Open Source and Standards Diligence Patent Attorney or Agent

Open Source and Standards Diligence Patent Attorney or Agent Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions Description We seek a Patent Attorney or Agent to perform patent and other risk analysis relating to Apple’s open source and standards participation. You will devise and drive diligence efforts to analyze risks due to Apple’s participation in open source and engagement in standards-related activities. You will review technical material, analyze patents, develop risk analyses, working closely and communicating with business teams to understand their needs, priorities, and challenges. The successful candidate will have or demonstrate the ability to learn to apply a deep understanding of open source licenses and contributor license agreements, as well as IPR policies governing standards development organizations. Your work will also serve to inform and guide efforts to develop and curate a worldwide patent portfolio covering Apple’s products, services, and other research and development. Minimum Qualifications USPTO Registered Patent Attorney or Agent. Education: BS or higher degree in computer science, OR BS or higher degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics with significant experience in software development. 5+ years of patent-focused work experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent assets, developing patent strategies, conducting patent infringement or essentiality analyses, supporting transactions with IP terms such as M&A deals, or supporting patent litigation. Experience with one or more of: General software licensing, IP terms in agreements, IPR policies governing standards development organizations or open source licenses and contributor license agreements. 3+ years of work experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Excellent verbal and written communication. Preferred Qualifications Experience analyzing patents such as claim-charting, infringement or essentiality analyses. 3+ years of industrial software development experience. Open source software development experience preferred. Experience supporting corporate participation in standards development organizations. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr