Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The Role: In this role you will help accelerate innovation and technology development at Xylem to help solve tomorrow’s water challenges. You will serve as the primary intellectual property advisor for Xylem’s research and product development teams in the Americas and will develop and execute intellectual property protection strategies aligned with key business objectives. Reporting to in-house senior counsel, you will collaborate with the global Intellectual Property team to support Xylem’s businesses around the world.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under the guidance of in-house senior attorneys, assist in managing the business segment’s patent portfolio and perform related activities across various product and technology areas</li><li>Participate in invention identification, invention disclosure meetings, and strategic portfolio assessment</li><li>Work closely with senior attorneys and outside counsel in day-to-day worldwide patent prosecution and post-allowance efforts including continuations and international counterpart applications</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel to manage the preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent assets</li><li>Support, under the guidance of senior attorneys, the R&amp;D and engineering teams, provide client counseling, freedom-to-operate analysis, due diligence analysis and help identify non-patent legal or business risks</li><li>Engage and collaborate with global legal, business, and engineering teams to identify and protect products, projects, and services</li><li>Protect Xylem’s brands and manage Xylem’s trademark portfolio, including conducting trademark searches and preparing opinions on trademark availability</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel to file trademarks locally and overseas</li><li>Advise business partners on licensing agreements, development agreements, IP aspects of commercial transactions, in addition to advising on the IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions.</li><li>Prepare and provide trainings and other presentations for internal stakeholders on IP issues</li><li>Drive special projects, including establishing strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures, to enable the IP legal team to provide best in-class service to its partners</li><li>Support U.S. and non-U.S. litigation, oppositions, IPRs, or other judicial and non-judicial proceedings around the world.</li></ul>Qualifications:<h3>Professional Characteristics </h3><ul><li>U.S. Law Degree (juris doctorate) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments is a plus</li><li>Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state.</li><li>Eligible to take the USPTO registration examination or admitted to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO bar admission).</li><li>Patent litigation experience a plus, but not required.</li><li>Technology transaction experience a plus, but not required.</li><li>Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science preferred.</li></ul><h3>Personal Characteristics</h3><ul><li>A growth mindset!  Demonstrate a desire for professional and personal self-development and have interest in being a part of a global team.</li><li>Act as a trusted Business Partner: builds trust and develops support among the business served, capable to bring in new ideas and process improvements.</li><li>Prioritization and Planning: manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, working with a cross-section of colleagues and third-party resources.  Demonstrate the ability to quickly see the details and while maintaining sight of the big picture.</li><li>Sense of Ownership and Accountability: Willing to take ownership of successes and failures and exhibit strong sense of accountability.</li><li>Pragmatic and solutions-orientated with a commitment to continuous improvement.</li><li>Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and capable of dealing with complex subject matter.</li><li>Team oriented, strong ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and ability to concisely identify solutions addressed to multiple needs.</li><li>Transparent and strong oral and written communication (ensure concise, accurate, clear, effective and transparent communication), strong advisory and negotiation skill; committed to open communication and exchange of views.</li><li>Collaborates and works effectively across departments/orgs to achieve business goals.</li><li>Strong level of emotional intelligence, able to easily connect with different interfaces and thrives in diverse environments.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: drive and proactively work together with Management organization to identify and implement continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Strategic mindset with the ability to be a hands-on team player.</li><li>Flexibility to travel as required.</li></ul>#LI-JO2 Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. </div><div>  </div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation </div>

Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

Jr. Patent Attorney

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The Role: In this role you will help accelerate innovation and technology development at Xylem to help solve tomorrow’s water challenges. You will serve as the primary intellectual property advisor for Xylem’s research and product development teams in the Americas and will develop and execute intellectual property protection strategies aligned with key business objectives. Reporting to in-house senior counsel, you will collaborate with the global Intellectual Property team to support Xylem’s businesses around the world.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under the guidance of in-house senior attorneys, assist in managing the business segment’s patent portfolio and perform related activities across various product and technology areas</li><li>Participate in invention identification, invention disclosure meetings, and strategic portfolio assessment</li><li>Work closely with senior attorneys and outside counsel in day-to-day worldwide patent prosecution and post-allowance efforts including continuations and international counterpart applications</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel to manage the preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent assets</li><li>Support, under the guidance of senior attorneys, the R&amp;D and engineering teams, provide client counseling, freedom-to-operate analysis, due diligence analysis and help identify non-patent legal or business risks</li><li>Engage and collaborate with global legal, business, and engineering teams to identify and protect products, projects, and services</li><li>Protect Xylem’s brands and manage Xylem’s trademark portfolio, including conducting trademark searches and preparing opinions on trademark availability</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel to file trademarks locally and overseas</li><li>Advise business partners on licensing agreements, development agreements, IP aspects of commercial transactions, in addition to advising on the IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions.</li><li>Prepare and provide trainings and other presentations for internal stakeholders on IP issues</li><li>Drive special projects, including establishing strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures, to enable the IP legal team to provide best in-class service to its partners</li><li>Support U.S. and non-U.S. litigation, oppositions, IPRs, or other judicial and non-judicial proceedings around the world.</li></ul>Qualifications:<h3>Professional Characteristics&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>U.S. Law Degree (juris doctorate) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments is a plus</li><li>Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state.</li><li>Eligible to take the USPTO registration examination or admitted to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO bar admission).</li><li>Patent litigation experience a plus, but not required.</li><li>Technology transaction experience a plus, but not required.</li><li>Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science preferred.</li></ul><h3>Personal Characteristics</h3><ul><li>A growth mindset!&nbsp; Demonstrate a desire for professional and personal self-development and have interest in being a part of a global team.</li><li>Act as a trusted Business Partner: builds trust and develops support among the business served, capable to bring in new ideas and process improvements.</li><li>Prioritization and Planning: manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, working with a cross-section of colleagues and third-party resources.&nbsp; Demonstrate the ability to quickly see the details and while maintaining sight of the big picture.</li><li>Sense of Ownership and Accountability: Willing to take ownership of successes and failures and exhibit strong sense of accountability.</li><li>Pragmatic and solutions-orientated with a commitment to continuous improvement.</li><li>Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and capable of dealing with complex subject matter.</li><li>Team oriented, strong ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and ability to concisely identify solutions addressed to multiple needs.</li><li>Transparent and strong oral and written communication (ensure concise, accurate, clear, effective and transparent communication), strong advisory and negotiation skill; committed to open communication and exchange of views.</li><li>Collaborates and works effectively across departments/orgs to achieve business goals.</li><li>Strong level of emotional intelligence, able to easily connect with different interfaces and thrives in diverse environments.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: drive and proactively work together with Management organization to identify and implement continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Strategic mindset with the ability to be a hands-on team player.</li><li>Flexibility to travel as required.</li></ul>#LI-JO2&nbsp;Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.&nbsp;</div><div> &nbsp;</div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation&nbsp;</div>

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