Director, IP Legal Affairs
Company: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
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Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors
whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.
-Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most
extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting
Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a
fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration,
minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful
contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We
value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited
about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part
of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way
the world communicates. Requisition ID: -73398 - Partner closely
with the Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
(VP, CIP) in executing Skyworks' global efforts to generate,
identify and protect intellectual property that is essential to
meeting the company's business objectives. Responsible for
collaborating and executing on Skyworks' overall intellectual
property strategy, as well as (1) collaborating in the development
and maintenance of company intellectual property protections and
processes, including patent applications, trade secrets,
trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements,
publications, including harvesting, pre-patent filing review,
providing legal advice to the company concerning the patent
viability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent
applications covering the company's inventions; (2) partnering in
the assessment of intellectual property risks and technology
clearance issues and opinions associated with the development of
Skyworks products; (3) evaluating third party IP portfolios,
products and positions, including the validity of competitors'
patents; (4) working as part of a team ensuring that all company
intellectual property is protected, including implementation of
cyber security measures; (5) collaborating in IP litigation claims
review, providing other general legal advice and representing the
company in matters relating to intellectual property law and
ancillary transactional matters, as requested.
Partner with the VP, CIP in the assessment and mitigation of
intellectual property risks and technology clearance issues
associated with the entry of Skyworks into new key markets /
product areas by participating in freedom-to-operate analysis,
patent landscape analysis, licensing profiles and litigation risk
profiles of relevant established competitors in such markets.
Assist in the implementation and management of product specific
infringement risk clearance analysis and active risk mitigation
strategies regarding any future potential IP infringement matters
involving third party IP portfolios of competitors. -
As part of the IP Legal Team, will provide guidance on the
effective and practical implementation and improvement of
cyber-security protections and protocols surrounding key
intellectual property assets in conjunction with the Skyworks
Information Technology (IT) group to ensure proper safeguards are
implemented and maintained so that key intellectual property assets
are monitored, protected and controlled.
Supports M&A IP due diligence efforts and analysis relating to
M&A activities pertaining to the acquisition of target
companies and select IP portfolios as requested.
Work with Skyworks Standards Representatives to ensure we identify
and protect intellectual property that is contributed to any
Standards Organizations along with managing the contributions and
compliance with each Standards Organization IPR Policy (including
contribution and timeline requirements)
Work closely with other members of the Skyworks legal team on a
variety of IP state of the art / competitive analysis projects with
respect to related prosecution and technology assessment
matters.
Assist in providing standardized IP process and programs along with
a variety of standardized operating legal templates and formalized
procedures to various Skyworks departments (HR, Legal and Business
Units), along with on-going training and education to Skyworks
business units and technical personnel to facilitate, harvest and
protect developed IP/Patents for Skyworks. Qualifications
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities --- Ability to maintain
confidential information
--- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking and problem solving
skills with demonstrated ability to analyze, identify, solve
problems using sound judgment, develop and implement effective
solutions -
--- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and
effectively convey information to individuals or groups. This
includes the ability to choose the appropriate method or methods of
communication
--- Ability to relate effectively with all levels of the
organization
--- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple
tasks/projects concurrently
--- Ability to effectively organize, plan, control and prioritize
work/projects. Ability to regularly communicate progress to
appropriate stake holders. Efficiently manages resources and
understands work/project scope, key players, urgency, inherent
risks and business benefits. - #LI-DD1
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is
currently USD - $163,800 - - $324,900 per year . Starting base pay
will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and
education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties
and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base
pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits
include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free
medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee
stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation,
sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are
eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are
also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and
stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or
company performance. - Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. -Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you
need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at
accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications,
Electrical, Telecom, Network, Engineering, Technology
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