CorporateAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!Job SummaryThe Intellectual Property Counsel or Patent Agent will join its growing team of in-house IP professionals. This role will be located at ZOLL's headquarters in Chelmsford, and be primarily responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and overseas for its Acute Care Technology Division. The candidate will have leading responsibility for managing a multi-faceted patent portfolio, including managing external counsel, be a key interface with business leaders for strategic IP matters, engineers and technical staff in the identification, collection and review of ideas for patentability. The position will report to ZOLL’s Senior Intellectual Property Counsel for the Acute Care Technology Division.Essential FunctionsStrategic patent portfolio management, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, product clearance and intellectual property due diligence.Required/Preferred Education and ExperienceBA Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience required andJD with 5+ years of relevant experience preferred andElectrical or Mechanical Engineering background preferredMust be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required andMust have a background in medical devices and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or software required and3-5 years' experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation required andMust have previous experience in managing patent portfolios, either as in-house or law firm patent counsel required andMust be able to draft patent applications in coordination with inventors preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies in oral and written formStrong interpersonal skillsSome experience with intellectual property due diligence and product clearance is preferredExperience as a Patent Examiner and/or patent searcher is preferredSome experience managing a trademark portfolio is preferredZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.#LI-AD1#LI-HybridAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr