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Stripe · 16 hours ago

IP Counsel

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, aiming to increase the GDP of the internet. They are seeking an IP Counsel to join their team, focusing on the development and protection of intellectual property, particularly trademarks and copyrights.

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Responsibilities

Counsel on the development, acquisition, and protection of all forms of intellectual property at Stripe, with an emphasis on trademarks, copyrights, and domain names
Help prepare and prosecute US and international trademark and copyright applications, making judicious use of outside counsel
Perform trademark clearance for new use cases, including new product launches
Handle trademark and copyright enforcement, including online enforcement and UDRP proceedings
Manage US and international trademark and copyright disputes, including Oppositions and Cancellations
Negotiate co-existence agreements, and advise on licensing and other trademark and copyright commercial terms
Provide advice and training on copyright matters, particularly those related to Stripe Press
Work closely with other members of Stripe’s Legal and Risk teams to investigate and act on notices received as part of Stripe’s IP Notice Process
Support IP matters relating to M&A

Qualification

Trademark lawCopyright lawProject managementIn-house legal experienceJudgmentBackground in technologyBackground in paymentsBackground in financial servicesCommunication skillsAttention to detailDecision-makingTeam player

Required

7+ years' experience as a US trademark attorney. In-house experience is a big plus
Admission to practice law in one or more US states
Strong project-management skills, with a strict attention to detail, and an ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills, and an ability to clearly explain complex concepts, even to non-technical audiences
Excellent judgment, and a willingness to make difficult decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information

Preferred

A background in software, payments, and/or financial services

Company

Stripe

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Stripe is an API technology company that provides online payment processing and commerce solutions for Internet businesses.
dateFounded in 2010
location
South San Francisco, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://stripe.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.44B
Key Investors
Tiger Global ManagementThrive CapitalFounders Fund
2025-02-27Secondary Market
2024-04-12Secondary Market· $694.16M
2024-03-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Steffan Tomlinson
CFO
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Aitor Guevara
Head Of Engineering
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