Engage in developing strategies to defend Coinbase in high-stakes IP disputes
Help shape Coinbase’s patent portfolio strategy
Work with our innovators to harvest inventions and create content for inventor education and outreach
Manage patent preparation and prosecution, oversee outside counsel, and develop analytical tools and processes to optimize Coinbase’s patent portfolio
Perform IP due diligence and advise on IP transactional issues
Engage in thought leadership, including proactively advising on legislative and judicial developments in IP

Current license in a U.S. state. JD or equivalent with 5+ years of patent preparation and prosecution and/or patent litigation experience, with a strong preference for those with 3+ years of patent litigation experience.
Deep knowledge and understanding of crypto, or passion & ability to become a crypto expert.
Experience in the crypto industry is a plus, but not required.
A high degree of self-sufficiency and ability to make judgments independently.
Ability to create friendly and collaborative working relationships, particularly with your teammates, the rest of the legal department, internal clients, and outside counsel
Action-oriented mindset with the ability to execute and deliver impact in the first 90 days and beyond.
Be able to distill complicated matters and communicate in plain language to a variety of audiences.

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

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