Sr Patent Attorney

HERE • Chicago, IL

4d • $170,000 - $205,000

About The Position

We are growing our Patent Team and looking to add a Sr Patent Attorney II/III to join our Legal Department! As a Patent Attorney, you will collaborate closely with other patent professionals, i.e., attorneys, agents, specialists, and work with our inventors, product owners and managers to define, qualify and support HERE patent portfolio. HERE Technologies has significantly increased the size of our patent portfolio, and we are continuing to expand quickly. You will be an integral part of our growth. You will also work with different regions to align our patent protection in all locations worldwide where HERE is active. We are also starting a patent monetization program to add more value to the company. You can be involved with this too as the program matures. In addition, you will be working with the rest of the Patent team on projects to engage and expand HERE’s inventor base and proactively grow our patent portfolio to reflect our current and future businesses. Who are we? HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.

Requirements

• You are a curious, organized, fast learner with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in patent law/operations counseling internal/external clients on intellectual property issues in a law firm or a corporate setting (experience as a Patent Agent may be considered.)
• You are Qualified/Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, or any other patent office.
• You hold a degree of Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and can produce documentation such as a Certificate of Admission/Good Standing to the Roll of Attorneys Licensed to Practice Law in your state upon request.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.

Nice To Haves

• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science Engineering, or any related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience in patent monetization programs.
• Patent litigation experience.
• You hold a certificate or graduate degree in intellectual property or patent law.
• Patent management experience in a high tech environment/supporting a technical product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set, manage, and deliver global patent and related intellectual property strategies and support for assigned portfolio focused on key technologies related to HERE’s businesses.
• Offer counsel and advice to actively manage global patent-related risks for assigned portfolio.
• Work with inventors to identify inventions and file patent applications globally.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before various patent offices worldwide, and work with outside counsel to do the same.
• Conduct inventor and examiner interviews.
• Prepare patent claims aligned with products.
• Support patent related business projects.
• Work with inventors to develop patentable subject matter in strategic technology areas identified by the business.
• Significantly contribute to HERE’s monetization program: Analyze HERE’s patent portfolio for potential licensing opportunities, chart HERE patents against third party products, engage with third parties to raise revenue.
• Defend HERE when we are sued for patent infringement.

Benefits

• Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness.
• Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees