Patent Counsel — Consumer Devices & IP Strategy

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Patent Attorney to join the Devices patent team, protecting innovations behind consumer electronics and software powering them. You will advise product teams, coordinate with outside counsel, and help grow a global patent portfolio for devices and services.

Preferred location Seattle, Sunnyvale, Arlington, with Arlington, VA being considered. Occasional travel and collaboration across teams and geographies are expected as you counsel on strategy and risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-bar legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and state bar membership.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Engage product managers, developers, engineers, and scientists to identify protectable aspects of their innovations
• Work with outside counsel on the preparation, filing, and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications
• Provide direct client counseling on IP issues arising from product development and business transactions
• Analyze the patent portfolio and assess IP risk from third parties

Skills

IP law experience

USPTO filings

Patent prosecution

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar admission

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Amazon seeks a Patent Attorney to join the Devices patent team, protecting innovations behind consumer electronics and software powering them. You will advise product teams, coordinate with outside counsel, and help grow a global patent portfolio for devices and services.

Preferred location Seattle, Sunnyvale, Arlington, with Arlington, VA being considered. Occasional travel and collaboration across teams and geographies are expected as you counsel on strategy and risk.