Patent and Trademark Attorney [28689]

Job DescriptionThe Patent and Trademark Attorney contributes to the creation and management of the company’s patent and trademark portfolio.The position unites a command of electrical engineering fundamentals with an understanding of the patent and trademark process to produce high quality patent applications, trademarks, and to make recommendations for strategic business decisions. As such, a relevant background in electrical engineering and the patent and trademark process is required. Familiarity with analog circuits and switched-mode power supply technology is a bonus. Strong writing and editing skills in the English language are essential.The role of the Patent and Trademark Attorney includes:Drafting and prosecuting domestic patent applications either directly with the USPTO or with outside counsel.Drafting and prosecuting foreign patent applications with outside counsel.Drafting claims for offensive or defensive patent strategy.Identifying technologies which are candidates for patent protection through interaction with integrated circuit designers, applications engineers, and semiconductor device designers.Working with paralegals and administrative staff to file patent and trademark applications and any necessary paperwork directly with the USPTO.Analyzing the patent and trademark portfolio to assess costs and benefits and present these recommendations to executive management.Performing trademark clearance searches and analysis in domestic and foreign databases.Preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. trademark applications and managing renewals directly with the USPTO.Organizing, filing, and prosecuting foreign trademark applications, and maintaining registrations with counsel.Overseeing brand protection efforts and collaborating with internal departments for adherence to brand guidelines and trademark placement.Preparing and reviewing Demand letters, Cease and Desist letters, and Amicable agreements.REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to the California state bar.Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related technical field, with demonstrated competence in the theory and application of analog electronic circuits.A minimum of 5 years of experience with patent and trademark prosecution.Highly developed technical writing and editing skills that include a superior command of the English language.Experience in composition of patent applications is ideal. Other applicable experience includes writing and editing articles for technical journals.Proficient in the use of software tools such as Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare documents with drawings, images, and text.Experience with Patent Center and electronic docketing systems, such as Foundation IP, is a valuable asset.Experience in the construction and evaluation of circuits in the laboratory is desirable.Experience in the design of off-line switched mode power supplies or familiarity with the design and fabrication of high voltage semiconductor devices would be a bonus.The company is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore reviews a range of factors when determining compensation. The annual base pay range for this position is $133,472 - $200,456, plus RSUs of $60,000, vesting 25% annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications, and work location.

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