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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Patent Operations Specialist

SUMMARY

• Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.  At Applied, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. 
• Applied is seeking a patent operations specialist who can manage the activities of a portion of its wide-ranging US and international patent portfolio. You will work cooperatively with members of the Intellectual Property (IP) department, the Legal and Compliance Organization (LCO), outside law firms, and with other stakeholders in various countries and departments.
• The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills, data analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. This successful candidate will also be able to work collaboratively in a collegial environment, maintain confidentiality, and operate with the highest of ethical standards and professionalism.

Experience - 3 to 7 Years

JOB DUTIES

• Manage a docket of patent cases and invention disclosures in various business unit (BU) portfolios, including associated records in the Anaqua docketing system
• Keep track of deadlines and ensure law firm compliance with Applied’s filing prosecution and docketing guidelines
• Support the process for invention disclosure submission, patent application preparation and prosecution, while driving best practices and procedures
• Coordinate with inventors, BU counsel and outside counsel in preparing and filing patent applications and responses to office actions
• Instruct U.S. applications, PCT national phase, Convention and non-Convention applications, and forward and coordinate correspondence between BU counsel and outside counsel
• Generate periodic and ad-hoc reports regarding Applied's IP portfolio using Anaqua, Tableau and data analytics tools
• Support BU counsel with preparation and management of patent committee meetings, annuities, and invoice review
• Provide procedural guidance to law firms and managing guideline documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree (Engineering or Science degree preferred); paralegal certificate a plus
• Experience with managing patent workflows
• Working knowledge of U.S. and international (Asia and EP regions included), patent procedures, rules, and deadlines
• Patent research skills - including effective working knowledge of online research tools, patent office websites and databases, such as PAIR and Espacenet
• Prior working experience in multinational law firms or in-house IP departments of multinational companies a plus
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and DocuSign
• Strong experience with Anaqua
• Experience with project management, data visualization and data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience with TyMetrix a plus

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Fluent in English having excellent verbal and written communication skills, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of data science and machine learning as applied to IP
• Independent and diligent work ethic
• Self-starter and fast learner
• Flexibility to engage with other  IP and LCO projects and collaborations
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
• Willingness to exercise judgement and identify solutions to problems
• Adaptable, open-minded, and intellectually curious
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all matters

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.