Principal Patent Counsel

Netflix

Los Gatos, California, United States of America
Base: $485,000.00 - $700,000.00; bonus/equity: no ...
On-site
10+ years patent prosecution experience
5+ years in-house legal experience
Uspto bar admission required
Netflix is seeking a Principal Patent Counsel with extensive experience in patent prosecution to work closely with engineering teams on innovative streaming and gaming features. The role involves developing patent portfolio strategies and providing intellectual property counseling, with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves partnering with engineering teams to protect innovation through patents, publications, trade secrets, and open source counseling.
  • Candidates will develop patent portfolio strategies by understanding the business, harvesting innovations from engineers, and managing outside counsel relationships.
  • Netflix offers a unique compensation structure where employees choose their salary versus stock option split within a market range of $485,000 to $700,000.

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Netflix is seeking a Principal Patent Counsel with extensive experience in patent prosecution to work closely with engineering teams on innovative streaming and gaming features. The role involves developing patent portfolio strategies and providing intellectual property counseling, with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Salary

Base: $485,000.00 - $700,000.00; Bonus/Equity: No bonuses; Employees choose salary vs stock options split; Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, 401(k) match, stock options, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years patent prosecution experience
  • 5+ years in-house legal experience
  • USPTO Bar admission required
  • State Bar membership in good standing
  • Strategic patent portfolio development

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity about technology mechanics
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to embrace ambiguity
  • Fast-paced entrepreneurial environment fit
  • Diversity and inclusion value alignment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years overall patent prosecution experience
  • 5+ years in-house experience
  • Admission to USPTO Bar
  • Membership in at least one State Bar
  • Experience prosecuting patent assets

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