IP Legal Counsel

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As IP Counsel supporting our Legal and Compliance team, you will be trusted to work on intellectual property matters related to medical devices and manufacturing technologies in our Fort Worth, TX office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs. Assoc.+11 yrs.; M.S.+4 yrs.; PhD+3 yrs.)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, with strong academic performance
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
4-7 years’ experience practicing patent law at a reputable law firm
Demonstrated ability interact effectively with stakeholders and provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in engineering discipline, with strong academic performance
Working knowledge of patent law in international jurisdictions and experience with patent conflicts, including reexaminations, EPO oppositions, and/or patent litigation

Responsibilities

Manage invention disclosures, including collecting and screening disclosures, conducting inventor interviews, presenting disclosures at patent committee meetings, and making recommendations
Prepare, prosecute, and manage a global patent portfolio, including direct preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO and managing outside counsel in the US and abroad
Conduct due diligence and freedom-to-operate assessments related to product development, M&A, and licensing activities
Conduct strategic assessments of competitor products and IP portfolios
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and counsel a variety of clients on IP and other legal issues
Draft, negotiate, and review IP-related agreements
Provide support on IP litigation and administrative patent proceedings, including reexaminations and oppositions
Conduct internal training on IP issues and processes
Occasional domestic or foreign travel