Intellectual Property Attorney

HP France

HP Intellectual Property Attorney managing global patent portfolios and advising on technology transactions. Partnering with R&D and business teams on patent strategy, licensing, due diligence, and IP risk management.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSpring • Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,050 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global patent portfolios, providing strategic legal counsel on intellectual property matters, and navigating complex IP legal issues. Proficient in patent laws, portfolio management, and integrating IP provisions into business agreements.

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Qualified Patent AttorneyPatent Portfolio ManagementIntellectual Property LicensingIn-House Legal ExperienceTechnical Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Patent LawIP Risk MitigationInvention Disclosure ManagementPatent Prosecution OversightIP Due DiligenceStandards Essential PatentsLegal Memo PreparationPatent Family EvaluationTransactional IP SupportCompetitive Relevance Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaborative SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Patent Attorney (US or European)

Industry Keywords

High-Technology EnvironmentGlobal R&DIP-sensitive TransactionsM&AJoint Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the strategic development, optimization, and transactional use of HP's global patent portfolios
Provide specialized legal advice and strategic counsel on intellectual property matters
Identify legal risks and partner with engineers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional legal teams
Guide invention disclosures and patent strategy toward high-value, business-aligned outcomes
Manage assigned patent portfolios, including invention harvesting, filing strategy, prosecution oversight, maintenance, and abandonment decisions
Evaluate patent family strength, remaining term, geographic coverage, enforceability, competitive relevance, and business alignment
Manage outside counsel on prosecution, portfolio, transactional, and specialty matters
Prepare and present portfolio reviews, strategic recommendations, written reports, legal memos, and risk assessments
Advise on and negotiate key IP terms and IP-related agreements
Coordinate with commercial attorneys and legal specialists to integrate IP provisions into business agreements
Support IP due diligence by mapping patent portfolios to products, technologies, standards, and transaction objectives
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex intellectual property legal issues
Lead or contribute to moderate to high complexity projects
Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and training sessions and share specialty knowledge
Contribute to management of litigation or dispute-related matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Patent Attorney (e.g. US or European)
Appropriate technical degree, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a closely related technical field
4-7 years of legal experience supporting IP in a high-technology environment
Preferably experience providing IP legal support for global R&D teams and businesses
Strong understanding of applicable patent laws, patent portfolio management, IP licensing constructs, IP ownership, and risk mitigation
Experience with standards setting, standards organizations, and standards essential patents
Prior in-house experience at a global technology company or law firm experience advising global technology companies
Experience supporting IP-sensitive transactions involving customers, suppliers, partners, competitors, M&A, joint development, or government-funded development
Excellent collaborative and influencing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
Bonus and/or equity opportunities
25% travel