In-House IP Counsel: Patents & Strategy for Smart Tools

RYOBI; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel to join its Anderson, South Carolina office. You will manage patent clearance, prepare and prosecute applications, and advise engineers and business teams on IP strategy.

The successful candidate holds a engineering degree, a JD, USPTO registration, and is admitted to the bar, with 3–5 years of patent practice. Occasional travel is required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• 3–5 years of patent practitioner experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage product clearance and patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Advise business and engineering personnel on product clearance and patentability.
• Conduct invention mining and brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct patent clearance and patentability searches.
• Manage portions of the patent portfolio.
• Conduct competitor monitoring.
• Participate in IP Steering Committee Meetings.
• Provide support in patent licensing, enforcement, and controversy matters.
• Contribute to optimizing processes and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Licensed to Practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Active member of a state bar in good standing

Job description

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel to join its Anderson, South Carolina office. You will manage patent clearance, prepare and prosecute applications, and advise engineers and business teams on IP strategy.

The successful candidate holds a engineering degree, a JD, USPTO registration, and is admitted to the bar, with 3–5 years of patent practice. Occasional travel is required as part of this role.