[Hiring] Intellectual Property Counsel @Stryker Employment Company, LLC
Apr 10, 2025 - Stryker Employment Company, LLC is hiring a remote Intellectual Property Counsel. đź’¸ Salary: $149,300 - $329,000 plus bonus eligible. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
This role is will provide intellectual property ("IP") legal support to Stryker’s care.ai business, including its communication and data-generating medical devices. The role partners with the divisional IP team to develop and execute on business’s IP strategy. This role also advises internal clients and manages outside counsel on a wide range of issues including:
- Patents
- Trade secrets
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Open source
- Agreements
- Freedom to operate analysis
- M&A
- IP risk mitigation
This role will work closely with IP managers, IP litigation counsels, business counsels, R&D, business development, and commercial business leadership. This is a remote position; however, there is a strong preference for candidates located in Orlando, FL, Kalamazoo, MI or San Jose, CA. Up to 30% of this role’s time may be spent travelling.
What you will do:
- Assist with the development and implementation of IP strategy
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex IP agreements, including licenses and IP provisions in commercial agreements
- Counsel on patentability and freedom to operate issues
- Coordinate and collaborate on patent portfolio development and management
- Work closely with legal team and internal clients on IP litigation and other legal disputes
- Support Stryker’s growth by providing IP diligence on our acquisitions
- Counsel on IP matters related to patent, trade secret, copyright, and trademark law
- Develop and provide IP training
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering/science, biomedical engineering or equivalent
- Juris Doctor degree and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
Requirements
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Legal experience in IP law (law firm or in-house), with a focus on digital, AI, and software-enabled technologies
- Expertise in patent clearance and freedom-to-operate analysis with proven results
- Experience negotiating complex technology agreements, including licenses and IP provisions
- Proven ability to oversee patent preparation and prosecution for digital and software technologies
- Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration within matrixed organizations
- Ability to build and influence relationships at all organizational levels, including senior leadership
- Commitment to integrity, accountability, and high ethical standards
- Skilled in managing multiple high-priority projects in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Benefits
- $149,300 - $329,000 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits
- Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location
- Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors
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Salary
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$149,300 - $329,000 plus bonus eligible
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 10, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
