IP - Patent Counsel

The IP - Patent Counsel manages a global, sophisticated patent portfolio and is responsible for patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic IP work. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong strategic judgment and is comfortable operating autonomously while serving as a trusted advisor within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Manage day-to-day prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications
• Draft high-quality patent applications and responses to Office Actions with minimal supervision
• Develop filing strategies aligned with business priorities, product roadmaps, and competitive positioning
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and competitive landscape analyses inquiries
• Collaborate with product, engineering and business teams on risk assessment and IP strategy
• Participate in invention disclosure reviews, and manage an internal “Patent Committee” to make filing decisions
• Maintain accurate docketing, reporting, and portfolio metrics
• Support IP litigation matters as needed, including proficiency in drafting initial claim charts against target products
• Support IP due diligence for M&A, partnerships, and licensing initiatives
• Oversee outside counsel and foreign associates
• Managing legal budgets including experience working with finance and accounting teams on budgeting, accrual, and forecast functions

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare
• Retirement plan benefits