Assistant General Counsel/IP Counsel (Ref #D2LAGC2010)
General Description:
Reporting to the General Counsel, the AG/IP Counsel will assist with the day-to-day management of the companys legal affairs, and take the lead role in intellectual property protection worldwide.
Division/Department: Corporate Operations
Type of Position: Full-time
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Main Duties:
- Assist with developing overall IP strategy (trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret);
- Manage IP strategy, including coordination with outside counsel;
- Assist in establishing/monitoring worldwide subsidiaries;
- Assist in advising on corporate structure, policies and procedures;
- Monitor legal developments as they affect the company;
- Assist in developing policies and procedures, including privacy, document retention policies;
- Assist in other legal department responsibilities as needed, including agreement drafting and negotiation;
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time-to-time.
Work Experience Recommendations:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Cross border experience helpful, but not required
- Licensed to practice in the United States or Canada
- USPTO registration helpful, but not required
- NAFTA eligibility (US/Canadian/Mexican citizen)
Education Recommendations:
- Law degree from nationally-recognized, ABA-accredited school
- Excellent academic credentials; journal experience preferred
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in technology-related field preferred
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