Identifies and aggressively pursues strategies and actions for global patent protection. Develops and maintains comprehensive patent portfolios on Novo Nordisk inventions, and handles global filing and prosecution of patent applications.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Sr. Corporate Patent Counsel. Interacts with various departments within Novo Nordisk and NNI. Also interacts with government agencies and law firms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications. Prepares and files patent applications and substantive responses and oversees procedural actions.
• Provides client counseling. Advises on complex research collaborations, validity, infringements, freedom to operate, patentability opinions, keeping a close working relationship with the research and marketing arms of the Company.
• Facilitates information flow on IP (Intellectual Property) issues with internal and outside counsel and collaborators.
• Identifies/drafts high quality patent applications for new inventions.
• Manages US and foreign patents (if originated in the US)
• Evaluates patent disclosures, opinions and infringement studies.
• Evaluates the technology to determine feasibility.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• J.D. and degree in biology or chemistry (preferably an advanced degree and most preferably a Ph.D. or M.D. degree) with 2-7 years plus of patent attorney experience in biotechnology patent prosecution and opinion work, preferably in private practice.
• State Bar. Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws and prosecution procedures; specific ability to stay current with laws, rules, and procedures. | | Department | LGQ - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (2) |
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Montana-Western/Missoula
Salary:
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Date available:
now
Experience Skills:
Professional
Company:
Novo Nordisk
Company Description:
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy.
Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs more than 29,000 employees in 81 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries.
Novo Nordisks B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NVO.
Company Website:
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08/12/2009