Associate Director, Intellectual Property (remote)

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Are you interested in joining a dynamic global team that has a great impact on the Collins' organization? If so, then this is the job for you!

Each of Collins Aerospace’s six strategic business units (SBUs) focus on a particular suite of aerospace technologies that span a range of commercial and military aerospace systems, including avionics solutions, aircraft & engine sensors, fire protection systems, space systems, landing systems, and many others as well as airport solutions. Each represents a multinational client base and a diverse mix of business models.

In addition to supporting aspects of at least one SBU, this position requires a though leader for IP that is skilled in investigating and analyzing complex and multi-dimensional problems / issues, proposing strategies and solutions, communicating with senior leadership, and negotiating with external parties. This skill set provides for endless individual and professional growth opportunities within Collins and the other Raytheon Technologies companies. 

This position provides flexibility for a fully remote working arrangement. Proximity to a Collins’ facility is a plus. 

What You Will Do:

• Driving IP engagement within the business

• Providing effective, concise and timely advice to senior management, general legal counsel, engineers and commercial colleagues on IP matters, particularly in the areas of patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law, and related disputes.

• Negotiating and advising management and colleagues on various IP agreements and IP aspects of broader agreements with customers, suppliers and partners.  

• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement IP strategies for key enterprises, products and technologies aligned with business objectives. Active engagement on IP issues throughout product development processes.

• Interacting with engineers and supervising outside counsel with regards to identifying protectable inventions, assessing invention disclosures, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications, and protecting trade secrets.

• Monitoring and assessing third party patents and applications, particularly with regards to questions of infringement risk and/or validity, with goal of addressing legal risks before products are brought to market.

• Working with engineers to monitor competitor products and advising as to whether competitors infringe Collins Aerospace patents. Advising Senior Management as to potential infringement issues and overseeing litigation as required.

• Learning and implementing current IP department tools and policies, and working willingly with members of IP department with the goal of continuous improvement of department processes.

• Reviewing …