Associate General Counsel Intellectual Property And Product

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Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Product

The candidate will manage and drive the strategy for all IP types. Counsel internal clients, including management, product teams, technical operations, and corporate development teams, on IP risks and opportunities. Review and assist in the drafting and/or negotiation of nondisclosure, research, license, and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property. Assess and advise on IP risks and opportunities in complex transactions. With the assistance of outside counsel, provide IP due diligence support for corporate development activities and manage patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and regulatory exclusivity analyses. Provide support for adversarial proceedings involving company technology or products, including IP litigation and European oppositions. Provide counsel to product managers and engineers on new product launches and features. Train internal client groups to promote awareness of IP and its implications on various functions within the organization. A minimum of seven years relevant professional experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting, with experience in the tech industry highly preferred. Knowledge of the role of an IP strategy in life cycle management. Ability to approach IP creation and protection with a strategic mindset by anticipating future business, competitive and legal risks, and opportunities and offering creative solutions. Experience in drafting and negotiating IP terms in business transactions. Experience with license agreements is strongly preferred. Strong business acumen and the ability to creatively resolve business issues. Ability to manage outside counsel and other external resources for quality work product, value, and efficiency. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Flexibility, willingness, and ability to take on diverse tasks. Ability to facilitate and contribute to collaborative decision-making processes and work effectively on cross-functional teams. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Admission to practice before a state bar. Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Additional Information

JoB ID: R2378.

Company info

Chegg Inc.
2350 Mission College Blvd Ste 1400
Santa Clara
California
United States 95054-1560
Website : http://www.chegg.com/