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IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Holmdel, N.J.

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Note: Link to application was incorrect. Please see updated contact information.

Vonage is seekingVonage an IP attorney for its Holmdel, N.J. headquarters. The IP attorney provides independent IP legal advice to the company, oversees prosecution of the Company’s patent and trademark portfolio, supports and manages outside IP counsel, implements and is a champion of the company’s IP strategy, conducts patent investigations and product clearances, and provides advice and support for IP-related agreements.

Essential Job Functions:
• Implements Vonage’s IP strategy based on a thorough understanding of the business strategy
• Manages and supports outside counsel in IP litigation
• Manages Vonage’s IP portfolio development and asset management to achieve business alignment
• Prosecutes patent applications
• Conducts patent searches and evaluations in support of new product development
• Participates in new product development stage gate process reviews to ascertain compliance with IP questions
• Provides counsel regarding adoption and use of trademarks
• Evaluates potential 3rd party infringement of Vonage IP
• Handles 3rd party patent and trademark claims assertions
• Counsels business managers regarding IP matters and strategy
• Negotiates and draft intellectual property agreements
• Renders opinions on patentability, freedom to operate (patent clearances) and intellectual property enforcement and infringement matters

Specific Requirements (Technical Knowledge, Software, Etc.):
• 7-10+ years of IP legal experience required
• Registered patent agent
• Experience implementing IP strategy (including familiarity with IP review committee process)
• Patent and trademark litigation experience
• Experience with product clearance, including prior art searches and review, and infringement and validity opinion drafting
• Experience in the telecom or software industry

Additional Skills (Would like to have but not required):
• Trademark prosecution experience
• Experience drafting IP licenses and licensing agreements
• Prior in-house counsel experience

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or other technical area (e.g. electrical or mechanical engineering) from an accredited school preferred
• Juris degree from accredited law school and admission to a state bar; active and in good standing

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online by going to: https://www.cytiva.com/von/Detail_von.asp?von2115. Be sure to select 'Patently-O' as your source. Note: Previous contact link directed to an incorrect listing. Please re-apply at the updated link above. Thanks!

Additional Info :
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Holmdel, New Jersey

Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Kitchener, Ontario

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Reporting to the General Counsel, the Patent Litigation Counsel will assist with the day-to-day management of patent litigation, currently pending in 4 jurisdictions (U.S. District Court (2); ITC; Canadian Federal Court), and the US Patent & Trademark Office.

This is a significant opportunity for a junior to mid level lawyer to have real-life, hands-on experience with substantial litigation. Further information on the actions may be found at www.Desire2Learn.com/patentinfo. The position will begin as a contract position (minimum 1 year, maximum 2), but may develop into full-time employment for the right candidate.

Main Duties:
• Coordinate legal research with Canadian & US outside counsel
• Review filings
• Assist in obtaining information for litigation
• Assist with reexamination filings
• Assist with drafting discovery responses
• Assist with developing overall strategy

Work Experience Recommendations:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Cross border experience helpful, but not required
• Licensed to practice in the United States or Canada
• USPTO registration helpful, but not required
• NAFTA eligibility (US/Canadian/Mexican citizen)

Education Recommendations:
• Law degree from nationally-recognized, ABA-accredited school
• Excellent academic credentials; journal experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in technology-related field

This is your opportunity to make a big impact in the area of next-generation eLearning applications! Candidates that have the combination of skills and abilities as outlined are invited to submit their qualifications in confidence today.

Contact:
Please apply online at www.Desire2Learn.com/Careers.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. To make the best use of your time and ours, only those applicants whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted directly.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Kitchener, Ontario

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

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Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its Tech Transfer office.

Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC24992.

