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Minnesota - Patent Lawyer

Wayzata MN Patent Lawyer
The candidate will provide legal counsel to the company and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer. Will work closely with various company businesses and its R&D Function. Prepare and prosecute patent applications, develop disclosures, and counsel inventors with a commercial focus. Coordinate patent activities generally, including various business unit intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and infringement opinions, and developing patent strategies. Develop, coordinate and provide training for key employees on intellectual property matters. Provide legal counseling to company's businesses, including due diligence and the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, technology licenses, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other transactional matters. Provide legal counseling and support related to pre-litigation evaluations and on-going litigation matters as they may arise.

The candidate should have an excellent academic track record (top 25% of law school class strongly preferred). Should have Bachelor's of Science in chemical, biochemical, food technology, chemical engineering or biological arts. Advanced degree or comparable work experience is helpful. Must have 1-3 years of experience as a patent lawyer, including significant experience drafting priority patent applications and preparing substantive office action responses. Should have license to practice law in Minnesota (or if currently licensed in another state the ability to become licensed in Minnesota), and registration to practice before the USPTO. Agreement and/or opinion experience is preferred. Legal 1 - 3 Full-time 2013-01-22

New York - Senior Patent Attorney

Suffern NY Senior Patent Attorney
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both legal issues and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, participating in litigation, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. Will report to the Chief IP Counsel.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad electronics and computer technology background. New York State Bar admission is preferred. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. Should have familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies as well as the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information. Must have a penchant for litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology. Legal 1 - 1 Full-time 2013-01-09

New Jersey - Head, US IP for Business Development and Licensing

Princeton NJ Head, US IP for Business Development and Licensing
The candidate will report at the site to the Vice-President, Head of Intellectual Property for North America. Will manage direct reports including patent attorneys, scientific advisors, paralegals and/or administrative staff. Provide strategic legal and business insight to senior management, drive corporate objectives and growth, and manage top talent. Supervise, execute and manage the company's IP due diligence efforts for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities, including driving strategy and partnering with key internal stakeholders on same. Evaluate and address third-party IP rights and advise senior management on the implications of such rights, including analyzing the validity of competitors' patents and the company's potential infringement thereof while maximizing our position. Establish internal partner relationships with Business Development and Licensing and Finance teams, drive due diligence efforts in line with corporate objectives, manage deal communications, assess risk, and evaluate profitability. Create and foster external relationships with the company's business partners, including negotiating and drafting license agreements and resolving external partner conflicts. Instruct and manage outside counsel on related opinion and other assignments, including a focus on budgets and internal reporting on same. Serve as expert counsel on Hatch-Waxman and related patent, regulatory, exclusivity and forfeiture issues, including developing innovative strategies on same to maximize growth.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from a recognized, accredited US law school and be licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to be licensed as an in-house counsel in New Jersey. Must have 7+ years of prior industry and law firm experience managing increasingly complex due diligence and licensing, and preferably including management of some ANDA litigations and Hatch Waxman issues. Should have extensive experience with the Hatch-Waxman amendments to the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act, preferably including some litigation experience in ANDA cases, demonstrated business acumen in a pharmaceutical company in a management role. Demonstrated successful track record in building and leading a complex Intellectual Property licensing and due diligence team required. Deep expertise in scientific and technology matters needed. Legal 7 - 9 Full-time 2013-01-09

California - Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions

Palo Alto CA Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
The candidate will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property Transactions. Will counsel senior executives and help drive company's strategic product initiatives and its IP monetization programs. Activities will include handling complex intellectual property transactions, and providing expert legal support in connection with a large range of front and back-end IP and IP-related undertakings, including joint development agreements, technology licenses and technology sales agreements, and patent licenses. Lead teams engaged in IP transaction work for merger and acquisition projects, spin-offs and divestitures, collaborations and R&D programs. Responsible for all facets of transactions involving company intellectual property. Work closely with a team of IP attorneys who are responsible for developing strategic IP initiatives, and for drafting, negotiating and closing R&D-centric IP agreements, risk assessment studies of non-company patents, patent monetization agreements, and for conducting IP-related M&A due diligence. Partner and collaborate with other practice groups in the IP Section and in the Office of the General Counsel to ensure perfect strategic alignment within the legal department and to provide excellent client support for the business. Set objective goals to measure the team's performance and ensure the group meets and exceeds internal and industry benchmarks. Anticipate and address the strategic implications of proposed IP-related agreements.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney. Relevant technical degree (EE, CS, or equivalent) is required. Must have 10+ years of IP-related transactional experience, including all of: first-chair experience negotiating portfolio cross-licenses of over a billion dollars in value; negotiation and drafting of technology-driven agreements such as technology transfer, software license, and product joint development agreements; negotiation and drafting of IP-driven agreements such as patent cross-license and patent sales agreements; and strategic analyses such as balance of power, infringement analyses, and patent valuation analyses between Fortune 500 companies. Should also have 5+ years of experience leading high performing teams. Should have experience in supervising and conducting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Must have advanced knowledge of patent law and contract law. Some understanding of antitrust law and IP litigation tactics as well as international IP laws and treaties needed. Legal 10 - 15 Full-time 2013-01-09

Illinois - Associate Intellectual Property Counsel

Chicago IL Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will assist in protecting company's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters. Will prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO. Register copyrights with the US Copyright Office. Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches. Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects. Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters. May work on IP licenses. Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate should have Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). Should also have a J.D. degree. Must have 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution is required. Experience in business method/computer art applications is needed. Should be licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. Should have working knowledge of patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures. General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets is preferred. Intermediate level skills in legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools required. VISIO skills strongly preferred. Legal 2 - 5 Full-time 2013-01-08

Pennsylvania - Patent Counsel I

Pittsburgh PA Patent Counsel I
The candidate will assist the company with its intellectual property needs and requirements. Will perform legal services related to the procurement, protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights on a world-wide basis and provide counsel to management and to technical, research and marketing personnel with respect to such rights; provide guidance to management and research personnel for avoidance of infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. Review and evaluate technical developments of the company and prepare, file and prosecute US and foreign patent applications covering the patentable aspects of such developments with the objective of obtaining an exclusive position in a technical area for a limited number of years. Review and evaluate marketing and technical activities of others, counsel management regarding possible infringement by such parties of company intellectual property rights, particularly patent rights. Negotiate settlements for potential conflicts and assist outside counsel in any litigation brought against parties believed to be infringing company's intellectual property rights. Review and evaluate marketing and technical activities of the company, counsel management and technical personnel as to how to avoid infringement of third party intellectual property rights negotiate settlements for potential conflicts and assist outside counsel in defending any intellectual property litigation brought against company. Review advertising, product labels, packaging, product data sheets and the like relating to company products, as well as proposed company publications or publications of company employees or consultants, to ensure that company rights in proprietary technical information and intellectual property are properly protected, encroachment on the rights of others is avoided and compliance with contractual obligations. Prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements relating to licensing and/or assignment of US and foreign patents or other intellectual property rights to and/or from the company in order to obtain use of technology of others, allow the company to operate with minimal restrictions in its desired areas, and/or provide royalty income to the company for the use by others of company technology. Prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements relating to consultantships, grants, technical disclosures, and the proprietary rights aspects of employer-employee relations without jeopardizing company rights or incurring unreasonable liabilities. Review intellectual property estates of third parties for potential acquisitions and provide input regarding intellectual property matters for potential divestitures. Guide clients on the company's patent/IP strategy and act at all times as a valued business partner for those clients. Communicate regularly and work closely on relevant matters with colleagues at the company in Germany as well as with counterparts in China. Conduct educational seminars in intellectual property law within the company.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in a chemical discipline (chemistry, bio-chemistry, chemical engineering or related field). Should also have a J.D. or an LL.M. degree from an accredited law school as well as admission to a State Bar and licensed to practice before the USPTO. Must have 7+ years of experience as a patent attorney to include: drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in the area of polymer technology, drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to intellectual property rights, providing freedom to operate analyses and rendering opinions on the validity and infringement of patents as well as on the relevance of patent applications with respect to a defined area of activity. Should be well versed in patent law, the rules of the USPTO and in those aspects of antitrust law which relate to intellectual property. Familiarity with recent court decisions relating to patents, licenses, antitrust, trade secrets and unfair competition required. Should have ability to analyze and recognize the significance of complex developments in several technological areas, such as organic and polymer chemistry, chemical production equipment and processes and analytical instrumentation. Skill in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and in drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to intellectual property rights required. Should preferably have experience in technological areas relating to polymers and chemicals. Experience in a laboratory or field setting and/or published papers in scientific journals or other publishing media are a plus. Familiarity with the process of filing and prosecuting patent applications outside the US require. Teaching experience would be preferred. Legal 7 - 9 Full-time 2012-12-16

