Patent Technologist

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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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 effectively to legal, technical, and business stakeholders.