Sr. Patent Counsel, Electrophysiology

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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:
Intellectual Property Law

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

The Johnson & Johnson Law Department is recruiting for a Senior Patent Counsel, to be located at its MedTech location in Irvine, California. 

This Senior Patent Counsel role will support J&J MedTech's Electrophysiology business in Irvine, California, and will play a crucial role in driving innovation and protecting intellectual property across a range of emerging and established Electrophysiology platforms, including J&J's cardiac ultrasound imaging platforms (e.g., the SOUNDSTAR® and NUVISION™ 2D and 4D intracardiac echocardiography catheters); delivery systems, including sheaths, guides, and transseptal access devices; and structural heart devices, including the left atrial appendage LAA) closure device and delivery system.

The attorney will work closely with multiple R&D teams and business leaders located at J&J MedTech's Irvine headquarters and at the Laminar site in Santa Rosa.  The role will also require coordinating support efforts with R&D and team members in Israel, who provide IP legal support for systems, software, and other capital equipment associated with related Electrophysiology platforms.  The role will also have responsibility for mentoring/training an on-site patent liaison as they develop capabilities in the areas of competitive intelligence; patent marking; invention disclosure mining; and patent portfolio pruning.

 The attorney will also collaborate with Global Strategic Marketing to ensure that IP protection strategies align with product marketing plans and to stay apprised of business's strategic direction and emerging competitive technologies.

Finally, the role will also be responsible for identifying IP assets for potential enforcement and protecting J&J MedTech's interests in this increasingly competitive area.

The position will report to the Group Leader for Electrophysiology & Neurovascular (Assistant General Counsel - Patents).  The successful candidate will be required to work on site in Irvine, California at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities:

•            Developing and managing the patent portfolio of key business partners, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications around the world.

•            Conducting freedom-to-operate a...