IP Legal Counsel

IP Legal Counsel

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As an IP Legal Counsel supporting our Legal and Compliance team you will be trusted to work on intellectual property matters related to ophthalmic materials medical devices and manufacturing technologies inour Fort Worth TX office.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Manage invention disclosures including collecting and screening disclosures conducting inventor interviews presenting disclosures at patent committee meetings and making recommendations
• Prepare prosecute and manage Alcons global patent portfolio including direct preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO
• Review and manage outside counsel work to ensure quality and cost effectiveness consistent with Alcon expectations and IP strategy
• Manage legal costs and outside counsel spend to support budget objectives and priorities
• Conduct due diligence and freedom-to-operate assessments related to product development M&A and licensing activities
• Conduct strategic assessments of competitor products and IP portfolios
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and counsel a variety of clients on IP and other legal issues
• Interact with and provide legal and strategic guidance to R&D and commercial stakeholders senior management and other organizational functions
• Providing legal support on IP-related agreements including R&D agreements confidentiality agreements license agreements and consulting agreements
• Assist internal and external litigation counsel on IP litigation and administrative patent proceedings including reexaminations and oppositions
• Conduct internal training on IP-related issues and processes including IP capture patent strategy confidentiality and contamination and trade secret protection
• Provide input and advice regarding IP issues related to regulatory marketing and promotional materials
• Occasional domestic or foreign travel

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs. Assoc.11 yrs.; M.S.4 yrs.; PhD3 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic performance
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Preferred areas of education in engineering chemistry materials science physics or a related technical field with strong academic performance
• Experience practicing patent law including patent preparation and prosecution preferably in the medical device life sciences or advanced technology sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage patent portfolios interact effectively with inventors and provide practical businessoriented legal advice
• Experience working with crossfunctional teams including R&D and commercial stakeholders
• Preferably working knowledge of patent law in international jurisdictions and experience with patent conflicts including reexaminations EPO oppositions and/or patent litigation.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.