IP Counsel

Nothing; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-led tech company is seeking an In-house Intellectual Property Counsel in London. The role involves protecting valuable intellectual property assets, managing licensing negotiations, and overseeing trademark and copyright matters. Candidates should hold a degree in a technical field, be qualified as a UK or European Patent Attorney, and possess excellent communication skills in English. This is a full-time position based at the company's headquarters in London.

Benefits

Fast-paced and creative environment

Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Qualified as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney or European Patent Attorney.
• Robust understanding of applicable law.
• Experience in international and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the industrial design team on new product designs.
• Identify patentable inventions with AI and software teams.
• Support licensing negotiations for standard essential patents.
• Manage trademark, copyright, and data enforcement matters.
• Assist with reviewing standard agreements and internal policies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

Excellent English communication

Mandarin communication skills

Education

Degree in a technical field

Qualified as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney

Qualified in the UK and/or Germany

Job description

Nothing exists to make tech feel exciting again.

We’re building a different kind of company, one that puts design, emotion, and human creativity at the heart of everything we do. From the way our products look to how they sound, feel, and function, we care about the details that make technology not just useful, but inspiring.

This is a place for the curious. The creators. The ones who ask why not and mean it. If you're drawn to bold ideas, fast moves, and work that actually makes you feel something, you’ll fit right in.

We're not here to follow the rules. We're here to make better ones.

About Nothing

Founded in London in 2020, Nothing is a design-led tech company building an alternative to the industry giants. Our products – from award-winning smartphones to expressive audio and wearables – blend iconic design with intuitive engineering to put people and creativity back at the centre of consumer tech.

Backed by GV (Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures, and influential investors like Tony Fadell (iPod), Casey Neistat, and Kevin Lin (Twitch), we’ve grown from startup to global challenger in just a few years.

The Role:

We are seeking a qualified and technically skilled In-house Intellectual Property Counsel to join our London office. You will work closely with our industrial design, AI, and software development teams to identify and protect valuable intellectual property assets. You will also assist with standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing negotiations, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing design protection, managing patent prosecution with external counsel, and handling trademark, copyright, data, and other IP and technology enforcement and licensing matters across the UK, Europe and other relevant jurisdictions. You will have exposure to other legal matters if interested.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the industrial design team to assess new product designs and secure design protection.
• Liaise with AI and software development teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate the global filings and prosecution of patent applications with external patent attorneys.
• Support licensing negotiations for standard essential patents (SEPs), including reviewing FRAND commitments and managing communications with licensors or licensing platforms.
• Support and manage trademark, and copyright, data, and other IP and technology enforcement and licensing matters across the UK, Europe and other relevant jurisdictions, including dispute resolution.
• Support additional legal tasks as needed, such as reviewing standard agreements or internal policies.

Requirements:

• Degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Qualified as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney and/or European Patent Attorney (EPA).
• Qualified in the UK and/or Germany.
• Robust understanding of applicable law sufficient to support related legal matters.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
• Excellent English communication skills —written and spoken.
• Mandarin communication skills are a plus.

What we offer

A chance to shape the voice of one of the most exciting tech brands

Fast-paced and creative environment with global reach

A culture that values curiosity, creativity, and doing things differently

A commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all

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