What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent and Trademark Attorney position at Netpace?
The annual base pay range for this position is $133,472- $200,456. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location.
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Client : Power Integrations
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Legal San Jose, California
Description
The 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
- identify 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 cost and benefits and present these recommendations to executive management
- perform trademark clearance searches and analysis in domestic and foreign databases
- prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. trademark applications and manage renewals directly with the USPTO
- organize, file, and prosecute foreign trademark applications, and maintain registrations with counsel
- oversee brand protection efforts and collaborate with internal departments for adherence to brand guidelines and trademark placement
- prepare and review of Demand letters, Cease and Desist letters, and Amicable agreements
REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE :
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
Salary : $133,472 - $200,456
