Job Description
Intellectual Property Counsel - Protecting Legal Interests and Driving Innovation at a Global Medical Device Company
Join the talented team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** as an Intellectual Property Counsel and help us continue our mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. As a global leader in orthopedic medical device development and education, Arthrex is dedicated to making people's lives better through innovative products and techniques. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced IP Counsel to join our team and play a crucial role in protecting our legal interests and driving innovation.
In this role, you will be responsible for a broad range of IP services, including drafting and prosecuting US patent applications, managing patent and trademark portfolios, and overseeing outside counsel working on IP-related matters. You will also play a key role in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, and freedom-to-practice opinions, as well as conducting patent searches. This position will involve frequent interaction with our R&D and product development teams, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
To be considered for this position, you must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar. You must also be a registered US patent attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, preferably on a global scale. Experience in the orthopedic industry is highly preferred, and knowledge of surgical planning software, medical imaging, endoscope technology, virtual reality, and machine learning are all desirable.
In addition to these qualifications, we are looking for someone with advanced writing, reading, communication, and research skills. Experience with electronic-based legal research is also required. As this role will involve some travel, the ability to travel up to 20% of the time is necessary.
At Arthrex, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and an annual bonus. We also have a wellness incentive program, free onsite medical clinics, onsite lunch, and a tuition reimbursement program. Our employees also have the opportunity to participate in a "Trip of a Lifetime" program, as well as enjoy paid parental leave, paid time off, and volunteer PTO. We also offer an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) for our employees.
Join us at Arthrex and be a part of a company that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the medical field. Apply now and take the next step in your career as an Intellectual Property Counsel.
Main Responsibilities:
As our new Intellectual Property Counsel, you will be responsible for a broad range of IP services, including:
- Drafting and prosecuting US patent applications - Managing patent and trademark portfolios - Overseeing outside counsel working on IP-related matters - Supporting/leading the development of patentability, validity, infringement, and freedom-to-practice opinions - Frequent interaction with R&D and product development teams - Traveling up to 20% of the time
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited law school - Member in good standing of a state bar - Registered US patent attorney with at least 5 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution - Specific experience in the orthopedic industry is preferred - Knowledge of surgical planning software, medical imaging, endoscope technology, virtual reality, and machine learning are desirable - Advanced writing, reading, communication, and research skills - Experience with electronic-based legal research
Benefits:
Arthrex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Company-provided life insurance - Voluntary life insurance - Flexible spending account (FSA) - Supplemental insurance plans (accident, cancer, hospital, critical illness) - Matching 401(k) retirement plan - Annual bonus - Wellness incentive program - Free onsite medical clinics - Free onsite lunch - Tuition reimbursement program - "Trip of a Lifetime" program - Paid parental leave - Paid time off - Volunteer PTO - Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
At Arthrex, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the medical field and helping surgeons treat their patients better. Join our team as an Intellectual Property Counsel and play a crucial role in protecting our legal interests and driving innovation. Apply now and become a part of our mission to make people's lives better.
