Senior Corporate Counsel, IP Litigation United States, San Mateo, CA
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the
Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in
entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and
services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR,
PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from
PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an
inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces
diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and
curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open
positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand
falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sony Corporation.Senior Corporate Counsel, IP
LitigationSan Mateo, CA(preferred)As Senior Corporate Counsel, IP
Litigation at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE), you'll be
at the forefront of defending and advancing SIE's innovative
intellectual property. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead
and manage high-stakes IP litigation from start to
finish-conducting fact investigations, driving case strategy,
overseeing discovery and motion practice, and navigating mediation,
settlement negotiations, and trial or arbitration, all the way
through appeal. Reporting to the Senior Director of IP Litigation &
Enforcement, you'll be joining a passionate and dynamic team of IP
experts dedicated to protecting SIE's groundbreaking patents,
trademarks, and copyrights while mitigating risks in a rapidly
evolving tech and gaming landscape.What You'll be Doing
- IP Litigation Management:
- Manage an active and varied caseload of IP litigation, appeals,
and other adversarial proceedings. Matters expected to include a
range of IP disputes, with a focus on patent litigation.
- Advise internal clients regarding potential and ongoing
disputes and risk management.
- Connect and communicate with leadership and business partners
regarding IP litigation risks and status of pre-litigation disputes
and ongoing IP litigation matters.
- Evaluate, select, and supervise outside counsel; negotiate
standard and alternative fee arrangements.
- Work with outside counsel to set strategy and lead IP
litigation matters to budget.
- Assist with IP-related subpoena responses and other third-party
requests for information.
- Collaborate closely with IP and business colleagues to develop
strategies to mitigate potential IP related risks.
- Work with internal Engineering teams to understand the relevant
technology and provide risk assessments.What We're Looking For
- JD or LLM degree from top law school; CA bar membership
preferred. At a minimum, the candidate must be qualified for and
quickly acquire a Registered In-House Counsel status in California
and the willingness to maintain that status during employment.
- Minimum of 12 years' experience in intellectual property
litigation, with a minimum of 4 years' experience at a law
firm.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex patent
litigation cases.
- In-depth knowledge of patent, trademark, and copyright law and
familiarity with emerging trends and changes in the IP litigation
landscape.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally with
multiple partners and to implement global strategies.
- Demonstrated experience as a solutions-oriented self-starter
who provides practical advice in a manner that is understandable by
non-lawyers.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work on any matter, no
matter how big or small.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional
clients.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office. - Nice to have!
- A passion for video games and the PlayStation brand. - Nice to
have!The estimated base pay range for this role is listed
below.$232,200 - $348,200 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration
for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity,
gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,
marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union
membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We
strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and
embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is
a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records will be considered for employment.Apply for this
job
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