Patent SpecialistIrvine, CAPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property management, team leadership, and technical analysis. This role involves managing extensive patent portfolios and developing licensing programs. The candidate will work closely with engineering teams and legal counsel to identify and develop plans for infringement analysis and competitive product testing.Key Responsibilities•    Manage a large portfolio of US and foreign patents and applications.•    Defend our organizations patents from patentability challenges in IPRs•    Enhance patent protection of our inventions through continuation practice•    Work with our engineering personnel to prepare invention disclosures and patent applications•         Manage IP filings, including coordination with outside attorneys and inventors.•    •    Develop plans for infringement analysis and competitive product testing.•    Prioritize and identify strategic technologies and IP licensing programs.•    Conduct market analysis and identify potential future licensing programs.Skills & Qualifications•    Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering•    5 years of work experience in semiconductors, preferably DRAM•    Familiarity with JEDEC DRAM standards preferred•    5 years of legal experience in law firm as patent agent and/or technical specialist in patent litigation in semiconductors•    USPTO admission strongly preferred