The Opportunity

This is a critical, executive-level position responsible for managing, protecting, and enforcing the organization’s global IP portfolio. You must be a hands-on litigator prepared to personally handle prosecution, defense, TTAB, and USPTO matters. This is a high-visibility, highly autonomous role within a flat organizational structure, reporting jointly to the General Counsel and COO.

What You Will Do

• Proactively monitor for IP infringement across online and market activity.
• Manage and execute enforcement actions, takedowns, and demand letters.
• Directly perform hands-on litigation, including prosecution, defense, TTAB, and USPTO matters.
• Manage any ongoing litigation matters and coordinate legal strategies.
• Evaluate and maintain IP protections across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel for contract review, research, and advisory services.

Who You Are

• Must hold a U.S. law license (any state).
• Strong, demonstrable litigation experience is required (not supervisory-only).
• Ability to litigate in TTAB and relevant USPTO proceedings.
• Broad IP experience covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with executive leadership.
• International experience is strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate is a hands-on, litigation-focused IP Counsel with a broad understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They must be prepared to personally handle the full spectrum of IP enforcement and defense, including TTAB and USPTO proceedings. 
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About Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.