Associate Director Intellectual Property
Associate Director Intellectual Property
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$ 295000 - 295000
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Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IAUSAPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:
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None/Not RequiredJoining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
We are currently seeking an IP Counsel for CAS (Connected Aviation Solutions) and to support the broader Avionics and Mission Systems businesses.
This position requires a leading IP expert that is forward thinking drives to create new and innovative solutions makes sound decisions sets and implements short and longterm strategies communicates effectively with top leadership and excels in solving exceptionally highly complex this skill set the career possibilities are numerous within Collins and the other Raytheon Technologies companies. Primary responsibility involves a broad mix of protecting the Collins IP transactional work and client counseling including:
This individual will ideally work a hybrid role at our Collins location in Windsor Locks CT or Cedar Rapids IA or Charlotte NC but remote may be a possibility.
What You Will Do:
Driving IP engagement within the CAS AVI and Mission System businesses
Providing effective concise and timely advice to senior management general legal counsel engineers and commercial colleagues on IP matters particularly in the areas of patent trade secret trademark and copyright law and related disputes.
Negotiating and advising management and colleagues on various IP agreements and IP aspects of broader agreements with customers suppliers and partners.
Collaborate with clients to develop and implement IP strategies for key enterprises products and technologies aligned with business objectives. Active engagement on IP issues throughout product development processes.
Interacting with engineers and supervising outside counsel with regards to identifying protectable inventions assessing invention disclosures preparing and prosecuting patent applications and protecting trade secrets.
Preferred locations Connecticut Charlotte or Cedar Rapids
Must be willing and able to travel 10 of the time (domestic and international)
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Must have a Juris doctor degree
5 years of IP legal experience
Admitted to the Bar of one or more US States
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Aerospace (e.g. as an engineer inhouse attorney or patent prosecutor)
Law firm and inhouse IP legal experience
Patents: preparation & prosecution; transactions and litigation
US government contracts intellectual property
Engineering experience is beneficial
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance home and auto insurance additional life and accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
Birth adoption parental leave benefits
Ovia Health fertility and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
And more!
Learn More and Apply Now:
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
*This position is remote; however if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role
The salary range for this role is 147000 USD 295000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.This role is a role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Director
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