Patent Counsel

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial's 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands: Case IH, STEYR, New Holland Agriculture, CASE, and New Holland Construction.

CNH Industrial America is a leading manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment used around the world. The role of Patent Counsel at CNH will be to secure and maintain the IP of the company, minimize IP risks associated with commercialization, and facilitate business activities. Patent Counsel will collaborate with all departments of the company.

The ideal candidate will work from New Holland, PA or Burr Ridge, IL. This position is eligible for HYBRID flexible work arrangements!

Draft and prosecute patent applications and represent the company before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Carry out patent investigations, freedom-to-operate studies, and patent landscape studies and prepare patent opinions
• Advise Product Development on patent infringement issues, design-around options, and patentability of proposed designs
• Carry out patent due diligence and patent asset valuations
• Police an assigned portion of the patent portfolio of CNH
• Review patents and patent activities of competitors
• Review products for patentable ideas
• Review and evaluate invention disclosures
• Monitor company activities to prevent Intellectual Property infringement
• Monitor competitors' machines for possible infringements of the CNH patent portfolio
• Coordinate appropriate action to remedy infringing activities by competitors or other third parties
• Monitor outside counsel when required
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related contracts, joint development agreements, licenses, supplier agreements, non-disclosure agreements, scholarship agreements, co-development agreements with universities, field test agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding
• Provide IP training to CNH personnel, including Engineering, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing

Position Pays $123,000 to $167,000. (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience, qualification and location.)

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Ag or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or similar degree type
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a patent attorney, preferably in private practice
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Registered to practice law within the United States
• Must be admitted to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

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CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.