Patent Law

Responsibilities:
? Prepare and prosecute patent applications concerning molecular diagnostic assays and related instrumentation; and to a lesser extent, manage the prosecution of patent applications being handled by outside counsel.
? Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses related to product developments.
? Review research disclosure statements from research staff. Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for public dissemination.
? Assist in the preparation and negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses.
? Work with outside counsel on matters such as due diligence, oppositions, patent interferences, opinions of counsel, and agreements.
? Prepare and present company-wide lectures on issues relating to intellectual property.
? Provide litigation support to the General Counsel and/or outside counsel as needed in patent-related litigation.

Related Business/Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
? Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
? Prior experience in supporting the negotiation and documentation of licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
? Experience with patent-related litigation

Education and Experience Requirements:
? 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney in the life sciences industry, preferably related to molecular diagnostics and/or diagnostic instrument systems.
? Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney required.
? Applicants must be qualified to practice law in the State of California or eligible to qualify.

Gen-Probe offers a dynamic and innovative work environment along with excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits, stock options (NASDAQ:GPRO), bonus potential, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation/sick time /holidays, assistance with continuing education, on-site fitness center and our own Waterfall Café.

Contact:
We invite you to view our Career Video! Please apply online by visiting: http://www.genprobe.com/careers/opportunities.aspx. Local candidates preferred. No agencies please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California

?The Power to Look Deeper?
Awarded the 2008 Grand Prize at the local Workplace Excellence Awards, Gen-Probe is a respected biotech employer of choice in San Diego and a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products used for the diagnosis of human diseases and for screening of donated human blood. We offer a state-of-the-art facility in a prime location with world-class benefits. We?re currently looking for team members who have ?The Power to Look Deeper? in developing the best products, technologies and service.