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California - Intellectual Property Licensing Professional

San Jose CA Intellectual Property Licensing Professional
The candidate will investigate instances of third party patent infringement. Will identify and prepare business cases to identify potential licensees. Negotiate and execute patent license agreements. Maintain a thorough up-to-date knowledge of IP licensing and the business environment involved in. Research information relating to the products and services of candidate licensees.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred) in electronics, electrical engineering or physics. Patent agent or attorney would be preferred. Must have direct experience and demonstrable results in the patent licensing/commercialization space including a proven track record in pursuing and closing licensing transactions. Should have the ability to develop working relationships with legal, business and technical personnel as well as effectively interfacing with potential licensees. Must maintain current market knowledge as well as a familiarity and understanding of market areas and development pipelines for potential licensees. Legal 1 - 3 Full-time 2013-03-21

California - Patent Counsel

Mountain View CA Patent Counsel
The candidate will be one of the primary legal contacts partnering with company's business units on patent related matters. Responsibilities include: patent portfolio generation; contribute to patent strategy; support patent litigation; and support commercial and technology transactions. Provide direct legal counsel and advice to at least one assigned client group and company senior leaders. Coordinate and/or drive efforts of cross functional teams to meet business and department objectives.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney preferably with an undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Must have 5-7 years of experience. A mix of law firm and in-house experience required. Must have 2+ years of experience at patent of application, preparation and prosecution. Should have IP support for M&A, commercial and technology transactions, including negotiation experience. Experience with open source licensing is a plus. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-03-04

California - Patent Attorney

Carlsbad CA Patent Attorney
The candidate will be working closely with golf club research and development to research inventions and work to ensure timely patent creation and filing in view of the accelerated filing requirements imposed by the introduction of the America Invents Act of Sept 16, 2011 and its 'first to file' provisions for patents filed after March 16, 2013. Will research patentability of ideas created by the R&D Club group pertaining to golf club development. Coordinate meetings with management and scientists to discuss potential inventions. Act with speed and urgency to draft and prosecute patent applications in a timely fashion with minimum turnaround time. Update inventions and patent applications on a regular basis.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Should also have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school (ranking in Top 33% of graduating law class) OR have 2+ years of experience as a patent attorney specializing in drafting patents in the mechanical arts. Should have ability to handle a broad range of mechanical device related patent/research activities. Serious interest in golf preferred. Legal 2 - 4 Full-time 2013-03-01

California - Senior IP Attorney

Sunnyvale CA Senior IP Attorney
The candidate will report directly to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and is responsible for providing a broad array of IP portfolio development and strategy services to in-house clients. Will have an opportunity to support patent assertion and litigation matters, address open source and industry standards IP issues, as well as various other IP-related transactional deals. Responsibilities include managing legal matters handled by outside counsel. Work closely with technical thought leaders and develop a patent portfolio based on identifying, analyzing and anticipating global technological trends within the company's ecosystem. Counsel on IP-related issues in IP- and tech-heavy contracts including IP licenses, third party agreements, and vendor supplier relationships. Manage external counsel on patent portfolio development and IP-related litigations.

The candidate should have a law degree with admission to the State Bar and Patent Bar. Must have 5+ years of experience of relevant experience preferably with prior in-house experience. Should have demonstrated experience in IP-related matters, including IP-related portfolio development, IP licensing, offensive / defensive IP assertions, IP patent acquisitions, etc. Experience in contract law in the technology industry is preferred. A passion for evangelizing how IP can be used as a business tool a plus. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-02-11

California - Patent Attorney

San Jose CA Patent Attorney
The candidate will report to the Chief IP Counsel, to support company's Physical IP Division and handle a high volume of varied work. Should have a J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a State Bar. Should have a B.S. in electrical engineering or computer science or substantial work experience with standard cells, memory, and I/O products. Must have 5+ years of law firm and/or in-house corporate experience. Should also have 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and non-U.S. patent applications in the electrical or software areas, preferably in the field of semiconductor manufacturing processes. Must have specialization in Patent Prosecution in the field of semiconductor device design and manufacture. USPTO Patent Bar admission required. Must have thorough understanding of the highly complex legal and technical issues surrounding patent prosecution, and the wider picture of company ecosystem. Should have considerable experience in the field of patent prosecution in the field of digital circuit design and transistor level device physics. Significant practical and commercial experience in semiconductor manufacturing is also preferred. Considerable international travel may be required. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-02-06

California - Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions

Palo Alto CA Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
The candidate will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property Transactions. Will counsel senior executives and help drive company's strategic product initiatives and its IP monetization programs. Activities will include handling complex intellectual property transactions, and providing expert legal support in connection with a large range of front and back-end IP and IP-related undertakings, including joint development agreements, technology licenses and technology sales agreements, and patent licenses. Lead teams engaged in IP transaction work for merger and acquisition projects, spin-offs and divestitures, collaborations and R&D programs. Responsible for all facets of transactions involving company intellectual property. Work closely with a team of IP attorneys who are responsible for developing strategic IP initiatives, and for drafting, negotiating and closing R&D-centric IP agreements, risk assessment studies of non-company patents, patent monetization agreements, and for conducting IP-related M&A due diligence. Partner and collaborate with other practice groups in the IP Section and in the Office of the General Counsel to ensure perfect strategic alignment within the legal department and to provide excellent client support for the business. Set objective goals to measure the team's performance and ensure the group meets and exceeds internal and industry benchmarks. Anticipate and address the strategic implications of proposed IP-related agreements.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney. Relevant technical degree (EE, CS, or equivalent) is required. Must have 10+ years of IP-related transactional experience, including all of: first-chair experience negotiating portfolio cross-licenses of over a billion dollars in value; negotiation and drafting of technology-driven agreements such as technology transfer, software license, and product joint development agreements; negotiation and drafting of IP-driven agreements such as patent cross-license and patent sales agreements; and strategic analyses such as balance of power, infringement analyses, and patent valuation analyses between Fortune 500 companies. Should also have 5+ years of experience leading high performing teams. Should have experience in supervising and conducting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Must have advanced knowledge of patent law and contract law. Some understanding of antitrust law and IP litigation tactics as well as international IP laws and treaties needed. Legal 10 - 15 Full-time 2013-01-09

California - Patent Attorney

San Jose CA
Patent Attorney
The candidate will support the company's efforts to build a strategic patent portfolio. Will define and implement the company's patent strategy and processes. Manage a significant portion of the active patent portfolio. Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices, and manage outside counsel doing the same. Analyze and render opinions about patents. Work closely with engineering teams to understand technology and business priorities, and identify and harvest strategic inventions. Develop a deep understanding of the company's technology. Advise and educate the company on complex IP legal issues. Identify and address technical and legal trends.

The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical engineering/computer science or related fields. Should have J.D. degree with at least one State Bar membership. USPTO registration is required. Must have 4 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the fields of integrated circuits, analog/digital circuitry, and/or programming software. Should have experience with foreign patents and applications. Semiconductor industry experience, especially in-house, is desirable. Should have some proficiency in IP analysis, strategy, and litigation. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2012-11-05

California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation

Foster City CA Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2012-10-10

California - Patent Attorney

Palo Alto CA Patent Attorney
The candidate will work closely with individual product teams to assist with invention capture, implementing a patent filing strategy to protect strategic innovations. Will strategically manage and utilize the company patent portfolio to advance parent company's business goals. Provide support to business attorneys on patent related issues in commercial and technology transactions. Provide advice and counsel to client businesses on open source software related patent issues. Support outbound patent licensing and patent cross licensing efforts. Evaluate third party patent infringement claims against parent company's products or technologies and provide guidance and counsel to executives. Support in-house and outside patent litigation attorneys in patent litigations.

The candidate should have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state in the US. Should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Should have a Bachelor's degree in EE or CS or significant software experience. Computer industry experience is desirable. Advanced technical degree a plus. Must have 5+ years of experience in patents, including general patent counseling, patent related transactions and licensing, patent opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement) and/or patent litigation, and preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Should have a passion for technology, strong communications skills, particularly in counseling or communicating with senior executives, and strong collaboration skills. Patent litigation experience is preferred. Should have experience working with products in a global setting and with a broad international user community. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2012-09-28

California - Patent Counsel - Preparation and Prosecution

San Diego CA Patent Counsel - Preparation and Prosecution
The candidate will understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal. Will work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to company and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents. Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree, USPTO registration, and at least one State Bar registration. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. Must have 3+ years of experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications. Should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Legal 3 - 5 Full-time 2012-09-01
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California - Intellectual Property Licensing Professional
Refer job# 8RPS25957
 
