(Legal)IP Counsel

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About HTC

HTC Vive is the world’s leading virtual reality platform which launched with the aim of bringing room-scale VR to the world. We are currently growing our European team, where we are focused on delivering on the promise of consumer and enterprise VR with game-changing technology and best-in-class content. We are working hard to build the future of the VR ecosystem with incredible hardware technology, working with developers to drive innovation on our platform and with Vive Studios and Viveport to invest in and deliver the best VR content (games, video, tools and more!) to our customers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified IP counsel to join HTC’s legal team.

The ideal candidate has proven working knowledge and experience handling patent litigation, transaction, and/or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent-related proceedings (including litigation, opposition, and/or invalidation), transaction and license negotiations, and provide ongoing case assessment and strategy.
• Review, negotiate, and prepare a broad range of IP agreements (including patent license, patent sale, confidentiality, joint development, and other commercial agreements) and IP-related provisions.
• Provide direction and strategy to outside counsel, and ensure work product, result, and cost meet the company’s expectations.
• Manage legal costs (including review of law firm invoices and budgets to ensure adherence with established guidelines and targets).
• Perform patent (and portfolio) due diligence, analysis, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Formulate solutions to complex IP challenges and disputes.
• Evaluate and advise the company on patent-related risks and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Taiwan, and/or China.
• 6+ years of patent litigation and/or licensing experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (in both English and Mandarin Chinese), analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Ability to communicate complex issues (legal and technical) to all levels of the business.
• Ability to analyze patent claims, claim charts, and infringement and invalidity assessments.
• Passion for solving complex IP challenges, and striving for continuous improvement and excellence.