Job Description SummaryReporting to the General Counsel of GE Licensing, the role will provide lead counsel on the licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs), including licensing them on Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory terms. The role will also advise on licensing SEPs through patent pools or other collaborative licensing relationships. S/he will be a SEP and IP strategy expert with deep, hands-on experience advising transaction leaders on legal matters in real time commercial discussions with third parties. S/he will be committed to mentoring across teams, forging strong relationships internally and externally, as well as passionate about teamwork and exploring creative business models to innovate and maximize intellectual property value.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Working remotely, partner with commercial leads on global FRAND licensing of SEPs spanning various high tech standards, with opportunities to negotiate “at the table”
- Present and explain infringement of standard essential and other patents in various global jurisdictions, including by way of litigation-grade claim charts
- Secure and manage proper use of outside counsel and experts as required to complement internal activities
- Stay up-to-date with latest changes in US and global patent law, and educate the senior leadership team on how such changes impact current and future licensing activities
- Provide legal support for business development activities related to acquisitions of SEPs
- Provide other general legal advice and guidance as required
Basic Qualifications/Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited school and membership in good standing in at least one state (or D.C.) bar.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in a state or territory of the U.S.
- Registered with the USPTO
- Bachelors degree in electrical/software engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited school
- Minimum of seven years of patent prosecution, litigation, and/or licensing experience related to standard-essential patents
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 35
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in electrical/software engineering or physics from an accredited school
- Experience on transaction teams as legal advisor on patents for complex and creative business models anchored in intellectual property.
- Experience in IP litigation, patent pool formation, patent prosecution, patent assertions, global technology transfers, IP acquisition and sale, IP portfolio strategy, and offensive and defensive IP strategy
- Working knowledge of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property law
- Experience in antitrust law, contract law, international law and international business transactions
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize on critical tasks that add value
- Strong substantive expertise, sharp intellect, and experience in forging proactive, pragmatic and imaginative legal solutions that will advance business goals
- Outstanding commercial business acumen across a broad array of technologies
- Ability to clearly articulate legal risk issues to business leaders, and foster discussion around cost & return v risk in IP-anchored transactions
- Exceptional judgment and the ability to engender immediate trust
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and work with minimal supervision with unquestioned integrity, gravitas and stature
About Use
GE Licensing is a technology and licensing platform built to qualify internal and/or external intangible assets to monetize and grow underlying technical differentiators, often through commercialization partnership such as patent pools and technology transfer ventures. Current programs qualified and launched include a wide array of technologies, including video codecs, chemistries for advanced displays, wireless charging, and EV charging, hybrid & electric vehicle technologies, and sodium batteries.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
The base pay range for this position is $179,300 to $298,900. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 29th.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
