IP Litigation Counsel - AI Governance & Brand Protection

DraftKings Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 161,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. seeks a Corporate Counsel, IP Litigation to own IP litigation matters and protect its brands and innovations. You will manage disputes, advise cross-functionally on patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and support AI governance initiatives.

You will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel and partner with outside counsel while guiding strategic litigation planning and risk assessment to support business goals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility for in-house admission in MA.
• Substantial IP litigation experience including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and publicity rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage active and potential litigation, oversee outside counsel, e-discovery, and court filings.
• Advise on patent, trademark, copyright, and publicity rights; balance risk with business objectives.
• Support patent harvesting by evaluating inventions for patentability with patent prosecution counsel.
• Protect DraftKings’ brands by handling trademark registrations and enforcement across channels.
• Identify litigation risks and advise on regulatory inquiries and customer complaints.

Skills

IP litigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

DraftKings Inc. seeks a Corporate Counsel, IP Litigation to own IP litigation matters and protect its brands and innovations. You will manage disputes, advise cross-functionally on patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and support AI governance initiatives.

You will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel and partner with outside counsel while guiding strategic litigation planning and risk assessment to support business goals.