patent counsel

Nokia

<div>Patent Portfolio organization within Nokia Technologies manages Nokia's industry-leading patent portfolio.
We are looking for a motivated, seasoned patent professional to strengthen a team responsible for cellular Standard Essential Patents in litigation.
The role includes preparing assets for litigation, coordination of outside counsel work, as well as handling technical and patent related work across active litigation projects across jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate is a qualified patent attorney or legal professional with deep understanding of 3GPP technologies and over 10 years of experience in patent business including patent litigation. Experience with FRAND, SEP licensing, and project management is a plus.
The business title is subject to confirmation and may be defined in alignment with the candidate&rsquo;s level of experience and qualifications.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Identify &amp; prepare patents for litigation
</li><li>Validity &amp; essentiality analysis, prosecution of litigation assets, preparation for legal actions
</li><li>Being responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally
</li><li>Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work</li></ul></div>
 <div>Ideally you are an experienced and passionate patent professional who excels at synthesizing technical &amp; legal knowledge with strategic approach in a dynamic, global environment and has the following qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of professional hands-on experience in patent business at a law firm and/or inhouse
</li><li>Experience in patent litigation
</li><li>Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with Patent Attorney or Law qualification
</li><li>Understanding of 3GPP technologies
</li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills
</li><li>Proactive, result-oriented, mindset with a strong drive to excel in high-pressure, high-stakes environment
</li><li>Proven track record of resolving complex issues and strategy execution
</li><li>Proven ability to navigate and organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders&mdash;facilitating seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycle
</li><li>Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
</li></ul>It would be nice if you also had:
<ul><li>Project management experience
</li><li>Understanding legal systems in a variety of jurisdictions
</li><li>Initiative to develop new and better ways of doing things
</li><li>Understanding of FRAND matters and SEP licensing framework</li></ul></div>
 <div><div><div>About Nokia 
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<div>Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together. 
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<div>We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act&trade;, putting the world&rsquo;s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future. 
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<div>Learn more about life at Nokia . 
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<div>About the Business Group 
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<div>Nokia Technologies manages and monetizes Nokia&rsquo;s patent portfolio, building on Nokia&rsquo;s continued innovation and decades of R&amp;D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact. 
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<div><div>Our recruitment process 
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<div><div>We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. 
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<div>If you&rsquo;re interested in this role but don&rsquo;t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. 
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<div>The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .</div></div></div></div></div>

Senior/Principal Patent Counsel, SEP Litigation

Ripplehire

<div>Role description 
An IP Counsel is expected to collaborate closely with inventors to identify and develop patentable innovations. The role involves preparing comprehensive applications by drafting detailed patent documents that include precise claims and thorough descriptions while ensuring all necessary information is clearly articulated as per the patent act. The IP Counsel should conduct prior art research to establish the uniqueness of innovations and stay updated on relevant patent laws and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective communication with internal teams and external attorneys is vital throughout the application process, as is developing strategic plans for national and international patent filings that navigate the complexities of different jurisdictions. Additionally, the IP Counsel will need to prepare and submit responses to any objections or rejections from patent offices and monitor competitors&rsquo; patent filings to inform and strengthen the company's intellectual property strategy.

1) Intellectual Property Portfolio Development:
<ul><li> Strategic curation and expansion of IP assets to align with business objectives and market opportunities.
</li></ul>2) Supporting R&amp;D in ideation, creation, and development:
<ul><li> Guiding innovation processes from concept to commercialization while safeguarding IP rights.
</li></ul>1) Interviewing inventors, conducting Search and Patent drafting
<ul><li> Collaborating with inventors to document novel ideas, validate uniqueness via prior art searches, and draft robust patent applications.</li></ul>

