• Draft and review new patent applications covering technologies across the company’s diverse portfolio of products and systems.
• Oversee the in-house docket and drive efficient patent prosecution processes.
• Develop the U.S. and international patent portfolio with a strategic and forward-looking approach.
• Provide legal support on contracts and trademark matters.
• Conduct patentability studies, facilitate brainstorming sessions with business leaders, and deliver actionable IP analyses.
• Design and deliver intellectual property training programs for teams across the organization.
• Analyze competitor intellectual property portfolios and conduct landscape assessments to guide business strategy.
• Support M&A activities by providing IP-related due diligence and integration guidance.
• Conduct patent analysis in support of litigation, acquisitions, and licensing initiatives.
• Assist in the proactive and strategic management of patent litigation and assertions to protect the company's interests.

Skills: Patent Prosecution, IP Strategy, Portfolio Management, Trademark Law, Competitor Analysis, M&A Due Diligence, Litigation Support, IP Training

• Develop and manage a comprehensive global intellectual property strategy for designated Flagship enterprise companies.
• Grow and strengthen the worldwide patent portfolio to protect key innovations.
• Identify and mitigate third-party IP risks through proactive analysis and strategic planning.
• Oversee the efficient management of outside counsel and ensure high-quality IP execution.
• Collaborate with corporate and business development teams on partnerships, due diligence, and licensing opportunities.
• Support competitive intelligence initiatives to inform IP and business strategies.
• Provide legal and strategic IP counsel to scientists, leadership, and origination teams.
• Deliver training and education on IP best practices and risk management.
• Establish and improve IP and contract management infrastructure to support company growth.
• Enhance operational efficiency through standardized processes and tools.
• Lead brand protection initiatives by implementing and maintaining a global trademark strategy.

Skills: IP Strategy, Patent Portfolio, Risk Management, Counsel Management, Licensing Support, Market Intelligence, Legal Advisory, Brand Protection

• Engage with business management to provide strategic guidance, updates, and recommendations on the IP portfolio and patent-related offensive or defensive activities.
• Collaborate with R&D and project teams to identify patentable inventions and develop effective patent strategies.
• Direct outside counsel on global patent filing and prosecution matters to ensure quality and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct patent landscape analyses and provide related support for R&D initiatives.
• Prepare patentability, freedom-to-operate, and related opinions to support research and business development efforts.
• Perform IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Monitor third-party patent activities in relevant technology areas to assess risks and identify opportunities.
• Assist in managing offensive and defensive patent challenges before global patent offices.
• Support commercial legal teams with IP-related provisions and negotiations in various agreements.
• Collaborate with the IP litigation team to manage litigation matters involving intellectual property.
• Educate and advise associates on intellectual property issues, policies, and best practices.
• Participate in and help manage cross-functional projects within the IP, legal, and broader organizational teams.

Skills: IP Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Invention Management, Patent Analysis, Freedom-to-Operate, IP Due Diligence, Litigation Support, IP Education

• Contribute to the continuous development, refinement, and implementation of the company’s intellectual property strategy.
• Manage and strengthen the global IP portfolio to ensure alignment with innovation priorities and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, capture, and recognize new inventions and creative works.
• Oversee freedom-to-operate and product clearance analyses, including competitive landscape and whitespace evaluations.
• Support and advise on contests, innovation challenges, and intellectual property disputes.
• Assist with supplier and manufacturing partner agreements, ensuring proper IP protection and compliance.
• Guide on IP issues related to data security, privacy, open-source compliance, and technology licensing.
• Support inventors in preparing invention reports and maintaining proper documentation of innovative concepts.
• Coordinate and facilitate Invention Review Board meetings to guide strategic IP decisions.
• Manage trade secrets and nondisclosure agreements in collaboration with internal and external counsel.
• Conduct patentability, clearance, and invalidity searches, and prepare detailed legal opinions.
• Oversee global publishing and licensing activities for company-owned publications and creative assets.
• Advise legal teams on IP considerations in transactions, disputes, and product-related matters.
• Provide strategic IP counsel to Marketing, Packaging, and Publishing teams.
• Manage global photographic rights, draft production agreements, and enforce image usage policies worldwide.

Skills: IP Strategy, Portfolio Management, Invention Capture, Freedom-to-Operate, IP Compliance, Trade Secret Management, Licensing Support, Legal Advisory

