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GE HealthCare · 19 hours ago

Lead Patent Agent or Counsel – Magnetic Resonance

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. The Lead Patent Agent or Counsel will support and drive the global IP strategy for the MR portion of GE Healthcare's businesses, working closely with cross-functional teams on IP counseling, invention generation, and patent management.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with product development teams to ensure that sufficient invention disclosures are generated

Ensures that patent filings are of high quality on commercially significant inventions by working with R&D, business managers and marketing

Prepares high quality patent applications, efficiently advances prosecution of pending patent applications, and manages global patent portfolio to ensure that meaningful protection is obtained

Works closely with product development teams to develop IP strategies using various types of IP to develop meaningful IP assets

Provides deep patent analysis expertise to support business development, licensing, and freedom to practice analyses

Provide leadership and legal advice as a member of multi-functional teams

Uses a range of tools and data sources to understand the internal and external IP environment

Collaborate with regional legal colleagues and subject matters experts to advise the business on complex IP/legal issues that arise out of GE Healthcare’s global operations

Qualification

U.S. PatentTrademark OfficePatent attorney experienceIP strategy developmentPatent procurement knowledgeMedical imaging technologyLean principles familiarityInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCross-functional collaborationWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as an attorney or agent

Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing patent attorney or agent

Well organized, detail oriented, and a team player capable of working in a deadline dictated environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Capable of devising innovative IP strategies

Interest in a hybrid working role with 3+ days at a GE HealthCare location in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Preferred

JD (or global equivalent) and member of good standing of the bar of any state

Physics, electrical engineering, or equivalent with a medical imaging technology background

Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures relating to patent procurement and/or IP licensing in US, Europe and Asia

Commitment to continuous improvement and some familiarity with Lean principles, methods, tools and techniques

Experience prioritizing competing demands to make real time decisions/recommendations in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to quickly identify & prioritize issues, develop process-driven solutions, and effectively communicate with a wide range of people

Previous experience related to handling IP-related issues arising in software and/or technology transactions, IP litigation, M&A transactions, or IP monetization activities

Prior experience as a member of the technology, sales and marketing, or legal functions in a corporate environment

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to work in a cross-functional environment

Strong interest in supporting global teams

Benefits

Great work environment

Professional development

Challenging careers

Competitive compensation

Company

GE HealthCare

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GE Healthcare provides a wide range of medical technologies and services to healthcare providers and researchers. It is a sub-organization of General Electric.

Founded in 1892

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees