Corporate Counsel IP Enforcement

Redmond, WA

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Responsible for IP enforcement for Nintendo brands including customs level enforcement across multiple jurisdictions, investigations and online enforcement in coordination with counsel
Provides legal advice on complex intellectual property enforcement issues
Management of IP enforcement related litigation across multiple jurisdictions in consultation with counsel
Prepares legal documents, settlement agreements, written reports, presentations and updates relevant to a global executive audience
Communicates with parent company, outside contacts, including outside counsel, partner companies, industry representatives, governmental representatives, and other parties as needed
Pursues and maintains most current knowledge of company business, products and technology
Works collaboratively with cross-functional international teams that support global enforcement activities on behalf of Nintendo
Develops and delivers anti-counterfeiting training materials to external national and regional law enforcement and customs authorities as well as awareness trainings for internal stakeholders
Assists with other IP tasks in support of company objectives as needed
Assists with budget development and global compliance
May have direct or indirect responsibilities for leading and developing a team
Up to 10% domestic and international travel

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Four or more years related experience
Ability to identify, develop and implement IP enforcement strategies
Strong communication and organizational skills
Maintains knowledge of current legal issues in the area of intellectual property and enforcement, with a focus on copyright and trademark law knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
Exceptional writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills
Law degree and membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or other comparable state qualification