Senior Patent Engineer — IP Strategy & Prosecution

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability protection

Sales incentive bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Patent Engineer to join the Intellectual Property Group. You will build and maintain the company’s patent portfolio and advise engineering, product, and business teams on IP strategy.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, USPTO admission, and 4–6 years’ patent experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with a preference for a J.D. from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering.
• Admitted to U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• 4–6 years’ experience with a law firm and/or corporation.
• Experience with preparation and prosecution of US patents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• J.D. from accredited law schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying research that may be subject to filing of patent applications.
• Participate in patent application preparation and prosecution world-wide.
• Analyze patents and prepare infringement and validity opinions.
• Conduct educational client seminars and courses on intellectual property.
• Work on developing strategy for R&D and Product groups on how they can develop an area, strengthen patents to support products.

Skills

Communication skills

Patent strategy

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Patent Engineer to join the Intellectual Property Group. You will build and maintain the company’s patent portfolio and advise engineering, product, and business teams on IP strategy.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, USPTO admission, and 4–6 years’ patent experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with a preference for a J.D. from an accredited law school.