsor, is hosting the 3rd Annual Social TechNet Intellectual Property Forum Nov. 16-17 in New York. This conference provides solutions to the most prevalent in-house software and online IP protection and management issues. (Patently-O readers can save $200 by using promo code ABY668) [Link]
IBC will hold a Standards and Patents Conference in London on November 16^th & 17^th. The conference will analyze the interplay between standards, intellectual property and competition law. There will be 28 speakers representing various organizations, such as, the European Commission, Mr. Justice Floyd, IBM, Qualcomm Europe, Nokia, GE Healthcare and Intel. (Patently-O readers receive a 10% discount) [Link]
IBC will hold a US Patent Reform Congress Conference on November 18^th in London. The conference will focus in the impact of the Leahy-Smith America Invents for the European practitioner, with expertise from the EPO, AIPLA, USPTO and more. (Patently-O readers receive a 10% discount) [Link]
The American Conference Institute's 2^nd Annual Forum on: Paragraph IV Disputes will be held in San Francisco on December 7^th. Experienced faculty of renowned litigators and judges will guide attendees through every stage of a Paragraph IV challenge to help them formulate offensive moves and defensive plays. (Patently-O readers can receive a discount by registering with code PO 200) [Link]

Contact Lawrence.Higgins@patentlyo.com with leads for future Bits and Bytes.

Patently-O Bits & Bytes by Lawrence Higgins

October 15, 2011USPTO News

Where Will the Patent Satellite Offices Open!

There currently is a lot of lobbying going on by politicians to bring the USPTO to their state. Lawmakers from Silicon Valley, Colorado and Texas are trying to win one of the two satellite offices, since Detroit already is entitled to an office under Leahy-Smith. Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, sent a letter to David Kappos trying to sell him on the Rocky Mountain State. Also California lawmakers Anna Eshoo and nine other from sent a letter to Obama making their pitch for Silicon Valley. [Link]

Beacon Navigation Files Suit Against Car Makers

On October 11^th Beacon Navigation filed patent infringement suits against all the big name automobile manufactures. Beacon claims that automobile manufactures infringed either all or some of their patents including 5,819,201, 6,163,269, & 5,878,368. Beacon claims that because the GPS navigation systems in their products are specially adapted for an infringing use of each patent, and embody a material part of the inventions claimed in each patent. As noted by PriorSmart, Beacon is the first plaintiff to file a high volume of individual cases since the new joinder restrictions were enacted. [Complaint]

Mark T. Banner Scholarship

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. [Link]

Patent Jobs:

Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with at least 8 years of experience. [Link]
Klarquist Sparkman is searching for lateral patent associates or patent agents with at least 1-4 years of experience. [Link]
Klarquist Sparkman is searching for a patent attorney or patent agent with 3+ years of experience. [Link]
Lee & Hayes is looking for patent attorneys with at least 3 years of experience. [Link]
Withrow & Terranova is seeking patent attorneys or patent agents with at least one year of experience. [Link]
Trading Technologies is searching for a patent agent with 3-5 years of experience. [Link]
Trading Technologies is seeking a patent attorney with 3-5 years of experience. [Link]
Volpe and Koenig is looking for a Japanese patent paralegal with prior experience as a patent paralegal. [Link]

Upcoming Events:

