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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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- 05 Feb 2008 / 03:23 AM
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