California - Patent Attorney

San Jose CA
Patent Attorney
The candidate will support the company's efforts to build a strategic patent portfolio. Will define and implement the company's patent strategy and processes. Manage a significant portion of the active patent portfolio. Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices, and manage outside counsel doing the same. Analyze and render opinions about patents. Work closely with engineering teams to understand technology and business priorities, and identify and harvest strategic inventions. Develop a deep understanding of the company's technology. Advise and educate the company on complex IP legal issues. Identify and address technical and legal trends.

The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical engineering/computer science or related fields. Should have J.D. degree with at least one State Bar membership. USPTO registration is required. Must have 4 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the fields of integrated circuits, analog/digital circuitry, and/or programming software. Should have experience with foreign patents and applications. Semiconductor industry experience, especially in-house, is desirable. Should have some proficiency in IP analysis, strategy, and litigation. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2012-11-05

Minnesota - Intellectual Property Lawyer

Rochester MN Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US. Legal 2 - 5 Full-time 2012-10-11

California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation

Foster City CA Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2012-10-10

New York - Intellectual Property Lawyer

Endicott NY Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US. Legal 2 - 4 Full-time 2012-10-04
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Minnesota - Patent Lawyer
Refer job# 9PSQ25298
 
Patent Lawyer
The candidate will provide legal counsel to the company and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer. Will work closely with various company businesses and its R&D Function. Prepare and prosecute patent applications, develop disclosures, and counsel inventors with a commercial focus. Coordinate patent activities generally, including various business unit intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and infringement opinions, and developing patent strategies. Develop, coordinate and provide training for key employees on intellectual property matters. Provide legal counseling to company's businesses, including due diligence and the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, technology licenses, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other transactional matters. Provide legal counseling and support related to pre-litigation evaluations and on-going litigation matters as they may arise.

The candidate should have an excellent academic track record (top 25% of law school class strongly preferred). Should have Bachelor's of Science in chemical, biochemical, food technology, chemical engineering or biological arts. Advanced degree or comparable work experience is helpful. Must have 1-3 years of experience as a patent lawyer, including significant experience drafting priority patent applications and preparing substantive office action responses. Should have license to practice law in Minnesota (or if currently licensed in another state the ability to become licensed in Minnesota), and registration to practice before the USPTO. Agreement and/or opinion experience is preferred.
 
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New York - Senior Patent Attorney
Refer job# MHND25157
 
Senior Patent Attorney
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of case assessment (both legal issues and damages analyses), patent licensing and enforcement, drafting legal briefs, participating in litigation, managing and supporting outside litigation counsel, and prosecuting additional patents for future licensing and enforcement. Will report to the Chief IP Counsel.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent litigation experience and a broad electronics and computer technology background. New York State Bar admission is preferred. Additional desired qualifications include a graduate degree in EE, computer science, physics or a related field, and professional experience in a broad range of technologies. Good writing and communication skills are a strong plus. Should have familiarity with e-commerce and web-based software technologies as well as the ability to process, synthesize and summarize diverse information. Must have a penchant for litigation, and a strong background in science and/or technology.
 
