Description
At Bayer, we're seeking an Assistant General Counsel - IP to support inventors and managers in all IP and licensing matters for the divisions they support. This role involves drafting patent applications, tracking granting procedures, initiating opposition or annulment proceedings against competitors' patents, and defending the company's patents against opposition or annulment proceedings by competitors. The ideal candidate will possess a juris doctorate (JD), excellent command of US patent law, knowledge of business administration, and ability to draft and evaluate IP-related agreements. Preferred qualifications include a science degree, ability to identify conflicts of interests, and ability to promote mutual decision-making.
The Assistant General Counsel - IP will work closely with senior patent counsels to deliver timely and professional advice on IP assets at the respective companies, supporting the companies' business interests, minimizing potential liability claims by third parties, and collaborating with the responsible units to ensure the conformity of the companies' IP operations and transactions with statutory provisions, regulations, and directives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting patent applications together with inventors and filing them with patent offices;
- Tracking granting procedures, including checking and responding to patent reviews and appealing patent rejections;
- Initiating opposition or annulment proceedings against competitors' patents;
- Defending the companies' patents against opposition or annulment proceedings by competitors;
- Preparing expert opinions ('patent landscape reports') on the possible obstruction of planned products and their use, and proceedings resulting from competitors' patents;
- Patent infringement proceedings;
- Advice on IP strategy and its implementation;
- Drafting of agreements (confidentiality/non-disclosure, cooperation and license agreements), participation in contract negotiations.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now.