Turner Padget is seeking a Patent Agent for the firm's Greenville office. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting with preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications; patentability searches and analyses; researching and analyzing patent, scientific, and technical documents; and organizing and maintaining patents, records, and other documents.
Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering is preferred; registered U.S. Patent Agent in good standing; and 3+ years patent prosecution experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Understanding of and ability to apply patent law principles and prosecution procedures; thorough working knowledge of claim drafting and patent application preparation; strong technical background; excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail; and self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:
Recruiter
P.O. Box 1473
Columbia, SC 29202
Fax: 803-799-3957
E-mail: Ldankmyer@turnerpadget.com
Contact:
lgoforth@bakerdonelson.com
We provide rewarding and challenging employment opportunities for those qualified and selected individuals wishing to join us as we develop, market and manufacture products that improve the overall quality of medical care.
Volcano Corporation believes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package is a significant enhancement to one's employment and a necessary component to one's lifestyle. Our package for regular full-time employees includes 10 holidays, medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, a 401 (k) savings plan, a college 529 savings plan, and a Section 125 (Flexible Spending Account).
Come join Volcano Corporation - a team leading the way!
Position Overview
This position is responsible for all aspects of intellectual property for the company, encompassing new patent preparation and filing, existing patent maintenance, establishing and maintaining trademark protection, directing selective tasks to outside counsel, controlling non-disclosure and contractual agreements with 3rd parties conducting business with the company, and collaborating on a regular basis with the company's General Counsel. The position reports to the Vice President of Research and Development; a full time paralegal reports to this position.
Required Background
-Formally accredited patent attorney with license to practice in California
-6 or more years experience with substantial patent law firm and/or medical technology industry
-Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or life science; medical technology emphasis is a major plus
-Strong communication skills required
-Capable of both independent actions and productive collaboration with R&D personnel
Volcano® Corporation considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Volcano® Corporation understands the advantages in creating a diverse workforce and the importance of equal employment opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Send information to:
jobs4@volcanocorp.com
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervise and manage the paralegal and administrative work performed by the department.
Insure paralegal group are kept well informed of rules changes and that all department IP forms are kept current
Insure smooth coordination with the TPC IP Department
Manage docket and department calendar and insure that key deadlines for projects are met.
Supervise paralegals regarding docketing procedures and generating miscellaneous status reports (e.g., due dates, specific therapeutic area, inventor, etc.)
Conduct regular meetings and videoconferences among paralegal staff.
Supervise and manage preparation of Monthly Reports regarding US IPD and specific IP Department site activities.
Mentor and train paralegal personnel.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Minimum of 12 years experience in handling intellectual property matters including at least 3 years managerial experience of intellectual property paralegals.
Superior leadership and management skills.
Expert in U.S. and International patent procedures and requirements.
Ability to establish standard operating procedures for paralegals and for the overall department.
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to take initiative and work independently in a high pressure, heavy workload environment.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Extremely conscientious, detail-oriented individual.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and CPI Docketing System.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive or fly to various off-site meetings, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.
Requires approximately 10% travel.
sdassistant@davidsonstaffing.com
]]>This position is responsible for managing many of the forms of intellectual property activities including work with both foreign and domestic patents. The ideal candidate will have both work experience and an educational background in Electrical Engineering.
Candidates will have the following responsibilities:
Organizes and maintains patents, other records and documents; keeps accurate time records.
Reviews and tracks all incoming letters from foreign associates.
Responds to letters from foreign associates which do not require substantive legal analysis.
Processes all responses to Official Actions from foreign associates and ensures that said responses are delivered to the foreign associates in a timely manner.
Prepares patent docket report for all clients.
Manages and administers patent filing system.
Creates draft reports from the patent database.
Sets up checklist and form files as directed.
Locates, confers with and works with other firm employees as requested.
Job Requirements:
Four year college degree and successful completion of the patent bar.
3+ years of experience as a Patent Agent
Please send correspondene to bhollas@kslaw.com
]]>The firm also serves clients in the complex commercial and professional liability litigation, international business and dispute resolution, media law, and technology. The multicultural team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Email Resume to Ericka Meens at emeens@prcrecruiting.com
Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation, filing, and/or prosecution of US and foreign patent applications.
Capture, document and review novel ideas and inventions.
Assess and edit patent application drafts prepared by patent lawyers.
Effectively communicate and interact with attorneys and inventors.
Assure claimed technology-versus-specification/drawings correlation match exists.
Assist with replies to Office Actions and support of international filing/prosecution efforts.
Experience:
Solid background in CMOS/bipolar semiconductor technologies, including 7+ years as a process/ manufacturing and circuit design engineer.
Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of semiconductor patent applications.
In addition, 5+ years experience as a Patent Engineer, including writing technical papers or generating semiconductor-related publication materials, is a plus.
Must have strong communication skills including mastery of the English language and experience with all common Microsoft Office software.
Education:
B.S/M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience.
Patent Agent registered before the USPTO; or committed to prepare for and pass the patent bar.
Send information to Anthony Gatto at Port City Recruiters.
anthony@portcityrecruiters.com
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented commercial Patent
Attorney, seeking a rewarding challenge, to contribute to the future
development of a leader in its field and thus enhance their own career
and experience.
Our client is a world leader in the design, manufacture, supply and
aftermarket support of leading edge vacuum, semiconductor, scientific
and chemical management technologies and systems to a wide range of
OEMs and end-users. Innovation has been achieved through a
constant programme of multiple new product developments feeding into
world-class manufacturing and service facilities.
This role requires a high calibre commercial Patent Attorney to head
up its Intelectual Property (IP) function across Europe and the USA
providing the full range of IP services and advice to internal clients
on patents, trade marks, copyright and design issues. This requires
working closely with technical/R&D, marketing and commercial
colleagues.
