Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property
Core
Owns patent portfolio strategy and advises business leaders on general legal matters for a 3D printer manufacturer.
Role type
Assistant General Counsel (Intellectual Property)
Builds
Global patent portfolio, legal strategies, and commercial contracts
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
U.S. patent law, international patent systems, trademark law, trade secret law, patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, FTO analysis, contract negotiation
Preferred skills
In-house legal experience at hardware/hard-tech, Chinese manufacturing operations, EPO/CNIPA experience, global copyright law, commercial transactions, licensing agreements
Technologies
USPTO, EPO, CNIPA
Responsibilities
Build metrics for patent portfolio value and 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
Mid-level, hands-on IC