GlobalFoundries

Lead Patent Counsel

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGlobalFoundries
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted26 Feb 2026

Lead Patent Counsel

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries (“GF”) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

We are looking for a skilled Patent Attorney to join our Cellular Standards Patenting team at GlobalFoundries. In this role, you will draft and prosecute GF’s invaluable patent applications in the field of 3GPP technologies together with seasoned external and/or internal patent attorneys globally. You will be in the forefront of protecting inventions contributed to 5G and 6G standard development with IP and collaborating with top researchers in the telecom industry. With your expertise in patent law and patent practice, you will contribute to building a world-leading, monetizable, patent portfolio in cellular standards area. This is a unique opportunity to join the GF team of patent professionals with a strong track record of high-quality patent asset used successfully in licensing and litigations globally.

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Essential Responsibilities:

Drafting patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys

Prosecuting globally the patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys

Evaluating filed patent applications on a regular basis

Reviewing claim charts and collaborating with others to ascertain the claim scope and mapping to standards

Collaborating closely with the inventor community

Required Qualification:

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3GPP related patent applications and prosecution

Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney/Agent or Indian Patent Agent

Additional qualification:

Extensive experience with 3GPP radio related technologies and standards

Ability to innovate, and agility to adapt to, new ways of doing things

Great skills at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and communication skills

Drive for results

Mentality of a collaborative team player

Ability to motivate and inspire others

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

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