The 2011 AIPLA Annual Meeting will be held October 20-22, in Washington, DC. The Annual Meeting will bring nearly 2,000 IP professionals together to meet, share, and connect with one another and provide insight into some of the most pressing issues facing our profession today! Over 100 IP Professionals, from corporations, law firms, universities, the courts, federal agencies, with expertise both domestically and internationally will be presenting on a varied landscape of IP issues. [Link]
American Conference Institute will be holding a FDA Boot Camp Device Edition conference on October 25^th-October 26^th in Chicago. (Patently-O readers can register with code PO 200 for a discount) [Link]
Licensing Executives Society (LES) will be holding their annual meeting on October 16-19 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Guest speakers include, Martha Ries, VP of IP Management, The Boeing Company and Barbara Dalton VP, Venture Capital, Pfizer. [Link]
The University of Texas at Austin will hold its 16^th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute on October 27-28. The program will cover: recent developments in claims construction and claims drafting, cost savings in litigation, inequitable conduct after Therasense, and many other topics. [Link]
IPMI is holding the IP Law & Management Institute on November 6^th – 8^th at the Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, CA. Hailed as "One of the few programs geared to experienced in-house IP Counsel", the Institute is a CLE-accredited program designed to provide time-starved Heads of IP with the Opportunity to meet and network with their peers, learn from the best practices and validate solutions and services. [Link]
World Research Group, an official Patently-O Jobs sponsor, is hosting the 3rd Annual Social TechNet Intellectual Property Forum Nov. 16-17 in New York. This conference provides solutions to the most prevalent in-house software and online IP protection and management issues. (Patently-O readers can save $200 by using promo code ABY668) [Link]
IBC will hold a Standards and Patents Conference in London on November 16^th & 17^th. The conference will analyze the interplay between standards, intellectual property and competition law. There will be 28 speakers representing various organizations, such as, the European Commission, Mr. Justice Floyd, IBM, Qualcomm Europe, Nokia, GE Healthcare and Intel. (Patently-O readers receive a 10% discount) [Link]
IBC will hold a US Patent Reform Congress Conference on November 18^th in London. The conference will focus in the impact of the Leahy-Smith America Invents for the European practitioner, with expertise from the EPO, AIPLA, USPTO and more. (Patently-O readers receive a 10% discount) [Link]
The American Conference Institute's 2^nd Annual Forum on: Paragraph IV Disputes will be held in San Francisco on December 7^th. Experienced faculty of renowned litigators and judges will guide attendees through every stage of a Paragraph IV challenge to help them formulate offensive moves and defensive plays. (Patently-O readers can receive a discount by registering with code PO 200) [Link]

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Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Farmington Hills, Mich.

October 11, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with strong patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled at drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and foreign originating), identifying patentable subject matter, harvesting invention disclosures, collaborating with both engineering and business unit executive management to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies, working well in a team-oriented environment, coordinating with foreign counsel and supervising external patent counsel and internal patent personnel. Experience with IP licensing, litigation and patentability and freedom to operate studies/activities is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Interfacing regularly with engineers to identify patentable subject matter.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role).
• Collaboration with engineering and business unit executive management.
• Supervising patent counsel, patent attorneys and paralegals.
• Ability to assist with developing US and overseas patent strategy.
• Working with the IP leadership team to determine appropriate freedom to operate/patentability strategies.

Basic Qualifications:
• One needs at least 8 years experience with patent prosecution.
• Member of a state bar.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical knowledge of audio components and acoustics a plus.
• Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to engage in extensive traveling (Harman has engineering centers throughout the world).
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels of the organization.

Desired Characteristics:
• Large IP law firm experience preferred; in-house experience is a plus.
• IP licensing.
• Developing and overseeing IP litigation and pre-litigation strategies.
• Experience supporting patent litigation.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel 35%+ of the time.
• Willingness to work in an office in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

Contact:
Apply online by visitng the careers section of our website: http://www.harman.com/Careers/Pages/Welcome.aspx.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Harman International) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Lifestyle, Infotainment and Professional. The Lifestyle segment designs, manufactures and markets audio systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers as well as audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Infotainment segment manufactures and markets infotainment systems for vehicles applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions.

Patent Prosecutors – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 30, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff Hartman, LLC has immediate openings for experienced patent agents or attorneys with mechanical and electrical/computer backgrounds. Qualified candidates will possess at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and have a minimum of 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Hope Baldauff Hartman is a quickly growing patent prosecution boutique law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. For the right candidate, the firm offers interesting and challenging work from a primarily FORTUNE 100 client base, a competitive pay and benefits package, flexible hours, a casual and flexible work environment, and an opportunity to be a part of an exciting and rapidly growing patent prosecution practice.

Contact:
Apply online by contacting the firm at: info@hbhlawfirm.com.

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

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

September 29, 2011- US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fairchild Semiconductor seeks an intellectual property attorney with a EE degree and understanding of semiconductor technology, incluing discrete technologies and/or IC circuitry to work in either South Portland, Maine or San Jose, Calif.

Responsibilities:
• Working with the global director of IP to help formulate and implement worldwide patent strategy.
• Partnering with business unit at the segment and product line levels to integrate patent strategy; help identify patents the company can or should seek based on business and intellectual property strategies
• Aid technical staff in developing new products and patent opportunities support and assist with management of intellectual property litigation as needed.
• Assist in licensing of products and technology and other business support identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce patent rights.
• IP-related due diligence in connection with acquisitions and other corporate transactions assist in developing and nurturing the organizational partnership between legal and business units, including innovation promotion and training programs.
• Working alongside in-house IP team, business lawyers and outside IP and non-IP specialists as needed, this position is responsible for providing general strategic patent and general IP advice to the supported organizations, and helping to formulate an optimal IP strategy in the context of the supported organizations’ overall strategy, threats and opportunities faced today and in the future.
• The candidate will work closely with and report to the global director of IP.

Qualifications:
Position duties fall into three major categories: (1) patent strategy and prosecution; (2) patent enforcement and IP litigation; and (3) patent/IP licensing and related business transactions. Experience in these areas is preferred.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work in a matrix management environment are essential. The successful candidate would be respected as a business team player as well as trusted counselor and legal advisor to the business units the attorney will partner with.

Other helpful but not required attributes would include:
• Experience as an engineer working with discrete and/or analog circuits experience as in-house counsel or patent agent/engineer working to develop patent and IP capture programs.
• Direct experience in patent litigation and/or patent dispute resolution significant experience as a lawyer outside of the area of patent prosecution.
• Demonstrated ability as a lawyer in dealing with a variety of technologies demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Pre-law work experience and overall maturity will be valued.

Education:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated competence with semiconductor technologies including discrete semiconductor technologies as well as analog and/or digital integrated circuitry.
• Law degree, with a minimum of 3 years experience as a lawyer.
• Admission to the practice of law and/or admission/license to practice patent law as applicable.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://careers.fairchildsemi.com/details.asp?id=Q0VFK026203F3VBQB8MQWF6XC&nPostingID=209&nPostingTargetID=922&nDepartmentID=12&mask=fcext.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: South Portland, Maine or San Jose, California

Patent Searcher – Small Corporation – Los Gatos, Calif.

September 21, 2011- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DTS , a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience, is seeking a patent searcher to work in its Los Gatos, California, offices. The person will be an employee of the Legal department providing IP, technical and legal searching services to the Company worldwide. The person shall act as a liaison between legal and Engineering, to elicit intellectual property disclosures, extract details and generate documentation of intellectual property, including Patent, trade secret and copyrighted assets. The person shall help in early stage intellectual property due diligence analyzing third party intellectual property assets associated with potential license or acquisition, provide proactive IP analysis to the various technical teams related to future R&D efforts, assist in IP infringement/enforcement analysis and litigation support, and monitor technology and IP activities of the Company’s competition.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Search patent data bases and analyze relevant reference as to potential infringement and/or validity of patent or invention of interest
• Search technical or other data bases and non-patent materials and analyze relevant reference as to potential infringement and/or validity of patent or invention of interest.
• Work with Company technical staff to understand future R&D direction and analyze and provide guidance related to IP issues/roadblocks.
• Work with Engineers to develop invention disclosures, document inventions and prepare patent applications.
• Monitor Company’s competition related to technology developments and issued IP and provide prompt summaries of such events.
• Evaluates the validity, scope and value of a target company’s IP assets for possible acquisition or license.
• Supports IP counsel related to pre-patent filing review, invention viability assessment, patent validity and infringement analysis, preparation of patent applications and prosecution of same.
• Provides other general technical and legal searching services.
• Prepare written analysis or the various analysis and searches.
• Evaluate intellectual property in relation to present and proposed standards and technology ecosystems.
• Strong ability to use technical and legal databases for IP and technical analysis.
• Strong technical competence in the electrical, computer engineering, computer science and software area, preferably in the digital signal processing area.
• Ability to work with engineers to develop invention disclosures and documentation
• A strong ability to communicate technical material in clear and precise written English is an absolute necessity.
• Strong technical reading and writing skills.
• Ability to quickly assess technical literature.
• Prior patent searching experience (3+ yrs).
• Ability to function well in cross-disciplinary team environment

