Patent Administration Supervisor - job 1 of 2

About InterDigital

InterDigital develops fundamental wireless technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400® index.

Summary

InterDigital is seeking an experienced Patent Administration Supervisor to join the company’s newly formed Portfolio Administration team, which supports the management of InterDigital’s worldwide intellectual property portfolio of more than 30,000 patents and applications. The Portfolio Administration team coordinates reviews of InterDigital’s intellectual property and provides support for InterDigital’s patent prosecution and maintenance. Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Operations, the successful candidate will oversee a team of patent professionals and act as an authority on efficient patent prosecution practices. Experienced patent prosecution paralegals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of US and French patent administrators who process invention disclosures, liaise with internal and external prosecution counsel, and organize and facilitate portfolio reviews
• Be a subject matter expert in patent prosecution administration who can advise the Director of Portfolio Operations regarding best practices to improve existing procedures
• Ensure adherence to established prosecution processes by internal personnel, outside counsel and vendors
• Ensure data integrity of the company’s IP asset management software
• Support the acquisition or sale of patent portfolios
• Work with our annuities provider to ensure timely payments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 10+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, with significant knowledge of US, PCT and foreign jurisdiction practice
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues in the US and France
• Experience managing personnel preferred
• Significant experience with patent databases and IP asset management software
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and re-prioritize tasks without compromising deadlines in a dynamic work environment

Location: Wilmington, DE (preferred) or Princeton, NJ

InterDigital is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigrant status, military status, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, marital status, family status, domestic partner or civil union status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.