Patent Counsel - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation and intellectual property management? We are thrilled to offer an exhilarating opportunity for a Patent Counsel to join our esteemed legal team in Shelton, CT. This hybrid role not only promises flexibility but also a chance to work under the guidance of our Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, contributing significantly to our robust patent portfolio.

The Patent Counsel position, based in Shelton, CT, will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and will support the intellectual property function with a primary focus on the patent portfolio. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with initiative and strong attention to detail who is highly organized and can multi-task competing priorities. This individual must be an ethical and compliance-oriented team player who can work with legal and business partners at all levels across the Hubbell enterprise.

• Assist in patent portfolio management including managing patent committee portfolio review meetings and building portfolios for a diverse group of business units.
• Solicit invention disclosures to support portfolio development for several engineering departments.
• Manage outside counsel through the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Conduct product clearance searches and prepare analysis and manage and review outside counsel product clearance searches and analysis.
• Conduct analysis relating to potential infringements of company patents.
• Assist in managing the patent portfolio lifecycle including facilitating maintenance decisions.
• Facilitate obtaining outside counsel opinions as needed.
• Conduct mergers and acquisition IP due diligence as needed.
• Assist in managing several patent portfolio functions including the patent incentive program and the patent marking program.
• Preparation of patent applications and prosecution depending on experience and resource allocation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing in one state bar is required.
• Connecticut bar or ability to obtain Connecticut in-house counsel certification required
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the area of patent law.
• Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work autonomously, issue spot and provide incisive, practical and business-focused advice and counsel.
• Strong project management experience and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a project from initiation to completion and the ability to balance strategic and tactical issues.
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity, discretion, and tact.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience a plus.
• Experience with PATTSY, Innography, and/or CPA/MDC Annuity Service a plus.
• Experience or interest in trade secret, copyright and/or trademark counseling a plus.
• Experience in managing intellectual property litigation a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, PowerPoint and Excel a plus.
  
  

If you're looking for a role that offers substantial professional development, the chance to work with seasoned experts, and the opportunity to protect groundbreaking innovations, look no further. Apply today and let's power the future together at Hubbell! #LI-HB1