Anthropic · 11 hours ago
IP Legal Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking an experienced IP Legal Specialist to manage their intellectual property program, including trademark and patent portfolios, online brand protection efforts, and IP documentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead Anthropic's online brand protection program, managing relationships with external vendors, reviewing, actioning, and tracking a heavy volume of infringements, and escalating enforcement matters to IP attorneys and outside counsel where appropriate
Manage global trademark portfolio administration, including application filings, office action response coordination, and portfolio maintenance across multiple jurisdictions, in coordination with IP attorneys and outside counsel
Support patent administration, including processing invention disclosures, coordinating patent application filings, gathering inventor signatures on assignments and other patent prosecution documents, managing annuity payments, and maintaining patent records
Maintain and manage IP docketing systems, ensuring all IP assets are properly tracked and monitored
Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches to support new product launches, features, and brand initiatives
Manage domain name portfolio, including new registrations, renewals, and transfers, and other domain-related initiatives
Organize and maintain IP documentation and records to support due diligence activities and strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of IP operations specialist experience with demonstrated deep expertise in both trademark and patent portfolio management
Strong proficiency with IP management software systems (Symphony or similar platforms)
Substantial experience with brand protection programs and enforcement activities, including online infringement monitoring and takedown coordination
Proven track record of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional IP portfolios
Extensive experience coordinating with and managing relationships with outside counsel firms and external vendors domestically and internationally
Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with attorneys, business teams, and external vendors at all levels
Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and proactively identify and solve problems
A sense of humor
We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Deep knowledge of international filing procedures (Madrid Protocol, PCT, Paris Convention)
Experience in AI, machine learning, or related cutting-edge technologies
Background in high-growth technology companies or startups
Experience with contract management and legal operations tools
Project management experience or certification
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
Co-Founder and CEO
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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