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Intellectual Property Attorney in Saint Joseph, MI

Whirlpool Corporation May 15,2015 Nov 04,2014 Location Saint Joseph MI
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In-House

Attorney

Intellectual Property

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

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Legal Counsel, Patents Duties: Be responsible for providing legal counsel and services on matters involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other proprietary information. Supports global product organization, including its advanced development and product engineering groups. Advise on intellectual property issues involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary information. Developing and executing patent strategies related to assigned Whirlpool technology areas. Reviewing inventions and advising on palatability issues and arranging for the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Establishing product clearance plans and reviewing and advising on patent infringement risks. Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic intellectual property. Providing intellectual property advice and training to clients. Drafting and assisting in the negotiation and administration of intellectual property related contracts, including confidentiality, development and license agreements, as well as assisting in negotiation of more general commercial agreements, including procurement and various service agreements. Investigating and pursuing patent infringement and enforcement opportunities, including patent litigation. Providing patent support for special projects. Researching intellectual property issues relevant to the company’s business.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: J.D. Degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials and Bar Admission, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Technical bachelor degree, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering or related field. 5+ years of legal experience as an attorney. Experience in patent preparation, prosecution, IP transactions (e.g., development and licensing agreements), product clearance, and patent litigation is highly desired. Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects. Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a leader or member of a cross functional team. Ability to provide strong strategic thought to patent processes.

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