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New Jersey - Head, US IP for Business Development and Licensing
Refer job# PTD425173
 
Head, US IP for Business Development and Licensing
The candidate will report at the site to the Vice-President, Head of Intellectual Property for North America. Will manage direct reports including patent attorneys, scientific advisors, paralegals and/or administrative staff. Provide strategic legal and business insight to senior management, drive corporate objectives and growth, and manage top talent. Supervise, execute and manage the company's IP due diligence efforts for in-licensing and acquisition opportunities, including driving strategy and partnering with key internal stakeholders on same. Evaluate and address third-party IP rights and advise senior management on the implications of such rights, including analyzing the validity of competitors' patents and the company's potential infringement thereof while maximizing our position. Establish internal partner relationships with Business Development and Licensing and Finance teams, drive due diligence efforts in line with corporate objectives, manage deal communications, assess risk, and evaluate profitability. Create and foster external relationships with the company's business partners, including negotiating and drafting license agreements and resolving external partner conflicts. Instruct and manage outside counsel on related opinion and other assignments, including a focus on budgets and internal reporting on same. Serve as expert counsel on Hatch-Waxman and related patent, regulatory, exclusivity and forfeiture issues, including developing innovative strategies on same to maximize growth.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from a recognized, accredited US law school and be licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to be licensed as an in-house counsel in New Jersey. Must have 7+ years of prior industry and law firm experience managing increasingly complex due diligence and licensing, and preferably including management of some ANDA litigations and Hatch Waxman issues. Should have extensive experience with the Hatch-Waxman amendments to the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act, preferably including some litigation experience in ANDA cases, demonstrated business acumen in a pharmaceutical company in a management role. Demonstrated successful track record in building and leading a complex Intellectual Property licensing and due diligence team required. Deep expertise in scientific and technology matters needed.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
California - Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
Refer job# 63PA25166
 
Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
The candidate will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property Transactions. Will counsel senior executives and help drive company's strategic product initiatives and its IP monetization programs. Activities will include handling complex intellectual property transactions, and providing expert legal support in connection with a large range of front and back-end IP and IP-related undertakings, including joint development agreements, technology licenses and technology sales agreements, and patent licenses. Lead teams engaged in IP transaction work for merger and acquisition projects, spin-offs and divestitures, collaborations and R&D programs. Responsible for all facets of transactions involving company intellectual property. Work closely with a team of IP attorneys who are responsible for developing strategic IP initiatives, and for drafting, negotiating and closing R&D-centric IP agreements, risk assessment studies of non-company patents, patent monetization agreements, and for conducting IP-related M&A due diligence. Partner and collaborate with other practice groups in the IP Section and in the Office of the General Counsel to ensure perfect strategic alignment within the legal department and to provide excellent client support for the business. Set objective goals to measure the team's performance and ensure the group meets and exceeds internal and industry benchmarks. Anticipate and address the strategic implications of proposed IP-related agreements.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney. Relevant technical degree (EE, CS, or equivalent) is required. Must have 10+ years of IP-related transactional experience, including all of: first-chair experience negotiating portfolio cross-licenses of over a billion dollars in value; negotiation and drafting of technology-driven agreements such as technology transfer, software license, and product joint development agreements; negotiation and drafting of IP-driven agreements such as patent cross-license and patent sales agreements; and strategic analyses such as balance of power, infringement analyses, and patent valuation analyses between Fortune 500 companies. Should also have 5+ years of experience leading high performing teams. Should have experience in supervising and conducting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Must have advanced knowledge of patent law and contract law. Some understanding of antitrust law and IP litigation tactics as well as international IP laws and treaties needed.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Illinois - Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
Refer job# 38RB25149
 
Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will assist in protecting company's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters. Will prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO. Register copyrights with the US Copyright Office. Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches. Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects. Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters. May work on IP licenses. Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate should have Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). Should also have a J.D. degree. Must have 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution is required. Experience in business method/computer art applications is needed. Should be licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. Should have working knowledge of patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures. General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets is preferred. Intermediate level skills in legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools required. VISIO skills strongly preferred.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Pennsylvania - Patent Counsel I
Refer job# 0LM624967
 
