WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
As a member of WD’s Patent Development Team, this individual will support the growth and transformation of WD’s patent portfolio by applying his or her technical and patent expertise in various patent analysis and related analytical tasks. This full-time, hybrid position will be based in San Jose, California or Irvine, California, and will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Patents. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Familiarity with the patent process, including experience in patent prosecution, patent searching, or other patent portfolio or landscape analysis
- Experience with using AI-based patent analysis tools and manipulating large datasets to extract insights and high-level trends
- A Bachelor’s degree in the areas of engineering, physics, or materials science
- Strong written and oral communication skills and technical acumen to communicate effectively across technical and legal contexts
More about this role
As a member of WD’s Patent Development Team, this individual will support the growth and transformation of WD’s patent portfolio by applying his or her technical and patent expertise in various patent analysis and related analytical tasks. This full-time, hybrid position will be based in San Jose, California or Irvine, California, and will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Patents.
- Conduct patent landscape analyses responsive to client and business needs.
- Assess the Company’s patent portfolio against technical developments and industry landscape to assist with maintenance/annuity fee review, high-value asset identification, and determination of new patent filing strategies.
- Assess third party patents and portfolios to support litigation, licensing and M&A activities.
- Assist the invention review process by assessing invention disclosures and gathering the necessary technical expert input.
- Use AI-based patent analysis tools to support search, analysis, and portfolio evaluation work.
- Collaborate with patent attorneys and engineering teams to evaluate inventions and support the Company’s patent strategy.
- Prepare clear written analyses and communicate findings...
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