Search Results for: GitHub-Foundations Online Prüfung 🍃 GitHub-Foundations Übungsmaterialien 🐝 GitHub-Foundations Testing Engine 🤹 Öffnen Sie 【 www.itzert.com 】 geben Sie ⮆ GitHub-Foundations ⮄ ein und erhalten Sie den kostenlosen Download 🕑GitHub-Foundations Tests

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Downers Grove, Ill. (Updated)

, , , , , , , , ,

This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Department Hp-logoand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.

Responsibilities:
1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services
2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP
3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Qualifications:
The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:

1. Registration to practice before the USPTO
2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
3. JD degree from an accredited university
4. Admission to a state bar
5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney
6. Excellent written and spoken English
7. Strong academic credentials
8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment
10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
11. A positive attitude
12. A creative spirit

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

, , , , ,

Gen-ProbeGen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments.
• Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses.
• Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements.
• Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property.
• Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.

Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
• Experience with patent-related litigation

Education and Experience Requirements:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems.
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required.
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.

Contact:
We invite you to view our Career Video! Please apply online by visiting: http://www.genprobe.com/careers/opportunities.aspx. Local candidates preferred. No agencies please.

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

“The Power to Look Deeper”
Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.

Patent Attorney – Other – Sydney, Australia

,

ResMed Rmd-logois a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory disorders.  The company has experienced sustained and significant growth since inception.  One of the principal contributors to this growth is innovation reflected in a commitment to producing world-class product lines. 

As part of the Legal department the IP function performs a critical role in the business in protecting the company's Intellectual Property rights and advising the company on the scope of the Intellectual Property rights of others. As part of the Legal Department, the Patent Attorney works closely with inventors, designers, management and outside counsel to develop ResMed's Intellectual Property portfolio and to advise the company on Intellectual Property issues.

Responsibilities:
• Timely Drafting and Prosecution of patent, design and trademark applications
• Advising Internal Clients on matters relating to Intellectual Property Law
• Periodic review of the company's Intellectual Property Portfolio to maintain alignment with the goals of the business.
• Support with intellectual property issues relating to litigation
• Review of competitor intellectual property rights
• To be knowledgeable about the IP portfolio, the products and technologies of interest to the business.

As a minimum requirement you will be a Qualified US, European or Australian patent attorney with a number of years post registration experience. Experience within biomedical engineering and in-house will be looked upon favourably.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://limited-resmed.icims.com/jobs/3084/job.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Sydney, Australia

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

, , , ,

Miller Nash LLP Miller Nash LLP is seeking a patent attorney or attorneys to join its Seattle office's Intellectual Property practice team. Applicants should have no less than 4 years of intellectual property practice experience, a substantial amount of which has been patent prosecution involving medically-related, electromechanical, mechanical, and software patents with knowledge in life sciences. Consideration given to both associate and junior partner applicants; will also consider partner/associate team with client base.

Contact:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and writing sample online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to michelle.baird-johnson@millernash.com. EOE

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

Senior Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

, , , , ,

Illumina Illumina is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to manage the continued development and implementation of patent strategy. Identifies and pursues valuable intellectual property generated in a dynamic research and development environment. Conducts patent freedom to operate analyses and due diligence analyses.

Why is one person more likely to develop a disease—like cancer, diabetes or Parkinson’s—than someone else? Why would one person respond differently to treatment than another? Illumina’s technologies are helping researchers around the world to answer these questions and others, on a scale not even possible a few years ago. 

Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing advice to the company concerning the patent viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions.
• Has an in-depth, working knowledge of patent prosecution including preparation of patent applications and filing of all papers relating to patent prosecution.
• Patent prosecution responsibilities include carrying out in-house prosecution and managing the prosecution efforts of outside counsel.
• Assists product development teams in evaluating freedom to operate.
• Initiates and interprets patentability searches.
• Prepares analyses of patents in regard to infringement and validity.
• Provides assistance in regard to intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
• Collects and maintains data relating to the competitive patent landscape. 

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities. 

Preferred Educational Background:
• Undergraduate technical degree required.
• Advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• Patent Registration Number required.

Preferred Experiential Background:
• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience in a law firm providing patent prosecution services preferred.
• Experience with patent appeals, re-examination, re-issue, and interference proceedings is a plus.
• Practical experience in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting www.illumina.com/careers. When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

IP Manager/Patent Liaison – Small Corporation – Sioux Falls, S.D.

, , , , ,

POET POET, the world's largest ethanol producer has an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD!

