Description:
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Assistant Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation career.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As an Assistant Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Prepare patent applications and prosecute patents globally
- Handle opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes
- Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues
- Provide IP services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, and advice.
- Work independently on matters of significant complexity or importance.
- Provide legal services to medium to large complex businesses.
- Lead transactional processes for IP transactions of significant impact and/or complexity.
- Can manage IP litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters, and can formulate strategies for dispute resolution.
- Are a subject matter expert in some area of IP law and have responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country.
- Handle other duties as assigned
Your Skills And Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Ten (10) years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- Member of a United States bar in good standing
- Registered to Practice before the USPTO
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in an artificial intelligence-related discipline or equivalent experience (e.g. computer science, mathematics, cognitive science, computational neuroscience, etc.)
- Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally that relate to the foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including neural networks, symbolic AI, and/or deep learning
- Experience involving IP litigation and other patent disputes, particularly post-grant actions at the USPTO
- Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment
- Strong academic credentials
- Business acumen and an ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals
- Highly effective written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization including business line leaders, regional heads and senior management
- Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability; and a collegial work style
- Proven track record of managing complex, global patent portfolios
- High energy and a dedication to responsive client service
Work Location:
On-site An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation Center, Maplewood, MN (at least 4 days/wk in the office)
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: Is Authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, An American Multinational Conglomerate Corporation regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
