What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Attorney position at Texas Instruments?
Job Description
Change the world. Love your job.
TI’s legal department is seeking a talented Patent Attorney with a background in an area such as digital signal processors, microcontrollers, processor architecture, wireless communication circuitry, analog circuit design, and/or semiconductor device manufacturing. As a Patent Attorney at TI, you will immerse yourself in our cutting-edge technologies, developing a thorough understanding that will enable you to create inventive patent strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Unlike traditional patent roles, which offer a broad scope but limited depth, this position provides the opportunity for specialization and expertise development. You’ll have the chance to deeply engage with each patent within your portfolio, a rarity in the industry, fostering unparalleled growth and professional fulfillment. If you are passionate about semiconductor engineering and intellectual property law, and are seeking a role that offers both depth of understanding and a leadership role in shaping the field, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pay Range: $157,000 - $335,500 per year
About Us
Why TI?
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About The Team
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.
Change the world. Love your job.
TI’s legal department is seeking a talented Patent Attorney with a background in an area such as digital signal processors, microcontrollers, processor architecture, wireless communication circuitry, analog circuit design, and/or semiconductor device manufacturing. As a Patent Attorney at TI, you will immerse yourself in our cutting-edge technologies, developing a thorough understanding that will enable you to create inventive patent strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting in-depth analysis of various technologies.
- Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to identify patentable inventions.
- Developing and maintaining a portfolio of patents in the designated area of expertise.
- Providing legal counsel on patent-related matters, including infringement and licensing.
- Technology Immersion: You will have the ability to cultivate a profound understanding of cutting-edge technology, fostering expertise in your chosen domain.
- Leadership of Patent Strategy: You will drive the development and execution of patent strategies, leveraging your expertise to develop comprehensive and interrelated approaches.
Unlike traditional patent roles, which offer a broad scope but limited depth, this position provides the opportunity for specialization and expertise development. You’ll have the chance to deeply engage with each patent within your portfolio, a rarity in the industry, fostering unparalleled growth and professional fulfillment. If you are passionate about semiconductor engineering and intellectual property law, and are seeking a role that offers both depth of understanding and a leadership role in shaping the field, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active license to practice law
- 4 years of patent application drafting and prosecution experience
- Registration as a patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Admission in good standing with a state legal bar
- Advanced degree preferred
- 3 years of experience as an engineer or scientist in a technical role
- Experience and familiarity with digital signal processors, microcontrollers, processor architecture, wireless communication circuitry, analog circuit design, and/or semiconductor device manufacturing
Pay Range: $157,000 - $335,500 per year
About Us
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About The Team
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.
Salary : $157,000 - $335,500