Insulet Corporation · 9 hours ago
Counsel, Intellectual Property (Hybrid - Acton, MA or San Diego, CA)
US - Massachusetts (Acton - Office)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$213K/yr - $320K/yr
6+ years expInsulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. They are seeking a Counsel, Intellectual Property to protect their innovations in wearable medical devices and digital health technologies, providing strategic IP counseling and managing a global patent portfolio.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provide strategic IP counseling to R&D, product franchises, marketing, and other functions within Insulet, particularly in the areas of software, algorithms, OSS, machine learning, and digital health
Manage a global patent portfolio aligned with Insulet’s business objectives, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working with outside counsel
Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement analyses
Support global IP litigation, oppositions, and enforcement efforts as needed
Assist with and negotiate IP-related aspects of transactions, including licensing, M&A, and collaborations
Manage a global trademark portfolio: from advising marketing team, clearance searches, specimen submissions, and registration maintenance
Educate internal stakeholders on IP best practices and emerging trends
Perform each of these key responsibilities with a high degree of strategic and long-term thinking
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice before the USPTO and at least one U.S. state
Minimum of 6 years of experience in patent law, preferably with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Experience as a patent examiner is a plus
Strong experience in IP litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, and negotiating IP agreements required
Bachelor's degree; Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred. Other engineering degrees will be considered in light of other relevant experience
Strong understanding of software patentability, AI/ML, and digital health technologies
Knowledge and experience with open source software and ability to advise engineering teams on managing OSS
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Preferred
Experience with medical devices, wearable technologies, or regulated healthcare products is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
And additional employee wellness programs
Company
Insulet Corporation
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$629.5MKey Investors
DeerfieldOrbiMedAlta Partners
2025-03-18Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $60M
2007-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ashley McEvoy
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ana Maria Chadwick
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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