Intellectual Property Lawyer Resume Example

Senior Corporate Counsel, IP & Product · Quasar Technologies Inc.

San Francisco, CA · 2021 - Present

• Led negotiation and drafting of 70+ inbound and outbound technology licenses, SaaS agreements, and strategic partnerships, achieving an average 15% reduction in contract cycle time.
• Managed the IP aspects of two successful M&A transactions, including due diligence for target companies valued at over $500M, ensuring seamless IP asset transfer.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive open source software compliance program, reducing identified critical license violations by 90% across 500+ repositories.
• Advised product development teams on IP strategy, freedom-to-operate, and product launches for 10+ new features, minimizing infringement risks and maximizing competitive advantage.

Associate Attorney, Technology Transactions · Fenwick & West LLP

San Francisco, CA · 2018 - 2021

• Represented venture capital-backed startups and Fortune 500 companies in over 100 technology transactions, including IP transfers, joint development agreements, and distribution deals.
• Conducted IP due diligence for 30+ financing rounds and M&A deals totaling $1B+ in value, identifying and mitigating critical IP risks for clients.
• Drafted and negotiated intellectual property provisions for complex commercial agreements, securing favorable terms that protected client innovations and commercial interests.
• Provided counsel on global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and cybersecurity best practices, ensuring 100% client compliance in critical transactions.

Juris Doctor (JD) · University of California, Berkeley School of Law

Berkeley, CA · 2015 - 2018

• Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Senior Editor
• Honors: Moot Court Best Oralist Award, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Patent Law

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science · Stanford University

Stanford, CA · 2011 - 2015

• GPA: 3.8/4.0, Dean's List every semester
• Research Assistant, Artificial Intelligence Lab

Intellectual Property Associate · Baker McKenzie

San Francisco, CA · 2022 - Present

• Managed a portfolio of over 120 patent applications, achieving 95% grant rate for high-tech clients in AI, software, and semiconductor industries.
• Conducted freedom-to-operate analyses for 30+ new product launches, mitigating potential infringement risks by identifying key patents and devising circumvention strategies.
• Drafted and prosecuted 50+ patent applications, securing protection for novel inventions in machine learning algorithms and cloud computing architectures.
• Provided IP due diligence for 5 major M&A transactions, valued at over $500 million, identifying critical IP assets and potential liabilities.
• Advised on trademark strategy for 15 international brands, resulting in successful registration in 20+ countries and enhanced brand protection.

IP Litigation Staff Attorney · Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Redwood Shores, CA · 2020 - 2022

• Supported litigation teams in complex patent infringement cases, contributing to settlements and judgments totaling over $75 million.
• Managed electronic discovery for 10+ cases, processing over 1TB of data efficiently to identify key evidence.
• Drafted and reviewed legal briefs, motions, and discovery requests, consistently meeting stringent deadlines and contributing to favorable outcomes.
• Assisted in preparing expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, ensuring clear communication of technical and legal arguments.
• Conducted thorough legal research on patent validity and infringement issues, providing critical insights that shaped case strategy.

Patent Agent · Fenwick & West LLP

Mountain View, CA · 2017 - 2020

• Prepared and prosecuted over 80 patent applications in software, telecommunications, and biotech, achieving a 90% allowance rate.
• Conducted patentability searches and prepared opinion letters for clients, advising on the strength and scope of potential IP protection.
• Collaborated with inventors and in-house counsel to define patentable subject matter and draft detailed technical disclosures.
• Analyzed competitor patent portfolios, identifying opportunities for client innovation and potential areas of infringement risk.
• Managed client communications and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) correspondence for a diverse client base.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) · University of California, Berkeley, School of Law

Berkeley, CA · 2017 - 2020

• Achieved a 3.7 GPA, graduating top 15% of class
• Recipient, Berkeley Technology Law Journal Scholarship
• Member, Intellectual Property Law Society

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering · Stanford University

Stanford, CA · 2013 - 2017

• Graduated with Honors, GPA: 3.8/4.0
• Lead Researcher, Senior Design Project: 'High-Efficiency Wireless Power Transfer System'
• President, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter