Lead Counsel, IP
Core
Lead the global IP portfolio strategy, including patent prosecution, claims architecture, and freedom to operate for an autonomous drone delivery system.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (patent strategy & prosecution)
Builds
Global patent portfolio and IP protection for autonomous logistics systems
Domain
Autonomous drones / Logistics / IP Law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
patent lifecycle management, claims architecture, freedom to operate analysis, IP litigation experience, outside counsel management, IP policy development, commercial deal IP aspects
Preferred skills
strategic IP planning, cross-functional collaboration with engineering/product teams, process scalability
Technologies
patent prosecution tools, legal research databases
Responsibilities
Set and execute strategic direction for global IP portfolio; manage outside counsel; provide direct client counseling on IP issues; develop internal IP policies; train product/engineering teams on patentability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC