Vertiv · 5 days ago
IP Legal Counsel
Westerville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies, and they are seeking an IP Counsel to protect and enforce their intellectual property portfolio. This role involves collaborating with senior management and legal teams to develop IP strategies, manage the company's IP assets, and provide legal guidance on IP matters.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations of Vertiv’s portfolio to maximize strategic opportunities through cost effective means
Consistently review and update competitive intelligent reports and analysis
Regularly review third party IP assets to assess their value and relevance
Create and execute strategies to maintain, expand, and optimize IP monetization opportunities
Enhance departmental best practices to increase cost-effectiveness and oversee outside IP counsel and vendors
Formulate and implement long-term IP strategies to support major business objectives
Remain current with both industry and competitor developments, and technological advancements as well as legal developments to proactively refine IP approaches
Advise senior management on strategic IP issues, including risk assessment and mitigation planning
Negotiate and draft settlement and IP licenses and other IP-related agreements, ensuring adherence to company policies and the achievement of favorable outcomes
Assist in the management of the Company’s global patent and trademark portfolio strategies
Support due diligence processes and other IP considerations related to M&A activities
Work closely with the Global IP Team to meet business goals by delivering practical legal advice
Develop and implement efficient IP processes and workflows
Advise senior leaders with actionable, business-focused guidance to foster collaboration across the organization and with external partners
Qualification
Required
Law Degree from a leading law school
Science or engineering undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering
Admitted to practice in at least one state and admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Minimum of two (2) years' experience as an intellectual property lawyer at a respected in-house legal department or an associate / junior partner of a respected law firm specializing in intellectual property
Proven analytical skills and understanding of a broad range of engineering concepts, ideally including HVAC systems, power systems, liquid cooling, and computer science principles
Excellent communication skills in speaking, writing, and presenting
Excellent organizational skills and experience working effectively with all levels of management
Extensive experience in the practice of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secret law
Strong strategic IP protection planning and development skills
Strong patent application preparation and prosecution skills, including international patent prosecution
Experience drafting and negotiating IP agreements and agreements with IP terms
Experience with freedom to use and clearance opinions
Experience working with a team of IP attorneys and staff
Experience with the administration of, and improvements to, IP operations, including budget management, outside counsel management, IP portfolio management and electronic billing systems
USPTO registration or eligibility therefor
Licensed Attorney in Ohio or eligibility therefor
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
Recent News
2026-01-12
2026-01-11
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