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NITE IZE INC

Intellectual Property Administrator

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $28.25/hr

The Intellectual Property Administrator is responsible for supporting Nite Ize's intellectual ... Chief Legal Officer, including correspondence, meeting coordination, task follow-through, and ...

NITE IZE INC

Intellectual Property Administrator

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $28.25/hr

The Intellectual Property Administrator is responsible for supporting Nite Ize's intellectual ... Chief Legal Officer, including correspondence, meeting coordination, task follow-through, and ...

Lego

Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$107K - $161K/yr

About the role As our Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Americas, you'll help protect and ... Life on the team You'll join the Legal, Compliance & Responsibility Americas team within the CFO ...

Lego

Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Boston, MA · On-site

$107K - $161K/yr

About the role As our Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Americas, you'll help protect and ... Life on the team You'll join the Legal, Compliance & Responsibility Americas team within the CFO ...

Lego Group

$125 - $150/hr

About the role As our Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Americas, you'll help protect and ... Life on the team You'll join the Legal, Compliance & Responsibility Americas team within the CFO ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief intellectual property officer in the United States is $163,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,000.00 and $207,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Intellectual Property Officer vs Patent Counsel?

AspectChief Intellectual Property OfficerPatent Counsel
CredentialsAdvanced degree in law or IP, extensive experience in IP managementLegal degree, patent bar admission, technical background
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationLegal advisory, patent application drafting, prosecution
Employer & IndustryLarge corporations, tech, pharma, manufacturingLaw firms, corporate legal departments, tech companies

The Chief Intellectual Property Officer oversees an organization's entire IP strategy, managing portfolios and aligning IP with business goals. Patent Counsel focuses on patent law, preparing and prosecuting patent applications. While both roles require legal expertise and IP knowledge, the CIPO has a broader strategic leadership role, whereas Patent Counsel specializes in patent legal processes.

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Associate Director, Intellectual Property Counsel (Hybrid)

East Hartford, CT • On-site

Prattwhitney
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
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$200 - $250/hr

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Intellectual Property Counsel – Associate Director

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join a tight‑knit team that works alongside world‑class engineers, scientists, and program leaders to protect and use our leading‑edge technology. The role is a hybrid opportunity at the East Hartford, Connecticut location and reports directly to the Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with clients in developing and executing intellectual property strategies for key technologies and programs.
  • Negotiate and advise regarding an array of transactions with customers, suppliers, partners and license counterparties, and support mergers and acquisitions.
  • Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.
  • Monitor, assess and mitigate risk regarding third‑party patents and applications.
  • Counsel, resolve disputes and represent the company in disputes involving intellectual property in administrative and other settings.
  • Drive IP engagement within the business and build confidence among cross‑disciplinary team members.
Qualifications – Must Have
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and undergraduate degree in engineering or technical field.
  • 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years as a practicing attorney.
  • Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one state bar.
  • Currently admitted or eligible for U.S. Patent bar.
  • Eligible for U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, aerospace, materials or comparable engineering or technical discipline.
  • Engineering experience within the same fields.
  • IP litigation and transactional experience.
  • U.S. Government contracts IP experience.
  • Effective written and verbal communication on complex issues.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Creative problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent judgment and professional maturity.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic, complex and fast‑paced environments.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
  • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
  • Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
  • Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement).
  • Salary range: 157,200 USD – 298,800 USD (good‑faith estimate).
EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

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