IP Counsel (R&D)
Summary
Manage ASM’s global semiconductor IP portfolio, harvest invention disclosures from R&D teams, and craft protection strategies aligned with business goals.
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
The Challenge
At ASM, we view our intellectual property as one of our critical assets enabling our success in the marketplace. As an IP Counsel in our Dongtan office, you are primarily responsible for intellectual property management linked to process and engineering activities globally. This includes maintaining close contact with the inventor community and staying in touch with R&D activities to harvest invention disclosures, managing a diverse technology portfolio, and determining the global intellectual property protection strategy aligned with business leadership. This isn’t for the faint at heart, but for those who are focused, self-motivated and have impeccable problem-solving skills.
You will be trusted to take full ownership of your projects – with the right balance of support and autonomy. You will report to the IP Counsel team lead and will be embedded in one of our Business Units. You will have a strong working relation with your IP Counsel colleagues across the globe, as well as Patent Counsels whose focus is preparation and prosecution of patent applications. You will be part of ASM’s global IP and licensing team with representation in the US, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands.
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.
Location
This role is based in Dongtan, Korea. In this position, required travel will be limited to two weeks per year. Regular travel is not required but could be accommodated if interested.
Education
- A degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline is required.
- A qualification as a patent attorney or patent agent in any major jurisdiction (EP, US, KR, or JP) is an asset but not required
Experience
- Technical experience in the semiconductor industry is an asset
- Experience in intellectual property, either in-house or in private practice is preferred
- R&D experience is required
Required skills
- Able to operate effectively in a multicultural, dynamic and demanding high-tech environment
- Harvesting invention disclosures
- Providing advice on intellectual property aspects of agreements
- Self-driven and capable of operating in a high-performance team
- Able to analyze IP situation as well as relevant future IP developments to conceptualize this into reliable intellectual property assets
- Able to communicate a complex message clearly
- Agility to adapt to changing circumstances
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
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