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

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  • Comments on Patently-O: I have updated the commenting software. Now there are threaded comments, so it is easier to reply directly to a prior comment. If you sign-up for a free Typepad account then you can personalize the image associated with your moniker.
  • Law Firms as Patent Owners: Photo site SmugMug recently filed a declaratory judgment action against the patent holding entity VPS, LLC. VPS previously settled with Pictage earning a "multi-million dollar fee" as well as with Kodak Gallery and Shutterfly. VPS's ownership is interesting. Its managing partners are all patent attorneys: Carl Moore (patent attorney at Marshall Gerstein); Timothy Vezeau (patent attorney at Katten Muchin); and Nate Sarpelli. The VPS patents were originally assigned to Monet, Inc. but subsequently assigned to the Marshall Gerstein firm. In 2002, the law firm assigned the rights to VPS. (See Pat. No. 6,321,231). SmugMug Complaint for Declaratory Judgment.pdf
  • Design Patent Customs Registration: The IPO has voted to support a statutory change that would create a design patent registry within the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bureau of the Department of Homeland Security. The CBP already keeps a registry of trademarks and copyrights to assist customs agents in preventing infringing importation through any of the 317 official ports of entry into the US. [CBP E-Recordation System] (No bill has been proposed.)
  • Tivo v. DISH and EchoStar: $190 million.
  • Update Your PTO Registration Data Online: Link. Before you can use the system, the OED will first send a letter to you with a User ID. After you respond, you will be sent a password.

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  • Comments on Patently-O: I have updated the commenting software. Now there are threaded comments, so it is easier to reply directly to a prior comment. If you sign-up for a free Typepad account then you can personalize the image associated with your moniker.
  • Law Firms as Patent Owners: Photo site SmugMug recently filed a declaratory judgment action against the patent holding entity VPS, LLC. VPS previously settled with Pictage earning a "multi-million dollar fee" as well as with Kodak Gallery and Shutterfly. VPS's ownership is interesting. Its managing partners are all patent attorneys: Carl Moore (patent attorney at Marshall Gerstein); Timothy Vezeau (patent attorney at Katten Muchin); and Nate Sarpelli. The VPS patents were originally assigned to Monet, Inc. but subsequently assigned to the Marshall Gerstein firm. In 2002, the law firm assigned the rights to VPS. (See Pat. No. 6,321,231). SmugMug Complaint for Declaratory Judgment.pdf
  • Design Patent Customs Registration: The IPO has voted to support a statutory change that would create a design patent registry within the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bureau of the Department of Homeland Security. The CBP already keeps a registry of trademarks and copyrights to assist customs agents in preventing infringing importation through any of the 317 official ports of entry into the US. [CBP E-Recordation System] (No bill has been proposed.)
  • Tivo v. DISH and EchoStar: $190 million.
  • Update Your PTO Registration Data Online: Link. Before you can use the system, the OED will first send a letter to you with a User ID. After you respond, you will be sent a password.

Intellectual Property Manager – Large Corporation – Sydney, Australia

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Cochlear To support its expanding global business, Cochlear is seeking a senior IP professional with vision and ambition to drive our global patent strategy forward. The role is based at our corporate headquarters and principal manufacturing facility located in Lane Cove, Sydney. As part of the Design & Development function, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the IP strategy for all product lines globally. The objective is to ensure the patent portfolio is positioned to support our advanced technology development program and growth objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Development and Execution of the Patent Strategy: Leadership to establish a clear forward looking direction to establish Cochlear’s global patent strategy.
• Patent risk management: Develop, implement and maintain a process that aptly identifies and manages potential patent threats or risks relating to product development
• Patent acquisition: Lead and manage the Patents team to ensure effective and timely patent prosecution that deliver the IP strategy
• Trademark: Implement efficient trademark registration, maintenance and clearance
• Represent Cochlear and act on external matters relating to IP:  Represent Cochlear, where required, in any patent infringement or prosecution cases; Brief external legal parties representing Cochlear for any prosecution
• Contract Management & Administration: Represent Cochlear in negotiations with collaborative research partners and competitors to ensure the contract delivers IP outcomes which support the patent strategy
• Budget Management: Establish an annual budget and cost are managed in line with the budget

Requirements:
• Patent attorney with engineering background and specialisation in Intellectual Property Law
• Extensive experience working with patent portfolios in high tech, engineering or the medical device industry.
• Patent attorney firm experience, ideally at Senior Associate or Partner level
• Expert knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and practice under National, US, European and Asian patent systems
• People & Project management experience
• Service oriented, excellent communicator and relationship building skills
• A law degree, IP Licensing experience (desirable)

Cochlear can offer you:

