Description
Provide legal advice and counsel to Hughes business and functional units with respect to all Intellectual Property matters
· Develop and implement IP strategies in support of Hughes research and development efforts and product lines
· Draft invention disclosures; prosecute patent applications and trademark registrations; manage outside counsel in connection with same
· Manage patent and trademark portfolio
· Draft and negotiate licensing agreements
· For major system contracts involving new research and development, prepare terms and conditions and advise on statements of work
· Review and advise on IP issues in customer sales contracts (including contracts involving custom development), procurement contracts and software licensing agreements (inbound/outbound)
· Support and/or manage IP aspects of research/commercial collaborations
· Advise on digital media rights-related matters
· Advise on trademark protection strategies
· Manage and advise on IP-related disputes, including litigation
· Counsel on domain registration, maintenance and dispute matters
· Oversee and administer Proprietary Data protection program
· Counsel Hughes on IPR strategies with respect to participation in standards bodies, and handle all associated IPR issues
· Assist in other general legal matters, including providing counsel to Hughes’ Procurement and Government Sales groups.
Requirments
JD and law license in good standing; USPTO registration a plus
· technical background; preference for EE or computer science bachelors or masters
· 3-6 years of experience (law firm and/or in-house) as an intellectual property attorney; substantial experience with satellite or wireless communications technology preferred
· Fluency in patent law, copyright law and trademark law
· Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and drafting skills
· Demonstrated ability to take complex technical ideas and frame appropriate agreements around them
· Ability to work and communicate effectively with engineers, business people, colleagues, senior management and outside counsel
· Energetic and industrious approach to work, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
· Sound legal and business judgment
How To Apply
To apply visit: www.hughes.com