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Associate General Counsel, Hardware IP

347k – 385kSan Francisco, CAHybrid10+ YOE
Summary

Lead global hardware IP portfolio strategy and management for OpenAI, advising on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing while building scalable IP processes. Requires 10+ years of hardware IP experience and a JD licensed in CA.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own global hardware IP initiatives, including setting and executing on the strategic direction and management of our hardware IP portfolio.
  • Create scalable processes internally and externally with outside counsel to build, maintain and protect our hardware IP portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain internal hardware IP policies and programs.
  • Engage externally on hardware IP policy issues.
  • Advise on strategic hardware IP deals.
  • Advise on hardware IP issues, ranging from patent, trademark, trade secret to open source.
  • Develop and build internal AI expertise, processes and tools to facilitate legal team work.
  • Experience advising on complex technology transactions and inbound technology licensing.

Requirements

  • At least 10+ years of combined hardware IP experience at innovative technology companies and law firms.
  • JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
  • Strong sense of ownership, inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Skills
Patent LawTrademark LawTrade Secret LawOpen Source LicensingTechnology TransactionsInbound Technology LicensingHardware IP StrategyIP Portfolio ManagementIP Policy DevelopmentOutside Counsel Management
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