Description:
Overview:The Patent Team at An American Multinational Technology Company helps the business navigate the worldwide patent ecosystem to enable the business to drive its strategies globally and freely innovate across all of An American Multinational Technology Company products and services. In addition to building a world class patent portfolio that covers some of the world's most innovative software and hardware, we are the trusted advisor for the business in navigating the highly complex patent landscape.
As an Assistant General Counsel, Patents in the Intellectual Property Group at An American Multinational Technology Company, you will lead a team of experienced patent counsel who support the Experiences and Devices business at An American Multinational Technology Company. This team leads the patent strategy for key productivity products and services being powered by the current AI revolution. You will have a critical role in developing and shaping the patent strategy underpinning our world-class patent portfolio, advancing business-minded IP strategies, and resolving patent disputes. This opportunity is based in Redmond, Washington.
An American Multinational Technology Company mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree
- OR Completion of a Legal Apprenticeship.
- Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
- 10+ years experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or relevant in-house experience in patent law
- OR equivalent practice of law.
- A technical background in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or relevant equivalent experience
Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)
- Patent Expertise: The candidate should have patent analysis skills both in terms of patent generation (patentability and claiming strategies) as well as patent evaluation (assessing infringement and validity positions). Ideally, the candidate has experience in both preparation and prosecution of patents as well as patent litigation, licensing, and counseling. A successful candidate should have a record of successfully negotiating complex disputes and licenses.
- Management Excellence: The candidate should have 2+ years of experience building and managing teams of accomplished professionals. Leaders at Microsoft model, coach, and care for their team and inspire their team to bring their best to succeed in a highly collaborative way.
- DEI and Pro Bono: The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as pro bono.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team supporting the Experiences and Devices business that collaborates with scientists and engineers to harvest inventions and set strategies to best protect key Microsoft innovations throughout the world.
- Devise and lead strategies that utilize IP to ensure Microsoft's freedom to innovate and operate, through licensing, joint development, and standards engagement.
- Engage with and advise senior leaders on creative IP strategies designed to protect Microsoft innovations, enable new business opportunities, and address potential IP challenges.
- Lead a team of patent counsel and paralegals with considerable experience in the development of strategic patent portfolio development, client counseling, transactions, and IP dispute management.
