IP Counsel, Patent Litigation
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for an attorney with a passion for all things intellectual property to join our legal organization.
You will, under the direction of the IP Counsel Lead:
Develop and execute the strategy and in running the daily operations of Square’s patent litigation and associated disputes
Provide technical and strategic support for adversarial proceedings relating to other IP disciplines such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and domains
Work with Square's patent prosecution team to help build a strategic and defensive patent portfolio
Perform IP due diligence and advise on IP risks in M&A and other commercial transactions
Develop a deep knowledge of Square’s existing and planned products, business activities, and R&D in the context of IP risks as they relate to competitor activities, industry and litigation trends, best practices, and laws and regulations
Be the source of knowledge on judicial and legislative developments relating to patent litigation and advise Square and the team on proactive measures relating to our IP practices
Qualifications
You have:
JD degree and membership in at least one state bar
Admission to the USPTO Bar (preferred but not required)
Undergraduate degree in a technical field, preferably in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or related fields
Minimum of six years of relevant patent litigation experience, preferably with some in-house experience
Well-developed skills in U.S. and international patent legal proceedings, including in-depth experience handling cases at district courts, the ITC, and at the PTAB within the US, and working knowledge of patent litigation proceedings in international jurisdictions
Experience with patent portfolio development, patent prosecution, and in other IP disciplines such as copyrights, trademarks, open source, and trade secrets would be desirable
The interview process will consist of phone screens with a recruiter and the hiring manager, followed by a video interview with members of the legal team.
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible time off
- Learning and Development resources