Patent Counsel

ASM International • Phoenix, Arizona, United States • 1m ago

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

ASM is a fast-growing company with a dynamic environment requiring an ambitious team. We are committed to supporting and growing our people to meet the ever-growing demands of the business.

Here, we view our IP as one of our critical assets enabling our success in the marketplace.

As a Patent Counsel in our Phoenix office, you are primarily responsible for creating our IP assets and trusted to take full ownership of your projects – with the right balance of support and autonomy.

This individual will report to the Patent Counsel team lead and will have a strong working relation with their colleagues across the globe, as well as IP Managers embedded in our business units. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate must have the strong ability to prioritize and balance a demanding workload. This isn’t for the faint at heart, but for those who are focused, self-motivated and have impeccable problem-solving skills, the opportunities thrive in a rapidly growing and globally diverse high technology company.

Responsibilities:

Draft and prosecute patents in a diverse technology portfolio linked to ASM’s engineering activities globally.
Maintain close contact with the inventor community and stay in touch with R&D activities.
Manage outside counsel and participate in determining and implementing global prosecution strategy.

Job requirements:

BS or MS degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline.
Qualification as a patent attorney or patent agent in any major jurisdiction (EP, US, KR, or JP).
Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing an IP portfolio, and coordinating outside legal counsel work.
Experience with IP-related contracts, and other forms of intellectual property (industrial designs, trademarks and/or trade secrets) a plus, but not required.

Ability to generate IP effectively in a multicultural, dynamic, and demanding high-tech environment.

Ability to operate in a high-performance team.

Ability to communicate complex messages clearly.
Ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic environment.

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.