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We are looking to fill multiple Trademark Counsel positions on the Trademark & Copyright Team at Apple. These are new positions as of this posting date. If you previously applied to open roles earlier this year and wish to be considered for these new positions, please reapply to this posting. These roles will be responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an emphasis on clearance, prosecution and dispute work. The candidates must have experience managing a large global trademark docket 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. These attorneys will share responsibility with Apple’s other trademark attorneys and must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner.
- JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
- 5-10 years as a practicing attorney in trademark law with extensive US and international experience in clearance, prosecution, licensing, and dispute work.
- Significant experience prosecuting trademark applications at the USPTO, with insight and knowledge of USPTO and TTAB procedures.
- Experience managing foreign counsel on international clearance, prosecution and disputes.
- Experience (at a major law firm and/or in-house) working on trademark issues.
- A high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a results-oriented approach.
- 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.
- Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.
- Experience in technology and consumer electronics industries is a plus.
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