C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI
C3 AI is seeking a highly qualified Lead Intellectual Property Counsel. As the Lead IP Counsel, you'll be a key member of the C3 AI Legal team, responsible for protecting and leveraging our intellectual property assets, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. You'll lead all aspects of IP strategy, from creation to enforcement, and will work closely with our Products, R&D, and Data Science teams. This is a hands-on role where you will manage all IP litigation and advise C3 AI leadership on critical IP matters. You will report directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Strategically manage and contribute to C3 AI’s global intellectual property portfolio.
- Oversee and conduct invention disclosure sessions, draft patent applications, and manage patent prosecution.
- Collaborate with business leaders and R&D teams to align IP strategies with company objectives.
- Identify and negotiate necessary inbound IP licenses.
- Manage all IP disputes, including litigations, post-grant reviews, and oppositions.
- Develop and manage the annual IP budget, optimizing investments and costs.
- Educate employees and leadership on IP-related matters to foster a culture of IP awareness and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school.
- Active membership in a U.S. State bar, with eligibility to practice in-house in California.
- Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of intellectual property law experience, including 3+ years at a premier law firm.
- Prior in-house IP leadership experience is required.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing IP strategies that have driven significant business value.
- Extensive experience managing complex IP litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Strong understanding of machine-learning software technology, enterprise software, SaaS, and PaaS.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.
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What We Do
C3 AI is the leading Enterprise AI software provider for accelerating digital transformation.
Digital transformation is about leveraging big data and the internet of things to improve performance of assets and predict shortfalls before they happen — all through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Get ahead of supply chain delays before they affect your delivery deadlines. Predict maintenance needs to increase asset uptime, replacing or repairing parts before failure. Reduce energy costs and track sustainability goals in real time, improving building operations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Connect disparate health record systems to optimize patient visits and decrease waitlist time.
At the core of all C3 AI products is a proprietary, model-driven AI architecture that dramatically enhances data science and application development. The C3 AI Platform allows customers to develop, deploy, and operate large-scale AI, predictive analytics, and IoT applications. And a broad portfolio of turnkey AI applications allows for even faster development and deployment. From reliability and readiness to supply chain optimization and energy management, C3 AI has deep industry expertise to get your enterprise started on its digital transformation.
