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RakutenPosted 1 month ago

IP Licensing Specialist or Manager Candidate - IP Strategy Section, Strategic Business Compliance Support Department, Group Compliance Supervisory Department

On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Negotiate intellectual property licenses for patents and trademarks across mobile communication, video streaming, and e-commerce. Map claims against relevant technical standards and leverage Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) such as 3GPP or O-RAN Alliance. Draft and review contracts including license agreements, development outsourcing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership terms. Conduct frequent English negotiations and present at company-wide meetings. Domestic and international business travel may be required, with potential for international relocation.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in patent license negotiations (both as licensor and licensee are acceptable)
  • Experience in the field of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
  • TOEIC score of 800 or higher
  • Business-level English proficiency (requiring strong speaking and listening skills)
  • The ability to hold your own in English negotiations
  • Domestic and international business travel
  • Potential for international relocation

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the field of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) is a strong plus
  • Experience in analyzing and leveraging Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) (3GPP or O-RAN Alliance)
  • Licensed Attorney/Patent Attorney in Japan or another country
  • Grade 1 Certified Intellectual Property Management Specialist
  • Experience living or working abroad in an English-speaking country
  • Results from English proficiency tests such as Eiken or TOEFL
  • Business-level Japanese proficiency

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