IP Counsel - Solutions Group

About the Position

IP Counsel - Solutions Group

Mentor, OH, United States

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Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. We are seeking an IP Counsel for our Solutions Group, focusing on intelligent labels, digital identification, connected products, and apparel branding platforms.

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Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of a global IP strategy aligned with core business growth.
• Manage end-to-end global patent procurement, triage R&D inventions, and support offensive and defensive IP strategies.
• Conduct patentability, validity, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses to clear new product launches and support IP litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex IP and technology transactions, including Joint Development Agreements, licensing, and strategic vendor contracts.
• Serve as an embedded legal partner to R&D, Commercial, Procurement, and Business Development teams.

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Requirements

• Technical degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science or Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering, paired with a law degree (J.D.).
• Registration with the USPTO and admission to the Bar in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 8+ years of dedicated patent law experience, including patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate opinions, business counseling, and complex transactional support.
• Deep technical familiarity with RFID inlays, NFC technology, antenna engineering, digital identification systems, connected product platforms, or software and data platform IP ecosystems.
• Superior business acumen and ability to connect legal strategies to commercial goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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We Offer

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care Program: A no-cost program to help you find doctors experienced in providing compassionate, high-quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• Retirement Savings (401k): Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan with automatic and matching contributions.
• Life Insurance: Basic Life Insurance (Company paid): Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off: A generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

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Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $144,900 - $216,000 / year. Actual salaries will vary based on various factors including relevant skills, experience, education, and training, and location.

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About the Company

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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For more information about working at Avery Dennison, visit www.averydennison.com.