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Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property: Patents & Standardization
Company | T-Mobile |
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Location | Bellevue, WA, USA |
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Salary | $144100 – $260000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, JD |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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