In-House
Wilmington, MA
Computer Engineering Attorney / Electrical Engineering Attorney in Wilmington, MA
Attorney
Min 10 yrs required
No
Job Title: Counsel, Intellectual Property/Patent
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as an in-house expert on US intellectual property matters, reporting directly to the Head of the Intellectual Property team.
- Oversee intellectual property work across designated business units as a part of a global IP team.
- Provide legal counsel, draft, and negotiate complex intellectual property agreements, including software licenses.
- Oversee the preparation and prosecution of a global IP portfolio, managing outside IP counsel worldwide; some patent prosecution may be required.
- Direct and guide IP deliverables for all stages of product development.
- Assist with open source software issues, usage reviews, and related product clearances.
- Lead the development and implementation of IP strategies for assigned product groups, consistent with overall IP strategy.
- Help oversee IP litigation matters in coordination with the IP Litigation team.
- Manage IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and minority interests.
- Conduct patentability searches and manage product releases by initiating IP clearance/freedom-to-operate investigations.
- Train and educate business units on open source software, invention disclosure processes, patent processes, and IP asset management.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor and license to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction, preferably Massachusetts.
- Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and/or other patent offices.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a substantially similar discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in patent law.
- Beneficial, but not required, experience includes engineering or legal work in medical devices, semiconductors, or software areas, and litigation experience as in-house counsel.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior management.
- Ability to function as part of a team, with successful collaboration in teams including engineering, IP, and legal professionals.
- Experience in various intellectual property legal areas, including patent drafting, licensing, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and open-source software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understanding of IP management and docketing systems, such as Anaqua.
- Ability to travel as needed, both regionally and internationally.
Salary Information:
- The expected wage range for a new hire is $165,200 to $227,150.
- Actual wage may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
- This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus, based on personal and company factors.
- Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, among others.
Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and requires travel approximately 10% of the time.
- The role is based in Wilmington, MA, and is part of the 1st Shift/Days.
- For positions requiring access to technical data, export licensing approval from the . Department of Commerce or the . Department of State may be necessary, except for US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 . 1324b(a)(3).
- The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Jul 09, 2025
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