Senior Director, Global Patents & Strategy

PlayStation Global; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 302,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Senior Director of Patents in San Mateo, hybrid role. You will oversee global patent prosecution and lead teams in San Mateo, London, and Tokyo.

The role requires a JD with USPTO admission, advanced degree in EE/CS, and 18+ years of patent experience. You will shape strategy and collaborate with engineering, product management, and legal teams.

Relocation assistance available; base pay range is $302,400 - $453,600 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with USPTO admission.
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Extensive patent prosecution experience, 18+ years.
• Experience with global portfolio strategy.
• In-house and private practice background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage prosecution of SIE's global patent portfolio.
• Develop patent strategy with tech and business teams.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on patent work.
• Lead prosecution teams in San Mateo, London, and Tokyo.
• Grow portfolio through workshops and mining activities.
• Advise leadership on strategic patent issues.
• Train business teams on protecting inventions.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

USPTO admission

EE/CS degree

18+ years exp

Global portfolio

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Senior Director of Patents in San Mateo, hybrid role. You will oversee global patent prosecution and lead teams in San Mateo, London, and Tokyo.

The role requires a JD with USPTO admission, advanced degree in EE/CS, and 18+ years of patent experience. You will shape strategy and collaborate with engineering, product management, and legal teams.

Relocation assistance available; base pay range is $302,400 - $453,600 and a comprehensive benefits package.