Sony Interactive Entertainment · 3 months ago
Corporate Counsel, IP Enforcement
United States, San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$210K/yr - $315K/yr
5+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its PlayStation products and services. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their Legal team, focusing on IP enforcement to safeguard PlayStation products worldwide through investigations, litigation, and collaboration with global IP colleagues.
Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games
Responsibilities
Support Senior Counsel on strategic enforcement activities, such as targeted investigations, raids, and litigations within China and elsewhere targeting counterfeiters, progressing design invalidation actions against third party registrations which encroach on SIE's distinctive products, and assisting on other larger projects on an as needed basis
Manage enforcement efforts in the Americas, including Customs programs, developing in-country enforcement strategies, reviewing Schedule A litigation documents and submissions, coordination with local counsel and assessing performance, and providing local legal support to our paralegal team
Manage US IP casework related to merchandise working closely with the IP litigation and Brands teams
Draft, review, and approve DMCA takedowns, and online platform-specific IP complaints (Amazon, eBay, Mercado Libre, Meta, TikTok, and others), and resolve challenges to takedown requests involving US-based hosting services and ISPs
Identify repeat or large-scale infringers for referral to law enforcement or litigation
Partner with global IP colleagues (Litigation, Brands, Patents) and business units across the Americas, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia to support complex enforcement matters
Stay updated on relevant case law and regulatory developments, such as safe harbor provisions, intermediary liability, and copyright law especially in the U.S. and Latin America
Represent SIE in Americas-based industry groups and contribute to policy discussions and draft legislation reviews
Assist with developing policies, procedures, and guidelines, and provide training to junior team members and business units
Prepare quarterly enforcement reports, bringing to bear data analytics to highlight trends, successes, risks, and opportunities for program improvements in our Americas region
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience as either in-house counsel and/or outside counsel dealing with contentious soft IP matters (trademark, design, and copyright), with a minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm
Extensive knowledge of copyright law is particularly desirable, with experience in areas such as advising on copyright-related AI issues, game cloning, circumvention of technical protection measures
Familiarity with brand protection programs on e-commerce/social media platforms and online takedown processes
Experience of handling external vendors, including budget setting, exacting management of cost budgeting and adherence to budgets, and vendor benchmark setting and performance review
Current member admitted to and in good standing with California state bar
Strong project management skills and ability to handle competing priorities independently
Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, outstanding integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a positive outlook
A proven track record of professional growth and a history of driving business impact through excellent legal support
Bring an attitude that values different perspectives and experiences and actively cultivate inclusivity and collaboration in your daily work
Preferred
Familiarity with IP enforcement in China is helpful, but it is not a prerequisite
A genuine interest in technology (including AI), video games, and the broader entertainment industry
Spanish language proficiency would be a plus!
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
Bonus package
Company
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ben King
SVP, Direct-to-Consumer, Sony Interactive Entertainment / Playstation
Kiichiro Urata
SVP, Head of Japan Asia Partner Development & Relations / member of the Board of Directors
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