Adeia · 1 day ago
Director, Litigation (Patents)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $290K/yr
8+ years expAdeia Inc. is a technology company known for developing foundational innovations for the semiconductor and media industries. The Director, Litigation is responsible for executing the litigation strategy for assigned patent matters, overseeing both U.S. and international litigation, and ensuring Adeia's intellectual property interests are protected.
Information TechnologyIntellectual PropertyMedia and EntertainmentSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
Kiki Beach Kurvin
Responsibilities
Accountable for executing litigation strategy for assigned patent, licensing, and related commercial matters, in alignment with broader legal and business objectives
Lead and be accountable for U.S. and international litigation matters, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation; provide strategic direction to outside counsel to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost control
Accountable for strategy and execution of inter partes reviews and other post-grant patent challenges, including oversight of outside counsel
Lead pre-litigation assessments and make recommendations and decisions within defined authority regarding enforcement, settlement, licensing resolutions, or trial actions
Provide deep technical support, including patent mining, claim chart review, and generation
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, IP, and business stakeholders to align litigation strategy with business objectives
Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements across jurisdictions
Monitor external legal and regulatory trends that may impact Adeia’s IP litigation and adjust strategy accordingly
Support litigation budget planning, forecasting, and cost management
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required)
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; admission to federal courts (required)
8–12+ years of patent litigation experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience (required)
Technical or scientific background, preferably in electronics, semiconductors, or computer science (required)
Extensive experience handling patent infringement and invalidity analysis (required)
Experience supervising outside counsel in inter partes reviews (IPRs) or similar post-grant proceedings (required)
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and resolve complex legal, business, and risk tradeoffs
Preferred
Experience with U.S. International Trade Commission investigations
Experience with international or cross-border patent enforcement
Experience with commercial and trade secret litigation
Experience managing litigation budgets and providing business-oriented legal advice
Benefits
Competitive compensation (salary, equity, and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits are designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances, and help you save and invest for the future.
Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays, and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
Great benefits, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, and fitness facilities.
A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building, along with the benefits of working from home.
Company
Adeia
Adeia expedites advanced tech adoption in media and semiconductors through R&D and IP licensing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Christina Sawyer
Chief People Officer
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