As an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel, you will be part of an in-house intellectual property team that supports all of Stryker’s divisions and functions. This role will focus on providing in-house legal support for intellectual property disputes relating to the entirety of Stryker’s portfolio of products and services. This role partners with divisional IP counsel and internal business counsel and will work closely with outside counsel. This role will also collaborate with the IP team, R&D, business development, and commercial business leadership. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to gain a proficient level of understanding of Stryker’s business and its various functions.
This is a remote position within the US. You must be able to travel domestically or internationally 20% of the time for court hearings and proceedings, as well as business meetings.
What you will do
Engage in all aspects of intellectual property disputes, including pre-litigation claims, lawsuits, and contested administrative proceedings.
Evaluate and respond to pre-litigation claims relating to intellectual property, including licensing offers.
Assist with day-to-day management of intellectual property lawsuits, including discovery, communication with legal and business colleagues, and working with outside counsel.
Support Senior Intellectual Property Counsel, Litigation and Trademarks in implementing strategy in intellectual property disputes, as well as the broad range of complex issues and challenges associated with representing a large company in intellectual property disputes.
Provide timely advice and counsel to internal legal and business clients regarding intellectual property disputes and other matters that mitigate risk.
Communicate (both verbally and in writing) with all areas of the organization, including Company leadership and other functions (regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, sales, and marketing, among others), and divisions.
This role involves the potential for significant travel.
What you will need
Required
Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a degree in any field of science or engineering or equivalent
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. State or the District of Columbia
8+ years of relevant legal experience gained by working in a Law firm, in-house setting, or both.
Litigation experience relating to intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights
Preferred
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Experience in IP disputes regarding medical device, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries
Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely, and the ability to communicate at all levels of a corporate organization.
Organizational skills to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to efficiently and effectively work with outside counsel.
Maintains confidential and other sensitive proprietary information.
Demonstrates proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn Stryker-specific systems.
$149,300 - $329,000 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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