2) Patent Audit:
<ul><li> Systematic review of existing patents to assess validity, compliance, and alignment with organizational strategy.
</li></ul>3) Patent Searches (State of the Art, FTO, Invalidity, etc.)
<ul><li> Executing targeted searches to inform R&amp;D direction, mitigate infringement risks, or challenge/existing patents.
</li></ul>4) Responding to FERs and Office Actions of other jurisdictions,
<ul><li> Addressing patent examiners' queries with technical-legal arguments to secure grant approvals.
</li></ul>5) Attending Hearing on Patent matters
<ul><li> Advocating for IP rights in legal or administrative proceedings to resolve disputes or oppositions.
</li></ul>6) Managing IP management tool AQX Corporate
<ul><li> Overseeing digital IP workflows, docketing, and analytics for streamlined portfolio management.
</li></ul>7) Negotiating Research Contracts &amp; NDAs with various Research partners:
<ul><li> Structuring agreements with partners to define IP ownership, licensing, and confidentiality terms.
</li></ul>8) IP awareness sessions:
<ul><li> Educating teams on IP best practices to foster innovation and ensure timely, secure filings. 
</li></ul> 
Skills 
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<ul><li>Having sound knowledge of Indian Patent Act 1970, PCT</li></ul>
<ul><li>IP searching/FTO/Invalidity</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expertise to use IP Databases</li></ul>
<ul><li>Patent Drafting</li></ul>
<ul><li>Patent Prosecution</li></ul>
<ul><li>National Patent Filing/PCT Filing</li></ul>
<ul><li>Due Diligence of Patent portfolios and identifying emerging IP trends</li></ul>
<ul><li>Skills on Patent portfolio management</li></ul>
<ul><li>Patent landscaping</li></ul>
<ul><li>IP audits</li></ul>
<ul><li>Technical competence to perform intellectual property and technical due diligence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Technical competence to execute patent landscaping, technology scouting, and data mining (programming would be an advantage) projects</li></ul>
<ul><li>Impeccable written and verbal communications to make knowledge-driven recommendations to technical and business leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborative aptitude to engage with people from diverse skill set to retrieve the insights</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exposure to IP, Business, and technical databases</li></ul>
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Willingness to travel to different conferences and events and gathering information 
Other details 
B. Tech./M. tech/MSc./PhD/Research Fellows
<ul><li>Preferably in Metallurgy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering</li></ul>

Registered Patent Agents/LLB/LLM in IP law preferred. 
About Tata Steel Ltd 
Tata Steel is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the world's most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world. The group recorded a consolidated turnover of US $32,836 million in the financial year ending March 31, 2022. A Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM organisation, Tata Steel Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 65,000</div>

IP Counsel

Clarivate

<div>We are looking for a Patent Drafting Lead to join our preparation and prosecution in Noida/Bangalore, India. This is an amazing opportunity to work on drafting and prosecuting work and also managing one or more clients. We would love to speak with you if you have skills in patent drafting, patent prosecution and client management experience 
About You &ndash; experience, education, skills, and accomplishments<ul><li>
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Telecommunication any related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience focusing on patent draft preparation.</li><li>
Strong technical knowledge in the Electrical, Telecommunication or related domain and proficiency in drafting projects related to other technology domains.</li><li>
Good knowledge of electrical circuits, 3GPP, and related domains.</li><li>
Knowledge and experience on patent prosecution, patent search or patent analytics projects would be an added benefit.</li><li>
Possess ability to work on multiple teams and multiple projects under strict timelines.</li></ul>
It would be great if you also had
<ul><li>Prosecution experience
</li><li>Working knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD or other drawing tools is an advantage</li><li>
Master's degree or PhD</li><li>
Knowledge and experience on patent prosecution, patent search or patent analytics projects</li><li>
Prior knowledge of different patent and non-patent databases</li></ul>
What will you be doing in this role?<ul><li>
Preparation of patent application drafts in compliance with USPTO, EPO and PCT rules and requirements</li><li>
Analyzing prior art and invention disclosure documents to evaluate patentability of the invention</li><li>
Conducting inventor interviews and/or technical discussions with client IP counsel</li><li>
Independently preparing and delivering multiple projects in compliance with internal policies and processes</li><li>
Willingness to work extended hours to meet client requirements</li><li>
Effectively collaborating with cross-skilled and cross-functional internal and external teams to complete and deliver assigned projects on time</li><li>
Effectively working with reporting managers or project managers to scope multiple projects and deliver them with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li></ul> 
About the Team
The team supports various corporates and law firms across the world in drafting and prosecution services. The team has dedicated professions with strong passion in technology.
Hours of Work<ul><li>
8 hours of work for 5 days a week in IST.</li><li>
Work Mode -Hybrid</li></ul>
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.</div>

