Patent Counsel – IP Strategy & Global Portfolio

Whirlpool, Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Zusammenfassung

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Patent Counsel to lead intellectual property strategy and protect Whirlpool’s innovations. You will advise on patent matters, manage global filings, and collaborate with engineering and business teams to secure competitive advantage.

Responsibilities include negotiating IP contracts, pursuing enforcement, and improving patent processes within the legal department. A JD and Bar admission are required, with 3+ years in IP law preferred.

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school and Bar Admission are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required; 3+ years of IP law experience is desirable.
• Experience in patent or trade secret litigation, IP transactions, and patent monetization is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute IP protection strategies for Whirlpool innovations.
• Advise on patent strategy and manage filing, prosecution, and maintenance of global patent portfolio.
• Negotiate IP-related contracts including M&A, confidentiality, development and license agreements.
• Pursue enforcement and monetization opportunities for Whirlpool IP assets.
• Establish clearance plans and review freedom-to-operate risks.
• Provide IP guidance and training to engineering and business teams.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Project management

Ausbildung

JD from accredited law school

Bar Admission

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Patent portfolio management

Jobbeschreibung

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Patent Counsel to lead intellectual property strategy and protect Whirlpool’s innovations. You will advise on patent matters, manage global filings, and collaborate with engineering and business teams to secure competitive advantage.

Responsibilities include negotiating IP contracts, pursuing enforcement, and improving patent processes within the legal department. A JD and Bar admission are required, with 3+ years in IP law preferred.