Position summary
We are looking for a driven and experienced patent attorney with a strong life sciences background to lead our intellectual property strategy and manage IP matters crucial for the success of Ukko.
In this role you will manage all intellectual property matters, including developing patent portfolios that align with Ukko’s business needs, capturing of innovation, external due diligence, patentability, freedom to operate, and other intellectual property-related matters. You will work closely with and provide strategic counsel to the R&D organization and senior leadership team.
This is full time role in our Rehovot office. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a fast-paced growing mission driven startup.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
Identify and protect IP assets to support corporate strategy
Lead patent portfolio management
Work with research, development and clinical teams to identify and protect new inventions
Draft, file and support prosecution of patent applications in the U.S. and world-wide
Manage external relationships with outside counsel
Develop and implement patent life cycle management strategies
Conduct patentability, freedom to operate, infringement, and invalidity analyses
Assist with IP diligence for internal and external opportunities
Understand and deftly communicate IP risk assessments
Interface with inventors on a variety of IP and legal matters
Understand the competitive IP landscape and develop strategies to mitigate risks for Ukko
Collaborate on publication review processes
Support the R&D and management team on other IP and innovation related projects
Requirements:
5+ years of experience as a patent attorney at a top law firm and/or pharma/biotechnology company
Hands-on experience drafting and prosecuting biotech/pharma patent applications
An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or other relevant fields
Experience with IP management and IP renewal platforms
Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international laws, regulations and processes relating to patents
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate IP concepts and strategies to all levels of management and team
Ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, and with external partners and vendors
Position location: Rehovot, Israel
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