Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O

Patent Agent/Associate - Law Firm - Rockville, Md.

2009-10-31T12:54:48-04:00

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a growing, mid-size Rockville, Maryland IP firm seeks a Patent Agent or Associate with at least two years of experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications, particularly in the areas of immunology and receptor biology. Candidates should possess a Masters or Ph.D. degree and strong writing skills. Pleasant work environment, competitive benefits and great work/life balance atmosphere.

Contact:
Please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to:

Legal Administrator
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC
1901 Research Blvd., Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850

Or, email the above to dmr@usiplaw.com.

Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland

Patent Associate/Agent - Law Firm - Alexandria, Va.

2009-10-29T06:28:00-04:00

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, an Am Law 200 law firm with a large Intellectual Property law practice, is actively seeking an Electrical patent associate or patent agent with experience writing patent applications directed to network architecture and protocols, and in particular to wireless networks, for its office located in Alexandria, Virginia. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting patent applications. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted in Virginia. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering or its equivalent and possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

The Firm’s electrical patent work has included protecting inventions related to the full spectrum of electrical engineering, computer science, optics nanotechnology and other areas of applied physics. For more information on the firm and its Electrical group, please visit http://www.BuchananIngersoll.com. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC areas.

Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample by email to laurie.lenigan@bipc.com or by mail to:

Laurie Lenigan, Director of Legal Recruiting
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
1737 King Street, Suite 500,
Alexandria, VA 22314-2727.

EOE. Note: We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Patent Agent/Attorney - Small Corporation - Pittsburgh Pa.

2009-10-28T14:04:33-04:00

A successful Pittsburgh start-up is looking for a patent agent/attorney with a background in electrical and computer engineering. Basic job duties will be to prosecute and expand a docket focusing on consumer electronic devices. Compensation packages will include be a combination of salary and equity.

Contact:
If interested, email CV to Jeff@PoweredCards.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Patent Attorneys - Law Firm - Detroit, Mich.

2009-10-27T11:54:00-04:00

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, a full-service firm of 220 lawyers and one of the Top 20 Midsize law firms in the U.S., seeks patent attorneys for our growing offices in Southfield and Sterling Heights, Michigan (Metro Detroit). We are listed in America’s Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree. The ideal candidate would possess significant experience (6 years minimum) in order to further develop our practice on the east side of the state. Some book of business and contacts in the Metro Detroit area are required. We are open to all technical backgrounds.

Visit our Technology and Intellectual Property page at www.wnj.com/careers/attorneys/employment/detail.aspx?job=44 to learn more about our TIP practice and our firm.

Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, job history, resume and copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts to Cathleen Dubault, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at cdubault@wnj.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan (Southfield or Sterling Heights)

Patent Counsel - Large Corporation - San Francisco, Calif.

2009-10-22T03:43:00-04:00

Genentech is seeking a Patent Counsel for its South San Francisco, Calif., headquarters. For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world’s leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset.

Responsibilities:
The applicant will prepare, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to large molecule biologics. The individual will maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, with interference, reexamination and opposition practice as they may arise with prosecution. He/she will develop in-depth expertise in one or more specific areas of biotherapeutic technology and provide counsel on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas. The position will also involve diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses and licensing support.

Requirements:
This position requires a United States law degree with 3-6 years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in active patent prosecution. The applicant must have experience in past two years consisting of at least 75% patent filing and prosecution, either in a Pharma or Biotech corporate setting or in a law firm servicing such clients. Further required is admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. An advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology or Biochemistry is also required, with a PhD preferred. Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of immunology and neuroscience are strongly preferred. Experience in handling development and life cycle management of active and complex prosecution portfolios in the biotherapeutics area is desirable.

Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective.

Contact:
To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: careers.gene.com and reference Req. #1000029661. Please use “Web – PatentlyO.com” when a "source" is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Chicago, Ill.

2009-10-13T05:10:00-04:00

Amin Talati LLC, an IP/FDA firm based in Chicago, Ill., seeks patent agents and attorneys. Firm seeks applicants with 3+ years of experience primarily in USPTO and International trademark prosecution. Trademark and false advertising litigation experience preferred.

Contact:
Please send resume and writing samples to: Nadia@amintalati.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Intellectual Property Manager - Small Corporation - Lowell, Mass.

2009-10-07T22:24:29-04:00

The Intellectual Property Manager will be a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with inventors, attorneys and Metabolix management in concert with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) the Telles Joint Venture partner. This position will facilitate the translation of technical discoveries into valuable IP rights for the company. As the IP team leader, the IP Manager will drive the capture of inventions, assist in preparation of patent applications, and monitor the intellectual property of the global polymer industry.

Serving as a resource on intellectual property matters for inventors, legal and business groups, the IP Manager will creatively extract the maximum value from new inventions through detailed analysis, knowledge of research data and the prior art in the field. Key responsibilities will be the compilation of relevant data bases, preparation of patent applications, development of competitive data bases and tracking global intellectual property.

