Patent Counsel
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Patent Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of our Legal team, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to work with Snap’s business and product teams to build a world-class patent portfolio. Working from our Los Angeles, CA headquarters, you’ll participate in all aspects of our patent program including securing patent protection for our inventions. You’ll also have an opportunity to handle a wide range of other IP issues including supporting litigation, licensing, M&A, and counseling on open source software projects.
What you’ll do:
Conduct invention disclosure sessions with inventors
Manage U.S. and international patent prosecution
Conduct education and training sessions
Lead patent acquisition efforts
Assist with patent assertions and litigation, patent licensing, and provide IP support in M&A transactions
Serve as a Legal point of contact for open source software issues
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience with a wide range of technological areas including, software, business processes, hardware, etc.
Patent analysis skills, including patentability, patent claiming strategies, and development of non-infringement and invalidity positions
Experience counseling on open source compliance and mitigating risks associated with open source software
Some knowledge of open source best practices and running an in-house open source program
Some knowledge of the intersection of patents and open source
Some experience handling patent assertions and litigation, patent licensing, and M&A
Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multiple matters at once
Outstanding communication and organization skills
Detail-oriented, business-friendly, team player, with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study or equivalent years of experience
Juris Doctor Degree
2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience
Valid state bar registration
Preferred Qualifications:
USPTO registration
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].