Senior Paralegal, Anti-Piracy and Brand Protection (Bilingual Spanish/English) Job in Foster City 94404, California US
Job Details
This position will be responsible for handling the day-to-day work of implementing SCEA's anti-piracy program in consultation with the Sr. Corporate Counsel in charge of anti-piracy, including interfacing with other anti-piracy organizations such as those of affiliated Sony Computer Entertainment companies, Sony Corporation and the videogame industry's trade association, the Entertainment Software Association. This position will be responsible for handling presentations on SCEA's trademarks and brands to law enforcement, Customs and other entities as required by the anti-piracy program. This program will work closely with and under the direction of the Sr. Corporate Counsel in charge of running the anti-piracy program.
Responsibilities:
- Correspond with and give instruction to outside counsel per direction from Sr. Corporate Counsel
- Coordinate and present trademark and brand protection presentations at Customs and law enforcement trainings as required by anti-piracy program
- Support development of a written plan and budget for corporate anti-piracy program
- Correspond and maintain liaison with Sony Corporation anti-piracy groups and Sony Computer Entertainment affiliate anti-piracy colleagues at direction from Sr. Corporate Counsel
- Support maintenance of relationships with and correspond at direction of Sr. Corporate Counsel with industry trade association Entertainment Software Association and providing 2-way feedback with SCEA Deputy GC and GC re same
- Assist in supporting anti-piracy civil lawsuits and providing support to law enforcement and intellectual property agencies on behalf of SCEA
- Knowledge of trademark and copyright law through experience supporting trademark and copyright litigation
- Knowledge of all US agencies involved in intellectual property protection and their operations
- Proven ability to support development a fact case at a highly detailed level
- Knowledge of online investigative practices and online databases (e.g. how to find owner, administrator, ISP associated with a given domain name, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent follow-through
- Deep attention to detail
Required Experience / Education:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least 4 years of litigation paralegal experience supporting trademark and copyright litigation
- At least 1 year in anti-piracy, brand protection or other intellectual property protection experience
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Preferred Experience / Education:
- At least 10 years in litigation paralegal experience supporting trademark and copyright litigation
- At least 3 years in anti-piracy, brand protection, or other intellectual property protection experience
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) is responsible for keeping PlayStation® growing and thriving in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America Inc.
It is SCEA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SCEA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SCEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 20%
