Assistant General Counsel IP

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? As a global leader in

robotic-assisted surgery

and

minimally invasive care

, our technologies—like the

da Vinci surgical system

and

Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help

transform the future of healthcare

, you’ll find your purpose here. About Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical is a global leader in minimally invasive care and innovative surgical robotics. We advance the boundaries of medical care by continually fostering an environment rich in discovery, problem-solving, and growth. Our mission is to drive better, safer outcomes for patients, care teams, and hospitals, while cultivating a culture where professionals are empowered and inspired. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of some of the most exciting technologies in robotics and medtech today: robotic assisted surgery, AI, computer vision, advanced instrumentation, imaging, and digital surgery. As an in-house IP attorney, you would partner directly with world-class engineers, scientists, physicians, and business leaders to help develop IP strategy for technologies that have the potential to improve patient outcomes and transform how surgery is performed around the world. Intuitive is entering an exciting period of growth as we continue to expand our platforms, integrate AI and digital technologies, and push the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive care. The Assistant General Counsel, IP will lead and manage an active patent portfolio, including management of patent application preparation, patent prosecution, and IP strategic development to identify and protect Intuitive’s valuable innovations. The Assistant General Counsel, IP will provide additional comprehensive IP-related legal support, including: litigation support (as needed), trademark protection, and trade secret protection. The Assistant General Counsel, IP should become informed on industry trends and provide advice about industry and regulatory developments as well as development and implementation of operational and risk management processes and procedures. The Assistant General Counsel, IP will report to the Associate General Counsel, IP Strategy, and must escalate issues, as appropriate, and partner with all legal team members. The Assistant General Counsel, IP must represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties with professionalism and strategic insight, including customers, regulators, affiliates, and industry trade groups Minimum of 10+ years experience in intellectual property law as a practitioner at a law firm and/or in-house legal department experience, with a substantial focus on patent prosecution. At least 2+ years of in-house counsel experience strongly preferred, where responsibilities included patent portfolio management as well as IP-related transactions (with support of litigation and due diligence a plus). Technical degree, professional background, and/or significant experience related to medical devices, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a related field (electrical engineering or other engineering specialties considered). D. degree and membership in good standing with the California bar or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered In House Counsel “RHIC”. Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ability to assess legal and business opportunities and risks related to IP assets in support of M&A, investment opportunities, licensing, and purchasing or selling of patent portfolios. Exceptional communication and writing skills, able to distill complex technical and legal concepts for varied audiences. Willingness to travel on occasion as required. Other Personal Characteristics: Please note this role requires being onsite 3 days per week in our Sunnyvale, CA office. Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at . We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: DayMax.