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Intellectual Property Attorney

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. • Coopersburg, PA • 9h ago

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc

US-PA-Coopersburg

Job ID: 2024-3954 Type: Regular Full-Time

of Openings: 1

Category: Legal Corporate Headquarters

Overview

Lutron is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Attorney to join our IP team in our World Headquarters, in Coopersburg, PA. In this position, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of IP services to the company, both directly and in conjunction with external US and foreign IP counsel. The primary focus of your role will be eliciting invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications worldwide, advising on trademark related matters, analyzing third-party IP rights, and contributing to Lutron's global IP strategies. Longer term responsibilities include analyzing competitive products and services for potential infringement issues, advising on third-party IP rights, and helping to drive Lutron's global IP strategies. This position reports to, and works closely with, Lutron's Senior Director of Intellectual Property, and will collaborate with Lutron's business and engineering leaders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with company engineers to elicit invention disclosures

Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications with ongoing engagement with engineers and business leaders

Manage US and foreign patent counsel in drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications

Manage ongoing strategic maintenance and growth of Lutron's US and foreign patent portfolios

Assist marketing, sales, and business leaders in branding new products and strategically using, maintaining and growing Lutron's worldwide trademark portfolio

Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, non-infringement, and validity

Prepare, obtain, and analyze trademark searches and provide assessments on worldwide registration, use, and non-infringement

Build and manage relationships with technical and business leaders to understand Lutron's businesses and align its IP strategies with relevant R&D activities, commercialization plans, and business and technology strategies

Provide proactive, cost-effective, and efficient IP advice and services tailored to the needs and priorities of Lutron's business units

Work closely with the internal IP team to continually develop the IP Department to improve processes

Maintain expertise in US IP laws, regulations, and processes (particularly in the area of patents and trademarks), and working knowledge of global patent and trademark laws, regulations, and processes

Follow and master relevant technology developments, both internally and externally

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

USPTO Patent Bar registration required

Licensed attorney in one or more states required

7+ years of experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications

Proven ability to exhibit strong executive presence, including professional demeanor, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Experience as a patent agent/attorney with a mix of law firm and in-house experience or solely in-house experience.

Willingness and ability to travel to US engineering offices as required, up to 10% of the time

1+ year of software or hardware engineering experience preferred

Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and software fields, with additional experience in mechanical and design applications preferred

Trademark experience preferred

Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity -- Affirmative Action -- Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

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