Required Education and Experience:
• 3+ years searching and/or patent prosecution experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong technical skills in the electrical, computer engineering, computer science and software area, preferably in the digital signal processing area.
• Document preparation, reading and review.
• Excellent communication skills, customer oriented.
• Strong organizational & writing skills.
• Proficient in WESTLAW, DELPHION, DIALOG, USPTO databases/systems, Derwent & Impodoc, etc. Familiarity with MineSoft and PatBase software a strong plus.
• Detail and quality oriented.
• Motivated and self-starter, ability to work with little supervision.
• Current knowledge of general patent law and USPTO procedures a plus.
• Requires a bachelor degree or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or computer science, preferably with experience in digital signal processing.
• 3+ years searching experience.
• Patent agent USPTO registration preferred.
• Chinese, Japanese reading skills a plus
• Must have strong mathematical skills sufficient to understand the company’s products and services and materials searched.
• Strong reasoning skills required
• Strong computer skills and ability to use legal and database resource tools such as WESTLAW, LEXIS, DELPHION, DIALOG, USPTO databases/systems, Derwent & Impodoc, etc. Familiarity with MineSoft and PatBase software a strong plus.
• Some competence with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to read matlab, C, C++ code at rudimentary level.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.resumeware.net/dts_rw/dts_web/job_detail.cfm?recnum=5&totalrecs=21&start=1&pagestart=1&reqnum=10527.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Los Gatos, California

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of multi-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Blu-ray Disc and Surround Music software. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Northern California, Washington, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Patent Counsel Large Corporation – India (Hyderabad, Bangalore, or Chennai)

September 13, 2011- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Qualcomm is looking for a US Patent Attorney or a registered India Patent Attorney/ Agent to support Qualcomm's facilities in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai. The ideal candidate will also have several years practice across all aspects of patent law, and have experience in interfacing with Government agencies and official bodies in relation to policy, legislation and standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to deliver effective and sound legal and leadership judgment in the day-to-day execution of the duties and responsibilities that attach to the position.

Responsibilities:
• Contributing to internal patent review boards on the selection of inventions conceived in India for patent protection in India and around the world.
• Supervising and reviewing the preparation of patent applications by outside patent counsel in India for first filing and prosecution at the Patent Office in India and/or the USPTO and subsequent filing and prosecution internationally via the PCT system.
• Providing advice to internal clients on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, on legal issues in general and in relation to domestic and international patent law, and on Qualcomms internal patent processes and procedures, including client education on the same.
• Reviewing, from an IP perspective, contracts, company policy documents and documents for public release, and assisting in patent analysis and due diligence investigations.
• Working with the companys Government Affairs, IP Strategy, and legal teams in the development and execution of the companys intellectual property strategy and policy advocacy programs, including interfacing with relevant branches of the Indian government and academic institutions to promote international best practices in India in relation to intellectual property including patents, designs, trademarks and copyrights, in relation to competition/anti-trust legislation and in relation to standards.

Candidates will be a Registered India Patent Agent, licensed to practice Indian law, or a US Patent Attorney and have at least 5 years intellectual property experience in a law firm or an in-house department. Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate skills in interviewing engineers, preparing patent specifications and prosecuting patent applications in both domestic and foreign settings.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: https://jobs.qualcomm.com/public/jobDetails.xhtml?requisitionId=1884987&page=jobSearch.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Organization
Job Location: India (Hyderabad, Bangalore, or Chennai)