The IP Counsel is a member of the FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (“HLUS”) Legal Department reporting to the Chief IP Counsel. The IP Counsel will work on intellectual property matters for HLUS and its subsidiary companies, both independently and in collaboration with members of the HLUS Legal Department and outside counsel.

At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on various IP related agreements, including license agreements and development agreements.
• Counsel Fujifilm companies on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright matters.
• Provide intellectual property training to Fujifilm companies.
• Support litigation by serving as liaison between litigation counsel and Fujifilm companies and providing support as needed.
• Perform patent searches including patentability studies and freedom-to-operate analysis and advise Fujifilm companies regarding potential issues.
• Counsel inventors and management at Fujifilm companies on new patent filings and work with outside patent counsel to prepare and file necessary documents.
• Review office actions and other correspondence from the patent office and serve as a liaison between outside patent counsel and companies in responding to such correspondence.
• Support trademark preparation, prosecution and clearances.
• Keep abreast of new legislation and developments in the field of intellectual property.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Education

• Admittance in good standing to at least one state bar (NY Preferred)
• Admittance to practice before USPTO (Patent Bar)
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline, Electrical, Chemical, or Biotechnology background is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Three years of experience as patent attorney for a law firm or in a corporate law department

Salary and Benefits

• $150,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (hlushrteam@fujifilm.com).