Senior Patent & IP Counsel

Lyten

. Build and lead Lyten’s intellectual property function .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $204,500 - $306,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in intellectual property management, including patent strategy, drafting, and prosecution, while effectively collaborating with engineering and product teams. Proficient in conducting freedom-to-operate analyses and managing IP budgets and portfolios in a technology-driven environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeActive USPTO Registration7+ Years IP ExperiencePatent Application DraftingFreedom-To-Operate Analysis

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Hard Skills

Patent Strategy DevelopmentPatent Filing PrioritizationCompetitive Claim DraftingIP Diligence in M&ALicensing Agreement DraftingInfringement AnalysisPatent ProsecutionTrademark StrategyChain-of-Title ResolutionTechnical Fluency in Battery and Materials

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationNegotiationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

IP Management PlatformAnaquaCPIPatSnapAI-Assisted Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice LawUSPTO Registration

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyPatent Portfolio ManagementTechnology LawMaterials ScienceEnergy StorageAdvanced MaterialsCross-Border IP IssuesIn-House IP ExperiencePatent Prosecution ProceedingsConfidentiality Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Lyten’s intellectual property function
Own and drive overall patent strategy and filing prioritization
Develop technical fluency in Lyten’s battery, concrete, composites, and sensors product lines
Engage regularly with engineering and product teams to align patent decisions with the roadmap and competitive landscape
Lead patent claim strategy
Conduct or oversee freedom-to-operate and infringement analyses for new products and acquisition targets
Review and triage invention disclosures and work with inventors and engineers to refine disclosures
Develop and manage the yearly patent and IP budget
Manage outside patent counsel and the patent prosecution docket across relevant jurisdictions
Negotiate fee arrangements and control outside IP spend cost and quality
Manage patent portfolio strategy and hygiene, including pruning low-value applications and patents
Maintain the IP docketing/management system and keep the portfolio documented, assigned, and diligence-ready
Review and negotiate IP provisions in commercial, collaboration, and research agreements
Lead IP diligence on acquisitions and asset purchases
Resolve chain-of-title gaps and licensing ambiguities arising from M&A integration
Advise on trademark strategy and enforcement, trade secret protection, and IP aspects of employment and contractor agreements
Coordinate with internal counsel on customer, supplier, and licensing IP issues
Manage the IP Consultant relationship and other outside IP resources
Support broader legal matters outside core IP scope as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Registration to practice before the USPTO required
7+ years of IP experience
Personally drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Experience setting patent filing strategy and prioritization
Track record as a practicing drafter rather than solely an outside-counsel manager
Experience in-house or at a law firm supporting a technology/materials/hardware company
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline (materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, or similar)
Demonstrated experience in competitive claim drafting and freedom-to-operate (FTO) or infringement analysis
Experience with IP diligence in M&A or asset-purchase contexts
Strong drafting skills for licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements
U.S. citizenship required
Eligibility to access technology and technical data subject to U.S. export control laws
Preferred: comfort using AI-assisted tools across the IP workflow
Preferred: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline
Preferred: experience supporting an IP function at a rapidly scaling company
Preferred: experience with battery, energy storage, or advanced materials patent portfolios
Preferred: experience with cross-border IP issues in international jurisdictions
Preferred: experience with trademark prosecution and opposition proceedings before the USPTO
Preferred: familiarity with an IP management/docketing platform such as Anaqua, CPI, or PatSnap

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tier based bonus
Equity
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Corporate discounts
Paid holidays
PTO
Sick time
401K
Employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Career growth opportunities
Mission-driven work in energy, mobility, and materials innovation
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Collaborative, trust-based workplace culture