Senior Counsel, IP & Competition
MozillaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- 6+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation and prosecution
- Strong background in general litigation
- Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with managing outside counsel and litigation budgets
- Familiarity with AI-related legal frameworks and ethical considerations
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee intellectual property litigation, with an emphasis on defensive matters
- Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with outside counsel
- Handle all aspects of IP litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
- Manage patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution activities, including maintaining and growing the company’s IP portfolio
- Oversee responses to office actions, oppositions, and cancellations
- Advise internal stakeholders on IP enforcement and defense strategies
- Provide general litigation support for commercial and corporate disputes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on enforcement issues, dispute resolution, and related matters
- Collaborate with privacy, security, compliance, and commercial legal colleagues to scale support and align risk management on intellectual property and open source matters
- Manage IP enforcement and defense strategies
Skills
8x8
Cloud communications and collaboration platform
About 8x8
8x8 provides cloud communications and collaboration services to businesses worldwide, offering a suite of tools that enhance communication. Their main product, the 8x8 Experience Communications Platform, combines voice, video, chat, and contact center services into one platform, allowing businesses to manage both customer engagement and internal communications seamlessly. This platform is known for its high call quality and 24/7 customer support in multiple languages. Unlike many competitors, 8x8 operates on a subscription model, which allows for scalability and customization based on specific business needs. The company also offers advanced analytics to help businesses improve their customer experience. 8x8's goal is to provide secure and reliable communication solutions that meet the needs of businesses handling sensitive information.
Campbell, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$253.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees