Senior Patent & IP Counsel

Lyten

Patent & IP Counsel responsible for driving patent strategy at a materials innovation company. Overseeing IP function with strategic management across multiple product lines.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $227,200 - $340,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in patent strategy and intellectual property management, including patent prosecution, claim drafting, and IP budget management. Strong ability to lead IP diligence and coordinate with internal and external counsel on complex IP issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeActive License To Practice LawRegistration To Practice Before The USPTO7+ Years Of IP ExperienceStrong Drafting Skills

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Hard Skills

Patent StrategyPatent Claim StrategyInvention Disclosure ReviewPatent Prosecution ManagementCompetitive Claim DraftingFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisInfringement AnalysisIP Budget ManagementTrademark StrategyIP Diligence

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyPatent Portfolio ManagementIP Provisions NegotiationLicensing AgreementsCollaboration AgreementsConfidentiality Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive Lyten's overall patent strategy
Lead the company’s patent claim strategy
Review and triage invention disclosures
Develop and manage Lyten’s yearly patent and IP budget
Manage outside patent counsel and the patent prosecution docket
Own patent portfolio strategy and hygiene
Review and negotiate complex IP provisions in agreements
Lead IP diligence on acquisitions
Advise on trademark strategy and enforcement
Coordinate with internal counsel on IP issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Registration to practice before the USPTO required
7+ years of IP experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline
Demonstrated experience in competitive claim drafting
Freedom-to-operate (FTO) or infringement analysis experience
Strong drafting skills for licensing, collaboration, and confidentiality agreements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Corporate discounts
Paid holidays
PTO
Sick time
401K
Employee relocation plan (if applicable)