Patent Counsel I
The candidate will assist the company with its intellectual property needs and requirements. Will perform legal services related to the procurement, protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights on a world-wide basis and provide counsel to management and to technical, research and marketing personnel with respect to such rights; provide guidance to management and research personnel for avoidance of infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. Review and evaluate technical developments of the company and prepare, file and prosecute US and foreign patent applications covering the patentable aspects of such developments with the objective of obtaining an exclusive position in a technical area for a limited number of years. Review and evaluate marketing and technical activities of others, counsel management regarding possible infringement by such parties of company intellectual property rights, particularly patent rights. Negotiate settlements for potential conflicts and assist outside counsel in any litigation brought against parties believed to be infringing company's intellectual property rights. Review and evaluate marketing and technical activities of the company, counsel management and technical personnel as to how to avoid infringement of third party intellectual property rights negotiate settlements for potential conflicts and assist outside counsel in defending any intellectual property litigation brought against company. Review advertising, product labels, packaging, product data sheets and the like relating to company products, as well as proposed company publications or publications of company employees or consultants, to ensure that company rights in proprietary technical information and intellectual property are properly protected, encroachment on the rights of others is avoided and compliance with contractual obligations. Prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements relating to licensing and/or assignment of US and foreign patents or other intellectual property rights to and/or from the company in order to obtain use of technology of others, allow the company to operate with minimal restrictions in its desired areas, and/or provide royalty income to the company for the use by others of company technology. Prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements relating to consultantships, grants, technical disclosures, and the proprietary rights aspects of employer-employee relations without jeopardizing company rights or incurring unreasonable liabilities. Review intellectual property estates of third parties for potential acquisitions and provide input regarding intellectual property matters for potential divestitures. Guide clients on the company's patent/IP strategy and act at all times as a valued business partner for those clients. Communicate regularly and work closely on relevant matters with colleagues at the company in Germany as well as with counterparts in China. Conduct educational seminars in intellectual property law within the company.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in a chemical discipline (chemistry, bio-chemistry, chemical engineering or related field). Should also have a J.D. or an LL.M. degree from an accredited law school as well as admission to a State Bar and licensed to practice before the USPTO. Must have 7+ years of experience as a patent attorney to include: drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in the area of polymer technology, drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to intellectual property rights, providing freedom to operate analyses and rendering opinions on the validity and infringement of patents as well as on the relevance of patent applications with respect to a defined area of activity. Should be well versed in patent law, the rules of the USPTO and in those aspects of antitrust law which relate to intellectual property. Familiarity with recent court decisions relating to patents, licenses, antitrust, trade secrets and unfair competition required. Should have ability to analyze and recognize the significance of complex developments in several technological areas, such as organic and polymer chemistry, chemical production equipment and processes and analytical instrumentation. Skill in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and in drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to intellectual property rights required. Should preferably have experience in technological areas relating to polymers and chemicals. Experience in a laboratory or field setting and/or published papers in scientific journals or other publishing media are a plus. Familiarity with the process of filing and prosecuting patent applications outside the US require. Teaching experience would be preferred.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
California - Patent Attorney
Refer job# 3KXE24581
 

Patent Attorney
The candidate will support the company's efforts to build a strategic patent portfolio. Will define and implement the company's patent strategy and processes. Manage a significant portion of the active patent portfolio. Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices, and manage outside counsel doing the same. Analyze and render opinions about patents. Work closely with engineering teams to understand technology and business priorities, and identify and harvest strategic inventions. Develop a deep understanding of the company's technology. Advise and educate the company on complex IP legal issues. Identify and address technical and legal trends.

The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical engineering/computer science or related fields. Should have J.D. degree with at least one State Bar membership. USPTO registration is required. Must have 4 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the fields of integrated circuits, analog/digital circuitry, and/or programming software. Should have experience with foreign patents and applications. Semiconductor industry experience, especially in-house, is desirable. Should have some proficiency in IP analysis, strategy, and litigation.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Minnesota - Intellectual Property Lawyer
Refer job# IXBL24175
 
Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US.
 
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California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
Refer job# CFRH24145
 
Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required.
 
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New York - Intellectual Property Lawyer
Refer job# F9JT24048
 
Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US.
 
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