JOB POSTING: Patent Search Analyst

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.

*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.

Position Specifications:
• In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
• In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
• Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
• JD is a plus, but not required
• Prior art searching experience is a major plus
• Proficiency in database searching
• Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively alone

Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tom Mazzuchi Joins GWMPP Advisory Board

Over the past few months we have built a strong Advisory Board for GW's Master of Patent Practice (MPP) Program.  We are honored to announce that Dr. Thomas A. Mazzuchi, Chair of GW's Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering will join our prestigious and growing list of Advisory Board Members.  Dr. Mazzuchi received GW's Professor of the Year Award on several occasions, and published over 54 refereed journal publications and 15 book chapters since joining GW in 1985.  He is also a Professor of Operations Research and Engineering Management at the University.  We are thrilled that Dr. Mazzuchi will offer his leadership in crafting a solid engineering component into GW's MPP Program, and look forward to our amazing partnership with GW's School of Engineering and Applied Science.