NVIDIA · 6 days ago
Senior Patent Counsel
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$224K/yr - $356K/yr
10+ years expNVIDIA is recognized as a leader in computer graphics and artificial intelligence, and they are seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to enhance their patent-related intellectual property. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to protect and expand NVIDIA's patent portfolio while providing guidance on patent filing and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Ensuring NVIDIA’s technology investments are protected by actively participating in the process of obtaining patent protection
You’ll be doing outreach and providing training, education, and counsel to internal clients on patent filing and acquisition, and freedom of action
Instructing and directing Outside Counsel on patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution (domestic and foreign) to ensure compliance with NVIDIA guidelines and local laws
Making strategic decisions to develop our patent portfolio to proactively meet emerging trends and address changing demands
Partnering with other members of the Legal Department on assorted intellectual property related matters, such as assertions, patent portfolio valuation and assessment during transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions, and IP licensing
Developing subject matter expertise and driving team client counseling, invention harvesting, and evaluation for specific IP-active areas
Participating in and providing counsel for NVIDIA contributions to Standards Setting Organizations, University Collaborations, Industry Workgroups, and Technology Conferences
Collaborating on development and deployment of Patent Department policies, practices, and tools
Qualification
Required
A technical undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience), preferably a CE or Computer Science degree
10+ years of relevant experience including experience as in-house counsel in patent preparation and prosecution, strategic portfolio development, foreign filing, and licensing
A J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance and a license to practice law in California
Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Outstanding interpersonal skills: written and verbal, organizational abilities, and attested attention to detail
Ability to navigate and break down complex legal issues into actionable advice covering a broad range of interdependent issues, balance risk with business need, and ask tough questions
Preferred
Experience in a high-tech industry, and familiarity with generative and applied artificial intelligence architecture and frameworks, software engineering, chip or circuit design, and advanced computing and networking technologies
A passion for innovation, technology, and continuous learning
Strong understanding of open source software and database licenses
Benefits
Equity and benefits
Company
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.09BKey Investors
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Founder and CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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