Posting Address Shelton, CT #LI SL1 Job Overview The Patent Counsel position, based in Shelton, CT, will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and will support the intellectual property function with a primary focus on the patent portfolio. We are seeking a self motivated individual with initiative and strong attention to detail who is highly organized and can

Actively develop and manage a global patent portfolio. Conduct inventor interviews and present disclosures at invention review meetings. Manage outside counsels to properly draft and prosecute high quality patent applications, draft petitions, appeals, and/or other exceptional or non routine papers as necessary to gain allowance/issuance. Interact with and provide guidanc

1. Provides day to day legal advice to YNHH leadership and executives on issues related to the operation and management of healthcare providers within YNHH, including, but not limited to 1.1. Medical staff 1.2. Professional services and employment agreements with physicians 1.3. Medicare reimbursement issues 1.4. Management services and other compliance arrangements 1.5.