Our client a great and growing company has requested we conduct a search for a Patent Counsel.
Job Title: Patent Counsel
Reports to: SVP, Operations
Job Function:
Experienced Patent Attorney with at least 5 years of relevant experience in practice in the field of analog and mixed signal circuits. Experience in the power management systems and applications is strongly preferred. Must possess good understanding of semiconductor technology.
Skills/Experience
Must have at least 5+ years experience in patent preparation and prosecution at a law firm and/or in-house. Experience in foreign prosecution is preferred.
•Possess in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law and practice, and a desire to maintain current knowledge of pending legislative, judicial, administrative reform efforts.
•Ability to understand our technology, in particular analog and digital power management technologies for the mobile, networking, industrial and LED lighting applications.
•Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing projects and adapting to workload fluctuations.
•Possess excellent writing and oral communication skills.
•Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to become an integral part of a legal and business team.
•Possess sound judgment and demonstrate the ability to execute and deliver a high quality professional work product in a fast-paced business environment in a timely fashion.
•Self directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
•An effective team player, comfortable in working with legal teams and business teams.
Responsibilities
Position will involve patent prosecution, portfolio management, advising inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; and general counseling on patent matters. This position involves substantial interaction with the engineering team, so good communication skills are required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team environment.
Education Requirements
•Juris Doctor from a recognized and ABA-accredited U.S. law school, excellent academic credentials, and licensed to practice in at least one state.
•Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
•Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, MSEE preferred.
•Engineering work experience preferred. |
