KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.) is the US-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer cutting-edge memory solutions and services that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive and data centers.

KIOXIA America Inc., formerly Toshiba Memory America Inc., is looking for a patent attorney with semiconductor and storage experience. As a member of the intellectual property team, this attorney will work on a broad range of IP-related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of our products to support in all IP matters, including patent prosecution, litigation and licensing matters. 
• Provide counsel to stakeholders and/or other IP team members related to intellectual property, including those located in United States and Japan.
• Evaluate third party products against our patents.
• Evaluate the validity of third party patents and potential infringement of KAI products of valid third party patents.
• Review and draft corporate legal documents, with a focus on IP-related provisions.
• Train and educate company employees on relevant laws and regulations.
• Complete various IP projects assigned by the Managing Counsel in a timely and effective manner. 
• Assist in all other IP related matters as necessary, including data privacy matters.
• Assist in other company-related legal matters as necessary.

• 3+ years of diverse IP experience with a large law firm.  In-house experience a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor and/or storage technology.
• A law degree from a top law school and certified to practice in the State of California (for the patent attorney role).
• Certified to practice before the USPTO.
• A strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, who leverages a strong work ethic to efficiently manage and execute projects to completion meeting deadlines.
• A team player who can form and maintain strong working relationships with other employees and partners.
• A strong communicator with a service-oriented mindset that can thrive as self-motivated individual and as a team player who can be an asset to any group.
• Some travel required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering strongly preferred.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected