Global Standards Essential Patent Director

Drive global essential patent operations at Lenovo in Morrisville, Chicago, or remotely, combining standards knowledge with people leadership.This leadership role oversees SEP portfolio management across cellular and Wi‑Fi technologies. You will set priorities for global Portfolio Managers and Paralegals, ensure consistent workflows, and evaluate outside counsel deliverables. The work includes spending oversight, essentiality analysis, validity review, and process optimization.Key Responsibilities:
Set priorities and allocate resources across global SEP teamsEnsure consistent workflows and portfolio quality across regionsTrack spending for filings, prosecution, and annuity paymentsPerform validity and essentiality analysis for SEP portfoliosOptimize processes using SEP filing and portfolio dataRequirements:
10+ years of legal or technical patent experienceUnderstanding of 3GPP and Wi‑Fi technologiesKnowledge of PCT/WIPO, United States, and China patent lawProven performance management and talent development experienceFluent English with strong team-building and collaboration skillsBuild efficient global SEP operations at Lenovo through standards expertise, portfolio oversight, and disciplined people management.
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