Counsel - Aftermarket amp IP

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Counsel - Aftermarket & IP
Duties: Overseeing and advising the TAP Management team on all legal aspects that arise in connection with the operation of a vertically-integrated auto parts business with worldwide retail, distribution, and manufacturing operations. Managing all TAP real estate matters worldwide ( e.g. , leasing, renewals, permitting, lease administration, etc.). Negotiating, reviewing, and administering the TAP’s material commercial contracts. Driving compliance with applicable regulations across the US and Canada ( e.g. , EPA / ARB enforced regulations; OSHA enforced regulations; NHTSA enforced regulations, including TREAD Act and FMVSS, etc.). Assisting with the development and implementation of TAP’s employment policies and practices and advising on compliance with applicable state and federal labor laws. Supervising TAP’s paralegal/administrative assistant. Developing and implementing strategy, procedures and programs to develop and maintain the intellectual property portfolios and legal rights of Polaris, with an emphasis on the patent portfolio strategy, protection of trade secrets, strong contract negotiation, and evaluation of new inventions. Support and manage patent litigation and pre-litigation activities, including working with outside counsel to develop strategies to defend, resolve and prevent various forms of litigation in the US and international jurisdictions. Assist in the drafting and prosecuting of patent and design applications and manage appeals, oppositions, re-examinations, etc. filed by outside counsel or third-parties. Efficiently manage product liability, warranty and commercial claims and other litigated matters in a manner that reflects internal priorities and protects Polaris’s interests.

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