Senior Patent Counsel

Job Title

Senior Patent Counsel

Degree:

Bachelor, Master, PhD

Work Experience:

10-15 years, 4-9 years

Travel:

10%

Remote Work:

Partially

Job Description:

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Role and responsibilities

The Senior Patent Counsel will be performing a wide range of IP management and patent law functions arising within ASML US Inc. and Cymer Inc. (collectively referred to as the "Company") to ensure strong IP protection and risk mitigation for the Company. This position is based in San Diego reporting to the Senior Patent Counsel Team Leader of the Patents EUV / CLS group, which group is part of the Netherlands-based Corporate Intellectual Property group ("CIP").

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

• Coordinate various aspects of the Company's patent filing program with CIP, including review and selection of invention disclosures for which patent protection will be sought. Additionally this position will provide intellectual property law guidance, including freedom to operate advice, to Company scientists, engineers, and management.
• Overseeing the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the U.S. Patent Office and internationally.
• Assess patent and other IP positioning of competitors (i.e., freedom to operate).
• Lead and oversee outside counsel consistent with Company objectives and operating guidelines to e.g. properly prepare and prosecute patent applications in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Support execution of Company IP strategies including patent filing and product clearance. Make recommendations to protect innovations developed in research, incubations, and invention harvests.
• Evaluate third party patent infringement claims against Company subject matter areas of interest including research, products, or technologies.
• Occasionally assist with advising or structuring and/or negotiating in-bound or out-bound patent licenses as directed and/or requested by CIP and/or Company management.
• Conduct and/or direct administrative staff in the conduct of legal research directed to resolving legal and/or procedural issues encountered in the advancement of, or challenges to, Company intellectual property assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.), from an accredited law school with excellent academic performance.
• Bachelor's Degree in the engineering or physical sciences disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, systems and controls science, physics, materials, or optics.
• Master's degree a plus.
• 6+ years of relevant patent experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Must be licensed to practice before the United States Patent Office.
• Experience with physics, preferably optics, a plus.
• Experience in managing outside counsel.
• Ability to render compelling written descriptions and arguments along with graphic explanatory devices.
• Excellent client/customer service ethics and skills, with an advanced understanding of client relationship-building.
• Ability to draft and file patent applications in a cost efficient manner.
• Proficient ability to plan and direct administrative staff and others in activities supporting the Company's legal work and objectives.
• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate and statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphic formats.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems, as well as on-line research tools.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate complex technical and physical principles.
• Fully functioning in the job with only general direction needed.
• Strong professional drive.
• Strong competency with the tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
• Provide regular updates to manager, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Work on moderately complex projects/problems/tasks and demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• A professional with a full understanding of area of specialization who can resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• May provide guidance to staff members with aspects of their job.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

• 10% Local and International Travel.
• This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA. It requires on-site presence to attend in-person work-related events, meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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The current base annual salary range for this role is currently $165,750-$276,250. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. Our recruiters can share more information about our bonus program, benefits and equity during the hiring process.