Lattice Semiconductor

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

Souss-Massa

CDI / Temps pleinSur siteLicence / Bac+3AnglaisJuridiqueInformatique / IT

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Résumé par Postule AI

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel role at Lattice Semiconductor, a global programmable semiconductor company. Based in India, this position combines patent portfolio management, technical contracting, and IP strategy across firmware, silicon, and business domains. Requires 5-8 years of IP experience, technical and legal education, and expertise in worldwide patent systems and technical agreement negotiation.

Vos missions

  • Identify and evaluate inventions; assess patentability and business value to guide patent filings and IP protection strategy aligned with product roadmaps and company objectives
  • Select, direct, and manage outside patent counsel and foreign associates across major jurisdictions; oversee filing strategy, quality, timelines, docketing, and costs
  • Direct freedom-to-operate and patent-landscape analyses; monitor competitive patent activity and advise teams on managing IP risk and designing around third-party rights
  • Draft, review, and negotiate technical and commercial agreements including SOWs, master service agreements, development agreements, NDAs, and license agreements
  • Maintain IP records and docketing oversight; run inventor recognition programs; prepare portfolio reporting and metrics for leadership alignment with business priorities
  • Oversee trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights; advise on open source software licenses, AI tools, data protection, and privacy matters

Profil recherché

  • You have combined technical and legal expertise with proven IP portfolio management experience in technology or semiconductor sectors
  • You excel at managing complex relationships with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions and patent systems
  • You can translate complex legal and technical issues into clear guidance for business and engineering stakeholders
  • You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and can manage varied workloads independently with exceptional attention to detail
  • You are based in India or willing to relocate, with eligibility to enroll with an Indian State Bar Council

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About the Role

Lattice Semiconductor seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel based in India to protect the company's innovation and support business objectives. You will work at the intersection of firmware, silicon, and business strategy, partnering with engineering and product marketing teams to build and protect the IP foundation of a leading programmable semiconductor company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate inventions with engineering and product marketing teams; assess patentability and business value to guide patent filings and IP protection strategy aligned with product roadmaps
  • Select, direct, and manage outside patent counsel and foreign associates across major jurisdictions; oversee filing strategy, quality, timelines, docketing, and costs for consistent worldwide outcomes
  • Direct freedom-to-operate, clearance, and patent-landscape analyses; monitor competitive patent activity and advise teams on managing IP risk and designing around third-party rights
  • Draft, review, and negotiate technical and commercial agreements including SOWs, master service agreements, development and collaboration agreements, NDAs, and license agreements
  • Maintain accurate IP records and docketing oversight; run inventor recognition programs; prepare portfolio reporting and metrics for leadership to align portfolio with business priorities
  • Oversee trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights; advise on open source software license obligations and IP considerations in industry standards participation; provide guidance on AI tools, data protection, and privacy matters

Required Qualifications

  • Technical degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
  • LLB or integrated law degree with enrollment or eligibility with a State Bar Council in India
  • 5 to 8 years of intellectual property experience in-house at a technology or semiconductor company and/or at an IP law firm, including patent portfolio management and technical contracting
  • Demonstrated experience selecting and managing outside patent counsel across multiple jurisdictions
  • Strong familiarity with U.S., European, Chinese, and PCT patent systems; working knowledge of India's Patents Act, 1970 and Patents Rules
  • Direct experience drafting and negotiating technical contracts, SOWs, and development or collaboration agreements in technology or hardware settings
  • Ability to read and understand complex electrical, computer-hardware, firmware, and software inventions
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills; excellent written and verbal English communication; ability to work with globally distributed teams

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