Intellectual Property (Patent dispute resolution, contracts, licenses), Rakuten Group Inc
Job Description
Description
:Department Overview
The Intellectual Property Department of Rakuten Group, Inc. is a specialized division responsible for formulating and executing IP strategies for over 70 services provided by the group. We closely collaborate with various departments to support the achievement of business units' management principles and overall strategies through our IP strategies. By protecting, managing, and leveraging intellectual property, we enhance the competitive strength of Rakuten Group and drive business growth.
The IPX Section, launched on April 1, 2024, focuses on patent dispute resolution, qualitative improvement of patent practices in the fintech sector, and the efficiency and systematization of patent management operations. We are engaged in various new initiatives to achieve these goals.
This position covers areas other than fintech as well.
Position:
Why We Hire
We are looking to work with individuals who can handle ongoing patent dispute (pre-litigation) cases.
Position Details
You will be involved in one of the following tasks in patent dispute cases include:
- Technical examination of the patents, products, and services involved (determining infringement, essentiality, invalidity, etc.)
- Coordination with internal business/development departments
- Developing negotiation strategies based on the results of technical examinations
- Negotiating with the opposing party and drafting agreements towards resolving disputes
- Planning and implementing a group-wide patent dispute resolution strategy.
Work Environment
Approximately 30 members in Intellectual Property Department of Rakuten Group, Inc.8 members in IPX section
Our section consists predominantly of mid-career members who have come from the intellectual property departments of other corporations.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Experience in patent disputes, foreign affairs, contracts, licensing, and litigation in a corporate intellectual property department
- Experience in communicating in English in patent dispute cases
- Knowledge of software and control systems
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in handling dispute and litigation cases, particularly in the US and Europe
- Experience in handling dispute and litigation cases involving standard essential patents
- Technical experience and knowledge in video codecs and wireless communications
- Experience in coordinating dispute responses with affiliated companies within the corporate group
Others Information:
Additional information on Location
Rakuten Crimson House (Futako-Tamagawa)
Additional information on English Qualification
Interactions with foreign agents and representatives from group companies are required. Therefore, a TOEIC score of 800 or above, or business-level English proficiency (including speaking and listening skills), is essential.
Additional information on related positions
Intellectual Property (Licensing and contract negotiation), Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
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Languages:
English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)