Director of Intellectual Property (Washington) - SonoSite Inc

Director of Intellectual Property

Major, Lindsey & Africa has been exclusively engaged by SonoSite, Inc. to conduct this search for its newly created position of Director of Intellectual Property.

The Director of IP will be responsible for directing and executing the intellectual property strategy for the company. Duties include managing patent litigation matters (including the management of outside counsel), counseling the business on IP matters related to product development, and overseeing licensing activities and patent prosecution. Success in this role will require thoughtful leadership and the drive to execute strategy in an interactive and open environment. The ability to interact effectively with internal and external audiences and capture the big picture vision is critical.

Required expertise and characteristics:

J. D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
Minimum of 10 years related experience required, experience at the 15+-year range is ideal.
Experience managing patent litigation and providing IP counsel to product development efforts, including collaborating with R&D staff on patent strategy.
Demonstrated understanding of technology in the electrical arts is required. Undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (EE or ME) preferred.
Medical device industry experience is preferred.
A combination of experience gained both in a law firm and the in-house environment is required.
Ability to communication effectively with engineers and business and legal professionals, internal and external to the company, including senior management. Ability to distill complexity with clarity and precision and act decisively.
Ability to develop effective working relationships in a collegial environment. Ability to be a team player and work collaboratively to obtain results.
Self-starter and assertive.
Excellent verbal and written skills.

City Bothell (about 20 minutes from Seattle)
State Washington
Country USA
Web Address www.sonosite.com
MLA Job ID: 358417
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 10
Practice: Patent with Bar, Intellectual Property, IP Prosecution-Reg
Listing Office: Seattle
Contact Name: Karen Andersen or Alisa Tazioli
Email Address: sonosite@mlaglobal.com
Contact Phone: 206-218-1010
Location: Bothell (about 20 minutes from Seattle), Washington

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Our client, DivX, Inc., a cutting edge digital media format technology company, has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct their search for two corporate counsel. Both positions will be located in San Diego, California. The scope of the job duties will be fairly broad; however, there will be a focus on licensing and the negotiating and drafting of commercial contracts. All of the licensing is done internally. The team processes approximately 180 contracts a quarter. They deal with a lot of “one off” situations and so their deals are rarely standard.

In addition, this attorney will be called upon to work on a wide range of day-to-day matters, including litigation management, employment, securities compliance, acquisitions, financings, and a wide range of intellectual property issues.

Travel is minimal unless the candidate requests otherwise.

Candidates must have at least two years of legal experience; top law school credentials required; excellent law firm training; experience negotiating and drafting licensing agreements, software in particular; experience negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts; exceptional written and verbal communication and excellent negotiating skills, and a demonstrated interest in technology and consumer electronics. Desired experience includes familiarity with consumer electronics sales, licensing and distribution; experience with patent, trademark and copyright licensing; litigation and/or litigation management experience; experience with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; experience with employment law and SEC compliance and background in software and/or technology. Fluency in French, Mandarin Chinese or Japanese is a big plus.

DivX offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit resumes to the attention of Deb Ben-Canaan via email to: divxcc@mlaglobal.com.

Company ” DivX, Inc. ”
City San Diego
State CA
Country USA
Web Address http://www.divxnetworks.com

MLA Job ID: 358444
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 2
Practice: IP Licensing, IP Transactions, Intellectual Property, Commercial Contracts
Listing Office: San Diego
Contact Name: Deborah Ben-Canaan
Email Address: divxcc@mlaglobal.com
Location: San Diego, CA

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Dynamic UK based corporation hiring in the US – Offering lifestyle/flexible schedule for top US trained attorneys looking to leave the law firm environment. Sophisticated work, competitive salary.

Transactional US trained attorneys coming from top-tiered law firms wanted. 1-4 years of experience necessary. Looking for accomplished attorneys with stellar credentials. The company is offering an attractive package and flexible work arrangements. Full description upon request. Please contact Corin Lindsley at Major, Lindsey & Africa: clindsley@mlaglobal.com.

City New York
State NY
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MLA Job ID: 358485
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 1
Practice: Real Estate, Labor/Employment, Intellectual Property, Securities, Corporate
Listing Office: New York
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Location: New York, NY

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