Patent Attorney/Patent Agent

Job description

Job Description

ARM is continuing to rapidly grow and expand in to new areas of technology. To support this growth of ARM’s business, a new vacancy has arisen for a Patent Attorney to join the Patent Prosecution team and support the ever increasing innovation being created by ARM’s R&D activities.

ARM’s in-house Patent Prosecution team is based in Cambridge, UK and Austin, USA, and is responsible for managing ARM’s entire patent portfolio across the lifetime of the invention from initial disclosure through to expiration. The range of technology protected is constantly growing as the company expands and today includes microprocessor/SoC technology, transistor and circuit technology, radio, IoT technologies, and software.

ARM is a global company with offices throughout the world - Some international travel will be required from time to time.

What will I be accountable for?

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patent matters relating to one or more product groups in ARM, with responsibilities including:

• Managing a portfolio of patents relevant to one or more product groups, supporting patent prosecution and advising Outside Counsel;

• Working with inventors to support invention harvesting and reviewing invention disclosures;

• Providing general advice to the product group on patent related matters, e.g. patentability, disclosure advice, patent encumbrance risks such as open source software contributions.

• Supporting M&A activities including portfolio due diligence.

Job Requirements

What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. J.D. from an accredited law school preferred. Similar qualifications from other jurisdictions will be considered.

• A strong technical background in digital/analogue, software, microprocessors, telecommunications, radio or related technologies.

• A university degree or master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science or a related subject is preferred, although other qualifications will be considered if suitable technical knowledge can be demonstrated.

What are the desired behaviors for this role?

The successful candidate will be capable of working autonomously to manage their own portfolio of cases and associated prosecution deadlines, whilst also being able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within both the Patents team and wider cross-functional teams on other projects. Creativity and innovation are also important behaviours the successful candidate will possess to solve problems presented to the group and also improve the operational effectiveness of the Patent Prosecution team.

Benefits

Your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. ARM's benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment.

·  Annual Bonus Plan
·  Discretionary Cash Awards
·  401(k), 100% matching on first 6% eligible earnings
·  Medical, Dental & Vision, 100% coverage for employee only, shared cost for dependents
·  Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
·  Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
·  Vacation, 20 days per year with option to buy 5 more.
·  Holidays, 13 days per year
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid days every four-years of service
·  Sick Leave, 7 days per year
·  Volunteering, four hours per month (TeamARM)
·  Office location dependent: café on site, fitness facilities, team and social events
·  Additional benefits include: Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, EAP, Health Advocate, Business Travel Accident Program & Commuter programs.

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About ARM

ARM® technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. From the unmissable to the invisible; our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 86 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the supercomputer. With more than 1,000 technology partners including the world's most famous business and consumer brands, we are driving ARM innovation into all areas compute is happening inside the chip, the network and the cloud.

With offices around the world, ARM is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and highly talented professionals. By enabling an inclusive, meritocratic and open workplace where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unique contributions to ARM's success in the global marketplace.