Patent Law

Patent Counsel - Mid-sized Corporation - Gaithersburg, Md.

By Dennis Crouch

VIRxSYS Corporation, a leader in gene and RNA therapy located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a skilled and highly motivated IP attorney to develop and execute the Company?s intellectual property strategy. This is a hands-on position with many challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities:
? Advise management and Board on all aspects of intellectual property law
? Develop worldwide patent strategy
? Manage global patent portfolio
? Coordinate and supervise outside counsel
? Perform freedom to operate, patentability, and validity analyses
? Draft and negotiate technology transfer and non-disclosure agreements
? Manage trademark prosecution
? Manage the Invention Disclosure Committee and execute decisions
? Perform due diligence analyses
? Provide litigation support

Requirements:
? At least 4 years practicing and managing outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
? Registration to practice before the PTO and state bar membership
? High level of motivation and ability to work independently
? Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
? Practical laboratory experience preferred

Education:
? Bachelor degree in life sciences required; MS degree or higher in immunology or molecular biology strongly preferred
? Juris doctorate degree from accredited law school

VIRxSYS provides a stimulating professional environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, plus an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of a paradigm shift in medicine. VIRxSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact:
Interested candidates please send your CV or resume to employment@virxsys.com.

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

Full post as published by Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O on June 30, 2008 (boomark / email).