Intellectual Property Attorney

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are presently seeking aIntellectual Property Attorney who will work out of our corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. and is committed to ensuring overall business success and corporate governance. In addition to a vast portfolio of high-performance photonic products and technologies, Excelitas offers single source convenience and reliability for integrated end-to-end photonic solutions... from light source to sensor, and everything in between. We excel at delivering innovative and customized components, sub-assemblies and fully integrated photonic systems to meet the unique illumination, optronic, sensing and optical technology needs of global OEM customers.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who will partner closely with our R&D and engineering teams, as well as business leaders across the company to protect, manage, and leverage the company's intellectual property portfolio. The attorney will establish and implement policies and practices related to filing and renewing patents and trademarks and provide strategic counsel on all IP matters. This role will be based at our global headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA and will report to the VP & Deputy General Counsel.

Main Responsibilities:

• IP Strategy and Portfolio Management;
• Develop and execute a comprehensive IP strategy aligned with business objectives;
• Manage the company's global patent, trademark, and trade secret portfolios;
• Evaluate invention disclosures; manage patent and trademark review and decision making process;
• Work with outside counsel to draft applications and responses to office actions ;
• Oversee outside counsel on all IP related matters;
• Risk Management and Enforcement;
• Conduct freedomtooperate analyses and advise on IP risks related to new product development;
• Monitor potential infringement issues and coordinate enforcement actions when necessary;
• Manage IP disputes, including ceaseanddesist letters, oppositions, and litigation strategy;
• Transactional Support;
• Draft, review, and negotiate IPrelated agreements, including licensing and joint development agreements;
• Support M&A activities by conducting IP due diligence and advising on integration of acquired assets;
• Internal Advisory and Education;
• Provide practical, businessfocused guidance to crossfunctional teams;
• Develop and deliver training on IP best practices and innovation capture;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on IP trends, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school;
• Admission to a state bar in good standing; USPTO registration strongly preferred;
• At least 7 years of experience in intellectual property law, preferably with 3+ years in house experience;
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice;
• Experience working directly with technical subject matter, R&D, and engineering teams;
• Experience in a fast paced, innovation driven industry;
• Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating IP risks ;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills;
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.

Please Note:

• This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• No relocation offered for this position
• Must be a US Persons/No sponsorship offered for this position
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Equal opportunity employer; Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
• Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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