Intellectual Property Attorney

Review and evaluate new invention disclosures and recommends disposition to management. Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and manages the corresponding IP docket. Provide IP review and prepare IP reports for technology development projects. Prepare, review and negotiate development, confidentiality and consulting agreements. Plan and conduct brainstorming sessions with technology development team and stakeholders on assigned technology topics. Perform fact gathering and initial analysis for right-to-use, infringement and validity opinions. Train and counsel center employees and managers in IP legal issues and company policies. Assist in maintaining trade secret protection for the center, through appropriate confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements with employees and technical publication approval. Direct, supervise and assist outside counsel on legal matters affecting the center. Assist in the development, implementation and update of the IP strategy for the center(s). Monitor the IP activity of competitors and advise the business and legal management team. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. USPTO Registration. Minimum 5 years of experience in practicing patent law.