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Key Highlights
- Market cap of $3 trillion as of 2022
- Over 1 billion active devices worldwide
- Comprehensive medical plans including mental healthcare
- Paid parental leave and gradual return-to-work program
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), headquartered in Cupertino, CA, is the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of $3 trillion as of 2022. Known for its iconic products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple serves over 1 billion active devices globally. The company has a strong commi...
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Overview
Apple is hiring a Patent Attorney to assist in developing and curating the company’s battery and power management patent portfolio. You'll provide legal support and work with engineering teams to secure high-quality patent assets. This position requires a deep knowledge of the legal field and experience in intellectual property.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation — your expertise allows you to creatively apply legal principles to unique challenges in technology. You are committed to upholding high ethical and corporate standards, ensuring that intellectual property is defended and managed effectively. You thrive in environments that require collaboration with engineering and business teams, understanding their priorities and challenges.
You possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, which equips you with the technical knowledge necessary to navigate complex patent issues. Your experience includes identifying patentable inventions and securing strategic patent assets, demonstrating your ability to contribute to a company's innovation strategy.
What you'll do
In this role, you will assist in developing and curating Apple’s battery and power management patent portfolio — this involves working closely with business units to build and prosecute patent applications worldwide. You will provide expert technical and legal analysis, handle patent challenges, and guide patent transactions and licensing matters. Your responsibilities will also include managing work performed by outside law firms and providing cross-functional support for acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, enforcement, standards, and litigation activities.
You will be challenged to apply your extensive legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law, ensuring that Apple’s innovations are protected and leveraged effectively in the marketplace. Your role will require you to stay updated on legal developments and trends in technology, allowing you to provide informed guidance to your colleagues.
What we offer
At Apple, you will be part of a team that values innovation and creativity — you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that shape the future. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued, and where you can grow your career in the legal field while supporting one of the most innovative companies in the world.
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