Patent Assertion Lawyer
Ericsson•Plano, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The successful candidate will play a very important and critical role in Ericsson's global patent licensing program. The Patent Assertion Lawyer will work closely with senior members of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Licensing organization worldwide! The Patent Assertion Lawyer will be involved in developing patent assertion and enforcement strategy of Ericsson’s industry-leading portfolio of over 60,000 patents!
Requirements
- Top academic credentials from an accredited law school and undergraduate degree with Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
- Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of patent litigation, patent enforcement and patent related arbitrations
- Ability to effectively handle enforcement activities to successful conclusion
- Be admitted to practice in Texas
- Good presentation and negotiation skills
- Experience and confidence to independently assert patent coverage and enforcement positions to potential licensees
Responsibilities
- Actively support Ericsson's out-licensing activities by helping to identify potential licensees and provide detailed technical analysis
- Map patents against the products and services being provided by such potential licensees, playing a major role in negotiations with potential licensees by conducting relevant technical discussions
- Support any litigation that may become necessary to effectively license Ericsson’s Intellectual Property (IP)
- Assess and evaluate third party patents and portfolios
- Contribute to continuous improvement of working processes to further enhance Ericsson’s patent portfolio strength
Benefits
- Choice of three medical plan options
- Dental plan option
- Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
- Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
- Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- 15 days of accrued vacation
- Up to 3 personal days per year
- 11 annual holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- 80 hours of sick time annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Matching gifts
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
