Description
We are looking for a sharp, collaborative IP lawyer with a software engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering background to help protect our innovations and brand, and continuously shape and refine our global IP strategy.
The ideal candidate will have experience with or a strong interest in handling and/or supporting all other aspects of Okta's intellectual property work, including trademark, copyright, and trade secrets.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Portfolio Management & Strategic Advice Refine and execute offensive and defensive IP strategies to maintain Okta's competitive edge in the identity market. Serve as an advisor on IP-related business risks and emerging legal trends. Translate complex IP concepts into business-oriented advice for non-legal stakeholders. Refine company-wide IP policies, including invention disclosure programs and patent incentive schemes.
Patent Partner with engineering and product teams to identify patentable inventions and develop patent literacy among them. Collaborate with outside counsel on the drafting and prosecution of high-quality patent applications. Develop knowledge of industry's patent landscape to guide patent strategy and approach to patent drafting. Refine Okta's patent strategy to ensure broad protection of our core technologies and to put forward-looking systems in place to identify and protect our next-generation ideas.
Other IP Issues Advise on strategic trade secret issues and help implement related policies. Help provide guidance on software copyright protection and the use of OSS within Okta products, and manage copyright claims. Support the protection of the Okta and Auth0 brands through trademark registration and enforcement.
Compliance and Policy Assist with IP-related compliance issues and industry standards relevant to SaaS and cybersecurity. Deliver training to employees on IP best practices and confidentiality.
Litigation Support all phases of IP litigation.
Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active Bar membership. Undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or the like. USPTO Registered Patent Attorney. 5+ years of IP experience, including software patent prosecution. Technical Savvy Experience with SaaS, cloud-based software, or other relevant technology. Mindset A 'builder' who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance rigorous legal analysis with practical business needs. Flexibility and team mentality. Sense of humour. Ability and desire to work independently.
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