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Department: Legal - Soft IP

Location: [Remote USA]

Job Overview: eBay is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and expanding eBay's patent portfolio and protecting innovation. This includes working closely with inventors, the legal team, and external counsel to identify patentable innovations, oversee patent application processes, and ensure robust protection of eBay’s intellectual property assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to build a strong patent portfolio aligned with eBay’s business objectives.
• Collaborate with inventors across diverse teams to identify patentable inventions and innovations.
• Oversee the patent application process, from initial disclosure review to filing, prosecution, pre-litigation, and annuities review, ensuring all applications align with eBay’s standards and strategic goals.
• Work with outside counsel to manage a docket of domestic and international patent applications.
• Provide legal advice and support regarding patent-related litigation, licensing, and enforcement.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and competitive analyses.
• Engage in defensive publication strategies to protect eBay’s business interests.
• Advise on strategic acquisitions and technology development with useful patent insights.
• Stay informed on industry trends, legal developments in IP, and competitive activities affecting eBay’s IP interests.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in patent law, particularly in the technology sector.
• In-depth knowledge of patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the e-commerce or technology industry.
• Enthusiasm for discussing and protecting innovation
• Self-starting attitude and ability to interact with and advise various Tech and Product teams
• Background in computer science, engineering, or related technical field.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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