The Global IP Manager will enjoy considerable influence over the
devising, development and implementation of an appropriate IP
strategy, and manage a compact team which is expected to grow in the
short to middle term.
Candidates will possess an excellent first degree in Mechanical or
Chemical Engineering, be a UK qualified EPA (European Patent Attorney)
and/or possess a national qualification. Experience of trade marks
would be advantageous but not strictly essential.
Call Tim Cowell 0044 1580 715111
tim@manufacturingjobs.co.uk
Please e-mail resume, cover letter and salary history, to
svrecruiting@gtlaw.com.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
Other Information:
The successful candidate will be a team player
with extensive knowledge in the legal and contracts field, and bring
his/her experience to the team in order to efficiently complete and
deliver the project. Candidate will demonstrate strong organizational
ability and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage and maintain
all contractual documentation, and to gather and analyze research
data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and
documents is a must.
Document review company is looking for J.D.s to perform
electronic document reviews. Attorneys will be independent
contractors (no benefits) and will be paid on a per unit basis.
Qualified candidates must be able to work from home. Your own
computer and high speed internet access is required. Prior document
review experience is a plus but all levels of experience are
encouraged to make inquiry.
If you are interested in working from home as an independent
contractor doing electronic document reviews please send a letter of
inquiry to DocReviews@yahoo.com, including curriculum vitae with a
description of your prior electronic discovery experience, if any.
Please do not be discouraged by the contract payment per document.
This billing/pricing model is not being used to avoid paying market
wages. Instead, we are hoping to bring more certainty to corporations
for their budgeting. Each project will be paid based upon an initial
and limited rate review of the documents.
Career matters. Life matters. Health matters.
At the heart of all that matters are people, connected in purpose by
career, life and health. Sanofi- aventis, now one of the worlds
largest pharmaceutical companies, has created a premier product
portfolio and one of the industrys richest pipelines that will set the
course for improving the health of millions worldwide.
Description:
Responsible for performing the duties of a Legal Specialist for the
Specialty Markets - Pharmaceuticals Operations legal team.
Duties include:
* Review and analysis of contract proposals, scopes of work, budgets,
and other relevant documents
* Contract drafting and negotiating
* Review and analysis of educational grants and other relevant
documents
* Duties may also include review and analysis of promotional and
advertising materials
* Employee will interact within the legal department and with
cross-functional departments, including marketing, medical, regulatory
and sales
* Evaluate company policy issues and advise clients regarding policies
* Develop, conduct, or assist with training regarding policy,
compliance, privacy, contractual approval and negotiation
* Legal Specialists handle projects independently with minimal
oversight
* Legal Specialists must exercise independent judgment on a variety of
important matters, and must independently prioritize their
projects
* Legal specialists interact with clients, vendors, service providers,
third parties and customers independently
Requirements:
* Paralegal certification, law school graduate or junior attorney
strongly preferred
* In-house pharmaceutical experience preferred
* Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts highly
desirable
* Understanding of contract law preferred
* Experience/understanding of the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act
and corresponding regulations and health care fraud and abuse
preferred
* Legal Specialists have bachelors degrees and prior work
experience that have trained them in some or all aspects of their job
responsibilities
* Legal Specialists have developed specialized knowledge relating to
contract drafting and negotiation
* Legal/regulatory issues and compliance issues
* Legal Specialists engage in continuing professional development
within their areas of expertise and to learn new areas of the law
* Team player with a good work ethic
* Needs to be very organized and efficient
* Needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in Word and database management
Discover your future with sanofi-aventis. Apply online today.
www.careers.sanofi-aventis.us
Req PHA7377
Sanofi-aventis is an equal opportunity employer that
embraces diversity to foster positive, innovative thinking that will
benefit people worldwide. Sanofi-aventis is also committed to
employing qualified individuals with disabilities and, where
warranted, will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants, as
well as its employees.
The responsibilities of this position will include the following:
* Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate a variety of
commercial contracts associated with Mathesons electronic and
specialty gas business. Types of contracts include sales, consulting,
product support, construction, lease, and non-disclosure
agreements
* Provide counsel to business personnel on matters of law and policy,
with an emphasis on M&A, real estate and litigation
* Assist business personnel on environmental activities and compliance
with Federal and State regulations
* Support Mathesons existing international business groups and the
expansion into additional territories
* Manage litigation & other dispute processes, including managing
outside counsel to achieve Matheson's legal objectives within
approved budgetary parameters
* Prepare, review and coordinate financing contracts and documents,
including bond documents, notes and mortgages
* Assist with the corporate governance requirements of Matheson and
its subsidiaries
Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:
* J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic
credentials and admission to the NJ state bar or NJ In-House Counsel
License
* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a commercial transactional
attorney with experience in product sales and service-related
transactions
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills
* Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines
and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimum
supervision
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
* Ability to work independently and partner effectively in a team
environment
* Prior experience in commercial law and mergers & acquisitions within
a chemical or industrial/specialty gas industry is a plus
Please submit your resume and salary requirement to Lori Mather at:
lmather@matheson-trigas.com. Resumes without salary requirements will
not be considered. Matheson offers a full benefit package, plus a very
competitive salary. Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
supports a drug free environment.
We are seeking an individual to assist in managing our patent
application, trademark, and strategic licensing activities. The most
successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in mechanical
engineering or physics and 5 years of experience as a patent attorney
or agent. Must have strong patent drafting skills. Other relevant
experience having to do with claim interpretation, etc. resulting from
issues arising during assertion of patents is also a plus. Mountain
Bike, Motorcycle or other Action Sports-related enthusiasts viewed
very favorably. Please send resume, including samples of your work
(patent #s) to hr@foxracingshox.com