IP Counsel

Mission Summary

We are seeking a talented Intellectual Property Counsel with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to maintain and enhance our IP portfolio. Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to making transportation safer, more efficient, and more accessible. With a commitment to our core values - Win Together, Safety as Our Bedrock, Build for Everyone, Be Everyone, Take Ownership, and Deliver the Future - we are driving the future of mobility.

The Motional global headquarters are located at 100 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. Nestled in the bustling Seaport district with sweeping views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston, the offices are located close to major transit lines and a quick walk to various restaurants and popular attractions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications from ideation to filing

• Lead patent harvesting, brainstorming, and IP training sessions across different sites

• Review outside counsel work product including draft patent applications and draft office action responses

• Advice on legal issues related to managing Motional's brand and trademarks portfolio, trade secrets protection, open-source software licenses, and data licensing among others

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or other relevant technical discipline

• At least 5 years of US patent prosecution experience with at least 1 year of in-house experience as an IP or Patent Counsel with a technology company

• Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications

• USPTO registration

• Member of at least one State bar in the US

• Strong ability to write concisely and clearly

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both engineers and outside counsel

• Willingness to work across time zones

• Comfortable with a minimum of 10% travel (domestic and international) per year

Bonus points (not required):

• Master's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline

• Foreign prosecution experience (European, Chinese experience preferred)

• Experience drafting applications related to machine learning, robotics, automotive technologies

• Experience with trademark prosecution, open-source software licenses, software licensing