Head of Intellectual Property
Core
Own patent portfolio strategy and value metrics, draft and prosecute patents globally, and advise business leaders on general legal matters.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (patent attorney)
Builds
Global patent portfolio and legal advisory services for a 3D printing hardware company
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
U.S. patent law, international patent systems, patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analysis, general litigation support, commercial contract negotiation
Preferred skills
In-house legal experience at hardware/hard-tech, Chinese manufacturing operations, EPO/CNIPA experience, global copyright law, licensing agreements
Technologies
USPTO, EPO, CNIPA
Responsibilities
Build metrics to inform global patent portfolio strategy; Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications; Run freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments; Partner with R&D to identify patentable inventions; Manage outside counsel; Support IP litigation and enforcement; Advise on manufacturing and vendor agreements; Handle generalist legal matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