• An opportunity to play a strategic role to deliver on our brand promise of “Hear Now. And Always”
• A pivotal role in the growth strategy for Cochlear
• A high impact job - making a difference to the quality of peoples’ lives.
• Competitive salary package & benefits
• Great team environment

Contact:
Make a defining career move & apply today! Apply online at http://careers.cochlear.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sydney, Australia

For over 25 years, Cochlear has been the global leader in implantable hearing solutions and has helped 130,000 recipients to connect to family, friends and the world of sound. We are committed to a lifelong partnership of trust built on continual technology advancements, leading reliability and a track record of good science. As we continue to develop new products and revolutionise the industry, we are experiencing a new era of growth, change and opportunity right across the business.

Chief IP Counsel – Brookhaven National Laboratory – Upton, N.Y.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory Brookhaven 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 Legal Office has a full time opportunity for a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel directs the activities of the Intellectual Property Legal Support Group within the Office of the General Counsel in all functions relating to identifying, evaluating, reporting and protecting discoveries and inventions developed by or contributed by Laboratory personnel. The group currently consists of a senior patent attorney and a paralegal.

Responsibilities include formulating Laboratory policy relating to intellectual property matters. The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel will oversee and participate in the identification of patentable intellectual property, the development of outside patentability and patent drafting contracts, discussions with inventors, web searches for identifying markets and customers, development of patent scope and preparation of patent applications. They will also oversee the patent prosecution work conducted by outside patent counsel and represent BNL with Patent Office Examiners. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to management regarding most promising research and developing patent prosecution strategies; and providing legal advice on transactional matters including licensing and sponsored research contracts.

Requirements:
• A Juris Doctorate – JD
• 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in the field of intellectual property
• Strong managerial and communication skills, particularly writing and negotiating
• Admission to at least one state bar, NY state preferred, and admission to USPTO
• Extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters pertaining to the protection of intellectual property
• Familiarity with the technologies at BNL that lend themselves to patenting
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

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 www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and search for job #14802.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity.

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

Patent Prosecution – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

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Morrison & Foerster Morrison & Foerster is seeking patent prosecution attorneys in the Los Angeles office. They will handle cases involving electronics, semiconductor, electromechanical and software technologies. This includes counseling and litigation regarding issues of infringement and validity, regular participation in patent prosecution, and in appeal, reissue and reexamination proceedings. Additionally, several attorneys handle litigation issues concerning the mechanical arts, telecommunications, Internet, electronics hardware, licensing of patents, and corporate transactional matters involving intellectual property.

The Los Angeles office has immediate openings for patent prosecution associates with up to four years experience in patent law to join our growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates should have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering or computer science/engineering and have excellent academic credentials. We prefer an individual who has passed the patent bar and has substantial prosecution experience. Academic or work experience in LCD and/or mobile telephone technologies is a plus. We welcome any litigation or transactional experience. We are willing to pay relocation costs.

Contact:
Attorney Recruiting
Morrison & Foerster LLP
555 W. Fifth Street, Suite 3500
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fax: (213) 892-5454
Email: LAAttyRecruit@mofo.com
 

How to Apply:
Online at www.mofomojo.com;
Via Email to LAAttyRecruit@mofo.com;
By Mail to Nisha Pecolatto at Morrison & Foerster LLP, 555 W. Fifth
Street, Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA  90013;
By Fax to (213) 892-5454.

Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Los Angeles, California

IP Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – Mountain View, Calif.

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Google Google is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel. Google Legal a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage. We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers. We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world.

As an IP Litigation Counsel, you will assist with general litigation matters, specifically the area of third party disputes and lawsuits involving intellectual property issues such as patent, trademark and copyright litigation. You are an experienced attorney with a technical background such as a computer or electrical engineering or computer science degree (USPTO admission is a plus).

In this role you will have significant interaction with almost all business areas of Google, such as Product Management, Engineering, Corporate Communications, Human Resources and Sales. As a prominent and dynamic global company, Google faces many novel legal issues. You should enjoy navigating uncharted waters in a role that will provide opportunities to help establish the precedents that will govern this space.

Responsibilities:
• The Litigation Counsel will work closely with our litigation team, as well as various Legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes.
• The Litigation Counsel will be responsible for determining dispute resolution strategies, as well as developing the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.
• The Litigation Counsel will work with outside counsel to manage lawsuits that may evolve from these third party disputes.

