Asst Gen Counsel IP

AssistantGeneral Counsel IP

Thefuture is what you make it! When you join Honeywell, you become a member of ourglobal team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the thingsthat make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in aneco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possibleto breathe on Mars.

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Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technologycompany that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospaceproducts and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; andperformance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings,manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to makeour world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and informationon Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) isa strategic business group within Honeywell. SPS provides products, software,and connected solutions that improve productivity, workplace safety, and assetperformance for our customers across the globe. We deliver on this promisethrough industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology andautomation solutions, the broadest range of personal protective equipment andgas detection technology, and custom-engineered sensors, switches, andcontrols.

The Assistant General Counsel IP will be responsiblefor supporting the SPS Business Unit's Intellectual Property team. Thesuccessful candidate will support the creation of a patent portfolio by leadingpreparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications;drafting and negotiating IP-related provisions in sales, supply, licensing,technology, joint-development, confidentiality, and other agreements; driving freedomto practice analysis, evaluating and resolving product clearance issues for productdevelopment; developing and investigating IP enforcement opportunities; resolvingdefensive matters; providing guidance along with training management andtechnical staff regarding IP protection; and support M&A due diligenceactivities.

Key Responsibilities

Obtain intellectual property protection for commercial differentiators and develop IP enforcement and defensive strategies;

Educate and train management, staff, and other resources;

Ensure freedom to practice and avoidance of third-party IP;

Manage outside counsel and other IP practitioners;

Perform mergers and acquisition IP due diligence; and

Draft and negotiate IP-related provision in agreements.

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or computer science & Juris Doctorate of Law including registrations to practice before a state bar and the USPTO

Minimum 7+ years' experience in the practice of law with a significant focus on intellectual property, patent protection, IP enforcement and new product introduction. A combination of law firm and corporate legal department experience in these areas is an advantage.

Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

WE VALUE

Significant strategic patent application drafting and prosecution

Detailed understanding of IP protection for electrical and software-related inventions

Timely and consistent management of complex IP issues with limited guidance or supervision

Patent litigation experience

Ability to convey information with clarity across diverse global teams

Proven ability to solve problems with variety of variables

Intellectual capacity and high standards of excellence

Strong initiative and propensity for sound, decisive action

Experience in licensing including software

Demonstrated sense of urgency, attention to detail, and dynamic prioritization

Superior analytical skills and business acumen

Clear and effective executive communication skills, both written and oral

Excellent skills in management and problem-solving

Ability to work independently to drive key initiatives including understanding deliverables and timeframes

Honeywell is anequal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race,creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.