Assistant Counsel

Requisition Number: 78113   The company built on breakthroughs. ​   Join us.​                                                                                Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​     How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​     ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​      Come break through with us.     Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation  Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Summary : Advance Corning's Intellectual Property position in optical connectivity by delivering high-quality patent portfolio development and management, IP risk assessments, and IP-related counseling on non-disclosure agreements, trade secrets, and related information protection matters, leveraging AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in how IP work is performed. Key Accountabilities :

Partners with the business to develop and execute IP strategies aligned with commercial and technical objectives, and to conduct IP education and awareness training with different groups within the organization. Integrates self with R&D teams to identify and capture patentable innovations. Manages global patent portfolios from invention disclosure through patent preparation, prosecution, and maintenance, including supervision of US and foreign outside counsel.

Performs IP risk assessment studies relating new product plans, technology strategies, and business activities, including delivering legal opinions regarding infringement and validity when appropriate. Monitors the competitive IP landscape and collaborates with business teams to identify relevant third-party IP activity and to develop appropriate strategy decisions in response to such third-party IP.

Reviews, drafts, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements in support of business objectives, and counsels business clients on information protection, disclosure boundaries, and confidentiality obligations.

Documents and shares best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous workflow improvement.

Supports patent assertion, challenges, and litigation efforts (as needed). Participates in M&A due diligence activities (as needed). Supports and contributes to transactional matters, including license, joint-development, sponsored research, material transfer, and other IP-related agreements, with the expectation of growing into a more independent role in this area over time.

JD degree and member in good standing of a state Bar and registered to practice before the USPTO. BS and/or advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Mechanical Engineering,