B6010 PATENT ATTORNEY OR AGENT

A prestigious London law firm now seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, work on a variety of computer-related inventions and generally provide internal advice on patent matters. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3+ years experience as a patent professional in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, admitted to practice before EPO and have a degree in EE, computer sciences or equivalent.

T1199 TRADEMARK ATTORNEY OR AGENT

Our client, a law firm of national and international repute, seeks an experienced and career-minded Trademark Attorney or Agent to further develop its highly successful and still growing Trademark practice. This multi-office firm, though long established, is sufficiently forward thinking to encourage like-minded individuals to advance rapidly and share the rewards provided by continued success. The ideal candidate should have as a minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of trademark law, practice and management (to include prosecution and offensive or defensive litigation) and be able to demonstrate a strong desire to succeed. To this end, although above-average qualifications are desirable but not essential here, the firm would give preference to an individual with a reasonably-sized portable book of business. A genuine fast track opportunity with the rewards to match!!

K2330 PATENT ATTORNEY (US EAST COAST)

We have been appointed by an internationally renowned law firm with several East Coast office locations to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney to achieve real and fast career growth. A very attractive salary/benefits package is only part of the rewards on offer here. A rapidly expanding client portfolio and recent promotion has created this urgent requirement for a career-minded Patent Attorney with an EE, CS or similar specialty. Good academic credentials and membership of the USPTO are a must. If you are already successful but are possibly working within an environment which cannot sustain your ambition then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

C2333 SENIOR PATENT ATTORNEY (PARTNER DESIGNATE)

This is indeed a rare opportunity for a Senior Patent Attorney to join a top-tier law firm on a fast track to partnership. The successful candidate will currently be either a Partner with another law firm or a Senior Associate, in either case an attractive book of portable business would be a distict advantage. It is probably unlikely anyone with less than 7 years post-qualification experience will have the necessary grounding and expertise to be successful in this role. A background in electrical engineering, computer sciences or biotechnology is favoured here together with EPO registration.

A1097 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY (TRANSACTIONAL)

Here is an unusual and challenging career opportunity for an intellectual property lawyer (or agent) with patent credentials for a leading-edge manufacturer of computer peripherals and advanced electronic consumables. The company is expanding its IP legal capability and now seeking an IP professional with at least 5-7 years stable experience in a corporate law department or law firm. This position offers oustanding opportunities to work with leading researchers and corporate management on cutting-edge technologies in all facets of software, computing and imaging systems.
You should have a BSc or higher degree in electrical/electronics engineering, software/systems, physics or similar and be admitted to the EPO.

HBA2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY HEADHUNTER

Ever thought of leaving behind you the constant pressures of hourly billing or your prosecution, litigation or transactional duties to your clients? Maybe you might wish to consider a professionally and financially rewarding career alternative as an IP attorney headhunter with a market leader in this niche sector. Henry Barclay Associates are keen to extend its market penetration and geographical presence. If you are an individual who has (or recently had) a career in IP, you might wish to consider an alternative professional route which encompasses and requires a knowledge of this complex and disparate field. Henry Barclay have extensive experience in this specialty and can offer all the support and training necessary for you to become a successful professional recruiter. Personal location within the UK (or possibly the US or Europe) is not a material factor here. If the above is of interest, please contact Henry Russell BY EMAIL ONLY and convince him you are the individual he seeks.

L6339 IP LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (PATENTS)

An IP Litigation Associate is needed at one of the UK's top firms. The successful candidate must have excellent academic credentials (a technical degree is NOT an essential here) and between 3 and 8 years patent litigation experience with a well-respected law firm. This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of exciting clients in a truly collegial atmosphere! This is a dynamic and vibrant practice and will offer a ‘clear shot’ into partnership. The firm pays top-end salaries and bonuses but respects associates’ quality of life issues.

G2288 SENIOR PATENT ATTORNEY (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

This is a rare opportunity to achieve the real career goals you always promised yourself with a top-tier firm in the Greater Manchester area. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years solid prosecution experience in any of the biotechnology arts either at or close to partner level. The ability to bring a significant book of business would be a positive determinant here. If you have a doctoral degree in biotechnology or very close subject area and the drive and determination to continue your path to success then this progressive and stimulating environment may well be for you. Naturally, admission to the EPO is essential. An extremely generous compensation package is on offer here.

