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Qualcomm · 1 month ago

Patent Counsel, Attorney

positionSan Diego, California, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$161K/yr - $241K/yr
date3+ years exp

Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading technology company specializing in wireless technology and semiconductor design. The Patent Counsel role involves developing, prosecuting, and managing patents while collaborating with engineering teams and outside counsel to optimize the patent portfolio and support IP department initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
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Responsibilities

Develops patents and supports the patent portfolio based on knowledge of products, technology, and engineering principles related to one's portfolio

Qualification

Patent preparationPatent prosecutionPatent litigationElectrical EngineeringJuris DoctorateState bar admissionPatent portfolio managementLegal analysisCollaborationCommunication skills

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

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

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

H1B Sponsorship

Qualcomm has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1910)
2023 (3216)
2022 (2885)
2021 (2104)
2020 (1181)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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