Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property
Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property
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About Marvell
Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise cloud and AI automotive and carrier architectures our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell you can affect the arc of individual lives lift the trajectory of entire industries and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation above and beyond fleeting trends Marvell is a place to thrive learn and lead.
Your Team Your Impact
Marvell Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) to join our dynamic legal team in Santa Clara CA. You will play a pivotal role in managing portions of Marvells IP portfolio providing strategic guidance on IP matters and supporting our business objectives related to patents trademarks copyrights and trade secrets.What You Can Expect
IP Portfolio Management:
- Develop and implement strategies for the creation protection and enforcement of Marvells patent portfolio and other IP assets across a set of product and technology areas
- Work closely and collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D engineering product management and business development to align IP strategies with business goals
- Manage assigned portions of the companys patent portfolio including patent prosecution maintenance and enforcement
- Support the IP legal team in refining and improving the companys patent processes
IP Counseling and Risk Management:
- Advise business units on IP-related legal issues including freedom-to-operate analyses IP licensing and technology transactions
- Conduct IP audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for IP protection and monetization
- Stay abreast of developments in IP law and industry trends providing proactive guidance to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities
- Support the IP legal team in advising company leadership on strategic IP-related issues
Open Source and AI:
- Provide legal counsel on open source software usage licensing and compliance including SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management
- Work with open source scanning tools to identify and assess licensing risks
- Interpret and analyze source code to evaluate licensing implications and potential IP issues
- Advise on open source licenses and their implications for proprietary and open source software integration
- Support cross-functional efforts to build and iterate on internal Generative AI and open source policies to comply with enacted laws and industry best practices
What Were Looking For
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with the California Texas or Massachusetts State Bar preferred; at a minimum you must be qualified for and quickly able to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California Texas or Massachusetts (depending on location)
- 10 years of experience practicing law with a focus on patents and other intellectual property preferably in a technology-driven industry
- Open source software experience required and familiarity with open source scanning tools (e.g. FOSSA Flexera Black Duck SPDX)
- Prior experience with a semiconductor computer software or technology company strongly preferred
- Strong background in patent law including patent prosecution and portfolio management
- Experience with trademark copyright and trade secret matters is a plus
- Proven track record of providing strategic counsel to senior management and business leaders on complex IP issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity within the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with semiconductor technology preferred.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
189660 - 284100 $ per annumThe successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
At Marvell we offer a total compensation package with a base bonus and and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off 401k plus a year-end shutdown floating holidays paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial Ask your recruiter during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at .
#LI-TT1Employment Type
Full-Time
