IP Attorney

As IP Attorney you will be responsible for establishing, prosecuting and maintaining patent rights in the field of software control solutions, evaluating and mitigating patent risks from a worldwide perspective and handle IP-related projects.

For our Corporate Intellectual Property (CIP) department at the global headquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands we are looking for a qualified European Patent Attorney (or close to becoming a qualified European Patent Attorney).

In this position you will be responsible for establishing, prosecuting, and maintaining patent rights in the field of patterning technology for the semiconductor industry with a focus on software control solutions. You will evaluate and mitigate patent risks in this field from a worldwide perspective. Your responsibilities include:

• Interacting with various internal stakeholders (e.g., research, D&E groups) to determine opportunities to establish patent rights and determine existence of patent risks.

• Actively developing and managing a global patent portfolio, including supervising outside counsel to properly prepare and prosecute patent applications.

• Determining potential risks posed by third party patent portfolios and mitigating any such risks.

• Handling IP-related projects.

• Counseling the management of business line Applications regarding intellectual property rights, opportunities, and risks.

You will be part of the Patents Applications Metrology and Patterning Control (APPS MPC) group which presently consists of 9 Patent Attorneys, with varying levels of experience, and report to the Director Patents APPS MPC.

• MSc degree in physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, data science / artificial intelligence or a similar technical field.

• Qualified European Patent Attorney (or close to achieving this qualification).

• 2 to 6 years of experience in handling IP matters in industry or at an IP law firm.

• Knowledge on IP protection for software is considered a plus.

• Being able to go into detail but having the helicopter view when necessary.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in teams.

• Decisive and self-initiating.

• Good “sparring partner” to inventors.

• Pro-active and customer-friendly mindset.

• Strong English language skills.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV and cover letter. This position requires on-site presence in Veldhoven for at least 3 days per week.

ASML is a world leader in the manufacture of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio for manufacturing complex integrated circuits (also called ICs or chips). With over 40,000 people in more than sixty locations worldwide ASML has an international presence.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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