Senior Intellectual Property Attorney I

E Ink Corporation•Billerica, MA

4d•$170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

E Ink Corporation is hiring a Senior Intellectual Property Attorney to support its intellectual property and innovation strategy. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting complex patent applications in chemistry, polymers, and material science, and reviewing and responding to patent-office actions in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The attorney will work with the IP team and cross-functional internal partners, including scientists, engineers, R&D, product development, marketing, regulatory, and legal teams, to identify protectable innovations and align IP strategy with business goals. The position also involves providing legal advice on IP matters, analyzing freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, and infringement issues, monitoring competitive IP and third-party risks, and educating internal stakeholders about IP policies and practices. The role supports IP-related transactions, manages external counsel, and contributes to the organization’s innovation and IP strategy. The attorney will also use artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Registration to practice before at least one state bar.
At least 3 years of relevant legal experience in intellectual property law.
Strong technical background in chemistry, polymers, electrochemistry, or material science.
Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical field, such as an M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science.
Law firm experience.

Responsibilities

Draft and prosecute complex patent applications in chemistry, polymers, and material science.
Review and respond to Office Actions from patent offices worldwide, including the United States, EPO, China, Japan, South Korea, and India.
Partner with internal teams to identify protectable innovations and align IP strategy with business goals.
Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, and infringement analyses, and advise on associated risks and strategies.
Monitor competitive IP landscapes and advise on potential infringement or third-party risks.
Educate and advise internal stakeholders on IP policies, procedures, and best practices.
Provide legal counsel on patent strategy, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
Support IP-related transactions, manage external counsel, and contribute to the organization’s innovation and IP strategy.
Leverage artificial intelligence tools to increase productivity.