The Lead Specialist Intellectual Property supports the IP legal team by managing invention disclosures, patent and trademark portfolios, and related processes.
Responsibilities include overseeing patent and trademark prosecution, conducting searches, organizing meetings with inventors and counsel, and ensuring database accuracy.
They coordinate filings, renewals, and disputes, assist with patent and trademark disputes, and support budget and reporting functions.
The role also involves managing copyright processes, enforcing proper trademark use, and providing training on IP procedures.
The position requires a Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of IP experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in IP management software, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Essential qualities include adaptability, customer focus, collaboration, and a performance-driven mindset.