Patent Counsel

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I korthet

Qualcomm is seeking a Patent Counsel with expertise in wireless communications, mobile compute, and related technical standards, including 5G and 6G. The role involves strategic portfolio management, managing outside counsel, and conducting various patent analyses. This is a full-time, onsite position in San Diego requiring strong legal judgment and technical depth.

Ansvarsområden

Develops patents and supports the patent portfolio based on knowledge of products, technology, and engineering principles related to one's portfolio.
Manages dockets, cases, and/or initiatives by planning resources (e.g., staff, time, tools), aligning on expectations for work product and deliverables, and tracking progress against milestones.
Reviews work of outside counsel and support staff to ensure work product is aligned with strategies and plans.
Analyzes strategic importance of claims, assesses prior art, and develops arguments to present to patent offices.
Develops and analyzes claim charts that account for all patent related information to support licensing and enforcement activities.
Conducts patent analyses (e.g., infringement, validity) with minimal guidance to make recommendations around litigating, protecting, and/or licensing patents.
Maintains up-to-date awareness of domestic and foreign patent laws, rules, and best practices to prepare and prosecute patents worldwide.
Participates in discussions, meetings, and portfolio and/or case reviews with colleagues to address requirements and understand implications of one's work.
Helps to identify areas or technologies related to one's portfolio that need more or less IP protection.
Collaborates with engineering teams to collect, develop, and promote submission of IDFs to support portfolio development.
Provides advice and support on IP department initiatives and legal matters based on knowledge of laws, department policies, best practices, and legal risks.
Works with team to recommend decisions to appeal, continue prosecution, and/or file continuation/divisional applications based on legal analysis.
Keeps leaders, team members, and stakeholders properly updated on the status of work assignments, seeking guidance when necessary.

Krav

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (for example, ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Non-US: Passed bar for the country in which they practice.
5+ years of patent law experience at a law firm or in-house.
3+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in wireless communication fields (with an emphasis on 5G cellular connectivity and related technical standards).
2+ years of engineering experience in software, electrical, communications, or related fields.
2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in software, electrical, communications, or related fields.
2+ years of managing an international patent portfolio, including a strong ability to direct the efforts of outside counsel and a familiarity with patent laws and practices in non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Candidates must be capable of understanding complex technologies, responding to rapidly changing business plans, and identifying patent opportunities with strategic significance.
Candidates having experience in leveraging new and advanced computing tools will have opportunities to further enhance our cutting-edge legal practices.
Experience in patent preparation and prosecution in wireless communication fields (with an emphasis on 5G cellular connectivity and related technical standards).
Engineering experience in software, electrical, communications, or related fields.
Experience in patent preparation and prosecution in software, electrical, communications, or related fields.
Managing an international patent portfolio, including a strong ability to direct the efforts of outside counsel and a familiarity with patent laws and practices in non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Förmåner

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.

Färdigheter

5G6GCopyright Law

#Legal#Intellectual Property#Patent Law#Wireless Communications#Mobile Compute#Technical Standards#5G#6G

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San Diego, United States of America

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Masterexamen, Doktorand

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