IP Legal Specialist

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. We are seeking an experienced IP Operations Specialist to join our growing legal team and serve as the operational backbone of our intellectual property program. In this role, you will partner closely with our IP attorneys and outside counsel to help manage our trademark, domain, and patent portfolios, lead our online brand protection efforts, and ensure flawless execution of our IP protection strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IP professional who thrives on organization, wants to make a significant impact at a cutting-edge AI company, and is aligned with Anthropic’s mission. San Francisco Bay Area strongly preferred.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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