Requirements:
• JD degree with excellent academic credentials or equivalent experience.
• 3-8 years litigation experience.
• Broad based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters.
• Significant experience with strategically addressing legal complaints.
• Extensive experience with (and understanding of) the online industry.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills and sense of humor required.
• Ability to respond to questions/issues spontaneously.

Contact:
For immediate consideration, please apply at this URL.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com/about.html

Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mountain View, California

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

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Wyeth Wyeth currently seeks a patent litigation attorney. By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued.

Responsibilities:
• Supervises intellectual property litigation, e.g., litigation to enforce company’s intellectual property or to defend against actions brought by third parties.
• Manages outside counsel.
• Keeps internal management informed of status.
• Conducts litigations in a cost-effective manner.
• Responds to discovery requests.
• Works with in-house and expert witnesses.
• Counsels management and others within company concerning intellectual property issues, including relevant presentations.
• Assists in due diligence concerning intellectual property and related issues in a transaction.
• Maintains awareness of current developments in substantive law and client’s business environment.
• Provides IP litigation assistance to other law functions.
• Prepares opinions for R&D and business groups relating to patentability, validity, and infringement issues.

Requirements:
• JD, member of a state bar
• Minimum of 8 years patent litigation experience
• Hatch-Waxman Act experience
• Demonstrated exceptional judgment and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills
• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related technical field and combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, NJ

Chief International Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

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Wyeth Wyeth is seeking a Chief International Patent Counsel for its Madison, N.J. headquarters. Primary objective will be to serve as the chief patent law advisor and counselor to Wyeth’s international affiliates on patent matters. Selected candidate will report to the Vice President and Deputy Chief Patent Counsel and manage the patent law team servicing the company's international affiliates.

Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to international and affiliate management and others within company concerning international patent issues.
• Coordinate development and implementation of international patent strategies with internal patent prosecution group and therapeutic area attorneys.
• Provide advice and counsel to patent department regarding international developments in substantive patent law, policy, and political and business environment.
• Coordinate with patent litigation attorneys to direct and manage international patent litigation, including serving as the primary contact with affiliate management and where appropriate, supervising outside litigation counsel.
• Work with internal and external policy groups and advocacy groups to enhance development of intellectual property protections around the world.
• Assist with and provide counsel relating to potential divestments, acquisitions and technology-related agreements.
• Engage and supervise outside counsel as necessary and appropriate to advise on specific matters.
• Prepare opinions relating to various international patent issues.
• Coordinate activities of the International Patent Group with regional and affiliate general lawyers.

Requirements:
• JD (or foreign equivalent) with top notch academic qualifications
• Member of at least one state bar (or foreign equivalent)
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Science focus (i.e., chemistry or biology)
• 10+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in international patent law
• Pharmaceutical/health care experience preferred
• Litigation experience strongly preferred
• International legal training or work experience strongly preferred

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Leading the way to a healthier world.

By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

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Foley & Lardner LLP Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Lateral Associate or Patent Agent with two to three years law firm and/or USPTO experience for its Washington D.C. office. Demonstrated skill in preparation and prosecution of patent applications is a must. Former patent examining experience a strong plus, but not required. Candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. This position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (for domestic and international clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. This is not an IP litigation position.

Qualified candidates will have very strong background in chemistry, preferably in small molecule synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and/or medicinal chemistry. Masters or PhD degree, or relevant industrial experience, is preferred but not required.

Contact:
Interested candidates should apply online by visiting: http://apps.foley.com/laterals.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington D.C.

Corporate Counsel – Small Corporation – Columbia, Md.

