# Senior Director, Patents

Hiring organization: [Bend Studio](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bend-studio)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/374a1b1e-eb18-4505-98f6-f3d11750bdf6

Listed on Bend Studio's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Salary: 302400 – 453600 USD per year

## Summary

Lead Sony Interactive Entertainment's global patent prosecution strategy and teams across three continents, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio while advising senior leadership on patent-related intellectual property issues. This role suits experienced IP attorneys with deep patent law expertise and proven success building robust portfolios for technology-driven companies.

_Our summary, not Bend Studio's wording._

## Skills named

Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Management

## Required

- Juris Doctorate degree
- Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related IP field
- At least 18 years of patent prosecution attorney experience
- Experience building and maintaining global patent portfolios
- Experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications
- Strong understanding of patent law and principles
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with significant autonomy and strong executive judgment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally

## Nice to have

- Mix of in-house and private practice experience
- Experience with patentability, validity, and infringement assessments

Apply on Bend Studio's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6186162004