Job Description

Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and creativity, where you can be on the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay \xe2\x80\x93 a company you can be proud to be with.

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. eBay Marketplaces operates in 190 markets around the world.

About the team:

In partnership with the businesses, we drive the purpose and success of eBay and its buyers and sellers. The team includes the company\'s global legal department, risk management program, and its policy group who interacts with content regulators, law enforcement, IP, corporate governance and SEC compliance, contracts, and other legal and government relations matters.

Company description

eBay is where the world goes to shop, sell, and give. Our mission is to be the world\'s favorite destination for discovering great value and unique selection. We give sellers the platform, solutions, and support they need to grow their businesses and thrive. We measure our success by our customers\' success.

Job description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a focused and energetic attorney to join our intellectual property team as a patent counsel. From eBay\xe2\x80\x99s inception over two decades ago, we have seriously committed to investing in and protecting our intellectual property. We\xe2\x80\x99re now recruiting another member to become a custodian of our constantly evolving patent portfolio.

While varying from time-to-time, this role will, on average, entail a roughly 50-50 split between heads-down and heads-up work. For this position, teamwork is crucial. We work closely as a team where everyone pitches in to accomplish tasks. By joining, you will be intimately involved in overseeing a strategic patenting process at every stage of the idea lifecycle to ensure strong and well-defined outcomes.

If you have a growth mindset, a desire for continual development, strong skills in project ownership, and a willingness to be part of a collaborative team, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside patent counsel with a particular technology portfolio
• Advise and train internal engineering and product clients
• Run Intellectual Property Steering Committees (i.e., to assess idea disclosures)
• Conduct invention harvesting sessions

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years prior law firm and/or in-house experience
• Admission (in good standing) to the USPTO Bar
• Admission (in good standing) to at least one state bar
• Computer science, physics or other equivalent technical background

This position is based in Salt Lake City. Less than 10% travel.

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Benefits:

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn\xe2\x80\x99t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay\xe2\x80\x99s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/

eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. View our to learn more about eBay\'s commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. For more information see: and .

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