Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property/Trademark/Copyright

Min 12 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property/Trademark/Copyright
Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience practicing intellectual property law with emphasis on trademark and copyright law
Salary: - per year (expected annual salary range)
Location: Beachwood, Ohio, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and/or Raleigh, North Carolina (relocation will be offered to one of these key markets)

Primary Responsibilities:

- Provide guidance and advice on patentability, patent prosecution, IP agreements, right-to-use studies, infringement opinions, and IP risks.
- Conduct trademark clearance searches, file and prosecute trademark applications, and manage trademark disputes and litigation.
- Develop and implement trademark strategies and policies to protect and enhance brand identity.
- Stay updated on latest developments and trends in trademark law and practice.
- Work with a globally dispersed team of IP teammates.
- Manage business IP portfolios and provide recommendations for protection and enforcement.
- Lead trainings and provide counsel to internal stakeholders and employees.
- Assess and manage outside counsel for IP services.
- Counsel on contracts, patent prosecution/portfolio management, patent searching, infringement and freedom to operate assessments, and assist on M&A activities.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 12 years’ experience practicing intellectual property law with emphasis on trademark and copyright law.
- US patent attorney/agent registration and/or qualifications.
- Juris doctorate degree from an accredited university.
- Bachelors of Science degree (preferred in electrical and/or mechanical engineering) from an accredited university.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
- Relocation will be offered to one of the three key markets listed for this role.

Skills:

- Outstanding communications skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to effectively advise inventors and management personnel regarding IP risks and strategies and portfolio management.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Law firm and corporate experience.
- Litigation and/or trademark experience.
- Prior engineering experience.

Benefits:

- Competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees.
- Expected annual salary range of - per year.
- Variable incentive program available.
- Equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
- Consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws.
- Disability-related reasonable accommodations available upon request.
- Various Health and Welfare benefits and Retirement benefits available.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work programs available.

Join our team at Eaton and be a part of an outstanding legal organization comprised of approximately 55 lawyers worldwide. We offer a professional environment and opportunities for career development and advancement. Relocate to one of our key markets and experience a fulfilling career as a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property/Trademark/Copyright.

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