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NetApp

IP Agent

Morrisville, NC · Hybrid

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

NetApp

IP Agent

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

Cincinnati Children's

Patent Manager

Campus, IL · On-site

Job Responsibilities Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy Own the full patent portfolio lifecycle and serve as the TTO's primary internal expert on IP strategy. Maintain portfolio intelligence ...

ROCS

Junior Patent Legal Assistant

El Paso, TX · Remote

Manage patent portfolios and monitor critical deadlines using docketing systems. * Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), Powers of Attorney, Assignments, Declarations, and other ...

Truck Hero

Patent Attorney

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

Advise on patent strategy, portfolio management, and risk - aligned to broader business objectives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience * Juris Doctorate Degree from an ...

RealTruck Group Inc

Patent Attorney

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

Advise on patent strategy, portfolio management, and risk -- aligned to broader business objectives. * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience * Juris Doctorate Degree from an ...

Nvidia Corporation

Patent Counsel

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Previous in-house experience in a high-tech industry with portfolio management and technology licensing. * Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications to issuance in: generative and ...

RealTruck

Patent Attorney

Ann Arbor, MI

Advise on patent strategy, portfolio management, and risk -- aligned to broader business objectives. * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience * Juris Doctorate Degree from an ...

Whoop

Patent Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

Patent Counsel At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and health span. WHOOP ... Manage the day-to-day operation of the WHOOP trademark portfolio, including coordinating filings ...

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How much do patent portfolio management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent portfolio management in the United States is $220,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $220,000.00 and $220,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for patent portfolio management?

To excel in Patent Portfolio Management, you need a solid background in intellectual property law or patent engineering, familiarity with patent prosecution, and strategic analysis skills, often supported by a science or engineering degree and experience in IP management. Knowledge of patent management software (such as Anaqua or CPA Global), USPTO/EP systems, and possibly Registered Patent Agent or Attorney certifications is highly valuable. Strong communication, project management, and analytical thinking skills allow professionals to effectively interact with inventors, legal counsel, and business leaders. These competencies are critical for optimizing the value of patent assets while ensuring compliance and supporting corporate innovation strategies.

What is patent portfolio management?

A Patent Portfolio Management job involves overseeing and strategically managing a company's or individual's collection of patents to maximize their value and alignment with business goals. Responsibilities typically include assessing the strength of patents, identifying opportunities for new filings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and optimizing licensing or enforcement strategies. Professionals in this role work closely with inventors, legal teams, and business executives to protect intellectual property and enhance competitive advantage.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities in patent portfolio management?

Day-to-day responsibilities in Patent Portfolio Management typically include reviewing invention disclosures, assessing the strategic value of new patents, coordinating with inventors and outside counsel, and managing the lifecycle of existing patents in the portfolio. You may also track critical deadlines, analyze competitors' patent activity, prepare reports for business leadership, and help make decisions about which patents to file, maintain, or abandon. Collaboration across R&D, legal, and business development teams is common. This role requires balancing detailed legal and technical analysis with big-picture portfolio strategy to align with organizational objectives.

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IP Agent

NetApp

Morrisville, NC • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Job description

Job Summary

NetApp, a multi-billion dollar technology leader and highly sought-after employer, is adding an IP Counsel or Agent to join its award-winning legal department. The successful candidate will support the development of NetApp's global patent portfolio. S/he will be responsible for conducting patent mining sessions, supervising outside counsel during the patent prosecution process, and harmonizing NetApp's patent strategy with its business strategy.

This patent professional will work closely with NetApp's engineering, technical, and business organizations as an integral partner throughout the research and development process. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging directly with engineers, facilitating invention disclosure discussions, identifying patentable innovations, and influencing technical stakeholders on intellectual property strategy.

We are looking for a highly motivated, tech-savvy patent counsel or agent with at least five years of patent prosecution and portfolio experience in software, cloud computing, hybrid cloud technologies, AI-enabled technologies, and enterprise technology solutions.

This is a hybrid position based in Morrisville, NC RTP or Witchita, KS. 

Areas of Responsibility
  • Conduct patent mining sessions with product engineering teams in an efficient manner.
  • Provide recommendations to senior leadership about what inventions should be patented.
  • Supervise outside counsel in all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting, office actions, and appeals.
  • Build awareness and perform outreach about NetApp's patent program among product engineering teams and educate them about the importance of intellectual property.
  • Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools.
  • Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and protect innovative technologies.
  • Review patent claims and prosecution strategy to ensure appropriate quality, breadth, scope, and alignment with NetApp's business objectives.
  • Manage and strategically develop patent portfolios while balancing business priorities, innovation goals, and intellectual property protection.
Qualifications
  • Strong interest and ability to develop in-depth knowledge of NetApp's wide range of data management solutions and obtain patent protection for new innovations.
  • Registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Experience as a registered Patent Agent or Patent Attorney is acceptable. A law degree is not required provided the candidate is qualified to practice before the USPTO.
  • Preferred experience includes a combination of law firm patent prosecution experience and in-house patent portfolio management experience within the technology sector.
  • Four years of experience prosecuting patents and managing patent portfolios for software, cloud computing, hybrid cloud technologies, AI-enabled technologies, and related enterprise technologies.
  • Proficient in the use of AI and patent portfolio management tools.
  • Management and copyright experience desirable.
  • Ability to build credibility, advocate, and influence business and other teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with engineers and technical stakeholders and translate complex technologies into strong intellectual property strategies.
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple simultaneous projects under pressure.
  • Strong collaboration skills across teams and organizations.
  • Experience working with software, cloud, SaaS, data management, storage, AI, machine learning, or related enterprise technology environments strongly preferred.
  • Domestic and international travel may be required.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 191,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 

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