Job SummaryWe are looking for a talented Project Manager - Senior - Law to join Cummins Inc. team remotely. Cummins is a place big enough to coach and develop a global workforce and create the world’s leading engine technologies. We’re also small enough for you to find your fit and personal passion with a team of dependable, innovative thinkers who are developing their careers within a diverse, inclusive, empowering environment. Learn more about this role and how you can begin Working RightThe Cummins Legal function provides a full range of legal services in support of Cummins Inc. and its consolidated businesses. We are a global legal function serving the business worldwide, with this team based in Columbus and Indianapolis, IN. We also have international legal offices located in the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Brazil, China and Mexico and Africa. Through these various offices, we can support our businesses throughout the world. This is an exciting opportunity based in Indianapolis, IN, with some travel to Columbus, IN, and offers diverse in-house intellectual property related responsibilities.As patent counsel/agent, you will provide advice and service on patent preparation and prosecution; and related portfolio management including evaluating patents and potential infringement issues, competitive landscape reviews and overseeing outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing.In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Manage patent prosecution; participate in and implement IP strategy, including preparing and filing US patent applications and assisting in filing applications in other jurisdictions and other foreign office actions Participate in internal patenting committees Conduct invention disclosure interviews to identify new patentable ideas Acts as trusted advisor senior leaders on the IP team; develop a strong grasp of business environment; effectively partners with stakeholders to identify and design needed improvements; provides practical advice within the appropriate business context; understands and manages client expectations. Shares in management of outside counsel relationships Supports large and/or complex cases and matters worldwide Responsible for project and matter management with appropriate supervision; Provides support and leadership in improvement and issue-resolution projects. Working with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges Instructs and supervises outside counsel and consultants as needed Originally posted on Himalayas