Job Responsibilities:
• Interact with researchers to capture intellectual property
• Interface with internal legal group and external legal firms to drive global patent strategy
• Manage database for invention disclosures and inventions
• Perform comprehensive literature searches to identify potential prior art
• Interface with the R&D and legal departments to prioritize invention disclosures and to identify key inventions for patent protection
• Work with the inventors and others to draft patent applications
• Develop competitive intelligence process
• Perform “freedom to operate” studies for specific product applications
• Participate in due diligence with outside counsel and manage outside counsel in the evaluation and defense of patent portfolios and assets.
• Assist in drafting nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of IP and manage compliance of these agreements

Qualifications:
• Industrial experience of 5 – 10 years as IP management in plastics industry
• MS. degree polymer science or related field
• Legal Degree desirable but not required
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills
• Organized, independent, detailed oriented, capable of working under pressure and on multiple tasks, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of the application of scientific IP to achieving business objectives
• Proven knowledge base in polymer technology and industry
• Familiarity with patent law and practice
• Ability to search patent literature
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and the ability to resolve issues
• Excellent networking skills

Travel: Requires tavel between Lowell and Cambridge Metabolix locations along with domestic travel

Report: Reports to Director of Product Development

Please see our websites at:
www.metabolix.com
www.mirelplastics.com

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

Patent & Trademark Attorney - Large Corporation - Boulder, Colo. or Carlsbad, Calif.

2009-10-06T20:07:08-04:00

Covidien – a nearly $9 billion global leader in medical devices and supplies, diagnostic imaging agents, pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products – is seeking a patent and trademark attorney. The attorney will be an integral part of business teams for Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions (RMS) Global Business Unit and provide dynamic support in all aspects of intellectual property including patent and trademark preparation, product clearances, agreement drafting and negotiation, and litigation.

Responsibilities:
1. 5+ years patent prosecution, client counseling and licensing. Litigation experience preferred.
2. Gain a sophisticated working knowledge of the specific technical interests of RMS.
3. Work with research and development to secure disclosures of invention and closely follow development projects for preparation of patent applications in assigned areas of responsibility
4. Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and abroad
5. Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications
6. Ensure that RMS has the right to make, use and sell products developed and brought to market
7. Promote as appropriate the interests of RMS on intellectual property matters
8. Follow patents issued in fields of interest to RMS, and bring relevant patents to the attention of appropriate RMS research personnel and Chief Patent and Trademark Counsel

This position may be located in Boulder, Colorado or Carlsbad, California.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Education Required/Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or computer science; Juris Doctor; USPTO Reg. No.

Experience:
5+ years experience

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
USPTO registration

Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by going to: https://prod.fadvhms.com/covidien/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*5B132027BB3A6444.

Covidien is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

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

For decades our brands have defined their categories in the healthcare field, and today we support the lifesaving work of medical professionals in more than 130 countries.

Covidien is 42,000 employees in 57 countries, who are passionate about helping doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals be as effective as they can be. For more information on our company, our history, our founders and our management team, visit www.covidien.com.

The Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions (RMS) group is a Global Business Unit within Covidien. RMS systems are used to monitor, diagnose and treat respiratory disease and sleep disorders, and they provide life sustaining ventilation and oxygen support for patients.

Patent Attorney - Large Corporation - Houston, Texas

2009-10-05T09:46:58-04:00

Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. is seeking a patent attorney for its Houston office. The headquarters for Vestas Technology R&D is located in Houston, Texas with research offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Madison, Wisconsin. The Houston office is currently being staffed to support Vestas research efforts within the wind technology areas of structural mechanics, electrical machines and power conversion, control systems, advanced materials and aerodynamics.

Reporting Relationship:
The position has a dual reporting responsibility to the Vice President of Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston and to the IPR Director for Global Research in Technology R&D in Arhus, Denmark.

Department:
Together with Vestas’ Corporate Legal department, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department is responsible for all IP activities involving the Headquarters Office, Business Units and Technology R&D sites globally. This includes transforming inventions into relevant patent protection, handling of third party rights, advising on IPR related issues and participating in contract negotiations related to IPR issues.

The department operates on a worldwide scale with a presence in Singapore, India, Denmark, UK and now the US. The department, led from Denmark, is part of Vestas’ global Technology R&D department.

The selected candidate will be the first IP attorney in the IPR Department to be based at Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston.

Responsibilities & Tasks:
Your responsibilities and tasks will include but not be limited to:
• Invention harvesting throughout Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc.
• Drafting of patent applications.
• Patent prosecution.
• Assessment and advice on third party rights.
• Conducting interviews at the USPTO.
• Providing support in relation to patent related lawsuits.
• Actively participate in IP related contractual negotiations.
• Managing relationships with outside counsel on a case-by-case basis.

Educational Background & Minimum Requirements:
• Candidate must be admitted to act before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Candidate must possess Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree.
• Candidate must have 3 to 7 years of IP experience from industry or private practice.
• Candidate also must possess a BSEE, BSAE or Physics Degree.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be proactive and driven to obtain results.

What We Offer:
This is an outstanding opportunity to be in an industry where your decisions will have an impact on tomorrow’s world. Vestas offers a demanding, yet rewarding- position that will challenge you professionally. On a personnel level, you will be challenged to engage and communicate with colleagues on all levels. IP involves people from the shop floor to top management and has global impact. At Vestas, personal initiative is very much appreciated. You will be part of an organization where communication with co-workers is informal and effective, both positive and supportive, and the work ethic is very goal-oriented.

Contact:
Please submit your confidential resume to windrdjobs@vestas.com. Please include the job title in your subject line. Following receipt of your resume, please allow five business days for review and follow-up.

The primary work location is at our new Vestas Technology R&D Americas Headquarters which is located at 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas, 77002.

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Vestas offers you challenging, global opportunities for career growth. As the world leader in modern energy, our wind turbines reduce CO² emissions by 40 million tons per year. We are more than 20,000 employees representing 56 nationalities and we are eager to welcome new colleagues. Care to join us?