Patent Litigation Counsel

Axiom

Patent Litigation Counsel supporting clients in managing patent disputes and strategies. Collaborating with in-house teams across consumer, industrial, and technology sectors at Axiom.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patent litigation and intellectual property law, with a strong focus on managing infringement disputes and advising clients on legal strategies. Proficient in conducting risk assessments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective legal solutions.

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Patent Litigation ExperienceInfringement Dispute ManagementJuris Doctor (JD) DegreeNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patent Infringement ClaimsLitigation Strategy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentCease-and-Desist LettersLegal Spend ControlDispute ResolutionSettlement NegotiationsPatent Law MonitoringIntellectual Property RisksComplex Litigation Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationStakeholder Counseling

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)Federal CourtsInternational Trade Commission (ITC)Alternative Dispute ResolutionCommercial Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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