Patent Drafting Lead

Domnic Lewis Pvt. Ltd

<div>Job Description:
Domnic Lewis has been mandate to hire for Head of Legal :
Location: Mumbai
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Legal Leadership
<ul><li>Formulate and execute comprehensive legal strategies aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
</li><li>Advise the Board and senior management on legal implications of business decisions, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory frameworks.
</li></ul>Patent &amp; Intellectual Property Management
<ul><li>Spearhead the company//'s patent protection and enforcement strategy, proactively safeguarding IP assets and minimizing litigation risks.
</li><li>Lead actions against infringements including cease-and-desist communications, negotiations, and litigation, maintaining a 100% success rate in patent defenses.
</li><li>Manage patent databases, litigation history, and defense strategies, ensuring timely updates and collaboration with external counsel.
</li></ul>Risk Management &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential exposure areas such as counterfeits, illegal imports, and patient assistance programs.
</li><li>Provide quarterly legal and risk reports to the Board, leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making.
</li><li>Establish and chair an Institutional Business Committee to address critical issues, resolve disputes, and strengthen compliance governance.
</li></ul>Contracting &amp; Commercial Legal Support
<ul><li>Develop and implement standardized templates and terms for Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and third-party contracts, ensuring alignment with local laws and internal policies.
</li><li>Create a centralized contract management process to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance across business functions.
</li></ul>Legal Process Optimization
<ul><li>Design, develop, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for legal notices, debt recovery, summons handling, and risk mitigation frameworks.
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in legal processes and governance through digitization, automation, and audit readiness.
</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>LLB / LLM with 12&ndash;18 years of progressive experience in corporate legal, intellectual property, and compliance roles.
</li><li>Proven experience in leading patent litigation and IP protection in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (preferred).
</li><li>Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a multinational environment.
</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.</li></ul></div>

Head Of Legal

Route 92 Medical

<div>About Route 92 Medical
Route 92 Medical is on a mission to improve outcomes for patients undergoing neurovascular intervention. At the core is a reconsidered procedural approach, cutting-edge engineering, and innovative product design. Our portfolio targets the most significant challenges in neurointerventional care to deliver meaningful solutions. The company was founded by physicians developing thoughtful product solutions in collaboration with the world&rsquo;s leading clinicians, who focus on improving procedural and patient outcomes. 
PURPOSE OF JOB:
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare, medical devices, biotech, or health insurance contract administration. The Patent Agent will work closely with internal teams to ensure agreements align with regulatory and business requirements. This role is hybrid onsite in our San Mateo office 2-3 days a week. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in coordination with internal and outside counsel.</li><li>
Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.</li><li>
Collaborate with inventors, engineers, engineering consultants and R&amp;D to identify and evaluate new inventions.</li><li>
Oversee development and execution of the company&rsquo;s intellectual property strategy.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to support patent litigation including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.</li><li>
Provide assistance for special projects and additional tasks as needed.</li></ul> 
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:<ul><li>
Strong understanding of US and international patent law and patent systems.</li><li>
Excellent technical and legal writing skills.</li><li>
Experience in medical devices, catheter experience preferred.</li><li>
Proficiency with databases for performing prior art searches.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and manage deadlines.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.</li></ul> 
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, or a related field.</li><li>
Registered to practice before the USPTO.</li></ul> 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>
5+ years of experience as a patent agent including experience with medical device patents.</li><li>
Experience with in-house patent portfolio management.</li></ul> 
BENEFITS &amp; PERKS<ul><li>
Comprehensive healthcare benefits are effective day one! R92M offers generous benefit options, including but not limited to; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, Short- &amp; Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, and Accident Insurance.</li><li>
Competitive base pay plus corporate bonus program</li><li>
Generous vacation policy, 16 paid holidays, and a company-wide summer recharge week in July</li><li>
12 weeks paid parental leave for employees after 90 days of employment</li><li>
Monthly cell phone stipend</li></ul> 
The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligibility for equity.</div>

