The IP Attorney will be responsible for supporting the Business Unit’s Intellectual Property team. The successful candidate will support the creation of a patent portfolio by leading preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications; drafting and negotiating IP-related provisions in sales, supply, licensing, technology, joint-development, confidentiality, and other agreements; driving freedom to practice analysis, evaluating and resolving product clearance issues for product development; developing and investigating IP enforcement opportunities; resolving defensive matters; providing guidance along with training management and technical staff regarding IP protection; and support M&A due diligence activities.
Key Responsibilities
Obtain intellectual property protection for commercial differentiators and develop IP enforcement and defensive strategies;
Educate and train management, staff, and other resources;
Ensure freedom to practice and avoidance of third-party IP;
Manage outside counsel and other IP practitioners;
Perform mergers and acquisition IP due diligence; and
Draft and negotiate IP-related provision in agreements.