Senior Project Manager – Law

Cummins Inc.

. Provide advice and service on patent preparation and prosecution .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patent preparation and prosecution, including managing patent portfolios and advising on IP strategy. Proficient in conducting invention disclosures and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance patent processes.

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Patent PreparationPatent ProsecutionIntellectual Property StrategyArtificial Intelligence in IPTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Patent EvaluationPatent AnalysisGlobal IP Portfolio ManagementUS Patent ApplicationsForeign Office ActionsInvention Disclosure InterviewsCompliance with Export ControlsPatent StrategiesProsecuted Patent ApplicationsExperience with Diesel Engines

Soft Skills

Analytical ReasoningCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInfluencingCommunicationRelationship ManagementConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAI PromptingData Centers

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Before the USPTORegistered Patent AgentRegistered Patent Attorney

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyPatent Portfolio ManagementPatent ProsecutionExport ControlsSanctions Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advice and service on patent preparation and prosecution
Manage related patent portfolio activities, including patent evaluation, potential infringement issues, competitive landscape reviews, and oversight of outside counsel
Manage patent prosecution and participate in implementing IP strategy
Prepare and file US patent applications and assist with applications in other jurisdictions and foreign office actions
Participate in internal patenting committees
Conduct invention disclosure interviews to identify patentable ideas
Advise senior IP leaders and partner with stakeholders to identify and design improvements
Manage outside counsel relationships
Support large and/or complex cases and matters worldwide
Manage projects and matters with appropriate supervision
Provide support and leadership in improvement and issue-resolution projects
Work with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges
Instruct and supervise outside counsel and consultants as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, computer science, material science, physics, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
Licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
Significant relevant work experience, including team leadership experience
Experience with Artificial Intelligence in the IP space
Preferred: Prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
Preferred: At least 5+ years of relevant intellectual property experience, including global and domestic patent prosecution, patent strategies, patent analysis, and global IP portfolio management
Preferred: Experience with AI tools and AI prompting
Preferred: Experience with diesel engines
Preferred: Experience with data centers
Preferred: Registered Patent Agent or Attorney
Analytical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, influencing, communication, relationship management, and conflict management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/off-site work arrangement
Travel to Columbus, Indiana
Equal employment opportunities