Intellectual Property Licensing Professional
The candidate will investigate instances of third party patent infringement. Will identify and prepare business cases to identify potential licensees. Negotiate and execute patent license agreements. Maintain a thorough up-to-date knowledge of IP licensing and the business environment involved in. Research information relating to the products and services of candidate licensees.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred) in electronics, electrical engineering or physics. Patent agent or attorney would be preferred. Must have direct experience and demonstrable results in the patent licensing/commercialization space including a proven track record in pursuing and closing licensing transactions. Should have the ability to develop working relationships with legal, business and technical personnel as well as effectively interfacing with potential licensees. Must maintain current market knowledge as well as a familiarity and understanding of market areas and development pipelines for potential licensees.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Patent Counsel
Refer job# YDBW25770
 
Patent Counsel
The candidate will be one of the primary legal contacts partnering with company's business units on patent related matters. Responsibilities include: patent portfolio generation; contribute to patent strategy; support patent litigation; and support commercial and technology transactions. Provide direct legal counsel and advice to at least one assigned client group and company senior leaders. Coordinate and/or drive efforts of cross functional teams to meet business and department objectives.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney preferably with an undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Must have 5-7 years of experience. A mix of law firm and in-house experience required. Must have 2+ years of experience at patent of application, preparation and prosecution. Should have IP support for M&A, commercial and technology transactions, including negotiation experience. Experience with open source licensing is a plus.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Patent Attorney
Refer job# T46Q25740
 
Patent Attorney
The candidate will be working closely with golf club research and development to research inventions and work to ensure timely patent creation and filing in view of the accelerated filing requirements imposed by the introduction of the America Invents Act of Sept 16, 2011 and its 'first to file' provisions for patents filed after March 16, 2013. Will research patentability of ideas created by the R&D Club group pertaining to golf club development. Coordinate meetings with management and scientists to discuss potential inventions. Act with speed and urgency to draft and prosecute patent applications in a timely fashion with minimum turnaround time. Update inventions and patent applications on a regular basis.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Should also have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school (ranking in Top 33% of graduating law class) OR have 2+ years of experience as a patent attorney specializing in drafting patents in the mechanical arts. Should have ability to handle a broad range of mechanical device related patent/research activities. Serious interest in golf preferred.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
California - Senior IP Attorney
Refer job# I1S025562
 
Senior IP Attorney
The candidate will report directly to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and is responsible for providing a broad array of IP portfolio development and strategy services to in-house clients. Will have an opportunity to support patent assertion and litigation matters, address open source and industry standards IP issues, as well as various other IP-related transactional deals. Responsibilities include managing legal matters handled by outside counsel. Work closely with technical thought leaders and develop a patent portfolio based on identifying, analyzing and anticipating global technological trends within the company's ecosystem. Counsel on IP-related issues in IP- and tech-heavy contracts including IP licenses, third party agreements, and vendor supplier relationships. Manage external counsel on patent portfolio development and IP-related litigations.

The candidate should have a law degree with admission to the State Bar and Patent Bar. Must have 5+ years of experience of relevant experience preferably with prior in-house experience. Should have demonstrated experience in IP-related matters, including IP-related portfolio development, IP licensing, offensive / defensive IP assertions, IP patent acquisitions, etc. Experience in contract law in the technology industry is preferred. A passion for evangelizing how IP can be used as a business tool a plus.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Patent Attorney
Refer job# VO8925534
 
Patent Attorney
The candidate will report to the Chief IP Counsel, to support company's Physical IP Division and handle a high volume of varied work. Should have a J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a State Bar. Should have a B.S. in electrical engineering or computer science or substantial work experience with standard cells, memory, and I/O products. Must have 5+ years of law firm and/or in-house corporate experience. Should also have 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and non-U.S. patent applications in the electrical or software areas, preferably in the field of semiconductor manufacturing processes. Must have specialization in Patent Prosecution in the field of semiconductor device design and manufacture. USPTO Patent Bar admission required. Must have thorough understanding of the highly complex legal and technical issues surrounding patent prosecution, and the wider picture of company ecosystem. Should have considerable experience in the field of patent prosecution in the field of digital circuit design and transistor level device physics. Significant practical and commercial experience in semiconductor manufacturing is also preferred. Considerable international travel may be required.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
Refer job# 63PA25166
 
