Senior Patent Counsel, Team Lead Patent Generation
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
Senior Patent Counsel, Team Lead Patent Generation
The Challenge
At ASM, we view our IP as one of our critical assets enabling our success in the marketplace.
We are looking for a Senior Patent Counsel to lead our global Patent Generation team. This team includes patent attorneys and agents across the global R&D sites. In this role, you are primarily responsible for coordinating ASM’s global prosecution work , identifying and implementing efficiencies, and developing a portfolio consistent with our business objectives.
You will report to the Head of IP Generation and IP Contracts, and have a strong working relation with other units of ASM’s IP, licensing, and security team.
We offer an opportunity to realize your ambitions in a rapidly growing and globally diverse high technology company, where IP is a core differentiator. The IP and licensing team knows that we can achieve much more together than alone. ASM is an exceptional environment to play on your strengths and develop new ones for those willing to accept the challenge with opportunities to impact all aspects of the business.
Experience
- Prior people leadership or a genuine and engaging personality (preferably having success in leading a remote, multicultural team, including talent development and fostering collaborative and empowering working practices.)
- Strong experience in prosecuting patent applications in major jurisdictions
- Patent portfolio management processes development
- Familiarity with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract IP-terms
- Business acumen and agility to adapt to changing circumstances
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technologies and business environment helpful but not required
Skills
To be successful in this role, you must have strong interpersonal skills, see the big picture of patent portfolio generation and management, as well as be able to handle conflicting priorities under time pressure. Improving workflows to create a seamless IP generation process in close collaboration with the IP managers embedded in our business units and IP Operations team should sound exciting.
Location
You will be part of ASM’s global IP and licensing team with representation in the US, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands. Occasional international travel is expected.
Education
Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.