Intellectual Property Counsel

Houston, TX, United States

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LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol " LIVN ." LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

The Job

The Intellectual Property Counsel is responsible for development and implementation of part of LivaNova's global intellectual property (IP) strategy focusing on value creation for a business unit and overall business, including counseling LivaNova management, business unit R&D and Marketing teams, and colleagues on potential legal and financial implications of corporate and business activities, and the effective management of services provided by outside counsel. The individual reports to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain technical expertise on LivaNova's existing, planned, and future products, as well as related anatomy and physiology by regular, ongoing consultation with LivaNova engineering, clinical, regulatory and manufacturing employees.

* Develop detailed expertise in the scope of LivaNova's intellectual property portfolio and coordinate and alignment with global strategy.

* Review and negotiate contractual agreements, including IP licenses, collaboration, Material Transfer Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and provide advice and support on IP provisions on a wide range of contracts as needed.

* Create and implement processes, guidelines, and trainings related to IP Matters

* Provide strategic counsel regarding the competitive IP landscape for LivaNova's current product portfolio and future technology plans, protecting LivaNova's IP rights worldwide.

* Ensure cross-collaboration with internal commercial, clinical, research and development and business development teams in implementing LivaNova's pipeline growth and long-term commercialization strategy, such that IP considerations are taken into account and potential risks are managed. Conduct, manage and counsel the business on patent and trademark clearance projects.

* Create and implement fiscally-responsible, IP strategy for business units with consideration of resources, including developing, maintaining and optimizing a broad global IP portfolio in a cost-effective manner.

* Manage IP-related budgets, forecasting and resources.

* Oversee trademark opportunities and risks for LivaNova's programs and operations worldwide.

* Provide periodic reports to direct supervisor concerning the status and direction of intellectual property, including patents and trademarks.

* Provide IP training for LivaNova personnel to support the development and implementation of LivaNova IP strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

* J.D. and active license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required, along with a Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in science or engineering.

* 6+ years' experience (device, biotechnology-preferred).

* Experience with IP litigation/IPR process.

* Demonstrated understanding of international legal IP landscape and laws to counsel European business locations.

* Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to grasp important business issues and legal issues.

Skills and Abilities

* Skilled at advising senior management and key business team partners and managing outside counsel.

* Able to adapt to different working styles that vary by culture and individual.

* Ability to provide executive presence, and excellent communication and writing skills.

* Approaches IP with a strategic mindset by anticipating future business, competitive and legal risks and looking for creative solutions and opportunities.

* Able to serve as a strong business partner, collaborator and manager.

* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Employee benefits include:

* Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

* Personal and Vacation Time

* Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Training & Education Assistance

* Bonus Referral Program

* Service Awards

* Flexible Work Schedules

Pay: A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $124,000 - $206,750 + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.

Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Beware of Job Scams:

Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for "See Open Jobs" on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.

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