The IP Manager/Patent Liaison provides overall project management for intellectual property throughout POET from the creation of an Invention Disclosure Statement to the creation of patent applications. As an IP Manager/Patent Liaison, the primary role of the position is to coordinate managers, principal investigators, and project teams to ensure that inventions are captured, properly documented, prioritized and filed as trade secrets or patent applications. 

This is a fabulous opportunity for an IP Manager with 5+ years of progressive IP experience specifically focused in research and/or intellectual property management.  We’re seeking someone with experience in industrial or corporate environments. Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, agricultural or industrial engineering or a related field is required. Advanced degree in science technology or a designation as a Patent Agent is highly desirable.

This position is located at our corporate office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD was ranked #1 for the second year in a row by Forbes.com for Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers for 2009!

About POET:
The largest ethanol producer in the world according to the Renewable Fuels Association, POET is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. The 20-year old company currently operates 26 production facilities in the United States with five more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually.

POET was ranked #2 in the Top 50 Hottest Companies in BioEngery for 2009. In addition, POET received the Biofuels Company of the Year Award in 2009. Both of these awards were from Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read biofuels website.

Why work for POET?
POET stands alone as the most seasoned, accomplished and efficient force in biorefining. People like you made that happen. With the right mix of creativity, hard work and team play, we can make great things happen for a lot of people. For you, the rewards are myriad:

• personal fulfillment sharpening your own expertise among the brightest, most seasoned in the industry
• the energy that comes with developing an exploding new industry
• work that has significant global impact in both environmental and economic terms 

Contact:
This is a truly exceptional opportunity to work for a well established and growing company in an exciting, emerging industry.  If this sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please visit our website to apply online at www.poet.com/careers today! You can also view a complete job description and apply for this position directly at the following link: https://www.Appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=484371

POET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Project Manager (Intellectual Property Management) – Government – Grand Forks, N.D.

, , ,

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to work with EERC researchers clients in identifying, developing, and protecting valuable intellectual property. The EERC is an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC is not an academic organization. It is an entrepreneurial not-for-profit organization with a strong business culture and philosophy.

The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Intellectual Property Management and Technology Commercialization and is to be part of a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team responsible for transferring EERC technologies into both new business ventures and existing companies while being involved with key innovators and creating intellectual property positions with leading companies around! the world.

The position is responsible for managing different aspects of intellectual property on individual EERC projects together with the commercialization team and senior researchers; handling the analysis, evaluation, and disposition of invention disclosures by EERC scientists and engineers; obtaining appropriate protection of inventions by working with outside counsel; assisting in drafting negotiating commercialization agreements, such as licenses and shareholder agreements; and maintaining client relationships and monitoring license compliance. Limited travel will be required. For more information regarding the EERC, please see www.undeerc.org.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or law
• Must have strong legal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Criminal history background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, business development and consulting

• Industry experience in energy or environmental sectors

Contact:
Please complete UND Application/Control Card form found online at www.humanresources.und.edu. If claiming Veterans preference, a DD Form 214 must be attached. If claiming Disabled Veterans Preference, a DD Form 214 and a copy of VA statement dated within past year must be attached. All applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date and have complete name and current mailing address.

UND is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

, , , , , , , ,

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

Responsibilities:
• Conduct patent clearance review of proposed products; draft and prosecute patent applications and supervise outside counsels relating to same activities; devise and execute portfolio strategy; and assist with licensing activities, due diligence reviews, litigation, as needed. 
• Interact with research and development personnel in assigned product and technology areas; maintain current understanding of those areas; carry out patent clearance reviews and design counseling in those areas. 
• Evaluate invention disclosures; prepare and prosecute patent applications; supervise outside counsels' preparation and prosecution of patent applications; devise and execute portfolio strategy in the assigned technology or product areas. 
• Coordinate activities and legal positions with European colleagues handling ex-US patent matters.
• Assist in litigation, appeals, interference, reissues and reexaminations.
• Prepare, review, and revise patent-related licenses and agreements. 
• Assist in due diligence reviews of third patent estates.
• Administrative, training and CLE activities.

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

• J.D. degree, and MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry is required. 
• State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required; California Bar preferred. 
• 3 to 4 years law firm experience prosecuting U.S. patent applications in the biotechnology area is required. 
• Prosecution of at least 6 diagnostics or genomics patent applications; additional 1-2 yrs. in-house patent experience is preferred.
• Solid patent law training and experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 20% travel.

Contact:
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com and search for job number RMD061510-2509473.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Melville, N.Y.

, , , , ,

Leviton Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters
• Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions
• Effectively communicate and interact with inventors
• Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad
• Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts
• Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation
• Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy
• Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage
• Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently
• Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure

Skills & Abilities:
• Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language
• Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently
• Must be organized and resourceful

Education & Experience:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Patent Agent registered before the USPTO
• Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications
• Experience with all common Microsoft Office software

Contact:
Apply online by visiting https://leviton.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=37&lcid=en-US.

