Overview In this role you will lead IP strategy across the product lifecycle, ensuring protection and compliant use of data, models, and technology. You'll partner with Research, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to mitigate IP risks and enable fast-paced product initiatives. You'll manage Scale's global IP portfolio, support patent and trademark activity, and shape open-source governance and licensing practices. With a deep technical lens, you'll advise on ML, robotics, and other domains while building practical, business-forward solutions. This is a unique chance to influence Scale's AI product strategy and compliance culture at scale. Compensation / Benefitshealth, dental, and vision coverageretirement benefitslearning and development stipendgenerous PTOcommuter stipendequity-based compensation (eligible) ResponsibilitiesLead IP strategy for the product lifecycle from conception to commercializationCollaborate with Research, Product, Engineering, Operations, Communications, and Marketing to mitigate IP risks in development, data licensing, and open-source governanceManage Scale's worldwide IP portfolio including patents and trademarks; assist in prosecution, registration, and enforcementProvide risk guidance on third-party, synthetic, and open-source data/models; design open-source governance policiesDraft and negotiate commercial agreements involving IP provisionsAdvise on machine learning, robotics, and other technical areas with engagement with technical teamsDevelop and deliver IP and data licensing training to enhance compliance culture Key requirements5+ years of IP law experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house (ideally product counseling in a high-growth tech company)JD and active U.S. state bar membership (California preferred) in good standingStrategic thinking at both high-level and detail-oriented levelsAbility to calibrate risk and communicate clearly to executives, business, and technical audiencesCollaborative, low-ego approach with cross-functional teamsTechnical fluency and interest in AI, generative AI, and ML technologiescollaborationrisk communicationstrategic thinkingpatent prosecution and trademark registrationopen-source governance and data licensingML/AI and machine learning technology familiarity
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