D8234 CORPORATE COUNSEL/SENIOR IP ATTORNEY

Here is a rare opportunity for a patent/IP attorney to extend their present experience in a law firm or large corporate legal department to an established yet rapidly expanding UK biopharmaceutical development company. This is a demanding role encompassing patent portfolio management, some prep and pros as well as outlicensing and business development. There is a distinct entrepreneurial flavour to this role and you would be expected to participate fully in business development decisions, particularly from an IP perspective.
If you are AT LEAST 4 years out and are at a stage in your career where you would welcome the challenge a role such as this could present, then this may well be the opportunity you seek. A degree in biotechnology, pharmacology, genetics or similar (degrees outside this grouping would not be appropriate here). An above average compensation package plus benefits is on offer here.

S4333 PATENT ATTORNEY

Interested in a change of lifestyle? A positive change? Our client, a northern England law firm located in a smaller community has an immediate need for an attorney with a strong interest in intellectual property law. The firm has a broad IP practice including patent and trademark prosecution and an active litigation practice. Its robust client base includes companies throughout UK and Europe as well as north America. The successful candidate will have an EE, CS or equivalent, be admitted to practice before the EPO and have a solid work ethic and excellent writing and speaking skills. The professional we seek will enjoy an excellent and collegial work environment in a smaller community and a stimulating practice with ample opportunity for long-term professional growth and satisfaction. A very attractive compensation and benefit plan will be provided.

N6600 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL

Publicly traded company with a strong operational base within both the semiconductor and biopharmaceuticals sectors is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel. Responsibilities include patent prosecution, counseling management, opinion and agreement work, technology transfer agreements, litigation support, and management of a large IP portfolio. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years experience as IP counsel in a corporation or similar with a law firm, a degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer science, and admission to the EPO. This is a great opportunity to extend your IP management skills within an above-average rewards package on offer to the right individual.

U5552 PATENT ATTORNEY

The Patent Law Department of an international pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals group now seeks an experienced Patent Attorney. This is a demanding yet rewarding broad based position emphasizing enforcement of rights to inventions and trade secrets against infringement by outside parties, licensing of products (both in-licensing and out-licensing) and providing general IP support to R&D and other in-house groups. A strong academic background in biotechnology and admittance to practice before the EPO are essential.

N 1884 LICENSING MANAGER

Our client, a leader in life science technology, seeks a Licensing professional to be responsible for negotiating, drafting, obtaining approval for execution of inbound and outbound licensing and associated agreements. This is an exciting, front line appointment encompassing all aspects of biotechnology IP exploitation and would be particularly suited to an individual with at least 5 years technology licensing and commercial experience within the life sciences arena. A first degree in life sciences is essential though an advanced degree is preferred.

H2262 GENERAL COUNSEL (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

Our client, a leading manufacturer of drug transmission and delivery systems, seeks a General Counsel for their Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience of intellectual property, licensing, regulatory, mergers & acquisitions, securities, and strategic alliances. Experience of drug delivery, pharmaceutical or medical device issues will be a distinct advantage here. Candidates should possess good business judgment, management and negotiating skills.

Q3326 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY

A world leader in televisual technology wishes to recruit an IP Attorney to handle patent prosecution, portfolio management for patent and other intellectual property, and provide strategic intellectual property counseling. This is a genuine career opportunity which will place demands on your already established skills in preparing, filing and prosecuting both U.K. and foreign patent and trademark applications, investigating patentability, validity, and infringement issues, and drafting and negotiating IP agreements. A minimum of 3 years’ IP experience within the corporate or law firm environment is necessary here as is a strong academic background and a degree in electrical engineering, computer sciences or similar.

J2111 PATENT COUNSEL (MANDARIN SPEAKING)

Our client, a major manufacturer of semiconductor materials and components, is seeking a Patent Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for a patent attorney with at least 5 years of experience and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar to develop their skills in patent prosecution, portfolio management/development and technology licensing with an internationally renowned high technology company. This position provides for tremendous growth opportunity and an exceptional work environment. In addition, on offer are an excellent compensation package, bonus and stock options. Successful candidate will have strong prosecution and patent management experience ideally within computer hardware or related industries. Because of strong connections this company has with major markets in the Far East, fluency in Mandarin Chinese is seen as essential.

