Senior Director, Patents

Required

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other area relevant to IP practice in the videogame industry.
• At least 18 years of experience as a practicing attorney primarily in the area of patent prosecution, preferably with a mix of in-house and private practice experience.
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in building and maintaining a robust global patent portfolio, including portfolio creation, strategy, and counseling.
• Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments.
• A strong understanding of patent law and principles, and the ability to efficiently review, interpret, and analyze complex legal information.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate with significant autonomy while demonstrating strong executive judgment and self-awareness, remaining receptive to leadership feedback and direction in a collaborative environment, and adapting approach as appropriate while maintaining ownership and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally with multiple partners and to implement global strategies.
• At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
• Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.