Intellectual Property Patent Counsel (Bilingual: English/Mandarin)

The candidate will join our legal team and will interact with and support various groups across the company, with a primary focus on IP. Will report to the Legal Director. This position is a on-site position and office is in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and prosecuting patent applications in collaboration with external counsel.
• Support IP litigation, enforcement, and licensing activities.
• Educate engineers and R&D teams on IP best practices and invention disclosures.
• Maintain and manage the company’s IP portfolio and database.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, business development, and external legal counsel.
• Attend other legal matters when needed.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in legal practice, preferably in both firm and in-house settings, with IP law focus.
• Admission to a bar association.
• Strong knowledge of patent laws, IP litigation, and technology licensing.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• 1-3 years of experience in the semiconductor or technology industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or related technical field.
• Registration with a patent office (e.g., USPTO, CNIPA, EPO).
• Prior Experience in international patent law.