Patent Litigation Counsel — Flexible Work Arrangements

Axiom Law; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible work

Professional development

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to join our in-house team and defend valuable patent portfolios across CPG, industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. You will lead complex disputes, respond to infringement claims, and shape litigation strategy in collaboration with engineers, product teams, and outside counsel.

Ideal candidates have 4–10+ years in patent or IP litigation, JD with bar license, and a track record of managing cross-border matters and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.
• 4–10+ years of patent or IP litigation experience.
• Experience handling patent infringement disputes in federal courts, ITC, or international forums.
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and international patent infringement matters and litigation strategy.
• Manage 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 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.

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to join our in-house team and defend valuable patent portfolios across CPG, industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. You will lead complex disputes, respond to infringement claims, and shape litigation strategy in collaboration with engineers, product teams, and outside counsel.

Ideal candidates have 4–10+ years in patent or IP litigation, JD with bar license, and a track record of managing cross-border matters and negotiations.