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Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Intellectual Property Specialist

Intellectual Property (IP)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience handling software patent prosecution.
  • An active interest in applying AI to intellectual-property operations.
  • Empathy with the missions, values, and themes of the Mercari Group and its companies.
  • Japanese proficiency at CEFR C1 level.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, identify opportunities, file applications, obtain and maintain rights, and perform clearance related to intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and designs.
  • Handle intellectual-property work for the Fintech business and new businesses within the Mercari Group.
  • Handle intellectual-property litigation, disputes, and negotiations.
  • Advance intellectual-property strategy across the Mercari Group.

Desired Qualifications

  • Patent attorney qualification.
  • Experience with trademark and copyright matters.
  • Experience leading litigation or license negotiations.
  • English proficiency at CEFR B2 level.

About the Company

Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Mercari operates a mobile peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. Users list items by taking photos in the app, and buyers complete purchases there, with payments held in escrow until receipt is confirmed. Revenue comes from seller fees (10% in Japan; 10% plus 3.6% buyer protection in the US), plus Merpay payments and promoted listings, plus shipping partnerships for integrated delivery. The platform differentiates itself through a simple mobile experience, escrow and buyer protection, shipping integration, and a broader marketplace including Mercari Shops for sellers, with a goal of extending product life and supporting a circular economy.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2013

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