Director To Senior Director Patent Counsel

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Director to Senior Director, Patent Counsel

The candidate will manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications to obtain broadest possible protection for company's inventions. Provide legal advice and service on patent/intellectual property including discovery, patentability, validity, and infringement of inventions and/or patents. Ensure all commercially important inventions are protected by valid patents and do not infringe valid third party patents. Render opinions regarding infringement and validity of patents. May handle appeal and opposition proceedings. Has understanding of company's products and technology. Ability to work with outside counsel to direct activities. Conduct, review, and evaluate literature, patent, and file wrapper searches on all subject matter relevant to the company for patentability, validity, and freedom to operate issues. Support IP due diligence teams for business development opportunities in chemical and biological therapeutic technologies. Review and provide counsel to protect Incyte’s interest in scientific/technical/clinical publications originating either internally or with third-party collaborators. Draft, negotiate and review contracts involving material transfer, sponsored research, third-party research services, consulting, confidentiality and related contract matters. May negotiate and draft patent licenses and other agreements. Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors and utilizes that knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to internal clients. Establish a rapport and a working relationship with business unit management and personnel at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel. Provide day-to-day legal advice regarding a wide range of activities and programs related to drug and biologic product development and medical affairs.

Company info

Incyte Corporation
Experimental Station Route 141 Henry Clay Road , Building E336
Wilmington
Delaware
United States 19880
Website : http://www.incyte.com