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Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property: Patents & Standardization

Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property: Patents & Standardization

CompanyT-Mobile
LocationBellevue, WA, USA
Salary$144100 – $260000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, JD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or Engineering field
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in patent law
  • Experience in patent preparation and prosecution and standards essential patents
  • Admission to a state bar within the United States
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • In-depth understanding of wireless and telecommunications technology
  • Working knowledge of wireless communication standards, including but not limited to standards promulgated by 3GPP, GSMA, IEEE (Wi-Fi), and ETSI
  • Working knowledge of laws and regulations affecting standardization and standard essential patents
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Be part of a team that builds, protects, and maintains T-Mobile’s intellectual property assets
  • Engage with engineers and staff of the T-Mobile’s Standards Team to stay abreast of the latest developments in wireless communication standards
  • Work with R&D, engineering, and product teams within T-Mobile to identify potential standards relevant inventions
  • Develop and implement strategies to build upon a robust and growing portfolio of IP assets
  • Direct and manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and Standard Essential Patent (SEP) applications in the U.S. and internationally
  • Provide legal analysis and guidance on issues related to relevant standards
  • Develop strategy and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and/or rules pertaining to standardization procurement, maintenance, and monetization
  • Support the development and execution of business plans and strategies to achieve T-Mobile’s business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with patent licensing and patent pool licensing is a plus