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Apple

Patent Portfolio Manager

Cupertino, CA · On-site

... patent portfolio. You will work with the mechanical engineering and design groups, as well as ... management, material sciences, advanced manufacturing processes)

Apple

Patent Portfolio Manager

Cupertino, CA

$204K - $307K/yr

... patent portfolio. You will work with the mechanical engineering and design groups, as well as ... management, material sciences, advanced manufacturing processes). Minimum Qualifications USPTO ...

Aurora Patents

Software Patent Agent (Remote)

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client's business, legal, technical, and management teams, you will assist with the client's patent strategy and portfolio development efforts ...

Interdigital

Portfolio Management Director

Washington, DC

$263K - $276K/yr

Summary InterDigital is seeking a Patent Portfolio Management Director for cellular-related inventions. This successful applicant will be responsible for, among other things, managing the quality ...

Interdigital

Portfolio Management Director

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$226K - $236K/yr

Summary InterDigital is seeking a Patent Portfolio Management Director for cellular-related inventions. This successful applicant will be responsible for, among other things, managing the quality ...

Cincinnati Children's

Patent Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Job Responsibilities Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy Own the full patent portfolio lifecycle and serve as the TTO's primary internal expert on IP strategy. Maintain portfolio intelligence ...

Interdigital

Portfolio Management Director

New York, NY

$254K - $266K/yr

Summary InterDigital is seeking a Patent Portfolio Management Director for cellular-related inventions. This successful applicant will be responsible for, among other things, managing the quality ...

Interdigital

Portfolio Management Director

Conshohocken, PA · On-site

$229K - $240K/yr

Summary InterDigital is seeking a Patent Portfolio Management Director for cellular-related inventions. This successful applicant will be responsible for, among other things, managing the quality ...

NetApp

IP Agent

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

BitDeer

Senior Patent Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Global Patent Portfolio Management: Strategically plan and adjust the company's international patent landscape based on market dynamics and business objectives. * Licensing & Negotiations:

NetApp

IP Agent

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

NetApp

IP Agent

Wichita, KS · Hybrid

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

NetApp, Inc.

IP Agent

Morrisville, NC · On-site

Manage technology and systems for patent portfolio management, including evaluating possible uses of AI tools. * Partner directly with software, cloud, and engineering teams to identify, evaluate ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent portfolio management in the United States is $220,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $220,000.00 and $220,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Patent Portfolio Management, you need a solid background in intellectual property law or patent engineering, familiarity with patent prosecution, and strategic analysis skills, often supported by a science or engineering degree and experience in IP management. Knowledge of patent management software (such as Anaqua or CPA Global), USPTO/EP systems, and possibly Registered Patent Agent or Attorney certifications is highly valuable. Strong communication, project management, and analytical thinking skills allow professionals to effectively interact with inventors, legal counsel, and business leaders. These competencies are critical for optimizing the value of patent assets while ensuring compliance and supporting corporate innovation strategies.

What is patent portfolio management?

A Patent Portfolio Management job involves overseeing and strategically managing a company's or individual's collection of patents to maximize their value and alignment with business goals. Responsibilities typically include assessing the strength of patents, identifying opportunities for new filings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and optimizing licensing or enforcement strategies. Professionals in this role work closely with inventors, legal teams, and business executives to protect intellectual property and enhance competitive advantage.

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Day-to-day responsibilities in Patent Portfolio Management typically include reviewing invention disclosures, assessing the strategic value of new patents, coordinating with inventors and outside counsel, and managing the lifecycle of existing patents in the portfolio. You may also track critical deadlines, analyze competitors' patent activity, prepare reports for business leadership, and help make decisions about which patents to file, maintain, or abandon. Collaboration across R&D, legal, and business development teams is common. This role requires balancing detailed legal and technical analysis with big-picture portfolio strategy to align with organizational objectives.

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Patent Portfolio Manager

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Do you enjoy taking on bold new challenges? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We uphold Apple's high ethical and corporate standards, and defend Apple's intellectual property. You'll provide legal support for our world-class products. Working for a company that invents new product categories and creates new industries means you'll be challenged to creatively apply your extensive legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law.
Description
We seek to hire a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to assist in developing and curating the company's hardware and mechanical patent portfolio. You will work with the mechanical engineering and design groups, as well as business teams to build and purposefully prosecute the associated worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This includes identifying patentable inventions; securing high-quality, strategic patent assets; providing expert technical and legal analysis; handling patent challenges; providing guidance in support of patent transactions and licensing matters; assigning and managing work performed by outside law firms; and working with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges. This position also will provide cross-functional support for acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, enforcement, and litigation activities.
Minimum Qualifications
USPTO Registered Patent Agent or Patent Attorney.
BS or higher degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
5+ years of patent-focused work experience drafting and prosecuting patent assets, managing portfolios, developing patent strategies, conducting patent analysis, and providing support for transactions and litigation efforts.
3+ years of work experience patenting primarily mechanical related technologies at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will appreciate how mechanical structures integrate with product design and interface with electrical components, including, for example, haptic engines, sensor packaging, acoustic chambers, etc.
Strong technology interest with a curiosity for working with AI tools in patent prosecution related tasks and strategies.
Experience analyzing a variety of mechanical related disciplines, (product design, kinematics, thermal management, material sciences, advanced manufacturing processes).

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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