JOB SUMMARY
Researches legal principles and precedents and gathers relevant case related information and drafts and executes legal documents involving intellectual property issues. Analyzes proposed and established legislation, prepares legal documents, and reviews company policies. Advises senior in-house attorneys on IP legal matters and monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides work guidance to paraprofessional and support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide advice regarding intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
- Researches intellectual property legal issues.
- Interprets intellectual property laws, rulings, and regulations for corporation.
- Negotiates and drafts business agreements with emphasis on intellectual property provisions.
- Fields and answers questions from business units concerning transactional issues, compliance implications, and other legal topics that involve intellectual property.
- Coordinates and manages outside counsel.
- Works with senior in-house attorneys to proactively identify and address key legal IP issues for management.
- Keeps informed of industry-specific IP regulations.
- May lead and direct the work of others.
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices
Admission to practice in the Patent Office preferred but not required
Related Work Experience
1+ years experience in general business legal issues
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
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