Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

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Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property
Duties: In close collaboration with various levels of the Operating Division, strategically developing the worldwide patent portfolio, including directing and managing domestic and OUS outside counsel to prepare and prosecute patent applications that are aligned with strategic objectives. Review outside counsel work product to ensure the methodology, strategy and costs meet the Company’s expectation. Manage and direct pipeline portfolio by soliciting/developing invention disclosures, conducting inventor interviews and presenting disclosures at cross functional patent committee meetings to align future filings with strategic direction. Conduct in-depth analyses of competitor products and IP portfolios. Conduct employee training on protecting the Company’s innovations, developing intellectual property assets and best practices for maintaining confidential business information. Assist internal and external litigation counsel on IP litigation matters. Conduct due diligence on potential mergers, acquisitions and investment opportunities. Collaborate with commercial legal counsel, including preparing and reviewing license agreements, various standard agreements and counseling the Operating Division regarding IP transactional matters. Provide advice and strategic options for marketing and promotional material.

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