Patent Agent

Meridian Infotech Limited

Essential Functions:<ul><li>Draft, prosecute, and manage U.S. and foreign patent portfolios related to small molecules and biologicals.</li><li>Provide strategic counseling on all aspects of patent law, e.g., portfolio exclusivity positions and drafting of freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions.</li><li>Participate in and support patent litigations concerning small molecule and biologics (including ANDA litigations).</li><li>Work closely with clients to identify and protect new intellectual property, and counsel and educate client&rsquo;s scientists and product development/business development teams on intellectual property matters.</li></ul>Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:<ul><li>U.S. attorney with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field.</li><li>Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.</li><li>Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&amp;D experience is preferred. However, a bachelor&rsquo;s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered.</li><li>Experience as an in-house lawyer in small molecule chemistry is considered a plus.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to both address complex IP issues and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications globally, as well as in conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision.</li><li>Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate

Capital One

<div>Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - IP Counsel / Patent Portfolio Manager (Hybrid)
Capital One&rsquo;s legal department is looking for a proactive, talented, and dynamic patent attorney to join its fast-growing Intellectual Property team. Members of our IP team harness a vibrant innovation culture and an engaged inventor community to develop and implement IP and patent strategies enterprise-wide. It&rsquo;s audacious, creative work at a massive scale with deep exposure to inventors and business leaders to protect and shape the future of Capital One. If you are inquisitive, collaborative, self-motivated and enthusiastic about technology and IP, come join us!
We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>
Is an outstanding patent attorney with experience in preparing and prosecuting software or electrical applications as part of strategic product protection or portfolio building efforts; the successful candidate will be responsible for driving IP and patent strategy parallel to product development.</li><li>
Can efficiently and effectively manage multiple outside counsel teams, to ensure that they generate high quality, relevant, and effective IP assets that will protect Capital One&rsquo;s inventions and improve our overall strategy.</li><li>
Is comfortable proactively engaging various teams across the enterprise to implement IP counseling and identify patentable innovations, run invention disclosure meetings and invention harvesting sessions, and provide education and training to technical teams.</li><li>
Is an excellent verbal and written communicator; the successful candidate will need to feel comfortable presenting in front of inventors, colleagues, and business leaders, and will need to be able to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and simple way that fosters trust and respect.</li><li>
Can independently counsel clients, and is skilled at identifying and providing practical legal advice on a wide range of patent and IP issues, including transactional issues, and advising on matters related to litigation, partnerships, open source software, licensing, and acquisition.</li><li>
Can effectively integrate patent strategy as part of a comprehensive IP strategy for mitigating third party risk and driving business goals; the successful candidate will have a working knowledge of trade secret and copyright regimes, or a mindset for rapid growth, to be able to effectively leverage all forms of IP to achieve business goals relating to partnerships and externalization.</li><li>
Can demonstrate sound judgment even in novel situations, and investigate and understand business goals in a way that helps them evaluate risk effectively and provide practical legal advice.</li><li>
Has excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines or business goals.</li><li>
Is creative and not afraid to suggest and try something new to raise the bar and improve experiences with teammates, inventors, and stakeholders; the successful candidate takes pride in their work and wants to add value outside of the day-to-day expectations of the role.</li><li>
Is an excellent team player who can create friendly and collaborative working relationships, particularly with their teammates, the rest of the legal department, internal clients, and outside counsel. A good sense of humor and an interest in having fun at work are pluses!</li></ul> 
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School</li><li>
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar</li><li>
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)</li><li>
At least 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and counseling to drive strategic harvesting and portfolio development</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering</li><li>
Experience with providing intellectual property client counseling, transactional counseling, licensing agreements, and M&amp;A due diligence</li><li>
Experience leveraging or navigating trade secrets and copyrights, particularly as it pertains to software, as part of holistic IP counseling</li><li>
Experience with Open Source licensing and Standards Development Organizations</li><li>
Experience as a software developer</li><li>
Experience with Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence technologies</li><li>
Experience with payments or other financial technologies (Fintech)</li></ul>
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
This role is hybrid meaning associates spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are options for in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $193,000 - $220,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel 
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate&rsquo;s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City&rsquo;s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia&rsquo;s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).</div>

Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - IP Counsel / Patent Portfolio Manager (Hybrid)

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