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About InterDigital
InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
Position Summary
Our Patent Department plays a core role in the organization and includes over 30 highly skilled US and EP patent attorneys located in Wilmington DE, Washington DC, Conshohocken PA, and France (Paris and Rennes). The department provides patent support to our Research sites, in the United States, Canada and Europe, collaborating actively with the Research and Innovation teams to protect high value inventions, reading on standards or products. The department also provides full support to our licensing and litigation teams and is focused on strategic portfolio management in support of corporate objectives.
InterDigital is currently looking for a talented patent attorney to join our Patent Department. The patent attorney will manage a portfolio of patent assets in wireless communications covering multiple jurisdictions.
The selected candidate will be responsible for patent prosecution for part of a global patent portfolio and will support the licensing strategy of Interdigital by building a portfolio of high licensing value.
InterDigital invests in professional development training, offering a stimulating working environment, while providing a wide range of opportunities to develop expertise and create value.
Responsibilities
Prosecuting a global patent portfolio across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborating with inventors, technical experts and patent portfolio management, licensing and litigation teams
Preparing and filing patent applications including provisional, non-provisional, PCT, continuation, divisional, and reissue patent applications
Strategically developing and managing patent families to bring value to InterDigital’s corporate licensing programs
Mapping claims to standards and products in line with InterDigital’s strategy on standard and product-oriented licensing
Reviewing and guiding the work of less experienced patent attorneys/agents in technical domain, including mentoring and training as necessary; serving as a lead attorney for a small group of counsel
Other responsibilities may include assisting in the preparation of Standards Settings Organization (SSO) patent declarations, evaluating patent properties in connection with potential acquisitions and divestitures, and assisting licensing and litigation teams in assertion efforts
Qualifications:
The potential candidate will possess the following:
8+ years experience as a US patent attorney
Significant experience preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications in wireless communications through work at a reputable law firm and/or through in-house positions; proficient in all aspects of US patent prosecution
A JD from an accredited law school and membership in good standing from at least one state bar
Registration to practice before the USPTO
BS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or another closely related technology area relevant to InterDigital’s business activities
Experience in the field of wireless communication; working knowledge of wireless standards (3GPP, IEEE 802.11, etc.) and/or experience in standards-based prosecution
Previous experience working with foreign counsel
US Inter Partes Review (IPR) experience and patent litigation experience is a plus
Previous experience in a law firm for managing patent prosecution for a large cellular company is a plus
Previous experience supervising or reviewing work of junior patent attorneys/agents is a plus
An aptitude for learning new and complex technology
Ability to take initiative and work independently, while frequently collaborating with a broader team
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization and possession of a global mindset
Location: One of our US East Coast office locations in PA, DE, DC or NY – Remote or Hybrid options are available in certain locations.
InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range specific to NY, CA, DC is $135,000 - $243,000 /annually + discretionary incentive bonus, benefits and may include other forms of compensation components such as long-term incentives. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
