Intellectual Property - Patent General Attorney in Los Gatos, CA

In-House

Los Gatos, CA

Intellectual Property - Patent General Attorney in Los Gatos, CA

Attorney

10-10 yrs required

No

As a Patent Principal Counsel at **Members Only**, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the protection of our innovative features and delivery models. This role requires a deep understanding of patent prosecution and the ability to partner closely with engineering teams to identify and protect our intellectual property. As a member of our legal and public policy team, you will play a critical role in helping to shape our patent strategy and protect our company's innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement patent portfolio strategy in collaboration with engineering teams and outside counsel.

• Provide practical intellectual property counseling on topics such as patents, publications, trade secrets, and open source.

• Work closely with engineers to identify and protect our innovations.

• Make filing decisions and oversee the prosecution of our patent assets.

• Partner with law firms to ensure high-quality and timely prosecution of patents.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments in patent law.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of patent strategy with business goals.

• Mentor and train junior attorneys and legal staff on patent prosecution best practices.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution, with at least 4+ years of in-house experience.

• Admission to the USPTO Bar and membership in good standing in at least one State Bar.

• Strong understanding of patent law and experience in building patent portfolios.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about new technologies and how they work.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and ambiguity.

Salary Information:

• Annual salary range: $400,000-630,000.

• No bonuses are offered; all compensation is in the form of salary or stock options.

• Employees can choose each year how much of their compensation they want in salary versus stock options.

• Personal top-of-market compensation is determined based on market indicators, job family, background, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, mental health support, and retirement plans with employer match.

• Stock option program for employees.

• Disability programs and health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Family-forming benefits and life and serious injury benefits.

• Paid leave of absence programs, with full-time hourly employees accruing 35 days annually for paid time off and full-time salaried employees immediately entitled to flexible time off.

• See more detail about our benefits here.

Company Culture:

• **Members Only** has a unique and inclusive culture and environment.

• Inclusion is a core value at **Members Only**, and we strive to create a meaningful and inclusive interview experience for all candidates.

• We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that it builds stronger teams.

• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

• Learn more about our company culture here.

H1: Join **Members Only** as a Patent Principal Counsel and Protect Our Innovative Features and Delivery Models

H2: Responsibilities of a Patent Principal Counsel at **Members Only**

• Develop and implement patent portfolio strategy in collaboration with engineering teams and outside counsel.

• Provide practical intellectual property counseling on topics such as patents, publications, trade secrets, and open source.

• Work closely with engineers to identify and protect our innovations.

• Make filing decisions and oversee the prosecution of our patent assets.

• Partner with law firms to ensure high-quality and timely prosecution of patents.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments in patent law.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of patent strategy with business goals.

• Mentor and train junior attorneys and legal staff on patent prosecution best practices.

H2: Qualifications for a Patent Principal Counsel at **Members Only**

• 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution, with at least 4+ years of in-house experience.

• Admission to the USPTO Bar and membership in good standing in at least one State Bar.

• Strong understanding of patent law and experience in building patent portfolios.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about new technologies and how they work.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and ambiguity.

H2: Salary and Benefits Information for a Patent Principal Counsel at **Members Only**

Salary Information:

• Annual salary range: $400,000-630,000.

• No bonuses are offered; all compensation is in the form of salary or stock options.

• Employees can choose each year how much of their compensation they want in salary versus stock options.

• Personal top-of-market compensation is determined based on market indicators, job family, background, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, mental health support, and retirement plans with employer match.

• Stock option program for employees.

• Disability programs and health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Family-forming benefits and life and serious injury benefits.

• Paid leave of absence programs, with full-time hourly employees accruing 35 days annually for paid time off and full-time salaried employees immediately entitled to flexible time off.

H2: Company Culture at **Members Only**

• **Members Only** has a unique and inclusive culture and environment.

• Inclusion is a core value at **Members Only**, and we strive to create a meaningful and inclusive interview experience for all candidates.

• We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that it builds stronger teams.

• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin