The patent organization within j2 Global oversees all patent and patent licensing matters for the company. The group is responsible for the licensing of j2 Global’s patents to third parties, as well as analyzing external patents for acquisition and evaluating inventions for potential patent applications. j2 Global’s patent portfolio reflects a valuable and diverse set of technologies employed in numerous industries.

This position reports directly to j2 Global’s VP and General Counsel, the position provides an excellent opportunity for a business development professional with experience in the patent area to play a vital role in support j2 Global’s active and growing patent licensing business.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of j2 Global’s current and future patent assets.

• Identify potential licensing targets for each program.

• Identify patents available for purchase.

• Evaluate market value and licensing potential of patent portfolios in support of patent prosecution and purchase decisions and for design of licensing programs.

• Work with outside patent prosecution counsel to assess validity and infringement profile of patents available for acquisition and to assess patentability of internally developed technology.

• Create marketing materials designed to demonstrate the value of j2 Global technology available for license.

• Develop ways to use j2 Global’s patent assets as a strategic marketing tool to promote the company’s overall business.

• Lead j2 Global’s patent committee efforts relating to development and marketing of j2 Global patent assets.

• Work collaboratively with j2 Global’s Directors of Patents – Licensing to foster the overall growth and success of j2 Global’s Patent Licensing Department.

• Other tasks in support of the j2 Global Patent Licensing Department as designated from time to time by the VP and General Counsel.

Requirements:

• MBA from a top school with a technical/engineering undergraduate degree preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience involving patent or technology marketing and business development

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

• Self-motivated and independent, but also a team player

• High level of energy, strong work ethic and enthusiasm and interest in their work.

• Proactive in keeping supervisor apprised of work in progress.

• Established contacts in the patent licensing and brokerage community, both in the U.S. and overseas

Contact:
Interested applicants should email Sharon.morris@j2global.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Hollywood, California

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global’s network spans greater than 2,900 cities in 42 countries on five continents. The Company offers faxing and voicemail solutions, document management solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, and unified-messaging and communications services. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, j2®, jConnect®, JFAX™, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, Electric Mail®, jBlast®, eFax Broadcast™, eVoice®, PaperMaster®, Consensus™, M4 Internet® and Protofax®.

As of December 31, 2006, j2 Global had achieved 11 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 5 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.