Our client, a Fortune 500 software group, seeks a Patent Counsel for their headquarters in northern California. The successful applicant needs at least 5 years intellectual property experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting and admission to practice before the USPTO. This attorney will be responsible for all IP issues including patent prosecution, licensing, technology transfer work, opinion work and counseling scientists and other professional groups on IP issues. This position is expected to develop into the Director of IP within the next 2 years so the successful individual should possess a higher than average level of interpersonal skills. Advanced degree in computer sciences or equivalent is a key advantage. This position offers a truly outstanding compensation and benefits package.

D1903 PATENT ATTORNEY

Our client, a provider of broadband Internet products and services, seeks a patent attorney with 3+ years experience. The ideal candidate will have in-house and/or law firm experience supporting high technology clients and will handle patent prosecution, portfolio management for patent and other intellectual property, and provide strategic intellectual property counseling. Some technology licensing experience and an engineering or computer science degree would be an advantage.

D2883 PATENT COUNSEL

Our client, a major manufacturer of advanced materials used primarily in fiber optic and wireless communications applications, is seeking an additional attorney to focus on patent prosecution and develop IP strategy. The successful candidate will have 2+ years experience with a degree in EE, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics. Admission to the EPO is required.

E2262 GENERAL COUNSEL (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

Our client, a leading manufacturer of drug transmission and delivery systems, seeks a General Counsel for their Paris office. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience of intellectual property, licensing, regulatory, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and strategic alliances. Experience of drug delivery, pharmaceutical or medical device issues will be a distinct advantage here. Candidates should possess good business judgment, management and negotiating skills.

D2110 PATENT ATTORNEYS (ANY SPECIALTY)

We are delighted to have been asked to assist several major Boston, New York and Washington law firms in staffing their Silicon Valley offices. These are top-flight firms who request we identify associates with excellent academic credentials and at least two years’ experience in intellectual property law. We believe these opportunities will be of tremendous interest to lawyers seeking exposure to a global intellectual property. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

R7117 CORPORATE COUNSEL (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

Our client, a major manufacturer of semiconductor components, is seeking a Corporate Counsel for its Intellectual Property Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years experience with all types of intellectual property licensing and transactional issues, including drafting and negotiating technology, license and development agreements, software license agreements and other IP-related issues. Trademark or copyright experience is a plus. This position offers a very attractive salary and benefits package.

B1133 PATENT COUNSEL (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Biotech Patent Counsel is required for a major international pharmaceuticals manufacturer. The successful candidate should have at least 3 years patent prosecution experience, good academic credentials and be admitted to practice before the EPO. An advanced degree is helpful. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, growing and profitable company as well as for career growth and an outstanding compensation package.

H6611 ASSOCIATE PATENT ATTORNEY (EE)

Our client is a household name in law firms. They seek an experienced IP Attorneys with backgrounds in electrical engineering to do patent prosecution, patent litigation, or licensing. The compensation packages offered are absolutely outstanding, with the added benefit of premium exposure in a national law firm. Various locations

A prestigious London-based law firm now seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, coordinate international patent efforts, work on a variety of computer-related inventions and generally provide internal advice on patent matters. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3+ years experience as patent attorney or agent in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, admitted to practice before the EPO and have a CS/EE degree or equivalent experience in software development.

B3815 ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (PATENTS)

Our client, a premiere international law firm, has one of the most robust and sophisticated IP practices of any firm in the country. Its client base includes many of the world's preeminent technology and telecommunications companies. Our client is looking to reward entrepreneurial, accomplished junior and mid-level associates with a chance to develop their IP transactional skills. Participate in negotiating software development, OEM and outsourcing agreements, draft high-technology and intellectual property licenses, and structure marketing strategies and distribution agreements for high-technology products and services. If you have a minimum of 2 years intellectual property experience, outstanding credentials, and a desire to focus on transactional work in a dynamic business environment, this is the opportunity for you.

G8111 PATENT SPECIALIST (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Our client is actively involved in development of genetically engineered drugs and is seeking a patent attorney to effectively serve as director of intellectual property. Candidates must have a doctoral degree. in organic chemistry and at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will have law firm and/or in-house experience at a large healthcare products/pharmaceutical company.

Our client, a major manufacturer of advanced materials used primarily in fiber optic and wireless communications applications, is seeking an additional attorney to focus on patent prosecution and develop IP strategy. The successful candidate will have 2+ years experience with a degree in EE, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics. It is envisioned this position will develop into a GC role.