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

Director, Intellectual Property & Licensing – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

, , , ,

Lenovo, Lenovoan innovative, global technology company dedicated to building the highest quality PC products and value added professional services, is seeking a Director of Intellectual Property & Licensing to work in its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. At Lenovo, we have created a unique culture where anything is possible...where smart, dedicated people can achieve their highest potential and deliver extraordinary results.

Description:
• Drive licensing and enforcement of Lenovo's global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks and know-how
• Pursue existing leads and ongoing licensing negotiations

• Identify and develop new licensing opportunities with the support and collaboration of Lenovo's engineers and business executives

• Negotiate various outbound patent license agreements

• Assist with management of enforcement-oriented litigation

• Manage financial aspects of licensing, including interfacing with Finance on collections and accounting issues

• Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing global IP portfolio in support of these activities 

• Partner with other attorneys and business executives to carry out Lenovo's strategy relative to pre-litigation third party IP risks and assertions

• Develop defenses and negotiation strategy

• Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analyses

• Develop license defenses

• Negotiate various inbound patent license agreements

• Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing license rights in support of these activities 

• Partner with other attorneys and business executives to support Lenovo's Global Supply Chain efforts with a focus on IP transaction issues  

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree and license to practice in at least one state

• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

• Strong patent licensing experience in information technology industry and/or consumer electronics industry, preferably with broad electronics and software background

• At least 10 years of patent law experience with at least 2 years of recent experience in IP licensing (preferably patent licensing)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or other closely related field preferred

• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies

• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills

• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing

• Ability to plan, organize and work effectively both within a team environment and independently

• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information)

• Ability to make sound business decisions

Contact:
To learn more about this opportunity and apply online, please visit us at http://www.lenovocareers.com.  Go to the Job Search section and put requisition number 7556 in the section called “Search by Job ID”. EOE.

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

Patent Associate – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.

, , , , ,

Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a nationally recognized academic health center, provides an clinical services, education and research opportunities. We are currently seeking a patent associate for our office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).

Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC30107.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

, , , ,

Michael Best Michael Best is seeking a patent prosecution associate. This is a great opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an electrical prosecution attorney with two to four years of experience. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Contact:
Resume, transcripts (both law school and undergraduate), references and a writing sample should be submitted with all initial inquiries, through our online application process at michaelbest.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Rolla, Mo.

, , , ,

Brewer Science, Brewer Sciencea leading supplier of specialty coatings to the microelectronics industry is currently seeking a full-time Patent Agent to work at the Rolla, Missouri location. Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, and completing intellectual property, particularly patent related activities that strategically position the company.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate invention activities, from literature searches to coordinating idea generation to invention disclosure content development to patent maintenance, with all applicable departments
• Advise Business and Technical Managers and inventors in decisions related to intellectual property items and issues
• Develop, implement, and communicate systems necessary to achieve Brewer Science’s intellectual property, goals, and objectives
• Implement efficiency or cost reduction initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications:
• USPTO certified Patent Agent and three years relevant technical and industry experience
• Masters degree (M.S.) and three years relevant technical and industry experience or Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and five years relevant technical and industry experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Contact:
To apply for this position please, complete the online application at www.brewerscience.com. This position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Rolla, Missouri

Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.

, , , , , , , ,

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).

Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC29451.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

, , ,

QualcommQualcomm is hiring a Patent Counsel for its Patent Portfolio Management Team to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. The successful candidate will serve as an attorney on the portfolio management team.

Responsibilities will include: leading or participating in specific portfolio review and analysis projects including analyzing standard specifications, developing review strategies and project plans, and performing detailed claim analysis; patent portfolio search and analysis including analyzing search requirements, developing search criteria, executing searches, and analyzing search results to identify relevant IP; patent portfolio classification including reviewing patents, applications, and invention disclosures and classifying the respective cases in accordance with an internal patent classification system and process; providing legal and technical advice and general client counseling on patent portfolio related matters including IPR declarations, on-going portfolio reviews and analysis, etc; participating in IPR evaluation process including invention disclosure evaluation, etc. Additional duties may include providing guidance and direction to other attorneys and team members as needed on various projects and issues related to portfolio management.

Skills/Experience:
Must have at least eight years of experience in patent practice. Experience in wireless technologies (especially CDMA/WCDMA/WLAN/WiMAX), multimedia technologies, and/or software development/architecture/tools is strongly desired. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Experience in patent searching and analysis is strongly preferred, but not required. Good understanding of open source licensing issues is also desired, but not required. Experience in portfolio management and classification is strongly desired. Experience in doing detailed portfolio analysis including claim analysis is strongly desired. Good understanding of standard development, standardization process, and IPR policy and declaration issues is a plus.

