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ABB Inc.

Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney

ABB Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.This position reports to:

Head of IP, USYour role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice and guidance on matters related to Intellectual Property (IP) protection, enforcement, and licensing. Each day, you will act as a proactive and strategic business partner with a strong focus on quality, customers, and the company's best interest. You will also showcase your expertise by managing the trademark lifecycle and/or overseeing outside counsel in carrying out the same.The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:Analyzing the technology transactions and negotiating terms and conditions, ensuring the organization's IP interests are protected.Implementing deep knowledge of applicable IP law, including evolving and complex fields of technology law.Supporting Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions and divestitures by conducting IP legal/contract reviews for them.Conducting litigation and opposition proceedings in applicable geographies and collaborating with outside counsel to defend and/or enforce trademark rights.Qualifications for the role

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school and currently licensed to practice law in at least one US state with minimum 8 years experience.Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Required Experience Includes: 8+ years of experience in the practice of IP law and IP processes, preferably with a mix of law firm and corporate (USPTO time considered), covering a variety of specialties, including patent drafting & prosecution, managing a patent portfolio, developing an IP strategy, drafting and negotiating complex IP agreements and terms, performing opinion work such as freedom to operate / risk assessments, and providing IP counseling generally.Preferred Experience Includes: Moderate to strong experience providing IP support to strategic transactions such as M&A; Moderate to strong experience regarding open-source software (e.g., usage, licensing, contribution, compliance, risk reduction, company strategy/processes), ideally with experience analyzing some of the riskier open-source licenses such as GPL.Bonus Experience Includes: supporting IP Litigation, e.g., working with outside counsel to address a range of litigation and conflict matters. Experience could include helping to coordinate early-stage investigation of claims, IP infringement analysis, understanding the stages of IP litigation, etc.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about us

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit

www.abb.com

to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website

www.abb.com .Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status.

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