Assistant IP Counsel

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules and telework options

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an IP Counsel to lead intellectual property strategy at the RTX Technology Research Center in East Hartford, Connecticut. This on-site role involves providing legal counsel on IP matters and guiding various teams on protection strategies.

Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctorate and five years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $157,200 to $298,800 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant intellectual property experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Willingness to travel 10‑15% on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Lead intellectual property strategy for the Research Center and associated teams.
• Provide guidance on IP matters to leadership and engineering personnel.
• Supervise outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Adaptability to a time-sensitive environment

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Member of a U.S. state bar

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Job description

Job Overview

Position: IP Counsel – Corporate, RTX Technology Research Center and RTX BBN Technologies TeamLocation: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC J < 411 Silver Ln > RTRC JRole Type: Onsite (Employees work primarily onsite)Salary Range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD (annual)

This role reports to the Research Center’s General Counsel and involves leading intellectual property strategy, licensing, enforcement, and legal counsel for the Research Center, RTX BBN Technologies, and Corporate Technology & Global Engineering (T&GE).

Responsibilities

• Serve as intellectual property thought leader and strategy owner for the Research Center and associated teams.
• Provide proactive, effective and timely guidance on IP matters to senior leadership, management, and engineering personnel.
• Develop and execute appropriate domestic and foreign IP protection strategies for technologies and R&D projects.
• Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications (both domestic and foreign).
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including government contracts, development agreements, technical services agreements, software licenses, non‑disclosure agreements and other miscellaneous agreements.
• Advisory on acquisition agreements, supply agreements, sales and service contracts, and IP-related litigation and enforcement actions.
• Provide training on IP processes, procedures and enforcement to employees across the Research Center, RTX BBN Technologies and Corporate T&GE.
• Collaborate with engineering and program personnel to secure IP rights and defend the company against IP claims.
• Meet regularly with technical, legal, and management personnel; participate in meetings with outside companies; and advise on IP and related legal matters.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and five years of relevant intellectual property experience, in‑house or at a law firm.
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, focus on the client, adapt to a time‑sensitive and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel 10‑15% on occasion.

Qualifications – Prefer

• Previous work experience as an engineer or other technical field within aerospace or defense industries.
• IP litigation and transactional experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off, holidays and additional leave options.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation (depending on level).

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