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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 provide legal support for the development of innovative products and services. You'll lead engagements to build and leverage the worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This position requires a deep knowledge of intellectual property and patents.
Job Description
Who you are
You possess a deep knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and patents β you care about details and drive efficient execution while being passionate about innovation. You understand the importance of protecting intellectual property in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, and you are committed to upholding high ethical and corporate standards. Your experience in legal support for product development means you can creatively apply your knowledge to unique legal challenges.
You have a strong background in managing patent portfolios and strategies β you are adept at identifying patentable inventions and securing high-quality, strategic patent assets. Your expertise in providing technical and legal analysis allows you to handle patent challenges effectively. You are comfortable working with outside law firms and managing their work to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead engagements with various business units to build and leverage Apple's worldwide patent portfolio. You will be responsible for identifying patentable inventions and securing strategic patent assets that align with Apple's innovative products and services. Your role will involve providing expert technical and legal analysis, guiding patent transactions, and supporting licensing matters.
You will collaborate closely with engineering and other business organizations to understand their priorities and challenges, ensuring that the patent strategy aligns with product development goals. Additionally, you will provide cross-functional support for acquisitions, regulatory matters, IP licensing, enforcement, and litigation efforts, making your role critical to Apple's success in protecting its intellectual property.
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 cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of world-class products and services. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us in shaping the future of technology and protecting the innovations that make it possible.
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