Tokyo Rakuten Full time

Join our team as a member of the Intellectual Property Department at Rakuten Group, Inc. We are expanding our intellectual property activities in our mobile network operator business and Rakuten Symphony business, which provides fully virtualized cloud native mobile networks to global customers. The department is actively promoting global business and development activities in Japan and overseas.

We are looking for a talented person to reinforce our intellectual property licensing function. The ideal candidate will have experience in analysis and utilization of standards essential patents, specifically in 3GPP or O-RAN Alliance. They will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, including license agreements, development agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and terms and conditions for various services.

English is the primary language used in internal and external meetings, so fluency is essential. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to communicate effectively in English. Some knowledge of Japanese is beneficial but not required.

The work environment is dynamic, with a team of experienced professionals. Most members were hired mid-career, and some are newly graduated. The company is committed to professional development and provides opportunities for growth and learning.

Mandatory qualifications include patent licensing negotiation experience on the licensor side or licensee side, a TOEIC score of 800 or higher, and business-level English. Desired qualifications include being a qualified lawyer, patent attorney, or patent agent, and experience living in an English-speaking country.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and be part of a team that is disrupting the tradition and establishing new and original intellectual property activities.

The position is based in Tokyo, Japan, at Rakuten Crimson House, which is a short walking distance from Futako-Tamagawa Station. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to the growth and success of Rakuten.

The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. The role also offers the chance to be seconded to Rakuten Mobile, Inc., or Rakuten Symphony, Inc., with no changes in pay slip or location. There may also be opportunities for domestic business trips and overseas business trips and transfer.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to communicate effectively in English, a TOEIC score of 800 or higher, and a commitment to professional development and growth.



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