Tokyo Rakuten
Job Description

Department Overview

The Intellectual Property Department of Rakuten Group, Inc. is a specialized division responsible for formulating and executing IP strategies for over 70 services provided by the group.

We closely collaborate with various departments to support the achievement of business units' management principles and overall strategies through our IP strategies.

By protecting, managing, and leveraging intellectual property, we enhance the competitive strength of Rakuten Group and drive business growth.


The IPX Section, launched on April 1, 2024, focuses on patent dispute resolution, qualitative improvement of patent practices in the fintech sector, and the efficiency and systematization of patent management operations.

We are engaged in various new initiatives to achieve these goals.

This position covers areas other than fintech as well.

Position

Why We Hire

We are looking to work with individuals who can handle ongoing patent dispute (pre-litigation) cases.

Position Details

You will be involved in one of the following tasks in patent dispute cases include:

Technical examination of the patents, products, and services involved (determining infringement, essentiality, invalidity, etc.)
Coordination with internal business/development departments
Developing negotiation strategies based on the results of technical examinations
Negotiating with the opposing party and drafting agreements towards resolving disputes
Planning and implementing a group-wide patent dispute resolution strategy.

Work Environment

Approximately 30 members in Intellectual Property Department of Rakuten Group, Inc.8 members in IPX section

Our section consists predominantly of mid-career members who have come from the intellectual property departments of other corporations.

Mandatory Qualifications

Experience in patent disputes, foreign affairs, contracts, licensing, and litigation in a corporate intellectual property department
Experience in communicating in English in patent dispute cases
Knowledge of software and control systems

Desired Qualifications

Experience in handling dispute and litigation cases, particularly in the US and Europe
Experience in handling dispute and litigation cases involving standard essential patents
Technical experience and knowledge in video codecs and wireless communications
Experience in coordinating dispute responses with affiliated companies within the corporate group

Others Information

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House (Futako-Tamagawa)

Additional Information On English Qualification

Interactions with foreign agents and representatives from group companies are required. Therefore, a TOEIC score of 800 or above, or business-level English proficiency (including speaking and listening skills), is essential.

Additional Information On Related Positions

Intellectual Property (Licensing and contract negotiation), Rakuten Mobile, Inc.

#corporate #legal #IP #audit #operationdiv

Languages

English (Overall - - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - - Fluent)
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