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the global trademark portfolio, including domestic and international clearance, filing, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and defense.
• Coordinate and oversee an international network of IP counsel and service providers to ensure the protection, maintenance, and enforcement of trademarks, service marks, patents, and other intellectual property assets worldwide.
• Direct and support IP paralegals and staff in executing responsibilities related to trademark and patent clearance, prosecution, enforcement, licensing, copyright management, internet enforcement, IP reporting, and docketing.
• Investigate, prepare, and manage internet and domain name enforcement matters such as UDRP filings and other administrative actions to protect the company’s brands and associated intellectual property.
• Assist with all aspects of TTAB proceedings and IP litigation, including claim analysis, drafting and responding to pleadings, and managing discovery processes.
• Provide legal advice, analysis, and recommendations on a wide range of IP matters, including contract drafting, negotiation, and review of IP-related agreements both domestically and internationally.
• Advise and train employees on IP policy compliance and assist in maintaining adherence to internal IP procedures and standards.
• Support management of the global patent portfolio, including design patent prosecution and portfolio strategy.
• Conduct IP audits and prepare comprehensive reports, analyses, and strategic recommendations to strengthen IP assets and align with business goals.
• Stay current on global IP litigation, legislation, and regulatory developments, communicating key implications to relevant business units.
• Monitor and review the company's use of trademarks, patent markings, and copyrighted materials across products, packaging, and marketing content.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as R&D, Marketing, Brand Communications, and Procurement on trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent protection and usage.
• Advise subsidiaries and internal departments on developing new trademarks, copyrighted materials, and product innovations, including clearance and protection strategies.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage joint development and collaboration agreements with third parties for technology development, patenting, and confidentiality obligations.

Skills: Trademark Management, IP Portfolio, Counsel Coordination, Enforcement Actions, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, IP Compliance, IP Auditing

• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably in medical devices or similarly complex systems or devices.
• Experience with, and demonstrated competency in, biomedical engineering, polymers, and materials.
• Experience with US and European post-grant patent office proceedings.
• Experience with global patent filing strategies.
• Awareness of competition law and its intersection with intellectual property rights.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills, including the ability to manage and drive projects.
• Must have strong business acumen, including the ability to integrate legal and business risks and considerations.
• Cost-conscious, can proactively manage matter budgets, and drive strategies to minimize outside counsel spend without sacrificing quality of work product.

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7 years of Experience

• Admitted to at least one state bar.
• Background in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering.
• Law firm and in-house legal experience, preferably with relevant patent prosecution experience.
• Expert in communicating legal concepts, issues, and risks.
• Experience leading IP aspects of technology collaborations, joint ventures, and open innovation initiatives.
• Experience advising on copyright and design rights in software, user interfaces, and product aesthetics.
• Familiarity with standards-essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing principles.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and written/verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to build relationships with business partners, customers, and management.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams, and owning and driving projects from beginning to end.
• A sense of adventure and willingness to stay nimble and learn new things.

Qualifications: BA in Legal Studies with 8 years of Experience

• Related law firm and/or corporate legal experience with emphasis in areas assigned.
• Member of the US Patent Bar and member of the State Bar of California, or the ability to satisfy in-house specialty requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and international laws for the assigned areas, especially in patent law.
• Understanding of the legal and practical impact of business decisions.
• Ability to persuade colleagues as to the appropriate course among many legal choices.
• Ability to think strategically and provide visionary leadership.
• Skilled at effectively communicating orally and in writing, with specific proficiency in business writing.
• Ability to take the initiative to start and complete assignments without direct supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands successfully.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and work ethic.
• Strong ability to be a coach or team player.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 9 years of Experience

• Relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Committed to collaborating with colleagues in the IP group as well as other stakeholders to achieve shared goals, build relationships, and be a dependable team player.
• Ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and risks, and develop innovative IP solutions in collaboration with colleagues.
• Experience leading negotiations for IP settlements, coexistence agreements, and cross-licensing arrangements.
• Experience supporting corporate governance on IP policy, compliance, and training frameworks.
• Solid understanding of IP asset management processes, including patent filing workflows and renewals.
• Knowledge of IP-related dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Awareness of IP issues in branding, marketing, and advertising claims management.
• Familiarity with M&A IP integration, divestitures, and technology transfer protocols.
• Understanding of legal tech tools that enhance IP operations, document management, and analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership, as well as teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving style with emphasis on innovation and risk prevention.
• Persuasive communicator adept at aligning diverse viewpoints toward business objectives.

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 11 years of Experience

• Extensive experience across trade marks, designs, and copyright - contentious and non-contentious.
• Experience with patents and advertising/marketing laws.
• Experience advising on IP portfolio management and strategic filing programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing deals.
• Ability to draft and negotiate IP clauses in commercial, R&D, and technology transfer agreements.
• Deep understanding of trade secrets protection and data confidentiality frameworks.
• Familiarity with international IP treaties (e.g., Madrid Protocol, Hague Agreement, Berne Convention).
• Knowledge of emerging issues in AI-generated works, NFTs, and digital content ownership.
• Understanding of IP valuation, commercialization, and monetization strategies.
• Ability to provide legal leadership and commercial advice, ensuring that complex issues and risks are appropriately communicated and mitigated to business stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of and enthusiasm for managing or mentoring to oversee and mentor junior IP counsel and/or paralegals.
• Strong stakeholder management and influence across cross-functional business units, with exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.

Qualifications: BA in International Relations with 12 years of Experience