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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading intellectual property strategies that align with business growth and innovation. Proven ability to manage patent portfolios, negotiate IP agreements, and provide strategic guidance on complex IP matters.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Intellectual Property Strategy DevelopmentPatent Portfolio ManagementNegotiation of IP AgreementsU.S. and International Patent ProsecutionLegal and Regulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as principal advisor to executive leadership on intellectual property strategy, risk management, and portfolio optimization
- Develop and lead enterprise-wide IP strategies supporting business growth, innovation priorities, and competitive differentiation
- Architect strategic approaches to complex intellectual property matters
- Lead critical patent, trade secret, licensing, technology transfer, and dispute-related matters
- Drive IP strategy for emerging technologies and future innovation initiatives
- Anticipate legal, regulatory, and competitive developments and recommend proactive actions
- Partner across legal, business, engineering, and R&D functions
- Serve as dedicated IP partner to assigned business units through technology roadmap, portfolio, and new product development reviews
- Lead invention harvesting, filing strategy, drafting, prosecution, and portfolio pruning
- Direct patent agents, technical subject matter experts, and outside counsel on U.S. and international patent matters
- Lead freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, clearance, and competitive landscape assessments
- Structure and negotiate IP provisions in joint development, university, licensing, technology transfer, collaboration, and commercial agreements
- Support offensive and defensive IP disputes, including infringement detection, enforcement strategy, litigation, and trade secret protection
- Commission patent landscape, whitespace, and competitor analyses
- Deliver training to inventors and business teams on invention disclosures, trade secret hygiene, and IP risk awareness
- Represent Entegris in high-impact external engagements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Registered Patent Attorney status with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline preferred
- Typically 7+ years of progressive intellectual property experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or combination of both
- Experience developing and leading intellectual property strategy for technology-driven organizations
- Extensive experience in patent portfolio management, licensing, freedom-to-operate analysis, IP transactions, and dispute management
- Demonstrated experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications and directing patent agents and outside counsel
- Experience negotiating IP terms in joint development, licensing, university, collaboration, and technology transfer agreements
- Experience supporting global operations and international intellectual property portfolios
- Semiconductor, advanced materials, manufacturing, life sciences, or related industry experience preferred
- Expert knowledge of U.S. and international intellectual property law and practice
- Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen
- Ability to connect intellectual property strategy to long-term business objectives and market opportunities
- Ability to translate complex IP issues, patent analytics, and competitive intelligence into clear, actionable business recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to partner directly with business and R&D leadership and influence innovation, product development, and commercialization strategy
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives through influence and expertise
- Ability to make sound decisions in highly ambiguous, high-risk, and rapidly changing environments
- Demonstrated capability to mentor, coach, and develop legal and technical professionals
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee growth investment
- Culture emphasizing expertise, collaboration, and innovation
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Hard Skills
Patent Application PreparationFreedom-to-Operate AnalysisLicensing AgreementsTechnology TransferDispute ManagementPatent AnalyticsInvention HarvestingIP Risk ManagementCompetitive IntelligencePortfolio Optimization
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingExceptional CommunicationRelationship ManagementInfluencing Senior LeadersMentoring and Coaching
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Registered Patent Attorney
Industry Keywords
SemiconductorAdvanced MaterialsManufacturingLife SciencesIntellectual Property Law