Intellectual Property Counsel -Location:Novi, MI, US -Requisition Id :108502 Additional Work Location(s) : Job Title:Intellectual Property Counsel Manager:Senior Director, Global Patents Location:Novi, MI Job Description A Career at HARMAN We are ONE HARMAN. We are greater than the sum of our divisions or brands. We proudly talk about our many iconic brands and describe how our technologies are transforming the car, the workplace and everywhere in between. We work hard. We create useful, playful, beautiful things. We strive for excellence and we aim to win as a team. No matter the position, every employee at HARMAN is expected to demonstrate our core competencies: leadership, change-orientation, collaboration, judgment and a results-driven mindset. At HARMAN, we expect brilliance. You can expect a career full of brilliant possibilities. Position Summary: Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with patent prosecution experience who also will assist with and handle general intellectual property matters, licensing and contractual matters, utility/design patent prosecution, enforcement of IP, researching infringements, drafting C&D letters, patent litigation, patent clearances, and patentability and free to operate reviews and analysis. Job Responsibilities: -Manage a docket of patent matters in one or more technology areas including preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO. -Oversee a global network of outside counsel and provide guidance and instructions based on principles of patent prosecution, the technology/product and roadmaps, and corporate strategy, and global portfolio maintenance decisions. -Support various members of the Legal team in M&A transactions with respect to IP due diligence. -Collaborate across law department groups, business units and functions to improve patent operations and business processes. -Draft, review and negotiate routine types of IP terms and clause for agreements, including nondisclosure, development, collaboration and licensing agreements, with, clients, suppliers, and other law department groups. -Directly interact with the business product teams and research technology teams to support new product and project development. -Advise and counsel internal business units on various IP matters with a particular focus on global patent issues. -Interact directly with engineering to harvest invention disclosures and provide IP training. -Support internal clients by providing strategic patent advice on Harmans patent portfolio and managing risk with respect to third party portfolios. -Participate in patent committee meetings. -Assist in patent divestitures, acquisitions and licensing -Work with a global team of patent professionals made up of attorneys, paralegals and patent engineers to define and refine processes used in global patent operations. -Provide patent analysis for all contexts, including litigation, potential acquisition, and licensing. -Assist in proactive, strategic management of patent litigation and patent assertions. Basic Qualifications: -The candidate should have Juris Doctor and Bar admission (or equivalent in jurisdiction), and registered before the USPTO; knowledge of foreign patent practice and rules a plus. -Technical background is not required however a background or strong familiarity with electrical engineering, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, audio components and/or acoustics is a plus. -Must have 3 years of patent prosecution experience with a strong background in global IP law. -Law firm, in-house or other comparable experience with large and complex IP portfolios a plus. -Drafted and prosecuted patent applications before the USPTO. -Knowledge of utility, design, copyright and other IP areas needed. -Excellent patent analysis abilities, including development of non-infringement/infringement, invalidity/validity and claim construction positions -Excellent web-based and other investigation and research skills/experience are needed. -Should have sound computer skills including IP maintenance database software (e.g. Anaqua), PPT and Excel. -Experience drafting IP related contractual documents such as co-existence and settlement agreements, and licenses highly desired. -Ability to work independently and cross-functionally. -Ability to prioritize and appropriately manage risk in a corporate legal environment. -Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. -Flexibility and a positive attitude. -Excellent work ethic. -Must be able to travel (approximately 20%). -Work well in a team environment. -Very good organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task and keep everything going smoothly without dropping any balls. -Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to senior business, technical and legal personnel. Eligibility Requirements: -Willingness to travel. -Willingness to work in an office. -Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! ( -) #LI-BG1 Nearest Major Market:Detroit -Find similar jobs: -ATTENTION CHROME BROWSER USERS please use Chrome version 50.0.2661.75 or Chrome version 52.0.274.82 to apply to any position.