Job Description

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com

We areseekingan experienced and strategic leader to head ourLicensing Supportfunctionwithin thePatentsDepartmentThiscriticalroleleadsa global teamresponsible for technical, analytical, and operational support across the company’sglobalpatentlicensing programstoenablelicensing discussionswith potential licenseesthroughthe creation and presentation ofhigh-quality technical evidence.

This role supportspatentlicensing execution across:

• Video services and streaming platforms;

• Cellular handsets and tablets;

• Other consumer electronics, IoT and Auto;

• Other licensing programs as needed

Central responsibilitiesincludecoordinatingwith the licensing team on patent licensing strategies,ensuring the organization is equipped with high-quality technical evidence, including claim charts and infringement analyses, to support licensing discussions, negotiations, andlitigation, and actively supporting technical discussions with licensees to drive successful licensing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop patent assertion strategies in collaboration with the licensing teams targeting:

  • Video services and streaming platforms;

  • Cellular handsets and tablets;

  • Other consumer electronics, IoT and Auto

• Lead the identification,evaluationandselectionof patentsaligned withspecificlicensing programs;

• Overseethegenerationand review ofpatent claim charts and technicalevidenceby the Infringement Analysis teamandthe developmentofcustomer-specific licensing materialsby the patent product team;

• Leadand co-ordinatetechnical discussionswith potential licenseesincluding presenting infringement positions,andaddressingtechnical challenges,counterargumentsand design aroundpositions

• Ensureall technical materials areaccurate,standards-aligned,where applicable andclearly structuredto supportlicensing negotiations

• Support litigationandarbitrationefforts, and oversee preparation of technical inputs for expert reports and testimony

• Contribute to andsupport participation in patent pools

• Collaborate with corporate development group to evaluate patent acquisition opportunities

• Partnerwith patent portfolio managementand prosecution teams to enhanceInterDigital’spatent portfolio, including participation in mining and reviewinitiatives

• Provide regularstructuredreporting to senior management on patent licensing discussions, licensingmaterialsand portfolios

• Lead, mentor, and develop aLicensing Supportteamhaving technical depth and external engagement skills, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

• Drive the adoption ofAI-enabled toolsto enhanceportfolio mining, evidence of use analysis and claim chart generation

• Establish scalable processes for claim chart generation, review, andlifecycle management across the portfolio

Required Skills &CoreExpertise:

Experienceand Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Claim chart development and infringement analysis for licensing negotiations, and litigation contexts

  • Leading technical discussions with prospective licensees

  • Mapping patent claims to device architectures and feature implementations

• Strong understanding of one of the following required:

  • Video streaming technology and system architecture

  • Codec standards (e.g. HEVC, VVC, AV1)

  • Cellular standards (3GPP)

• Experience supporting litigation, arbitration or dispute resolution processes

Leadership & Communication

• Proven abilityto develop and leadteamsin a global environment.

• Excellentcommunication skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical, legal, and executive audiences

• Strong ability to translate complex technicalconcepts,standards,andimplementations intoclear persuasive licensing narratives

• Proven track record influencing executive stakeholders and board-level priorities

Strategic & Operational Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with strong executionskills and attention to detail

• Ability tooperateeffectively in a complex, global environment with multiple stakeholders

• Experience driving process improvements and implementing scalable operational frameworks

• Experience leading transformation intitiatives

Qualifications:

• Advanceddegree (MS or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications, or a related field

• USPTO registration or European Patent Attorney Qualification would be a plus;

• Experience at a major IP licensing companyis a strong plus.

Location: Any Interdigital office location in the U.S. or Europe

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range specific to New York/CA is $205,000 - $325,000 /annually + discretionary incentive bonus, benefits and may include other forms of compensation components such as long-term incentives. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.