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Intellectual Property - Litigation - Hard Sciences General
Intellectual Property - Litigation - Life Sciences General
Min 8 yrs required
Senior Principal IP Litigation Counsel The candidate will manage a variety of IP litigation matters, claims, and disputes on behalf of the company. Will develop strategy for successful outcomes and manage litigation to strategic objectives within budget; hire, supervise, and work closely with outside trial counsel; provide oversight to in-house paralegals; engage in and drive early evaluation and resolution of claims; and provide legal advice and counsel to business units on issues related to risk assessment and litigation risk avoidance. Report to the VP, IP Litigation. Evaluate and supervise litigation for various business units at the company, including matters relating to patent, trademark, trade secret and other IP disputes. Hire, supervise and manage outside counsel nationwide. Develop and manage budgets for efficient and effective management of cases. Define strategy to achieve expected outcomes within agreed budgets and timelines. Provide day-to-day work direction and feedback to paralegal and administrative support personnel. Consult and collaborate with company business counsel on issues relating to litigation exposure and risk.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a J.D. degree from a nationally recognized law school and be licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state. Must have 8+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house IP litigation role to include direct courtroom experience in IP cases. Technical background (science/engineering) is preferred. USPTO registration is desired. Previous in-house experience is an asset. Previous experience in the medical device field is a plus. Direct courtroom experience in IP cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, depositions, mediations, and trials is ideal. Experience with direct client contact providing strategic litigation and risk management advice is preferred.
Requisition #: 21000NLC
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