Intuitive · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel, IP
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$195K/yr - $281K/yr
6+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to advancing minimally invasive care. They are seeking a Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property to manage patent portfolios, provide comprehensive IP legal support, and collaborate with engineers and medical experts to protect valuable innovations.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel, IP will lead and manage an active patent portfolio, including management of patent application preparation, patent prosecution, and IP strategic development to identify and protect Intuitive’s valuable innovations
The Senior Counsel will provide comprehensive IP-related legal support, including: IP due diligence, litigation support, transactional matters (for example, nondisclosure agreements, licensing agreements, and acquisitions), trademark protection, and trade secret protection
The Senior Counsel will engage directly with engineers, scientists, management, clinical specialists, and executives, to translate technology developments into strong IP protection and support key business objectives
The Senior Counsel should become informed on industry trends and provide advice about industry and regulatory developments as well as development and implementation of operational and risk management processes and procedures
The Senior Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel of IP, and must escalate issues, as appropriate, and partner with all legal team members
The Senior Counsel must represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties with professionalism and strategic insight, including customers, regulators, affiliates, and industry trade groups
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6+ years experience in intellectual property law as a practitioner at a law firm and/or in-house legal department experience, with a substantial focus on patent prosecution
Technical degree, professional background, and/or significant experience related to medical devices, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a related field (electrical engineering or other engineering specialties considered)
J.D. degree and membership in good standing with the California bar or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered In House Counsel 'RHIC'
Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Ability to assess legal and business opportunities and risks related to IP assets in support of M&A, investment opportunities, licensing, and purchasing or selling of patent portfolios
Exceptional communication and writing skills, able to distill complex technical and legal concepts for varied audiences
Ability to closely manage outside counsel and control matter costs
Willingness to travel as required, which could include extended trips on occasion
Preferred
At least 2+ years of in-house counsel experience strongly preferred, where responsibilities included patent prosecution and other IP related support (e.g., transactions, litigation, and due diligence)
Benefits
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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