
THE ROLE:
This person is responsible for the development and maintenance of AMD’s global patent portfolio. You will also work with your colleagues in the IP & Licensing team on defensive patent matters and patent monetization programs and within the AMD legal department (on matters which require your expertise in patent matters).
THE PERSON:
Having excellent technical and legal skills with the ability to develop each of those in a fast-paced environment is critical to your success in this role. Being outgoing and engaging in your work with the inventor community are also very important characteristics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage outside counsel (domestic and foreign) in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AMD’s global businesses.
- Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to quickly understand and evaluate new technologies & products
- Assessment of legal risks in a business context and offer practical solutions
- Technical acumen in patented technologies developed by AMD
- Ability to communicate and express your opinions and bases for those opinions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business judgment and strategic legal thinking
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Patent Bar admission in good standing.
- State/Provincial Bar admission in good standing (or qualified for and willing to apply for/maintain Registered In-House Counsel status)
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- REQUIRED: BSEE or higher degree with experience in hardware and software related technologies
- REQUIRED: LLB or JD with experience with a major law firm or technology company (minimum 5 years of legal experience)
LOCATION:
- This position is ideally located in Santa Clara, CA but could also be in Austin, TX or in the Toronto, ON locations.
Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://jobs.amd.com/job/Santa-Clara-Corp_-Counsel%2C-Legal-IP-78036-Cali/633688100/?locale=en_US
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California; Austin, Texas; or Toronto, ON
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