Global IP Counsel: Strategy, Patents & Licensing

Specialized; Colorado; Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Health plan options

401(k) matching

Résumé du poste

Specialized is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property in Colorado to lead global IP strategy and portfolio management across patents, trademarks and copyrights. You will partner with R&D, product and marketing to safeguard assets and enable commercialization.

You will advise leadership on IP risks, licensing, technology transfer, and oversee filings, prosecution, and enforcement while guiding a nimble legal team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of intellectual property-focused legal experience, including patent and trademark prosecution, experience in structuring and leading negotiations of intellectual property transactions across various technology areas, including physical goods and software licenses.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; a science or technology undergraduate degree.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) and U.S. Patent Bar.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred; experience in the outdoor industry a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and execution of strategic global intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams on IP risks, licensing, and commercialization opportunities.
• Manage IP-related litigation, dispute resolution, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee patent and trademark filings, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure, strategic partnerships, supply chain).
• Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and marketing teams around the world to identify and protect innovative assets.
• Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Drafting

IP strategy

Global IP

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional work

Formation

J.D. from accredited law school

Science or technology undergraduate degree

Outils

U.S. Patent Bar

California State Bar

Description du poste

Specialized is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property in Colorado to lead global IP strategy and portfolio management across patents, trademarks and copyrights. You will partner with R&D, product and marketing to safeguard assets and enable commercialization.

You will advise leadership on IP risks, licensing, technology transfer, and oversee filings, prosecution, and enforcement while guiding a nimble legal team in a fast-paced environment.