Intellectual Property Counsel

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. in Anderson, South Carolina, seeks an in-house Intellectual Property Counsel to drive patent clearance, prosecution, and related IP strategies.

You will counsel engineering teams, perform invention mining, conduct searches for patentability, and support licensing and enforcement while helping to grow a robust patent portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed to Practice before the USPTO.
• 3–5 years of patent practitioner experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Limited travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage product clearance and patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Advise TTICPT personnel in product clearance, patentability, and related strategies.
• Conduct invention mining and brainstorming sessions with TTICPT personnel.
• Conduct patent clearance and patentability searches.
• Manage portions of TTICPT’s 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

Patent prosecution

IP strategy

Project management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., is seeking to fill an in-house Intellectual Property Counsel position located at its Anderson, South Carolina office. TTI CPT is a global leader in quality consumer and professional power tools and outdoor products, designing and developing products under brands including RYOBI and RIDGID. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage product clearance and patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Advise TTICPT business and engineering personnel in matters of product clearance, patentability, and related strategies.
• Conduct invention mining and brainstorming sessions with TTICPT personnel.
• Conduct patent clearance and patentability searches.
• Manage portions of TTICPT’s 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed to Practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm and/or corporate setting.
• Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school and active member of a state bar and in good standing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-pace environment.
• Proficient time management and organizations skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated, takes ownership, and has a proper attention to detail.
• Limited travel.