Associate General Counsel, IP

Trane Technologies

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. What’s in it for you: Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs. Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Learn more about our benefits here! This position will be located in Davidson, NC, where you will work our standard work arrangement. From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires

Requirements

Must possess at least a BS in a technical degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer and/or Electrical engineering, with demonstrable technical achievement. Prior experience involving IP strategy, licensing, software and/or artificial intelligence preferred.
Must possess an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) with an emphasis in IP; active admissions to the USPTO and at least one state bar required.
Must have 10-15 years combined technical/legal experience, including (1) at least 2 years patent/IP preparation, prosecution, portfolio management experience particularly in inventor-facing and strategy-oriented aspects involving technology roadmaps, competitive IP assessment, invention development, state of art/field analytics, and reverse engineering; (2) at least 2 year direct involvement in IP clearance/opinion, freedom-to-operate processes, competitive claim assessment, design-around activities, and patentability review committee leadership with business impact; (3) at least 1 year advising on and attending to contracts, licensing, technology agreements, etc.; and (4) at least 1 year as an engineer or technologist preferably in a diversified, global manufacturing environment.
Must be able to travel a minimum of 10% of the time
Must have proven successes in developing valuable IP and IP portfolios involving complex technologies resulting in measurable business growth and impact, preferably in a competitive six sigma/lean environment.
Must be flexible, self-driven and possess a positive outlook with an innovative and creative spirit.
Must have working knowledge of the US and foreign filing strategies, and litigation awareness.
Must be able to identify, lead, and support appropriate tasks, strategies and implementations in leveraging our IP Team’s efforts for competitive IP business advantage.
Must have proven successes in communicating complex issues in an understandable manner with executives, business and technical leaders, and legal service providers.
Communications and issues should deeply involve identifiable solutions, alternatives and risks associated with strategy, technology, competition and IP involving global and geographically dispersed situations.
Must be able to continually improve to successfully operate in a high-performing IP team.
Must have excellent analytical skills and a diversity of technical expertise, including the ability to relate to general technologies with one or more areas of expertise.
Must be culturally aware and foundationally demonstrate communications, actions and values consistent with our inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience involving IP strategy, licensing, software and/or artificial intelligence preferred.
Foreign language capability a plus.

Responsibilities

Intellectual property portfolio development, functional excellence initiatives, and the coordination and alignment of IP Strategies.
Invention capture and review process, and develop high-value IP assets that, as defined by the Chief IP Counsel, are of quantity and quality in alignment with portfolio management and strategy objectives.
IP litigation and support, including management of litigation strategies and outside counsel.
Manage intellectual property transactional matters for the business area(s) assigned, including technology licensing into the Enterprise, out to other entities.
Assist in the development of strategies and technology roadmaps for the assigned business area(s) with attention to IP metrics and achieve performance results required.
Prepare, prosecute, and develop associated portfolios of strategic, high quality patent applications protecting products, services, and strategic innovation objectives, as assigned.
Provide focused legal advice and guidance on technology, IP and innovation matters involving contracts, joint development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, strategic alliances, international IP development and commercialization issues, competitive technology, changes in the law, and the like.
Provide trademark and copyright oversight and training, including clearance and registration of trademarks, global enforcement, takedown notices, and domain name support.
Active participation in creating dynamic and effective integrated technical teams for projects, individual inventive initiatives and innovation activities.
Support educational sessions, invention creation initiatives and attend to all details in the preparation and prosecution efforts, IP transactions, and activities as assigned.
Successfully enact developed strategies in the business by identifying, harvesting and protecting important inventions that are in alignment with strategic initiatives.
Support IP clearances, Innovation On-Demand projects, IP risk issues, IP strategies, competitive IP assessment analysis, 3rd party technology opportunities and partner/supplier assessment.
Provide creative approaches to innovation leaders and technologists in leveraging technology, charting next generation technologies, and identifying opportunities to improve competitive advantage through IP opportunities.
Facilitate portfolio developments, annual reviews, incentive programs, and optimized maintenance processes.
Facilitate the development of a world class IP department, including advising and mentoring various IP counsel, oversight of administrative personnel, support of IP portal, and management of an appropriate IP budget including outside counsel billing and oversight.

Benefits

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

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