Patent Litigation Counsel

Axiom; United States; On-site; USD 104,500 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development tools

Job summary

Axiom seeks a Patent Litigation Counsel to support leading clients across CPG, industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. You will manage complex patent disputes, advise on infringement matters, and shape IP litigation strategy in collaboration with in-house teams.

You will defend patent portfolios, respond to infringement claims, and guide strategic decisions across domestic and international forums, ITC, and federal courts, with opportunities to influence business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of experience in patent litigation or intellectual property litigation.
• Experience handling patent infringement disputes in federal courts, ITC, or other forums.
• Strong experience responding to NPEs, cease-and-desist letters, and infringement allegations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on domestic and international patent infringement matters and litigation strategy.
• Manage and respond to patent infringement claims, cease-and-desist letters, and licensing demands.
• Defend clients against assertions by NPEs and other patent enforcement actions.
• Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, oversee case management, and control legal spend.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and risk assessments to support business and legal decision-making.
• Counsel business stakeholders on IP risks associated with new products and technologies.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and ADR where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, R&D, and executive teams to develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Monitor developments in patent law and advise clients on evolving litigation risks and industry trends.

Skills

Patent litigation

IP litigation

Legal strategy

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to join our team in support of leading clients across consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. This role focuses on managing and advising on complex patent disputes, infringement matters, and intellectual property litigation strategy. You'll work closely with in-house legal teams to defend valuable patent portfolios, respond to infringement claims, and provide strategic guidance throughout all stages of patent disputes.

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to join our team in support of leading clients across consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. This role focuses on managing and advising on complex patent disputes, infringement matters, and intellectual property litigation strategy. You'll work closely with in-house legal teams to defend valuable patent portfolios, respond to infringement claims, and provide strategic guidance throughout all stages of patent disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on domestic and international patent infringement matters and litigation strategy.
• Manage and respond to patent infringement claims, cease-and-desist letters, and licensing demands.
• Defend clients against assertions by non-practicing entities (NPEs) and other patent enforcement actions.
• Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, oversee case management, and control legal spend.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and risk assessments to support business and legal decision-making.
• Counsel business stakeholders on intellectual property risks associated with new products, technologies, and commercial initiatives.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, R&D, and executive teams to develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Monitor developments in patent law and advise clients on evolving litigation risks and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of experience in patent litigation or intellectual property litigation.
• Experience handling patent infringement disputes in federal courts, before the ITC, or in other domestic and international forums.
• Strong experience responding to patent assertion entities (NPEs), cease-and-desist letters, and infringement allegations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, industrial, or technology companies.
• Familiarity with cross-border or global patent litigation and international IP enforcement strategies.
• Experience evaluating patent portfolios and advising on litigation risk and licensing strategies.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced in-house environment.
• Experience supporting part-time or project-based legal engagements is a plus.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom's average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

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