Qualcomm · 1 month ago
Patent Counsel, Attorney
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$161K/yr - $241K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm is a leading technology company specializing in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment. The Patent Counsel will develop, prosecute, and manage patents while collaborating with engineering and product teams to support the company's IP initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Develops patents and supports the patent portfolio based on knowledge of products, technology, and engineering principles related to one's portfolio
Helps to identify areas or technologies related to one's portfolio that need more or less IP protection
Maintains up-to-date awareness of domestic and foreign patent laws, rules, and best practices to prepare and prosecute patents worldwide
Analyzes strategic importance of claims, assesses prior art, and develops arguments to present to patent offices
Conducts patent analyses (e.g., infringement, validity) with minimal guidance to make recommendations around litigating, protecting, and/or licensing patents
Develops claim chart analyses that account for all patent related information to support licensing and enforcement activities
Provides advice and support on IP department initiatives and legal matters based on knowledge of laws, department policies, best practices, and legal risks
Works with team to recommend decisions to appeal, continue prosecution, and/or file continuation/divisional applications based on legal analysis
Reviews work of support staff and outside counsel to ensure work product is aligned with strategies and plans
Manages dockets, cases, and/or initiatives by planning resources (e.g., staff, time, tools), aligning on expectations for work product and deliverables, and tracking progress against milestones
Collaborates with engineering teams to collect, develop, and promote submission of inventions to support portfolio development
Keeps leaders, team members, and stakeholders properly updated on the status of work assignments, seeking guidance when necessary
Participates in and leads discussions, meetings, and portfolio and/or case reviews with colleagues to address requirements and understand implications of one's work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school
US: Admitted to a state bar in good standing
2+ years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, or litigation experience
Appropriately registered/licensed in candidate's applicable jurisdiction
Admitted to a state bar in good standing and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants must be willing to register as in-house counsel with the California state bar if not already a member of the California state bar
3+ years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, or litigation experience
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of patent law experience at a law firm or in-house
3+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution related to System on Chip (SoC), processors (CPU, NPU, DSP, and/or GPU), Artificial Intelligence (AI), memory design, low power circuitry, or location technologies
2+ years of engineering experience in software, electrical, communications, or related fields
2+ years of managing a patent portfolio, including budgets
2+ years of experience in patent litigation
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President & CEO
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CEO
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