Trademark Counsel

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. We are looking for an attorney to join Apple’s Trademark Team in the role of Trademark Counsel. The position is responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an emphasis on clearance, prosecution, dispute work, as well as experience in managing a large global trademark portfolio. The candidate must have experience in managing complex global disputes and be able to solve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways, while maintaining an acceptable level of legal risk in a fast-paced environment. This attorney will share responsibility with Apple’s other trademark attorneys and specialists for the company’s trademark practice. Minimum Qualifications: 5 years as a practicing attorney in trademark law with extensive US and international experience in clearance, prosecution, and dispute work. Significant experience prosecuting trademark applications at the USPTO, with insight and knowledge of USPTO trademark procedures. Experience managing foreign counsel on international clearance, prosecution and disputes. JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. Preferred Qualifications: Self-starter who can learn quickly and has ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work independently managing a busy day to day portfolio and collaborate with a large team. Detail oriented and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Works well under pressure in a fast-moving environment. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver practical business advice. Strong business acumen with the ability to exercise sound commercial and legal judgment. Creative problem-solver with ability to resolve complex issues in creative and efficient ways. Experience in technology and consumer electronics industries a plus.