Sr. Director, Head of Portfolio Creation, Patents page is loadedSr. Director, Head of Portfolio Creation, PatentsApply locations Conshohocken, PA Rennes, France Issy, France Wilmington, DE time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id REQ25-1012

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. About InterDigital InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc. For more information, visit:www.interdigital.com . Position Summary Interdigital is currently seeking a talented IP Professional as Head of Portfolio Creation to lead our internal prosecution team within the Patents Department. Our Portfolio Creation team plays a key role in the Patents Department and includes over 20 highly skilled US and EP patent attorneys located in the US (East Coast) and in France (Issy-Les-Moulineaux and Rennes). The team provides patent support to our Research sites, in the United States, Canada and Europe (France, UK), collaborating actively with our Research and Innovation teams to protect high value inventions, reading on standards or products. The team is focused on providing high value patent assets in line with strategic portfolio management in support of corporate objectives, and also provides support to our licensing and litigation teams. The successful candidate will lead this international team of highly skilled IP professionals in support of InterDigital’s portfolio creation activities. Reporting directly to InterDigital’s Head of IP, this person will have responsibility for managing and guiding in-house patent prosecution including drafting, filing, and prosecution of InterDigital’s global portfolio, covering innovations in wireless communications, video and AI related technologies. This candidate will combine their significant legal and technical expertise in patent prosecution with managerial experience in leading and guiding teams of IP Professionals. This position will be based in one of InterDigital’s offices in the United States or France and will include periodic travel to other InterDigital locations. Required Experience & Key Skills Bachelor’s and JD degree/EPA qualification, with preferable concentration in relevant technology areas.

At least 10 years post qualification experience of drafting and prosecution in a reputable law firm or within a corporate legal department and demonstrated managerial skills.

In depth experience in substantively managing and guiding patent prosecution in key technical areas forming the core of Interdigital’s business.

Strong technical background in key Interdigital technologies in particular cellar and video technologies.

Broad experience of managing global patent portfolios and proven record of actively managing US and EP prosecution.

Excellent time management capabilities and ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a timely and organized manner under deadline pressure.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Enthusiastic team motivator combined with positive can-do attitude.

Team player with ability to build relationships and work in a collaborative manner with different teams across the company, including Research & Innovation project leads, portfolio managers and licensing and litigation support.

Openness and readiness to evaluate new tools supportive to patent prosecution including integrating AI into prosecution processes.

Multicultural attitude and ability to work and clearly communicate with team members across different cultures and different geographical areas

Responsibilities Leading and managing a team of highly skilled in-house patent counsel in the generation of a highly valuable global patent portfolio in line with portfolio strategy

Tracking key performance metrics to drive the aligned department and company strategies and goals

Ensuring efficient and consistent practice across team members with an emphasis on quality and excellence

Contributing to the development of and ensuring the implementation of effective patent prosecution strategies designed to achieve business objectives

Identifying, recommending and implementing improved efficiencies and output by evaluating internal and external tools that could automate or streamline tasks and processes

Providing guidance on US, EP and PCT legal and administrative matters, including monitoring and advising on legislative, judicial and administrative developments relating to patent procurement

Ensuring continued education, professional development, and proficiency of team members with respect to patent laws, regulations and legal decisions

Encouraging and cultivating collaborative relationships between the team and key internal customers and peers, within the Patent teams and the broader company

Location: US locations in Conshohocken PA, Wilmington DE, or France locations in Issy les Molineaux, Rennes InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff. About Us InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

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