A2913 IN HOUSE PATENT COUNSEL

A major force in the medical devices sector seeking a patent attorney to work at its San Jose headquarters. Responsibilities will involve patent prosecution initially and subsequently encompass licensing, technology transfer and other intellectual property issues. Candidates should have at least 3 years experience in patent prosecution and a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering or physics.

B6636 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL

A major manufacturer of computer peripherals and telecommunications equipment seeks to add two Patent Attorneys (one senior and one junior) to their legal group. The successful candidates must be admitted to the EPO, have at least 2 years for the junior position (6+ years for the senior position) of patent prosecution experience and an undergraduate degree in computer sciences, electronics engineering or physics. This position offers excellent compensation and benefits, tremendous career growth potential and the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology.

C1992 IP LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

A Litigation Associate is needed at one of Munich's top firms. The successful candidate must have excellent academic credentials and at least 3 years Intellectual Property litigation experience with a well-respected law firm. This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of exciting clients in a truly collegial atmosphere! This is a dynamic and vibrant practice and will offer a ‘clear shot’ into partnership. The firm pays top-end salaries and bonuses but respects associates’ quality of life issues.

D5455 SENIOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL

A large high-tech corporation seeks an IP transactional attorney to support its acquisitions team. The successful applicant needs superior credentials with an EE or related undergraduate degree, license to practice before the EPO and at least 4 years experience of IP law practice. This attorney will provide IP support for company’s acquisition and divestiture of businesses and product lines worldwide, and manage outside counsel. This is an outstanding opportunity with an exceptional compensation, bonus and stock option package.

A4248 STAFF PATENT ATTORNEY

Our client, a major law firm, has a genuinely exciting and progressive opening for a Staff Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will conduct patent validity studies, infringement analyses, patent prosecution etc and will participate in patent licensing, enforcement and technology transfer projects as well as assisting with IP portfolio management. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a Patent Attorney with hi-tech acumen, and a broad understanding of science and technology. The successful candidate should be a registered patent attorney with a strong computer technology background and have a graduate degree in EE, computer science or related field. Experience in patent litigation is also desirable as are good writing and communication skills. The rewards package on offer here is, in our view, an outstanding one.

B1642 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST

We are pleased to be asked to assist our client, one of the largest global consumer products companies with operations in nearly 200 countries and sales of more than $50 billion. The success of the business is driven by the power of its global brand portfolio. In order to protect its key brand assets, our client has set up a highly accomplished and dynamic anti-counterfeiting team with key members located in strategic locations around the world. We have been engaged to identify a proactive IP attorney with a minimum of 5 years of appropriate anti-counterfeiting experience. The successful candidate will help to plan and direct the client’s anti-counterfeiting strategy, supervise external counsel and investigators and work with governments to address this vital issue for international business in the 21st Century. The ability to act independently is a must, as is a willingness to travel. Enthusiasm and strong written and oral communication skills will be critical to making an impact in this challenging role. An excellent compensation package, relocation allowance and other first class benefits are available to the lawyer selected for this key role.

W4353 TRADEMARK ATTORNEY

Our client, a publicly traded services company, seeks a trademark attorney to manage its growing trademark and domain name portfolio. Responsibilities include strategy, supervision of trademark prosecution and domain name clearance and litigation oversight. The successful candidate should have knowledge of the domestic and international domain name registration and maintenance process, at least four years' prosecution experience in a law firm or company and experience working with offensive or defensive trademark litigation. Direct litigation experience is not required.

R8289 BIOTECHNOLOGY PATENT SOLICITOR

This is a broad based position encompassing the preparation, docketing, and prosecution of foreign and domestic biotechnology patent applications as well as the development of global prosecution strategy and providing legal counsel to scientific and corporate staff regarding intellectual property matters. Our client requires a minimum of three years' experience in biotech patent prosecution in a corporate or law firm setting together with an undergraduate degree in molecular or cellular biology, protein chemistry and/or immunology.

M7553 PATENT ATTORNEY (CHEMICAL)

A Houston-based petrochemical and gas processing company is looking for a patent attorney with a minimum of 7 years experience in patents preparation and prosecution and technology licensing. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in intellectual property law with expertise in licensing, the ability to travel both domestically and internationally and an undergraduate degree in either chemistry or chemical engineering.