Cypress Semiconductor 
has an exciting opportunity for a sharp and experienced patent agent to help grow their internal patent department at its San Jose headquarters in Silicon Valley. The agent will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of semiconductor-related technologies. Such responsibilities also include preparing and responding to office actions and other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) communications, promoting patent disclosures, participating in disclosure meetings, evaluating patentability of innovations, performing
prior art searches, and working with both outside and inside counsel on various patent prosecution issues.
Job Specific Requirements
Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or physics,
registered to practice before the USPTO, and preferably have at least 4-5 years of extensive experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting both domestic and foreign patent applications. Practical experience with capacitive sensing/touchscreen products, memory, and/or universal serial bus (USB) technology is strongly preferred, but not required. The candidate must have persuasive writing skills, excellent communication skills, and strong academics. If you have the skills, experience, and desire to be part of a dynamic and growing team of patent professionals in a leading high technology company, we want to hear from you today.
Contact:
Apply by emailing Larry Johnson at: larz@cypress.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California