Intellectual Property Attorney

About the role

The candidate will join a tight-knit team leading Adobe’s IP effort. You'll partner with engineers, researchers, product managers, and executives to devise and implement the company's IP strategy. You'll also partner with other legal teams on licensing, standardization, pre-litigation disputes, negotiations, and transactional deals. Finally, you'll manage outside counsel to ensure the highest quality of patent portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage a world-class patent portfolio and outside counsel to ensure work meets quality standards and business goals
• Develop IP strategies for business and product teams at Adobe to secure and protect IP in those areas
• Educate and train researchers and engineers on patent and other IP issues
• Counsel internal clients on IP risks and resolution strategies
• Negotiate patent licenses and joint collaboration agreements with companies or universities
• Advise on open source issues, Adobe's participation in standards development, and IP-related provisions in agreements, including partnership agreements and technology licenses
• Evaluate and negotiate patent demands and licensing assertions from third parties
• Evaluate potential patent acquisitions
• Identify and champion opportunities to incorporate AI tools into IP workflows

Requirements

• J.D. Degree and active membership of the bar (any jurisdiction)
• BS degree with a strong academic record (computer science or electrical engineering strongly preferred)
• Patent bar membership
• 3-5 years of related work experience, specifically in patent preparation and prosecution, patent licensing, and IP counseling
• Experience in handling IP pre-litigation or litigation matters is a plus
• Excellent understanding of software architecture and artificial intelligence/machine-learning
• Experience with business strategy, third-party issues, and standards is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to a team environment
• Demonstrated passion for the law and technology
• An open mind to dive into all types of issues

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity, and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings include Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact.

Pay

The U.S. pay range for this position is $114,600 – $215,200 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In California, the pay range for this position is $148,600 – $215,200.