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Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic company, is seeking a corporate counsel. The successful candidate will advise the Company on matters of general contracting, negotiations, and general matters of corporate and commercial law. You will support the Legal, Compliance, Finance and Business Development efforts by providing general legal support and advice to Senior Management and business unit leaders. Though a significant amount of legal work is done in-house, a substantial part of your daily work will include supervision of outside counsel. This position will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Negotiate & draft contracts for functions including Product Development, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and the like in support of corporate goals
• Provide counsel regarding partnering opportunities (both in- and out- licensing)
• Act as intermediary between in-house business leaders & outside counsel
• Develop & advance key initiatives designed to improve the overall organizational capability and effectiveness
• Primarily responsible for taking preemptive measures to identify & avoid legal risks, conflicts & issues; and team member responsible for resolving and negotiating conflicts when they arise

Requirements:
• Proficiency in following competencies is critical:
• Effective written and oral communication
• Proactively recognizing & solving problems
• Independent decision making
• J.D. from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in any state
• 2-4 years of experience in a large or mid-sized law firm
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities

Preferred:
• Scientific background is preferred but not required if the candidate can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn a modicum of science

Contact:
For more information about this position and to apply, please visit us online. Osiris is an EOE M/F/D/V.

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Racine, Wisc.

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S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. is seeking a patent counsel with primary patent-related responsibilities for one or more designated consumer product business areas, groups, and/or special technology initiatives or projects within the corporation. In addition, each patent counsel may be called upon as needed, to provide general patent support for the Company business at-large in matters beyond his/her designated areas of responsibility.

The Company patent activities reflect our global business presence. The areas of responsibility for this position include technologies usually focusing on delivery systems (such as systems or methods for aerosol, volatile, or liquid dispensing), small devices, new product formulations, and the like.

Responsibilities:
• Proactive counseling of inventors and project leaders with respect to patent matters and project strategies. Counseling business unit management with respect to patent strategy and other patent matters. US patent application preparation and prosecution, requiring skill in evaluating patent opportunities and managing outside counsel in claim strategies and other application preparation and prosecution matters.
•  International patent application preparation and prosecution, with efficient guidance of patent counsel in other countries.
• Conducting right-to-practice reviews of company products, including infringement and validity evaluations and design-around guidance to inventors and project leaders.
• Drafting and negotiating technologically focused contracts, including joint development agreements, patent licenses, secrecy agreements, and consulting agreements. Some of this work may be done in cooperation with a transactional attorney also assigned to the same business areas.
• Coordinating and/or supervising litigation issues with outside counsel.
• Teaching occasional in-house seminars relating to patents, patent strategy, technological contracts, and the like.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of patent practice, with in-house corporate practice experience being desirable but not essential.
• Practice experience must include US patent preparation and prosecution and should also include experience with as many of the following as possible: client counseling, right-to-practice evaluation, international patent matters, contract preparation and negotiation, and patent litigation activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to make seasoned judgments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast paced dynamic environment with other attorneys and with the Company's technical and business personnel.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering area (with practical knowledge of chemistry and the mechanical arts emphasized for this position).
• J.D. or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state and admission to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney.
• Applicants will be expected to submit a non-confidential writing sample of their past work.

Contact:
Candidates interested in this position should submit resumes online at http://www.scjohnson.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Racine, Wisconsin

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

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Crowell & Moring LLP Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a patent agent for its Irvine, Calif. office. Patent agents are integral members of the firm’s IP Practice who will work on technical assignments wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. Such projects will vary in length and will aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Each Patent Agent is required to participate in varying aspects of the patent application process. Patent Agents work directly with attorneys in the firm and are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, inventors and patent examiners alike.

Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes the patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares the official correspondence with the USPTO regarding each assigned case.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics Engineering with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
Large law firm experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience with Electrical Engineering or Telecom patent prosecution preferred.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and possess acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Each Patent Agent will participate in a patent law course and will be required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined amount of time.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine, California

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Gaithersburg, Md.

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Logo MedImmune is seeking patent agents to work at its corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. Candidates should have a passion for excellence. At MedImmune, we do too. MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, characterized by respect, integrity and opportunities for growth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from our products, which are designed to treat or prevent infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. Both individual contributions and team successes are critical on the path to scientific and medical breakthroughs.

Responsibilities:
• Work with internal attorneys and patent agents and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution patent applications
• Analyze invention disclosures and publication disclosure requests and devise strategies for patent protection
• Evaluate patent portfolios of third parties as part of continuous monitoring process and for due diligence projects
• Attend scientific project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on patenting issues

Requirements:
• At least 2 years practicing patent prosecution before the USPTO.
• High level of professionalism and motivation and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (especially experience with databases)
• Ability to perform detailed technical and legal analysis

Supervision:
Attorney guidance, with much independence on basic prosecution and patent analysis

Education:
Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years bench research experience in a biotechnological field

Contact:
Interested applicants can apply online at www.medimmune.appone.com and search for Req 00880.

MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

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Gen-Probe Gen-Probe (NASDAQ:GPRO), a global leader in nucleic acid diagnostics that offers exciting opportunities in the scientific advancement of human healthcare, is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute foreign and domestic patent applications and to assist with preparing, negotiating and monitoring licenses and other commercial agreements involving intellectual property. This person will also work with outside counsel on various related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic; to a lesser extent, manage and direct the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis for current and future products.
• Solicit and review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, marketing literature, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
• Assist in the negotiation and documentation of commercial agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses and joint venture agreements.
• Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, opinion letters, patent interferences, agreements and patent-related litigation.
• Employee counseling on confidentiality and intellectual property issues, including preparing and presenting company-wide lectures on issues relating to trade secrets and intellectual property.
• Provide litigation support to the General Counsel or outside counsel as needed.

Skills:
• 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 & Experience:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney strongly preferred.
• B.S. in relevant technical area (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry), and advanced degree in relevant technical area preferred
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.
 
Contact:
You can learn more about us and may apply online by visiting: http://www.gen-probe.jobs. Relocation NOT offered at this time.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include 100% sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits for you, stock options & bonus potential, 401(k) w/company match, paid vacation/sick/holidays, support for continuing education, on-site fitness center, and our own waterfall café. We invite you to view our Career Video at: http://www.view-career-video.com/videos/genprobe/.

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

“The Power to Look Deeper”
Recognized as one of San Diego’s leading biotech companies, Gen-Probe offers 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. 

Intellectual Property Attorney – Large Corporation – Overland Park, Kan.

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EMBARQ EMBARQ is seeking an intellectual property attorney to help design and manage core processes for building and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including managing outside patent counsel on issues related to patent preparation and prosecution. Will require interaction with senior management to communicate legal advice. Will consult on and sometimes direct legal matters with respect to the company’s purchase of complex solutions and services that may involve significant legal exposure for the company or have a substantial impact on operations. Expected to carry out assignments, such as preparation of legal documents and written communication of legal advice, under minimum supervision from a Senior Attorney or other attorney with primary responsibility for a project or a task.

Requirements:
• J. D. and admission to the bar of at least one state.
• At least three years of significant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and advising clients with respect to intellectual property issues.

Preferred candidate will have excellent academic credentials, including law review participation. Must have demonstrated competence in the relevant areas of legal practice and have shown the ability to achieve required results. Should perform all tasks with minimal supervision.

Contact:
To submit a resume for immediate consideration, qualified applicants may go to www.embarq.com/careers, select “career opportunities,” search for job # 0004483, select the “counsel” link and apply online.

Any questions, please contact Kelly Dippold at 913-345-6636 or Kelly.a.dippold@embarq.com.

EMBARQ is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace.

At EMBARQ we believe in investing in our employees. Strong benefits and salary packages, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of performance incentives are only the beginning.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Be an integral part of the action and grow with us as we lead the communications industry into the future. Together, we make it greener on our side. So take command of your career: Submit your interest today.

Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Madison, N.J.

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Wyeth By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live.

We currently seek a Sr. Patent Agent to join our intellectual property team to focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Position will involve working closely with patent attorneys, scientists and management to create and secure protection for intellectual property (e.g., patents) for inventions and discoveries made by or licensed to Wyeth.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide.
• Work in partnership with inventors and managing attorney to finalize the preparation and filing patent applications
• Collaborate with inside and outside foreign counsel to file and prosecute foreign patent applications

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Patent Agent Registration to practice
• Minimum 5 years' experience in patent prosecution in a corporate or law firm setting specific to chemical, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Must be able to understand and apply basic patent law principles and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees of different levels within the company
• Preferred Advanced degree & Foreign Language

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

Contact:
To apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers. For additional information regarding this position, contact A. DeVos: devosa@wyeth.com.

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Additional Info :
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Madison, New Jersey