Education:
BSEE is strongly preferred. JD, at least one state bar registration, and USPTO registration required.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: http://www.qualcomm.com/careers/.

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

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

, , , , ,

QualcommQualcomm is hiring an Open Source Software Attorney to work in its San Diego, Calif. offices. This position will be primarily focused on conducting internal Open Source software investigations and educating Business Units on the associated risks of using Open Source software. The successful candidate will work very closely with top software developers to understand how internally developed software will be integrated with Open Source software. They will analyze Open Source license agreements and investigate risks to QUALCOMM's intellectual property rights associated with using Open Source software. The successful candidate will provide counseling on sophisticated issues regarding Open Source compliance to senior executives and Business Unit engineers and legal staff.

Skills/Experience:
Three to seven years experience as a practicing software licensing attorney, with a strong and broad understanding of intellectual property and open source licensing issues, including at least three years experience counseling in-house on intellectual property and open source issues. Familiarity with C, C++, or Java preferred.

Responsibilities:
A candidate's ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals is essential.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. JD and at least one state bar registration required.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: http://www.qualcomm.com/careers/.

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

, , , , , , , ,

QualcommQualcomm is hiring Patent Counsel in San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters.

Skills/Experience:
The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage.

Responsibilities:
The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored.

Education:
Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO Required, at least one state Bar registration.

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at: http://www.qualcomm.com/careers/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Organization
Job Location: San Diego and San Jose, California and Raleigh, North Carolina

Patent Attorney – Brookhaven National Laboratory – Upton, New York

, ,

Brookhaven National LaboratoryBrookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. Our Intellectual Property Legal Group currently has a full time opportunity for a Patent Attorney.

The Patent Attorney will identify and conduct patentability analysis of BNL inventions from scientific departments as assigned, and report on patentability to Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. In this role you will work closely with the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships in support of its licensing program/strategy for individual technologies from various scientific departments.

Responsibilities:
• Provide IP legal review, as needed, of all agreements including licenses, user agreements, CRADAs, WFOs, NDAs and MTA.
• Review manuscripts, abstracts and other documents from scientific departments as assigned for inventive disclosure.  Participate in scientific department activities as appropriate, including seminars, retreats and staff meetings.
• Obtain patent protection in the U.S. and where appropriate in foreign countries for BSA owned inventions in the fields of scientific departments as assigned.
• Oversee outside counsel and patent agents in the Office of Technology, Commercialization and Partnerships with respect to patent prosecution for all U.S. and where appropriate foreign filings.
• Assist in discussions between industry participants as necessary to address IP legal issues.
• Provide IP legal counseling to Licensing and Sponsored Research managers.
• Obtain DOE approval for and obtain copyright protection in the U.S. if appropriate.
• Advise staff on release of Open Source Software and obtain DOE approvals as needed.
Requirements include:
• At least 2 years as a registered patent attorney (J.D., registration before the U.S. P.T.O., and license to practice in at least one state).
• Copyright and trademark experience – preferable.
• Strong technical knowledge (minimum B.S. in a technical area – materials science or computer science preferred).
• Ability to work independently with some guidance, and interact with clients and co-workers with a professional, approachable and positive demeanor.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.  Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:
• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

Contact:
We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://www.bnl.com and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and apply to job #15117. Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Upton, New York (Long Island)

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

, , , , , ,

Gen-ProbeGen-Probe is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with the development and implementation of patent, business and licensing strategies. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and instruments, both foreign and domestic; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments.
• Review research disclosure statements from research staff.  Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses.
• Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, and agreements.
• Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property.
• Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.

RELATED BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
• Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
• Experience with patent-related litigation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems.
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required.
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.

Contact:
We invite you to view our Career Video! Please apply online by visiting: http://www.genprobe.com/careers/opportunities.aspx. No agencies please.

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

“The Power to Look Deeper”
Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood.  We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We’re currently looking for team members who have “The Power to Look Deeper” in developing the best products, technologies and service.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee or Madison, Wisc.

, , , ,

Michael Best Michael Best has an opportunity in our Milwaukee or Madison office for an associate or patent agent with 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience in the life sciences. Advanced degree and/or significant work experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (preferably organic) is required.

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 is ranked as one of the top 25 intellectual property litigation firms by IP Law & Business (August/September 2009).

Contact:
Resume, cover letter (indicating office of interest), transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate), and writing sample, should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at http://www.michaelbest.com.

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