Intellectual Property Attorney

POSITION SUMMARY

The IP Attorney provides intellectual property (IP) legal service and guidance to the company across all product lines. This position, which will report directly to the Lead IP Counsel – Americas, will be part of the Global IP team, will have significant and regular interaction with upper management. The individual will be integral in developing and maintaining a strong bridge between the legal and business teams to protect Vertiv's intellectual property.  Although the person will be primarily responsible for providing IP guidance to Vertiv, the individual will also have exposure to other practice areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing patent applications for a variety of the company’s products while working closely with inventors.
• Conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape searches.
• Advising the company in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.
• Overseeing and participating in the prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Advising company on freedom-to-operate in view of 3rd-party IP rights.
• Conducting competitive IP due diligence.
• Effectively managing outside counsel to achieve positive outcomes.
• Drafting and negotiating technical agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, and non-disclosure agreements; and
• Collaborating closely with other legal department colleagues and functional support groups to provide legal advice and counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven analytical skills and understanding of engineering, power systems, signal processing, and computer science principles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent project management skills  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with the procedures set forth in the MPEP (Manual of Patent Examining Procedures) regarding the prosecution of patents. 
• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing patents with the ability to summarize the scope of the patents and communicate such scope (both orally and in written form) to a variety of stakeholders  

Minimum Education

• BS (Electrical engineering degree preferred)
• JD (preferred but strong patent agent candidates will be considered)

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1-3 years of prior art searching, and patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm and/or corporate setting.

Licensures/Certifications

USPTO registration or eligibility therefor

Travel Requirements

% of Travel: 10%

The successful candidate will reflect and embrace Vertiv’s Values and Behaviors:

OUR VALUES

• Acting Like an Owner
• Assuming Positive intent in all employee interactions
• Being passionate about your work
• Challenging yourself in personal development
• Being tireless in exceeding customer expectations
• Assisting others to be successful as a team
• Owning our own mistakes quickly
• Talking with people and NOT about them
• Creating a culture where people can be their best

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Be self-aware and learn
• Embrace the customer experience
• Think and act broadly
• Drive change and innovation
• Leverage diversity for organization effectiveness
• Foster collaborative relationships
• Take intelligent risks

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.