Intellectual Property Counsel

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$189,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Applied Materials, Inc. is at the forefront of innovation, leading the world in materials engineering solutions that power the world’s cutting-edge chips and advanced displays. Imagine being part of a company where your work transforms possibilities into groundbreaking realities, enabling faster processing speeds, expanded memory capacity, and unparalleled energy efficiency. At Applied Materials, we believe that our technologies are shaping a brighter, more connected future. Join our dynamic Legal and Compliance Organization (LCO), where challenges are met with collaboration and creativity. Reporting to LCO’s IP Legal Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting product groups, engaging with business and technology leaders, and advising executive teams on crucial IP matters including patents and IP transactions. We are seeking a passionate team player who is eager to offer strategic counsel on diverse IP issues. At Applied, your contributions will drive innovation and safeguard the technologies that build tomorrow.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school
Bar Admissions: U.S. (CA or other state) and USPTO Registration Numbers
B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry or Materials Science
7+ years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house legal departments with a focus in the following areas: Patent portfolio development and management in the US and foreign jurisdictions, particularly Asia Drafting and negotiation of agreements involving IP provisions, including licensing, collaboration, research and similar agreements
Knowledge of IP law in Asian countries, including China, Korea and Taiwan

Nice To Haves

Experience related to IP enforcement and litigation, including claim construction, patent invalidity, and infringement analysis preferred
Familiar with global patent operations (e.g., patent administrations, billings, docketing practices, etc.) also preferred
Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence
Strong business and technology acumen; capacity to understand the business and technology quickly
Understand how to translate business needs into IP portfolio development & management
Passionate, proactive, highly motivated self-starter
Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and drive results
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks/projects at the same time
Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to create specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results
Ability to see the big picture and identify and design-out problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset
Strong customer focus, both internal and external
Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries, and with a diverse group of colleagues and internal clients in multiple countries
Ability to lead and ability to perform as part of a team
Flexible, personable and enjoys a dynamic corporate culture

Responsibilities

Counsel management and technologists on patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and select IP transactions (e.g., NDA, JDA, SRA)
Analyze IP landscapes, assess risks, and develop IP sustainability strategies
Manage a global patent & trademark portfolio and oversee associated drafting, prosecution, and budget
Collaborate with litigation colleagues on IP procurement and enforcement strategies
Develop programs to protect IP and achieve business goals, including training management and engineering teams
Lead process and policy improvements to mitigate risks and enhance effectiveness

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