Jacob, Johanna

Johanna Jacob is Head of IP Risk Management at Applied Materials, where she leads global efforts to protect Applied’s intellectual property, trade secrets, and confidential information. In her role, Johanna partners cross-functionally to shape strategy on enterprise‑wide programs addressing insider risk, data protection, third‑party risk management, research security, and the responsible use of emerging technologies, including generative AI. In order to shape these strategies, she draws on her prior experience in private practice as an IP litigator focusing on complex trade secret litigation and counseling.