Senior IP Attorney: Global Strategy & Enforcement

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Healthcare benefits

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Aptar is seeking a Senior IP Attorney to drive global IP strategy, manage portfolios across jurisdictions, and partner with business, R&D, and segment IP teams. The role emphasizes alignment of IP with commercial objectives and long-term innovation priorities.

You will lead IP execution, due diligence in M&A and partnerships, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with external counsel on disputes, prosecutions, and licensing.

Qualifications

• Patent attorney, patent agent, European Patent Attorney, or equivalent IP/patent professional qualification required.
• U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution preferred, but not required.
• Technical expertise relevant to Aptar’s application fields preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in IP law, patent practice, IP portfolio management, or a comparable IP professional role.
• Experience with patents and IP risk topics, including FTO, prosecution, disputes, oppositions, post‑grant challenges, and other patent validity proceedings.
• Experience working in matrixed or multi‑business organizations preferred
• Proven track record managing IP portfolios and leading complex IP transactions
• Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.

Responsibilities

• Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters for segment leaders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related documents and IP-related commercial contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint development agreements).
• Support IP due diligence in M&A, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions.
• Mentor junior IP/legal staff and contribute to the development of IP capabilities across the legal team.
• Develop and implement internal IP policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Provide litigation, opposition, enforcement, and dispute-support assistance, coordinating with external counsel.
• Lead enforcement actions against IP infringement and coordinate with external counsel.
• Coordinate with segment IP leaders to ensure filings reflect invention intent and business strategy.

Skills

IP portfolio management

Analytical & problem-solving

IP litigation & enforcement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree

U.S. patent attorney/agent

European Patent Attorney qualification

Technical background in engineering/life sciences/software

10+ years IP law experience

Job description

Aptar is seeking a Senior IP Attorney to drive global IP strategy, manage portfolios across jurisdictions, and partner with business, R&D, and segment IP teams. The role emphasizes alignment of IP with commercial objectives and long-term innovation priorities.

You will lead IP execution, due diligence in M&A and partnerships, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with external counsel on disputes, prosecutions, and licensing.