Description:
Motional's global headquarters are located at 100 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. Nestled in the bustling Seaport district with sweeping views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston, the office is located close to major transit lines and a quick walk to various restaurants and popular attractions.This role is hybrid from our Boston office. It requires two in-office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday.
Mission Summary:
We are seeking a talented Senior IP Counsel with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to maintain and enhance our IP portfolio.
What You'll Work On:
- Manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications from ideation to filing
- Lead patent harvesting, brainstorming, and IP training sessions across different sites
- Review outside counsel work product including draft patent applications and draft office action responses
- Advice on legal issues related to managing Motional's brand and trademarks portfolio, trade secrets protection, open-source software licenses, and data licensing among others
What You'll Need:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or other relevant technical discipline
- At least 7 years of US patent prosecution experience
- Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications
- USPTO registration
- Member of at least one State bar in the US
- Strong ability to write concisely and clearly
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both engineers and outside counsel
- Willingness to work across time zones
- Comfortable with a minimum of 10% travel (domestic and international) per year
Bonus points (but not required):
- Master's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
- At least 2 years of in-house experience as an IP or Patent Counsel with a technology company
- Foreign prosecution experience (European, Chinese, or Korean experience preferred)
- Experience drafting applications related to machine learning, robotics, automotive technologies
- Experience with trademark prosecution, open-source software licenses, software licensing
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Salary Range:
$166,000—$222,250 USD
