Patent Litigation/IP Diligence Counsel

Patent Litigation/IP Diligence Counsel

Business Title Patent Litigation/IP Diligence Counsel
Requisition No. 54493BR
Category Legal
Subsidiary eBay
Position Area US - California - San Jose
Position Location San Jose California
Shift Day
Primary Job Responsibilities
•Patent analysis for all contexts, including litigation, potential acquisition, and licensing;
•Assist in proactive, strategic management of patent litigation and patent assertions;
•Conduct and lead IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions including follow on integration counseling;
•Conduct negotiations and draft agreements;
• Provide counseling to business and technology clients with regard to IP and licensing issues;
• Strategically manage outside counsel in both substantive matters and on budgets

• Work on open source issues and standards body issues.
Job Requirements
•Knowledge of Internet and software technology, whether from previous legal or technical experience;
•Excellent patent analysis abilities, including development of non-infringement/infringement, invalidity/validity and claim construction positions;
• Experience conducting IP assessment and diligence for numerous large and small merger and acquisition projects;
• Very good organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task and keep everything going smoothly without dropping any balls;
•Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to senior business and legal personnel;
•Some travel required

•A sense of humor required.

Basic Qualifications:
• J.D and California Bar membership
• 5-6 years experience in patent litigation and IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Education Juris Doctorate or Equivalent