Vice President Chief Intellectual Property Counsel

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Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for worldwide intellectual property strategy and management for a significant and growing patent, trademark, and trade secret portfolio, with active assertions and defenses, opinions of counsel, patent procurement, trademark registration, oppositions, trade secret protection and know-how, licensing, copyright and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. Lead and empower a high-performing in-house IP legal team in a dynamic environment of continuous transformation to collaborate with commercial business units, technology, and marketing to promote the discovery, development, management and protection of new ideas and associated IP. Help guide the incubation of new technology-driven businesses and business ventures that support, for example, the hydrogen economy, advanced electronics, electrification of transportation, and thermal solutions management. Manage relationships with outside counsel globally regarding IP matters including patent and trademark application, prosecution, maintenance and renewal, oppositions, trademark clearances and enforcement, and government grants. Support the development and implementation of the IP strategy, processes, and protection in partnership with the General Counsel, Business Unit Presidents, Chief Development Officer, Chief Security Officer, Commercial, Litigation and M&A AGCs, and business Technology and Marketing leaders, and their global teams. Formulate the company’s IP portfolio development strategy to ensure alignment with the company's business priorities and advise on future risks and rewards. Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of legal agreements for IP matters, including but not limited to, license agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, joint development agreements, laboratory and field trials, and confidentiality agreements. Develop and manage annual IP budget and implement or oversee IP Management systems. Work with export control and trade compliance on all technology-related matters.

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