Strategic 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

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.