Sr. Counsel, IP
Company: Warner Media, LLC.
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Job Description:
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts
here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery--- the stuff dreams are made
of.Who We Are--- When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're
not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and
superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's
vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing
them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's
next---From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across
the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully
curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best
selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you
can thrive.Your New Role...This position is primarily responsible
for helping to strategically manage the company's patent portfolio,
including all patent prosecution and maintenance activities across
all lines of business. The Senior Counsel, IP will work directly
with inventors and external counsel to evaluate inventions, assess
patentability and prosecute domestic and foreign patent
applications. The Senior Counsel will support company initiatives
involving the patent portfolio, including licensing and
monetization, will support matters related to open source, and
advise on IP issues in technology agreements. In addition, the
Senior Counsel may be asked to assist with trademark clearance,
prosecution and enforcement matters.The ideal candidate is a member
in good standing of the patent bar with subject matter expertise in
media/ streaming/ wireless related technologies, and has an ability
to strategically manage a large, diversified patent portfolio in a
fast-paced environment. Your Role Accountabilities...
- Patent Harvesting - Work with employee inventors to evaluate
inventions and assess patentability. Manage day to day operation of
patent filing program.
- Patent Prosecution - Prepare, file and prosecute applications
involving new inventions with the United States Patent & Trademark
Office or manage external counsel doing same.
- Evaluation of patent infringement claims
- Support company initiatives involving the patent portfolio,
including licensing and monetization, and advise on open source
matters.
- Manage patent budget. Manage paralegal tasked with maintaining
patent docket and associated files.
- Trademark - manage all aspects of a discreet trademark/brand
portfolio, including performing trademark searches, prosecuting
trademark applications (foreign and domestic) and managing
Opposition/Cancellation actions (foreign and domestic). This part
of the role will be supported by broader trademark paralegal
team.Qualifications and Experience...
- 5-8 years of experience as an IP attorney with strong patent
background with a law firm or in-house
- Strong technical background relevant to media/ streaming/
wireless related technologies
- Experience with open source strongly desired
- Experience with trademark clearance, prosecution, and
enforcement strongly desired
- BA/BS degree in a technical field
- JD, member in good standing of State Bar; member in good
standing of Patent Bar.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and autonomously
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, communicating directly with
clients and partners
- In-depth knowledge of patent law and prosecution protocolsHow
We Get Things Done---This last bit is probably the most important!
Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we
operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find
them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean
and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate
with you and look forward to discussing them during your
interview.The Legal Bits---In compliance with local law, we are
disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in
locations where legally required. $159,723.00 - $296,629.00 salary
per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and
long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition,
Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees,
including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program,
life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid
holidays and paid time off (PTO).Warner Bros. Discovery embraces
the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of
our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity
employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to
consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical
disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship
status, military status, protected veteran status or any other
category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a
disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
apply for this position, please contact us at
recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.
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