Patent Law

Ventana Medical Systems is seeking a patent attorney / associate. Coordinates Ventana intellectual property (IP) activities within one or more business areas. Secure protection for the company?s intellectual property and minimize the risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of third parties.

Essential Functions:
? Responsible for developing and implementing IP strategy within one or more business areas.
? Act as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business areas.
? Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications worldwide to protect the company?s investment in research and development.
? Prepare written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
? Assist product development teams in designing products to avoid the valid patent claims of third parties in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new discoveries and innovation to the marketplace.
? Provide general counseling on IP issues to the relevant business area(s) including functional groups such as business management, marketing, research and development and manufacturing.
? Conduct trademark searching and opinions.

Requirements:
Formal Training/Education:
? Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, biology)/biochemistry/chemistry/biotechnology; advanced degree in the life sciences is preferred.
? Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states.
? Licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Experience:
? At least three years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, opinion work, licensing, trademark practice and client counseling.
? Experience in the patenting of in vitro diagnostic devices or pharmaceuticals
? Some experience with IP litigation matters is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
? Excellent writing, analytical, and computer skills.
? Organized, creative, detail oriented, capable of working under pressure and on multiple tasks, and must be able to timely meet deadlines.
? Enthusiastic with ability to engender client trust and confidence
? Ability to take a reasoned position and defend it in the face of opposition.
? Works well as part of a team

Contact:
To apply, please visit https://careers.ventanamed.com. Vacancy # IRC19734. Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tucson, Arizona