Senior IP Counsel – Patents & FTO Strategy

Linde; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Inc. is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in Danbury, CT. You will provide strategic IP counseling, including freedom-to-operate opinions, and oversee patent preparation and prosecution for industrial gas technologies.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and a degree in chemistry/chemical or mechanical engineering, along with 7+ years of IP experience. You will work with diverse teams and manage outside counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and a bachelor's or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing; Connecticut Bar Authorized House Counsel status may be required.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• 7+ years of broad intellectual property experience, in-house or with a national law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on IP topics including freedom-to-operate and opinion preparation; patent prep and prosecution.
• Apply technical knowledge on production and applications of industrial gas products.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across business units and geographies at all levels.
• Supervise and manage assigned support staff and outside counsel.

Skills

J.D. degree

Strong communication

Licensed to practice law

USPTO registration

Education

J.D. + chemistry/chemical/mechanical eng degree

Job description

Linde Inc. is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in Danbury, CT. You will provide strategic IP counseling, including freedom-to-operate opinions, and oversee patent preparation and prosecution for industrial gas technologies.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and a degree in chemistry/chemical or mechanical engineering, along with 7+ years of IP experience. You will work with diverse teams and manage outside counsel.