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Job Details: Associate Patent Attorney (Intellectual Property Counsel)
| Job Title | Associate Patent Attorney (Intellectual Property Counsel) |
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| Company | SunPower Corporation |
| Location | San Jose CA (US) |
| Date Posted | 02/08/10 |
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We’re looking for an experienced Associate Patent Attorney/Intellectual Property Counsel to join our team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including some hands on drafting, and managing outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution. • Collaborate with SunPower’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio, including identification of patentable inventions. • Provide strategic patent advice to internal clients reflecting team objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks. Diligence work, including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and licensing support. • Operating within IP team to improve operational and strategic IP issues. Education, Experience, and Qualifications • J.D. degree from an ABA Accredited law school required. • Undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred) in Physics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering. • Active state bar membership. Licensed to practice as a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent Office. • Minimum of 3 years related job experience. • At least three to five years of full time practical experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Additional experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating IP related agreements (including collaboration, joint development, license contracts is a plus. • Ability to provide functional guidance to paralegals and/or support professionals within legal department (with no direct reporting structure). • Motivated and proactive self starter with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently with teams under minimal supervision. • Strong knowledge of patent law. Some litigation experience a plus but not required. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions at all levels. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, manage heavy workflow, set priorities and deliver results. • Ability to promote positive cooperation and clear communication within IP team and with internal clients. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed. SunPower offers an attractive compensation package that consists of a competitive salary and equity. The company offers an array of employee benefits. 
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