Vice President, Patent Litigation & Strategy

Fox Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Vice President, Patent Litigation & Strategy is a senior-level executive responsible for leading the company’s patent strategy, with particular emphasis on managing patent prosecution, patent litigation, enforcement, risk management, and licensing. This role oversees the strategic development, protection, monetization, and defense of the organization’s patent assets to ensure alignment with business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, IP and Litigation, the Vice President partners closely with senior business leadership, technology, and product teams to align patent strategy with innovation and growth initiatives. The role exists to safeguard the company’s technological assets, maximize the value of the patent portfolio, negotiate and structure strategic licensing arrangements, and manage complex patent disputes and pre-litigation matters. Ultimately, the Vice President is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive, business-driven patent strategy that enhances enterprise value while managing legal, operational, and financial risk.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
10+ years of patent litigation and/or complex patent licensing matters
Significant experience managing high-stakes patent disputes, including strategic decision-making regarding trial, settlement, and pre-litigation resolution
Deep experience as first or second chair in complex patent litigation matters at a major law firm or significant in-house experience at a technology-driven company with patent litigation, licensing, and portfolio management programs
High ethical standards and professionalism
Strong initiative and a self-starter attitude
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel as required for business meetings, conferences, site visits, and other professional obligations, both domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

USPTO registration
Prior in-house experience at a leading technology company

Responsibilities

Patent Litigation and Enforcement Develop and lead strategy for offensive and defensive patent litigation matters in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Manage all aspects of patent disputes, including pre-suit negotiations, discovery oversight, expert development, motion practice, trial preparation, and, if applicable, settlement negotiations
Manage responses to infringement allegations, including risk analysis, non-infringement and invalidity strategies, and business mitigation plans
Licensing and Commercial Transactions Lead complex patent-related licensing negotiations and dispute-driven, if applicable
Provide IP diligence and strategic input in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and investments
Develop monetization strategies for patent assets, including licensing programs
Advise on patent-related provisions, indemnities, and risk allocation in commercial agreements
Patent Strategy and Portfolio Management Develop and implement a comprehensive patent strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and technology roadmap
Manage and optimize the company’s patent portfolio to ensure cost efficiency and strategic value
Formalize processes for harvesting with engineering, R&D, and product teams
Patent Prosecution Direct all aspects of domestic and international patent prosecution, including oversight of outside counsel and foreign associates
Review and approve patent applications, office action responses, appeals, and related filings
Develop strategies for navigating complex prosecution issues, including subject matter eligibility, prior art challenges, and patent office proceedings
Manage post-grant proceedings, including inter partes reviews (IPR), oppositions, reexaminations, and similar actions globally