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Senior Patent Counsel San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) (970-SLS)

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$216k-$324kDetected 47 days ago
Machine LearningData ScienceComputer VisionProduct ManagementProduct StrategyBusiness DevelopmentM&AIntellectual PropertyElectrical EngineeringCommunication

About the role

  • Our client, a publicly traded digital health company leveraging technology and AI to transform care delivery, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the executives in their search for a Senior Patent Counsel.
  • This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Product, and will work closely with other members of the Legal & Compliance team, as well as cross-functional stakeholders across the organization - including access to senior leadership.
  • As the first dedicated in-house patent attorney, you will take ownership of the company's growing intellectual property portfolio, moving beyond management to active creation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company's IP strategy in alignment with business objectives and product roadmap.
  • Partner deeply with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams to identify patentable innovation early.
  • Lead "idea jam" sessions and manage the internal Idea Disclosure Form process to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality filings.
  • Respond to office actions and manage prosecution to maximize claim scope and grant rate.
  • Support IP due diligence for potential M&A activities. Support product and business development teams with IP due diligence for partnerships, licensing, and strategic transactions.
  • you will use AI to draft patent applications in-house, drive invention harvesting across the organization, and work closely with outside counsel to secure granted patents.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, with a strong preference for a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

Compensation

  • The role offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $216,000 – $324,000, together with eligibility for equity participation.

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