Jay Paranjpe
Rochester,MI
Summary
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel with over 20 years of experience in patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, and legal strategy for global organizations. Proven track record in leading IP operations for Fortune 500 companies, conducting FTO analyses, and negotiating complex commercial agreements. USPTO-registered and licensed in multiple states.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
Magna International Inc.
01.2010 - Current
- Manage global patent portfolio for Body and Chassis Group, including review of invention disclosures, patent committee leadership, and coordination with international teams.
- Lead patent preparation and prosecution strategy, overseeing outside counsel and internal alignment.
- Conduct freedom-to-operate studies including search and evaluation of third-party patents, infringement analysis, and invalidity assessments.
- Draft, review, and negotiate confidentiality, license, services, and joint development agreements.
- Advise business units on intellectual property implications in commercial contracts.
- Deliver IP training sessions to global engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing teams.
- Managed worldwide trademark portfolio including clearance searches, filings, renewals, and enforcement actions.
- Directed global trademark enforcement, including cease-and-desist campaigns, oppositions, and cancellations.
Senior Attorney
Clark Hill PLC
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Drafted and prosecuted over 150 patent applications related to mechanical and electromechanical innovations including automotive components, medical devices, and sporting goods.
- Managed U.S. and international prosecution efforts, including PCT applications and coordination with foreign counsel.
Associate Attorney
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for medical devices and mechanical inventions.
Education
J.D. -
Washington University
St. Louis, MOB.S. - undefined
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORAffiliations
- Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, State Bar of Indiana
- Member, State Bar of Maryland
Timeline
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
Magna International Inc.
01.2010 - Current
Senior Attorney
Clark Hill PLC
01.2001 - 01.2010
Associate Attorney
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
01.2000 - 01.2001
B.S. - undefined
University of Oregon
J.D. -
Washington University
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