**Job Description:** This individual will be responsible for the patent portfolio and new product risk mitigation for various Business Units within Milwaukee Tool. **You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: ** + Work closely with in-house attorneys and agents + Provide advice to the Business Units’ engineering and marketing leadership regarding patentability and infringement risk for new product development + Evaluate, develop, and implement patent filing and searching strategies for new products + Serve as a liaison between in-house engineering and marketing teams, global subsidiaries and affiliates, and outside counsel + Counsel and coach engineering and marketing personnel regarding patent issues + Present patent risks and updates for new projects to management in a clear and concise manner, with ability to provide practical legal advice upon which effective business decisions may be made + Participate in recurring new product development meetings to stay informed on changing product design features, assist engineering teams with understanding the patent landscape, and harvest strategic inventions for patent protection + Monitor competitor portfolios to offer strategic advice to the business + Chair and prepare necessary materials for IP Review Committee to inform leadership of patent risks, opportunities, and developments + Analyze offensive and defensive infringement positions, send and respond to patent notice letters, and support IP litigation **The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or educational equivalent (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred) + Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office + Minimum 3 years experience in IP counseling, patent preparation, and prosecution (law firm or corporate legal department experience) + Strong organizational and follow through skills + Strong communication, critical thinking, and writing skills to support effective communication with all levels of marketing, engineering, and leadership within the business + Attention to technical and administrative detail + Self-motivation to immerse with the business and engineering teams to support legal needs and to quickly learn the business’ goals and objectives + Ability to develop, communicate, and execute IP tactics to support those business need **We provide these great perks and benefits:** + Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans + Generous 401 (K) savings plan + Education assistance + On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service · And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (http://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits) _Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._ Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.