Intellectual Property Patent Attorney

The Intellectual Property Counsel is responsible for assisting the Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in identifying, evaluating, and protecting patentable and strategic inventions and minimizing the risk that the Company's products infringe on the valid intellectual property rights of others. This position will also collaborate with the Product Development team and other in-house and outside attorneys to review, draft, and coordinate patent applications, patent prosecutions, intellectual property documentation, and related agreements.

• Assist the Senior Intellectual Property Counsel on researching existing patents and providing guidance during the design process when developing new products.

• Work closely with engineers to identify patentable technology, suggest courses of action to best protect proprietary technology, and help drive the process for new patent applications.

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications, and as needed, work with outside counsel and foreign associates for preparation and prosecution of international patent applications.

• Assist with the analysis of patent office actions, gather relevant data and information, and draft responses to those actions to obtain allowance of claims.

• Conduct prior art searches and invalidity searches.

• Provide legal advice on patentability of inventions, validity of patents, and patent infringement.

• Assist in managing patent docket, completing docket reviews, and providing recommendations regarding patent maintenance and foreign filing decisions.

• Track intellectual property related projects and manage timelines as appropriate. Keep leadership informed of progress.

• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Travel Requirements
 
10% (3 days per month)