IP & Commercial Contracts Attorney Intematix

Reports to: General Counsel
General Purpose/Objectives:
Attorney helps manage the Intellectual Property and Commercial Transactions. The Attorney will help develop and align worldwide patent strategy and commercial transactions to achieve business goals across a range of development groups and activities. Responsibilities also include helping to manage the patent program, disclosure and prosecution process, and providing legal advice in the area of contracts, licensing, copyrights, trademarks etc. You will also provide assistance with IP disputes or litigation that may arise from time to time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Work with company management and outside legal counsel to:
o Participate in formulating and implementing IP protection strategies, including international jurisdictions
o Research specific IP-related issues, and provide analyses
o Assist with IP due diligence for IP oriented transactions such as licensing and collaborations
o Help drive patent prosecution
o Oversee litigation
? Supporting commercial transactions, including strategic partnerships, customer and distributor agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.
? Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the IP and commercial transactions, including costs, efficiency and asset management
Measurement Criteria:
Quantitative and qualitative, related to the areas of responsibility
Required Qualifications:
? JD degree from an accredited university
? BS degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related preferred
? 5+ years of intellectual property, commercial transaction, and/or industry technology assessment/development experience
? Registered to practice with the USPTO preferred
? Strong interpersonal talents, networking skills, self-motivation, and the proven ability to work in a high pace environment
? Must be able to display knowledge of patenting and commercial transactions practice
? Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
? Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite

Location:	46410 South Fremont Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538 United States