Director, Intellectual Property
About The Position
The Director, Intellectual Property, provides comprehensive intellectual property services to Rheem’s global business units, with responsibility for developing and executing commercially aligned patent and trademark strategies, managing procurement and protection of IP assets, counseling business teams, and supporting transactions. This role partners closely with R&D, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Procurement to integrate practical IP guidance into product development, branding, sourcing, collaborations, and market execution. The Director manages outside counsel and vendors, oversees Rheem’s IP management systems and processes, and supports IP dispute matters in coordination with the legal leadership team. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing commercially aligned patent and trademark strategies
- Managing procurement and protection of IP assets
- Counseling business teams
- Supporting transactions
- Partnering closely with R&D, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Procurement to integrate practical IP guidance into product development, branding, sourcing, collaborations, and market execution
- Managing outside counsel and vendors
- Overseeing Rheem’s IP management systems and processes
- Supporting IP dispute matters in coordination with the legal leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
