Intellectual Property Associate Counsel
Intellectual Property Associate Counsel
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$ 149300 - 329000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This role is will provide intellectual property (IP) legal support to Strykers business including its communication and datagenerating medical devices. The role partners with the divisional IP team to develop and execute on businesss IP strategy. This role also advises internal clients and manages outside counsel on a wide range of issues including patents trade secrets trademarks copyrights open source agreements freedom to operate analysis M&A and IP risk mitigation. This role will work closely with IP managers IP litigation counsels business counsels R&D business development and commercial business leadership.
This is a remote position; however there is a strong preference for candidates located in Orlando FL Kalamazoo MI or San Jose CA. Up to 30 of this roles time may be spent travelling.
What you will do:
Assist with the development and implementation of IP strategy
Draft negotiate and advise on complex IP agreements including licenses and IP provisions in commercial agreements
Counsel on patentability and freedom to operate issues
Coordinate and collaborate on patent portfolio development and management
Work closely with legal team and internal clients on IP litigation and other legal disputes
Support Strykers growth by providing IP diligence on our acquisitions
Counsel on IP matters related to patent trade secret copyright and trademark law
Develop and provide IP training
What you will need:
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering computer engineering/science biomedical engineering or equivalent
Juris Doctor degree and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
10 years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Legal experience in IP law (law firm or inhouse) with a focus on digital AI and softwareenabled technologies
Expertise in patent clearance and freedomtooperate analysis with proven results
Experience negotiating complex technology agreements including licenses and IP provisions
Proven ability to oversee patent preparation and prosecution for digital and software technologies
Strong track record of crossfunctional collaboration within matrixed organizations
Ability to build and influence relationships at all organizational levels including senior leadership
Commitment to integrity accountability and high ethical standards
Skilled in managing multiple highpriority projects in fastpaced dynamic environments
$149300 $329000 salary plus bonus eligible benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors.
Travel Percentage: 30Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
