Provide strategic IP counseling to R&D, product franchises, marketing, and other functions within Insulet, particularly in the areas of software, algorithms, OSS, machine learning, and digital health.
Manage a global patent portfolio aligned with Insulet’s business objectives, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working with outside counsel.
Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement analyses.
Support global IP litigation, oppositions, and enforcement efforts as needed.
Assist with and negotiate IP-related aspects of transactions, including licensing, M&A, and collaborations.
Manage a global trademark portfolio: from advising marketing team, clearance searches, specimen submissions, and registration maintenance.
Educate internal stakeholders on IP best practices and emerging trends.
Perform each of these key responsibilities with a high degree of strategic and long-term thinking.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice before the USPTO and at least one U.S. state
Minimum of 6 years of experience in patent law, preferably with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
Strong experience in IP litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, and negotiating IP agreements required
Bachelor’s degree; Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred
Other engineering degrees will be considered in light of other relevant experience
Strong understanding of software patentability, AI/ML, and digital health technologies
Knowledge and experience with open source software and ability to advise engineering teams on managing OSS
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent lawpatent draftingpatent prosecutionIP litigationnegotiating IP agreementsfreedom-to-operate analysispatentability analysisinfringement analysisopen source softwaredigital health technologies

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinglong-term thinkingcommunication skillsanalytical skillsproject management skillsindependent workcollaborative work

Certifications

J.D.admission to practice before the USPTO