US-CA-Lake Forest-Patent Counsel :.

 

Status:

Full Time, Employee

Reference Code:

717028

 

Job Location: Lake Forest 92630


Western Digital
Patent Counsel

Western Digital is one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, and provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage, and use digital information. The Company produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure from loss. Western Digital is an international enterprise with corporate headquarters in Lake Forest. Visit our website at http://www.westerndigital.com/ for more information on the Company.

Patent Counsel
Job Summary:
Prepare and prosecute patent applications before USPTO which includes managing outside counsel to prepare patent applications. Support Disclosure Review Panels responsible for making decisions such as prioritizing patent applications under preparation. Propose and implement procedures for discovering inventions that may support valuable patents, including organizing and facilitating meetings with inventors, coordinating efforts of patent committees, and proposing and facilitating inventor-training activities.

Requirements:
Advanced degree in physics. Background in magnetic recording preferred. Registered as a Patent Attorney or Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Membership in the California Bar desirable. At least 2 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Ability to work well in a team environment, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint and Excel.

 

Contact Information :.

mailto:marcy.marmont@wdc.com?subject=Patent Counsel (717028)
Western Digital
Lake Forest CA 92630