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Legal Group, Legal Group > IPR Contracts General Summary: Administers, analyzes, and manages licensing agreements to provide on-going contract administration support across IP licensing areas.

IP Litigation Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Contribute to inter partes review (IPR) petitions and proceedings before the USPTO. * Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients on case strategy. * Draft and review pleadings, briefs, and ...

IP Litigation Associate

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Contribute to inter partes review (IPR) petitions and proceedings before the USPTO. * Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients on case strategy. * Draft and review pleadings, briefs, and ...

Contribute to inter partes review (IPR) petitions and proceedings before the USPTO. * Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients on case strategy. * Draft and review pleadings, briefs, and ...

Strong understanding of machining principles, materials (e.g., aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics), cutting tools and holders, terms such as SFM, IPR, DOC, APEX, MRR ect. * Ability to read and ...

Strong understanding of machining principles, materials (e.g., aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics), cutting tools and holders, terms such as SFM, IPR, DOC, APEX, MRR ect. * Ability to read and ...

Strong understanding of machining principles, materials (e.g., aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics), cutting tools and holders, terms such as SFM, IPR, DOC, APEX, MRR ect. * Ability to read and ...

Patient Registry Representative

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18.81 - $23.81/hr

Perform peer auditing of Implant Patient Registry (IPR) data. * Sort and organize incoming mail by date. * Print and mail Implant Patient ID cards. * Respond and answer basic patient registry ...

Per Legal Times: "A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers" Member of The American Lawyer's "A List." Firm does PTAB/IPR and ITC work. REQUIREMENTS Qualified applicants must have substantive work ...

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How much do ipr jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for ipr in California is $17.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IPR specialist?

IPR professionals, or Intellectual Property Rights specialists, work to protect and manage intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. They help individuals and organizations secure legal rights to their creations, advise on IP strategy, and handle infringement issues. Their work often involves conducting IP searches, filing applications, ensuring compliance with laws, and sometimes representing clients in legal proceedings. These professionals can work in law firms, corporations, research institutions, or government agencies. Their main goal is to safeguard the intellectual assets of their clients or employers.

What is the difference between Ipr vs Patent Examiner?

AspectIprPatent Examiner
Required CredentialsLegal or technical background, often with law or engineering degreesTechnical degree, typically in engineering or science, with knowledge of patent laws
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, corporate legal departments, or consulting firmsPatent offices, government agencies, or R&D departments
Industry UsageUsed across industries for intellectual property management and legal advicePrimarily in patent offices for patent review and examination

While both Ipr and Patent Examiner roles involve intellectual property, Ipr generally refers to legal or strategic IP work, whereas Patent Examiners focus on reviewing patent applications. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the IP field.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) specialist?

To thrive as an IPR Specialist, you need a strong understanding of intellectual property laws, research skills, and often a background in law or related fields. Familiarity with IP management software, patent databases, and sometimes legal research tools or certifications like a Registered Patent Agent is typical. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help professionals interpret complex documents and liaise with inventors or legal teams. These skills ensure accurate IP protection, regulatory compliance, and effective safeguarding of organizational assets.

How does an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) specialist collaborate with legal teams and product development departments?

An IPR specialist often acts as a bridge between legal teams and product development departments to ensure that intellectual property is properly protected throughout the innovation process. They work closely with legal professionals to draft and file patents, trademarks, or copyrights, and advise product teams on potential IP risks or infringement issues. Regular meetings and cross-functional communication are common to address emerging concerns and to keep everyone aligned on compliance and strategic objectives. This collaborative environment not only aids in safeguarding company assets but also supports the organization’s growth and competitive advantage.
Infographic showing various Ipr job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,900 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

IPR Contracts Support Analyst

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Qualcomm rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 242 rated software companies


Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated
Job Area:
Legal Group, Legal Group > IPR Contracts
General Summary:
Administers, analyzes, and manages licensing agreements to provide on-going contract administration support across IP licensing areas. Manages contract management systems and conducts research to prepare reports and/or correspondence related to the maintenance of license agreements and processes. Applies and maintains current understanding of Qualcomm policies, positions, and operations as well as legal guidelines related to IP licensing and contracts administration.
This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).
This role is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Contract Management, or related field.
OR
Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, IP Certificate, or equivalent and 2+ years of contract experience or related work experience.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of contract experience or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Contract Management, or related field.
• Paralegal Certificate or IP Certificate.
• 1+ year of contract experience.
• 1+ year of relevant IP experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists with processing and distributing licensing agreements between finance, legal, and licensing manager with guidance.
• Prepares summary of straightforward or standard licensing agreements with direction based on basic understanding of contracts administration procedures, structure, and guidelines.
• Works under senior team members to help ensure licensing agreements and lifecycle are maintained according to terms.
• Provides administrative assistance for correspondence to help maintain compliance with license agreements.
• Inputs contract data in various contract management systems as directed, ensuring accuracy and quality of data.
• Works under guidance of team members to enter data research results into contract management systems based on basic knowledge of IP licensing.
• Builds an understanding of terms and conditions related to contracts.
• Uses standard processes and is regularly open to learning new ways to accomplish work.
• Executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with supervision.
• Follows guidance to complete projects in a timely manner.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works under close supervision.
• Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department. Erroneous decisions, failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and result in the re-allocation of some resources.
• All tasks are simple in nature, consisting of limited number of steps and can easily be referenced using directions or manuals.
• Limited problem solving required, generally in the nature of troubleshooting simple processes or technology.
The responsibilities of this role do not include:
• Does not provide supervision to others.
• Has no influence over key organizational decisions.
• No creativity is required; exact processes must be followed at all times
• Does not have a role in strategic planning.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$28.85 - $43.27
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985