Senior Director, Patents
Core
Lead the prosecution of Sony Interactive Entertainment's global patent portfolio, set strategic direction, and advise legal and business teams on IP matters.
Role type
Senior Director, In-house Patent Counsel
Builds
Global utility patent portfolio for PlayStation hardware and network services
Domain
Gaming industry / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
Patent prosecution, global portfolio strategy, outside counsel management, team leadership, patent mining, legal analysis, budget management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science, experience in videogame industry IP
Technologies
Patent prosecution tools, legal research databases
Responsibilities
Manage global patent prosecution across multiple offices, develop patent strategy with technical teams, train business units on IP protection, analyze technical trends in gaming, refine patent intake processes, monitor prosecution budget
Seniority
Senior Director, Executive Leadership
