IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Thorofare, N.J.

Checkpoint Systems Checkpoint is seeking an IP counsel to assist company in management of patent acquisition and clearance activities. The person would be responsible for preparing domestic patent filings, managing international filings, conducting clearance work, and providing related IP counsel.

Requirements/Objectives:
•Prepare patent prosecution filings, including working with inventors to prepare new patent applications and respond to Office Actions.
• Manage foreign associates and international filings.
• Screen inventions and render opinions as to the patentability of new products and processes.
• Conduct patent clearance searches and state-of-the-art searches and provide recommendations.
• Manage patent marking activities.
Education/Experience
• J.D. from accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• Patent bar admission.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
Specific Experiences
• 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution, including significant experience prosecuting patents in electrical or computer engineering fields.
• Experience in trademark, copyright, trade secrets, or IP-related contracts a plus.

Contact:
Apply by emailing us at: checkptrechr@checkpt.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Thorofare, New Jersey