Synaptics is seeking a Patent Attorney who will play an integral role in guiding the growth of Synaptics’ patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Synaptics’ business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.
The Patent Attorney will also provide IP counseling to internal customers, and may also conduct patent landscaping projects, perform patent analyses, and support licensing, litigation, and M&A activities.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in electrical engineering, physics, computer science/engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admission to a state bar (California preferred)
- Registered with the USPTO.
- 3-5 years of experience in IP law, including at least 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Previous IP transaction or litigation experience a plus.
- Strong project management, planning, and coordination skills; able to lead and collaborate effectively with teams spanning multiple departments and levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Japanese, Mandarin, or Korean language skills not required, but a plus.
Contact
Apply on our website at: http://www.synaptics.com/careers.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California