Patent Counsel - Audio
About The Position
Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with evolving business needs, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee. Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third‑party technologies and related intellectual property matters. Advise on third‑party patent claims involving products and technologies. Support patent licensing and enforcement activities. Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs. Provide additional patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a patent attorney or agent in a top‑tier law firm
- Experience managing worldwide patent families and familiarity with global prosecution strategies
- J.D. from a top‑tier law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on communications or digital signal processing, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong familiarity with communication systems, audio and video compression, standards (e.g., MPEG, 3GPP), and standard‑essential patents
- Experience working in‑house as a patent attorney or patent agent
- Experience with intellectual property licensing and litigation
- Experience working with standards bodies and patent pools
Responsibilities
- Capture and review invention disclosures
- Prepare recommendations for the invention review committee
- Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
- Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third‑party technologies and related intellectual property matters
- Advise on third‑party patent claims involving products and technologies
- Support patent licensing and enforcement activities
- Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs
- Provide additional patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
