Schneider Electric Norge AS
Sr. IP Counsel
Schneider Electric Norge AS, Andover, Massachusetts, us, 05544
Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a
Sr. IP Counsel
to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”. In this opportunity you will help define way of working and establishing work and supporting culture.Position SummaryAs an IP Counsel located in our North America office, you will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to support patent portfolio management and strategy for Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business.Roles & ResponsibilitiesThis role will focus on patent and design procurement and portfolio management, strategy and development, including:Managing the invention disclosure submission and evaluation processesCoordinating filing new patent and design applicationsManaging international secondary application filingsSupporting other IP group teams on a variety of issues including Open Source Software, Standard Essential Patents, IP Training, and/or IP Competitive AnalysisReviewing official actions and proposed responses based on feedback from the businessDirecting outside counsel, particularly in respect of externalization of the foregoingDeveloping and providing IP Training modules for the business in all forms of intellectual property, including recognition of protectable subject-matter and submission of ideasAssisting in defining intellectual property strategy in support of different lines of business related to Industrial Automation software and hardwareLeading innovation identification sessions within selected projectsParticipating in innovation review meetings to assure protection of business initiatives in line with intellectual property strategyPerforming competitive analysis operations pursuant to business needsProviding other assistance and support to R&D, marketing, and legal department staff as requested, including on pre-litigation and litigation mattersThe primary responsibility of this role will be to support US-based Industry Automation business and some travel to R&D centers in the US will be required as will occasional travel outside of US for global activities.RequirementsQualified professional representative before the US Patent & Trademark OfficeUniversity degree in electrical or computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or physicsAt least 3+ years of experience in the field of intellectual property in developing patent portfoliosKnowledge (relative to experience) of laws and practices under US patent laws, Paris Convention, European Patent Convention and Patent Cooperation TreatyFluency/proficiency in English (oral & written)PreferredAt least 5+ years of experience in the field of intellectual property in patent procurement and portfolio managementFamiliarity with, knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work with technologies including computer software, computer hardware elements, IoT, data analysis, machine learning, AI, and/or embedded software/hardware systems;Admitted to practice law in at least one state having a Schneider Electric R&D center presenceProfessional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational teams, businesses, and environmentsDemonstrated ability to develop and implement standards ensuring procurement of patents and designs of the highest quality and business relevanceDemonstrated ability to direct and manage external counselWorking knowledge of a language other than English, particularly French, German or ChineseSkills & AbilitiesStrong organizational, analytical and project management skills with an attention to detail;Ability to identify issues and instances of when/how to escalate issues as appropriate;Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams;Strong analytic skills to identify risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs;Ability to define creative and flexible solutions to support global projects within a global team and balance risk, resources, and compliance;Ability to prioritize tasks, deadlines, and risks;Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to support an inclusive and global team;Commercial and strategic acumenBenefitsSchneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.Who will you report to?Assistant General Counsel – Industrial Automation Chief Patent CounselLet us learn about you! Apply today.Schedule:
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Sr. IP Counsel
to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”. In this opportunity you will help define way of working and establishing work and supporting culture.Position SummaryAs an IP Counsel located in our North America office, you will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to support patent portfolio management and strategy for Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business.Roles & ResponsibilitiesThis role will focus on patent and design procurement and portfolio management, strategy and development, including:Managing the invention disclosure submission and evaluation processesCoordinating filing new patent and design applicationsManaging international secondary application filingsSupporting other IP group teams on a variety of issues including Open Source Software, Standard Essential Patents, IP Training, and/or IP Competitive AnalysisReviewing official actions and proposed responses based on feedback from the businessDirecting outside counsel, particularly in respect of externalization of the foregoingDeveloping and providing IP Training modules for the business in all forms of intellectual property, including recognition of protectable subject-matter and submission of ideasAssisting in defining intellectual property strategy in support of different lines of business related to Industrial Automation software and hardwareLeading innovation identification sessions within selected projectsParticipating in innovation review meetings to assure protection of business initiatives in line with intellectual property strategyPerforming competitive analysis operations pursuant to business needsProviding other assistance and support to R&D, marketing, and legal department staff as requested, including on pre-litigation and litigation mattersThe primary responsibility of this role will be to support US-based Industry Automation business and some travel to R&D centers in the US will be required as will occasional travel outside of US for global activities.RequirementsQualified professional representative before the US Patent & Trademark OfficeUniversity degree in electrical or computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or physicsAt least 3+ years of experience in the field of intellectual property in developing patent portfoliosKnowledge (relative to experience) of laws and practices under US patent laws, Paris Convention, European Patent Convention and Patent Cooperation TreatyFluency/proficiency in English (oral & written)PreferredAt least 5+ years of experience in the field of intellectual property in patent procurement and portfolio managementFamiliarity with, knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work with technologies including computer software, computer hardware elements, IoT, data analysis, machine learning, AI, and/or embedded software/hardware systems;Admitted to practice law in at least one state having a Schneider Electric R&D center presenceProfessional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational teams, businesses, and environmentsDemonstrated ability to develop and implement standards ensuring procurement of patents and designs of the highest quality and business relevanceDemonstrated ability to direct and manage external counselWorking knowledge of a language other than English, particularly French, German or ChineseSkills & AbilitiesStrong organizational, analytical and project management skills with an attention to detail;Ability to identify issues and instances of when/how to escalate issues as appropriate;Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams;Strong analytic skills to identify risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs;Ability to define creative and flexible solutions to support global projects within a global team and balance risk, resources, and compliance;Ability to prioritize tasks, deadlines, and risks;Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to support an inclusive and global team;Commercial and strategic acumenBenefitsSchneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.Who will you report to?Assistant General Counsel – Industrial Automation Chief Patent CounselLet us learn about you! Apply today.Schedule:
Full-timeReq:
2024-75033#LI-DS1
#J-18808-Ljbffr