Requisition ID: 59699 Title: Intellectual Property Counsel Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Naples, FL

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Intellectual Property Counsel. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Main Objective: Responsible for a broad range of IP services in order to protect the organization's legal interests and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Draft and prosecute US patent applications.


2. Manage patent and trademark portfolios.


3. Management of outside counsel working on IP-related matters.


4. Supporting/lead role in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, freedom-to-practice opinions and patent searching.


5. Frequent interaction with the R&D and product development teams.


6. Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Education and Experience:

• Must also be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar.


• Must be a registered US patent attorney, with a minimum of 5 years' experience, well grounded in patent drafting and prosecution, preferably on a world-wide basis.


• Specific experience in orthopedic industries is preferred.


• Experience with surgical planning software, medical imaging, endoscope technology, virtual reality, and machine learning are all desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Advanced writing, comprehensive reading, communication and research skills required.

Electronic based legal research experience required.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

MS Office, PC, printer, copiers and other miscellaneous office equipment

Arthrex 2024 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Medical Clinics


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.