Senior Director, IP Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

GEICO offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonuses, career growth and development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our associates’ quality of life is important to us. Full-time GEICO associates are offered a comprehensive Total Rewards Program*, including:

401(k) and profit-sharing plans
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
Tuition reimbursement
Associate assistance program
Flexible spending accounts
Business casual dress
Fitness and dining facilities (at most locations)
Associate clubs and sports teams
Volunteer opportunities

GEICO Credit Union

At GEICO, our associates are the heart of the company. We’re looking for high potential candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are ready to jump into the fast-paced world of insurance. Our associates do not work in a call center and do not sell over the phone.



As Senior Director, IP Attorney, you will play a critical role in safeguarding and managing our intellectual property assets. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure the protection and enforcement of our intellectual property rights and support the growth of our IP licensing activities across Patents, Trademarks, and copyrights.

Requirements:
- Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school
- Admitted to the Patent Bar
- 10+ years of experience in both litigation and transactional areas of patent practice
- Experience with patent preparation and prosecution
- Experience with IP licensing and transactions
- Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office

Responsibilities:
- Manage patent portfolio including new application filing, prosecution, and strategy development
- Conduct patent search and analysis for patentability and due diligence
- Identify and protect new intellectual property and counsel customers and product development/business development teams on IP matters
- Review and negotiate IP-related agreements, trademark registration, renewals, and enforcement
- Create and deliver IP training and other related knowledge-based projects

Salary Range:
$210, - $350, per year

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage patent portfolio including new application filing, prosecution, and strategy development
- Patent search/analysis including patentability search/analysis and due diligence
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify and protect new intellectual property and counsel customers and product development/business development teams on intellectual property matters
- Review and negotiate IP-related agreements, trademark registration, renewals, and enforcement
- Create and deliver IP training and other related knowledge-based projects

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school
- Admitted to the Patent Bar
- 10+ years of experience in both litigation and transactional areas of patent practice
- Experience with patent preparation and prosecution
- Experience with IP licensing and transactions
- Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office

Experience and Skills:

- Must have experience in both litigation and transactional areas of patent practice
- Experience with patent preparation and prosecution preferred
- Experience with IP licensing and transactions preferred
- Strong leadership skills, ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At GEICO, we believe in providing a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless it would impose an undue hardship to the company. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace and expect all associates to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

GEICO offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonuses, career growth and development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our associates' quality of life is important to us, and we offer a Total Rewards Program that includes 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, associate assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and more. We also have associate clubs and sports teams, a fitness center, and dining facilities at most locations, as well as volunteer opportunities and a credit union. Our associates do not work in a call center and do not sell over the phone. We are looking for high potential candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are ready to jump into the fast-paced world of insurance. Join our team and be a part of the heart of our company.

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