Associate - Semiconductors

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience to join our Electrical Practice Group across our U.S. offices.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of semiconductor patent work, 1+ year in the semiconductor industry, and a strong electrical engineering background. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred, with opportunities across multiple premier technology engagements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience working with semiconductor patents.
• 1+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO; bar in a Finnegan office state.
• Electrical engineering or related degree; advanced degrees strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute semiconductor patents for leading technology companies.
• Develop portfolio strategy and manage related IP matters.
• Engage in litigation, inter partes review, and corresponding patent activities.

Skills

Semiconductor patents experience

Patent drafting

Portfolio strategy

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

USPTO bar admission

Job description

Finnegan is seeking an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience to join our growing Electrical Practice Group in any of our U.S. offices. This position is ideal for a professional who has worked directly in the semiconductor industry and understands the technical, commercial, and practical realities of semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies. Industry experience is a key requirement for this role.

Successful candidates will have experience working with leading technology companies on patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, litigation, inter partes review, and related intellectual property matters involving semiconductors and the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience working with semiconductor-related patents
• 1+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where Finnegan has an office.
• A background in electrical engineering or a related degree is required. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $235,000 - $310,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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