Counsel, Intellectual Property/Patent

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Analog Devices (ADI) is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs) used in virtually all types of electronic equipment.  Since ADI’s inception in 1965, we have focused on solving the engineering challenges associated with signal processing in electronic equipment. Used by over 100,000 customers worldwide, our signal processing products play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as temperature, pressure, sound, light, speed, and motion into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic devices.

ADI is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as an Intellectual Property Counsel.  This role will report directly to the Head of ADI’s Intellectual Property team and will oversee intellectual property work across designated business units as part of a global IP team.  This role will be based out of ADI’s offices in Wilmington, MA, and will serve as an in-house expert on US IP matters. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will have specific experience in United States intellectual property law, with some understanding of international intellectual property law, and be able to negotiate complex intellectual property agreements, lead the development and implementation of IP portfolios for multiple product groups across designated business units, gain an in-depth understanding of ADI’s business and intellectual property portfolio, and advise the company and its senior leadership regarding the same, on a regular basis.  As part of a collaborative global IP team, this individual will be responsible for supporting product development through proactive IP counseling, for driving the development of IP portfolios, and for delivering clear, concise, and actionable legal advice to ADI’s Engineering Fellows, business leaders and R&D personnel.  The ideal candidate will also have the depth and breadth of skills and experience needed to have responsibility over the following matters:

• Provide legal counsel, draft and negotiate IP agreements, including software licenses
• Oversee the preparation and prosecution of a global IP portfolio, including the management of outside IP counsel around the world; some patent prosecution may be required
• Direct and guide the IP deliverables for all stages of product development
• Assist with open source software issues, usage reviews and related product clearances
• Consistent with overall IP strategy, lead the development and implementation of IP strategies for assigned product groups
• Help oversee IP litigation matters in concert with ADI’s IP Litigation team.
• Manage IP aspects of M&A deals including acquisitions, divestitures, and minority interests.
• Conduct patentability searches
• Manage product releases by initiating IP clearance/freedom-to-operate investigations
• Train and educate business on open source software, invention disclosure processes, patent processes and IP asset management

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably Massachusetts.
• Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and/or other patent offices.
• Bachelors or higher degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or substantially similar discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in patent law.
• Engineering or legal work experience in the medical device, semiconductor or software areas  is beneficial, but not required.
• Litigation experience as in-house counsel would be beneficial, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate to senior management.
• Capacity to function as part of a team including demonstrated ability of successful collaboration in teams including engineering, IP, and legal professionals.
• Experience in various intellectual property legal areas including patent drafting, licensing, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and open-source software.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Understanding of IP management and docketing systems, such as Anaqua.
• Ability to travel, as needed, both in-region and internationally

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.