Assistant General Counsel, IP
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Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Summary
As Assistant General Counsel IP you will collaborate cross-functionally across the business and work closely with project teams to protect and utilize the companys intellectual property. You will strategically develop and manage invention disclosure and IP portfolios advise the business on intellectual property matters and support transactional and business development activities. You will be an integral part of helping to make life-enhancing care available to patients worldwide.
Primary Function of Position
- Collaborating closely with engineers and business personnel at all levels to protect the companys intellectual property.
- Managing and developing substantial invention and international patent portfolios for key business and technology areas.
- Leading invention identification meetings reviewing invention disclosures for decisions on IP actions overseeing outside counsel and foreign associates on patent filings and other IP activities with spot-drafting as appropriate.
- Performing reviews of external patents and IP.
- Supporting IP due diligence transactional licensing and litigation activities as needed. Leading or supporting special projects as requested.
- Advising the company on patent trade secret and other IP matters such as: copyrights open source software trademarks and designs.
- Providing IP training to company personnel. Mentoring junior members of the IP team.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Job/Skill Requirements
- Juris Doctorate. Registered with the USPTO. Member of the California bar or eligible to be a California Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC).
- At least 12 years of experience in intellectual property at least 8 of which is in patent preparation and prosecution. Familiarity with patent prep & pros in U.S. WIPO and outside-U.S. jurisdictions.
- Strong engineering or physical sciences background coupled with deep intellectual curiosity. Mechanical engineering physics or similar degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to accurately prioritize and deftly juggle multiple simultaneous projects and provide outstanding deliverables on-time.
- Excellent communications teamwork skills and attention to detail.
- Desire to thrive in dynamic environment to foster a collaborative culture and to learn and grow with a high-performing team.
If you are ready to make an impact at the forefront of surgical technology innovationand you have the drive to expand your expertise with a world-class teamwe encourage you to apply.
Additional Information :
Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assi ... View more
