SVP & Head of Intellectual Property
Company: Warner Bros. Discovery, Warner Media
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Overview:Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and
entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most
differentiatedand complete portfolio of content, brands and
franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new
companycombines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and
news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international
entertainment and sports businesses.Available in more than 220
countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery
inspires, informs, and entertains audiences worldwide through its
iconic brands and products, including Discovery Channel,
discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network,
OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS,
truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel,
Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Games,
New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic
Movies, Discovery en Espa--ol, Hogar de HGTV and others.Warner
Bros. Discovery... "the stuff that dreams are made of" -Reporting
to the General Counsel at Warner Bros. Discovery, the Head of
Intellectual Property plays a critical role in thedevelopment and
formulation of the overall Intellectual Property global legal
strategy for the organization. This position isresponsible for the
management of the evaluation process for proposed names and marks
for trademark use by the variouscompanywide business units (e.g.,
Consumer Products, Animation, Telepictures, Home Entertainment),
including the oversight for analysis of searches and opinions as to
availability and risk. The role will provide executive level
leadership and lead a global team of dedicated IP attorneys and
legal professionals.Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all aspects of the Intellectual Property legal
group for all operating units, both domestically
andinternationally
- Oversee all legal matters pertaining to intellectual property
strategy and management for the organization.
- Oversee the negotiation and completion of agreements,
confidential disclosures, material transfer, licensing
agreementsand other intellectual property related matters.
- Ensure the organization is in compliance with the legal and
regulatory requirement of the country-(ies) in which
itoperates.
- Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues to
the operating executives and management who supportthe Intellectual
Property function.
- Design, develop and implement legal policies and programs
required to file and maintain patents, trademarks, copyrights,and
registered designs that protect the organization's products and
patentable items.
- Serve as a key advisor to the business and partner with various
functions throughout the company to identifyopportunities to
protect intellectual property and to provide patentability,
freedom-to-operate, and other legal opinions andrisk
assessments.
- Ensure the organization's intellectual property are protected
and do not infringe on the patents of others,
including:Structuring/negotiating patent licenses and intellectual
property agreements (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, databaserights,
design rights, domain names, etc.).
- Supervise and/or partner with outside counsel on the
application for, and the enforcement, or defense of,
intellectualproperty and patent rights, through domestic and
international litigation.Qualifications:
- The successful candidate has at least 15 years of relevant
experience protecting and enforcing intellectual
propertyrights.
- Experience as in-house counsel and/or within entertainment
industry preferred, but not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and ability to
influence to collaborate effectively are essential
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate practical and creative
solutions to meet business needs and legal requirements
- Ability to lead and develop strong, strategic team of attorneys
and legal professionals
- Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical
strategies and solutions
- Knowledge of law and the legal environment of the entertainment
industry sufficient to prepare legal documents,represent the
Company in legal proceedings, and advise Company management
- Experience overseeing trademark portfolio management and
content security strategy
- Experience applying a patent strategy within an organization,
preferably from an in-house position
- Extensive experience counseling senior executives at the
highest level and has a proven ability to become a trustedadvisor
to them regarding IP issues
- Must be able to prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements
and other legal documents
- Must be able to research legal questions and be able to clearly
articulate and visually present complex legal adviceEducation: An
undergraduate degree is required; a J.D. degree from an accredited
law school is required, plus admission to the bar in one state is
required; Bar membership must be in good standing -In compliance
with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range
thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York City. Actual
salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on
various factors including but not limited to location, experience,
and performance. The range listed is just one component of Warner
Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay
Range: $310,000 -$575,000 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). -Discovery requires vaccination for employment
consideration, except where prohibited by law. Discovery will
consider requests for exemption from this requirement upon an offer
of employment. Employees with approved exemptions due to health or
religious reasons must abide by weekly rigorous COVID-19 testing
protocols.Discovery Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice,
not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to
work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce
that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich
communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic
information.We will consider for employment all qualified
applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner
consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local
laws, including but not limited to all local Fair Chance
Ordinances. - -If you are an individual with a disability and need
an accommodation during the application process, please send an
email request to -
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