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Lutron Electronics · 2 days ago

Intellectual Property Attorney

Coopersburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Lutron Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Attorney to join their IP team at their World Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. The role involves providing a broad range of IP services, including eliciting invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and advising on trademark matters to support Lutron’s global IP strategies.

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Hiring Manager

Elissa Tolstoi-Marcus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with company engineers to elicit invention disclosures

Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications with ongoing engagement with engineers and business leaders

Manage US and foreign patent counsel in drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications

Manage ongoing strategic maintenance and growth of Lutron’s US and foreign patent portfolios

Assist marketing, sales, and business leaders in branding new products and strategically using, maintaining and growing Lutron’s worldwide trademark portfolio

Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, non-infringement, and validity

Prepare, obtain, and analyze trademark searches and provide assessments on worldwide registration, use, and non-infringement

Build and manage relationships with technical and business leaders to understand Lutron’s businesses and align its IP strategies with relevant R&D activities, commercialization plans, and business and technology strategies

Provide proactive, cost-effective, and efficient IP advice and services tailored to the needs and priorities of Lutron’s business units

Work closely with the internal IP team to continually develop the IP Department to improve processes

Maintain expertise in US IP laws, regulations, and processes (particularly in the area of patents and trademarks), and working knowledge of global patent and trademark laws, regulations, and processes

Follow and master relevant technology developments, both internally and externally

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)USPTO Patent Bar registrationPatent application draftingPatent prosecution experienceTrademark experienceElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringProfessional demeanorSound judgementComplex organizational dynamics

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

USPTO Patent Bar registration required

Licensed attorney in one or more states required

7+ years of experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications

Proven ability to exhibit strong executive presence, including professional demeanor, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics

Experience as a patent agent/attorney with a mix of law firm and in-house experience or solely in-house experience

Willingness and ability to travel to US engineering offices as required, up to 10% of the time

Preferred

1+ year of software or hardware engineering experience preferred

Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and software fields, with additional experience in mechanical and design applications preferred

Trademark experience preferred