Patent Counsel, Associate - Portfolio Management
Group
California
Benefits
- Full
Relocation
Assistance Available - Yes
Bonus
Eligible - Yes
Looking
for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical,
communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a
team environment with the goal of identifying and cultivating key intellectual
property and advising team members on the development of our U.S. and
international patent portfolio. The Patent Attorney will be required to
understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and current
domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere
to achieve this goal.
The
successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be
admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-10 years
experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are
required. Technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer
science are preferred, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an
advantage.
The
candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a
plus. In addition, writing samples will be requested of candidates.
We are
looking for candidates that will serve as Patent Counsel within our Portfolio
Management and Analytics Group in the Intellectual Property Department. The
successful candidate will work closely with engineering and business units to
lead patent portfolio reviews and analyses, classify and track IP development,
and provide legal advice and client counseling on patent portfolio related
matters including IPR declarations, IPR evaluation processes, and open source
software. Additional responsibilities may include providing guidance and
direction to attorneys and team members on projects pertaining to the
management of the company patent portfolio.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or
Computer Science preferred, JD, USPTO registration required, at least one state
bar registration.
2+ to 5 years of experience
Minimum
Education - Juris Doctor
Willingness
to Travel - Occasionally