Director, Legal - Intellectual Property Transactions
The candidate will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property Transactions. Will counsel senior executives and help drive company's strategic product initiatives and its IP monetization programs. Activities will include handling complex intellectual property transactions, and providing expert legal support in connection with a large range of front and back-end IP and IP-related undertakings, including joint development agreements, technology licenses and technology sales agreements, and patent licenses. Lead teams engaged in IP transaction work for merger and acquisition projects, spin-offs and divestitures, collaborations and R&D programs. Responsible for all facets of transactions involving company intellectual property. Work closely with a team of IP attorneys who are responsible for developing strategic IP initiatives, and for drafting, negotiating and closing R&D-centric IP agreements, risk assessment studies of non-company patents, patent monetization agreements, and for conducting IP-related M&A due diligence. Partner and collaborate with other practice groups in the IP Section and in the Office of the General Counsel to ensure perfect strategic alignment within the legal department and to provide excellent client support for the business. Set objective goals to measure the team's performance and ensure the group meets and exceeds internal and industry benchmarks. Anticipate and address the strategic implications of proposed IP-related agreements.

The candidate should be a registered patent attorney. Relevant technical degree (EE, CS, or equivalent) is required. Must have 10+ years of IP-related transactional experience, including all of: first-chair experience negotiating portfolio cross-licenses of over a billion dollars in value; negotiation and drafting of technology-driven agreements such as technology transfer, software license, and product joint development agreements; negotiation and drafting of IP-driven agreements such as patent cross-license and patent sales agreements; and strategic analyses such as balance of power, infringement analyses, and patent valuation analyses between Fortune 500 companies. Should also have 5+ years of experience leading high performing teams. Should have experience in supervising and conducting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Must have advanced knowledge of patent law and contract law. Some understanding of antitrust law and IP litigation tactics as well as international IP laws and treaties needed.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
California - Patent Attorney
Refer job# 3KXE24581
 

Patent Attorney
The candidate will support the company's efforts to build a strategic patent portfolio. Will define and implement the company's patent strategy and processes. Manage a significant portion of the active patent portfolio. Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices, and manage outside counsel doing the same. Analyze and render opinions about patents. Work closely with engineering teams to understand technology and business priorities, and identify and harvest strategic inventions. Develop a deep understanding of the company's technology. Advise and educate the company on complex IP legal issues. Identify and address technical and legal trends.

The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical engineering/computer science or related fields. Should have J.D. degree with at least one State Bar membership. USPTO registration is required. Must have 4 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the fields of integrated circuits, analog/digital circuitry, and/or programming software. Should have experience with foreign patents and applications. Semiconductor industry experience, especially in-house, is desirable. Should have some proficiency in IP analysis, strategy, and litigation.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
Refer job# CFRH24145
 
Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - Patent Attorney
Refer job# OT8S23833
 
Patent Attorney
The candidate will work closely with individual product teams to assist with invention capture, implementing a patent filing strategy to protect strategic innovations. Will strategically manage and utilize the company patent portfolio to advance parent company's business goals. Provide support to business attorneys on patent related issues in commercial and technology transactions. Provide advice and counsel to client businesses on open source software related patent issues. Support outbound patent licensing and patent cross licensing efforts. Evaluate third party patent infringement claims against parent company's products or technologies and provide guidance and counsel to executives. Support in-house and outside patent litigation attorneys in patent litigations.

The candidate should have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state in the US. Should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Should have a Bachelor's degree in EE or CS or significant software experience. Computer industry experience is desirable. Advanced technical degree a plus. Must have 5+ years of experience in patents, including general patent counseling, patent related transactions and licensing, patent opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement) and/or patent litigation, and preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Should have a passion for technology, strong communications skills, particularly in counseling or communicating with senior executives, and strong collaboration skills. Patent litigation experience is preferred. Should have experience working with products in a global setting and with a broad international user community.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
California - Patent Counsel - Preparation and Prosecution
Refer job# BC0L23340
 
Patent Counsel - Preparation and Prosecution
The candidate will understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal. Will work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to company and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents. Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree, USPTO registration, and at least one State Bar registration. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. Must have 3+ years of experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications. Should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 

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