Director of International Patent Litigation
Apply NowCompany: Apple
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Description:
Summary
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly! Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you'll help uphold Apple's high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You'll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you'll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you'll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses.
Description
We are seeking a Director of International Patent Litigation to lead Apple's international patent cases, including both offensive and defensive efforts. In this role you will work closely with senior engineering and business leaders to ensure Apple's interests are protected in courts all around the world. Your role will require you to think strategically about International intellectual property risks, and to advise on the scope of patent protection of various regional laws. Responsibilities will include defining and implementing strategies, managing risk through proactive efforts, advocating for balanced patent law and policy worldwide, supporting transaction efforts, mentoring and developing the patent litigation team, and managing outside counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a high-performing team in patent litigation to align with Apple's long-term business goals.
- Develop and execute international patent litigation strategies that protect Apple's innovations across hardware, software, services, and emerging technologies.
- Provide strategic direction for international patent litigation in alignment with evolving business and legal risks.
- Mentor and support the development of internal attorneys.
- Direct cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and legal teams to address standards, open source, enforcement, litigation, licensing, regulatory, and acquisition due diligence.
- Work with external stakeholders and industry groups to advocate for balanced patent law and policy.
- Serve as the senior leader for engagement with outside counsel and manage international patent litigation efforts.
- Advance inclusion and diversity initiatives across Apple and the legal profession.
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly! Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you'll help uphold Apple's high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You'll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you'll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you'll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses.
Description
We are seeking a Director of International Patent Litigation to lead Apple's international patent cases, including both offensive and defensive efforts. In this role you will work closely with senior engineering and business leaders to ensure Apple's interests are protected in courts all around the world. Your role will require you to think strategically about International intellectual property risks, and to advise on the scope of patent protection of various regional laws. Responsibilities will include defining and implementing strategies, managing risk through proactive efforts, advocating for balanced patent law and policy worldwide, supporting transaction efforts, mentoring and developing the patent litigation team, and managing outside counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a high-performing team in patent litigation to align with Apple's long-term business goals.
- Develop and execute international patent litigation strategies that protect Apple's innovations across hardware, software, services, and emerging technologies.
- Provide strategic direction for international patent litigation in alignment with evolving business and legal risks.
- Mentor and support the development of internal attorneys.
- Direct cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and legal teams to address standards, open source, enforcement, litigation, licensing, regulatory, and acquisition due diligence.
- Work with external stakeholders and industry groups to advocate for balanced patent law and policy.
- Serve as the senior leader for engagement with outside counsel and manage international patent litigation efforts.
- Advance inclusion and diversity initiatives across Apple and the legal profession.