Vice President, Patent Attorney

BlackRock UK

Mumbai, India
4d onsite
7 to 10 years patent prosecution experience
Uspto bar admission required
Experience with open source software licensing
This role involves partnering with global product engineering teams to strategically protect BlackRock's intellectual property assets in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves partnering with global product engineering teams to strategically protect BlackRock's intellectual property assets in a fast-paced environment.
  • The successful candidate will counsel engineers on patents, trade secrets, and open-source software while managing the company's overall IP strategy.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring four days in the office per week along with comprehensive benefits including Flexible Time Off.

Matching Summary

This role involves partnering with global product engineering teams to strategically protect BlackRock's intellectual property assets in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 to 10 years patent prosecution experience
  • USPTO Bar admission required
  • Experience with open source software licensing
  • Technical degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Fintech or AI patent portfolio building

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in asset management industry
  • Collaborative working style across time zones
  • Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly
  • Strong organizational skills for multiple priorities

Key Requirements

  • Admission to USPTO Bar
  • Membership in good standing in a U.S. state bar
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
  • 7 to 10 years of patent prosecution experience

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