Calyxo, Inc. · 1 week ago
Senior Intellectual Property Manager - Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expCalyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The Senior Intellectual Property Manager plays a critical role in supporting and advancing the company’s intellectual property protection strategy and will manage day-to-day IP operations and drive initiatives related to patent, trademark, and copyright protection.
Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of IP protection strategies, including for patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Maintain IP workflows and documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency in a regulated environment
Coordinate efforts of outside counsel and IP-related vendors
Become expert in IP software platforms for portfolio management and competitive analysis
Serve as the primary IP liaison to product development teams, attending concept reviews, design sprints, and engineering standups
Coordinate the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications in collaboration with internal teams and external counsel
Initiate and interpret patent and prior art searches; prepare analyses of results related to infringement, validity, and competitive positioning
Conduct patent landscape reviews to identify potential risks and opportunities
Provide recommendations on patent strategy based on search results and competitive analysis
Work with internal and external partners on technology scouting and competitive IP intelligence
Provide portfolio insights to management to inform make/buy/partner decisions
Serve as primary point of contact for outside counsel for trademark portfolio management and raise relevant issues with Marketing and Legal as needed
Maintain trade secret program
Coordinate copyright registrations with outside counsel as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or related technical field
Demonstrated experience with electrical engineering; software engineering; or biomedical engineering with EE/software concentration providing strong technical capability in electronics, firmware, or algorithms
Current US Patent Bar registration; JD not required
Minimum 8 years of experience in patent prosecution, with at least 3 years demonstrated experience in patent portfolio management
Strong knowledge of IP management systems
Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and ensure alignment with corporate and regulatory standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Preferred
At least 3 years supporting IP in a medical device or digital health industry strongly preferred
Benefits
Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation
Company
Calyxo, Inc.
Calyxo, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.44MKey Investors
Avidity Partners
2024-12-26Series Unknown· $28.28M
2023-12-12Series D· $50M
2022-07-06Series C· $32.7M
Leadership Team
Joseph Catanese
President & CEO
Doug Hughes
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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Medical Product Outsourcing
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