IP & Software Licensing Counsel Job at Axiom Law

Open Source Compliance - Legal Region Counsel

The Open Source Region Counsel will be a key member of HPE’s Open Program Office...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced university degree in law (e.g. JD or LLB)
Meets local legal license requirements
Typically, 3-7 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on IP and open source software licensing and compliance
In-depth knowledge of open source licenses (e.g., GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT) plus non-open source licenses (e.g., SSPL, BUSL) and their implications for intellectual property and software development and distribution
Ability to engage in tooling to facilitate reviews such as scanners (e.g., FNCI, BlackDuck, etc.) and workflow (e.g., Jira)
Strong understanding of open source development practices and culture
Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies related to open source software and training others
Well-developed level of business experience supporting clients or advising on legal matters such as product launches and M&A due diligence
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the use, modification, and distribution of open source software
Provide expert legal advice on open source software licensing, compliance, and strategy to internal stakeholders including developers, engineers, product managers, and executives
Advise other attorneys on open source matters and help adapt review processes to meet dynamic industry changes
Develop and implement comprehensive open source compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and training to ensure adherence to open source licensing requirements
Formulate and maintain internal policies and best practices regarding the use and contribution to open source projects
Conduct legal due diligence on open source software components used in HPE products and services, ensuring proper licensing and compliance
Design and deliver training programs for HPE employees on open source software policies, legal risks, and best practices
Provide legal support for transactions involving open source software, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and software licensing agreements
Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, compliance, and procurement to ensure alignment and understanding of open source policies and strategies
Manage and resolve legal disputes related to open source software, including infringement claims and license compliance issues

What we offer

Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs to help achieve career goals
Inclusive work environment valuing varied backgrounds

Fulltime

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not ...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

213000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction and able to practice in California or New York
8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience IP counseling
Strong technical background
AI or software experience a plus
A technical degree is preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to: Exercise sound judgment by prioritizing and focusing on material risks
Adapt and solve problems while communicating clearly with stakeholders
Work in service of long‑term business objectives while protecting core IP
Build trusted relationships with engineering, product, and business leaders

Job Responsibility

Scale and manage our global trademark portfolio to align with our evolving product roadmap and international expansion goals
Conduct ongoing monitoring and in‑depth research on complex copyright issues related to AI, and provide practical business guidance
Undertake copyright legal reviews for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on providing business-focused, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance
Oversee our nascent patent portfolio development for AI software, including managing the full patent life cycle from proactive invention identification, application preparation, and prosecution
Develop and execute patent strategy and manage outside counsel activities related to patent prosecution
Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data rights, licensing, and open‑source compliance, and counsel on IP terms in commercial and corporate matters
Deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO
equity plan
bonus

Fulltime

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

213000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction and able to practice in California or New York
8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience IP counseling
Strong technical background
AI or software experience a plus
A technical degree is preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to: Exercise sound judgment by prioritizing and focusing on material risks
Adapt and solve problems while communicating clearly with stakeholders
Work in service of long‑term business objectives while protecting core IP
Build trusted relationships with engineering, product, and business leaders

Job Responsibility

Scale and manage our global trademark portfolio to align with our evolving product roadmap and international expansion goals
Conduct ongoing monitoring and in‑depth research on complex copyright issues related to AI, and provide practical business guidance
Undertake copyright legal reviews for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on providing business-focused, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance
Oversee our nascent patent portfolio development for AI software, including managing the full patent life cycle from proactive invention identification, application preparation, and prosecution
Develop and execute patent strategy and manage outside counsel activities related to patent prosecution
Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data rights, licensing, and open‑source compliance, and counsel on IP terms in commercial and corporate matters
Deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment

What we offer

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO

Fulltime

Counsel, IP

The Intellectual Property Team is seeking an outstanding attorney with solid pat...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

208000.00 - 231000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, and/or in-house OR Minimum 4 years, including +1 year Uber internal
J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of projects from inception to completion, including a commitment to collaborate and deliver for others and a desire to innovate in the practice of IP
Experience handling a range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP transactions and licensing, open source, patent litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, trade secrets, and copyrights
Broad patent prosecution experience
patent licensing or patent litigation experience a plus
Patent Attorney registered with the USPTO
Excellent business judgment and high comfort level advising senior leaders on a wide range of legal issues related to technology and/or software platforms
Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner across functions to build consensus
Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them

Job Responsibility

Develop Uber’s patent portfolio, including managing and working closely with outside patent counsel and members of Uber's IP Team
Partner with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest inventions in various technology areas
Support IP aspects of M&A, litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, employment, compliance, and open source activities
Negotiate, draft, and review agreements involving technology and intellectual property matters, including patent transfer/license agreements and other complex IP transactions
Assist in the development of analytics tools and models to inform Uber’s patent portfolio strategy, evaluate patent risk, and identify prior art
Represent Uber in external IP organizations and events

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property

Blue Yonder is seeking an experienced intellectual property attorney to join its...

Location

United States , Coppell

Salary:

119254.00 - 172873.00 USD / Year

Blue Yonder

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of at least one state bar and preferably registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an intellectual property attorney at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal position
Extensive knowledge of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law, with a strong focus on software and technology
Experience advising software companies and familiarity with software development and licensing practices
Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice that factors in business objectives
Team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities in a fast-paced, fluid, and deadline-driven environment

Job Responsibility

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to protect, manage, and maximize the value of Blue Yonder's intellectual property assets, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets
Manage Blue Yonder’s intellectual property portfolio, including overseeing and assisting with patent, copyright, and trademark filings, maintenance, and enforcement activities, and including efficiently communicating and managing outside counsel
Provide legal counsel and support for strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations, with a focus on intellectual property due diligence, protection, and integration
Advise on, draft, and negotiate inbound and outbound strategic technology agreements, including, but not limited to, software development agreements, licensing agreements, embedded technology agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, and IT professional services agreements
Advise product development teams on compliance with intellectual property laws, technology agreements, and open-source software licenses
Advise the marketing teams on intellectual property matters by reviewing campaigns, product names, branding, collateral, and digital content for proper Blue Yonder and third-party trademark and copyright use, protection of company IP, alignment with brand standards, and review of the marketing claims library to ensure all claims are accurate, substantiated, and not false or misleading
Conduct legal research and provide legal advice with respect to regulations and other requirements related to intellectual property protection, ownership, registration, enforcement, and/or compliance
Collaborate with other members of the legal department and business teams with respect to issues that require subject matter expertise
Provide training on pertinent legal matters to Blue Yonder associates
Perform special projects in support of the legal team’s goals and initiatives

What we offer

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
401K with Matching
Flexible Time Off
Corporate Fitness Program
A variety of voluntary benefits such as
Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

Fulltime

Director of IP & IP Litigation

NetApp is looking for an experienced and strategic IP attorney to join its award...

Location

United States , Morrisville; San Jose; Cranberry Township

Salary:

236300.00 - 352000.00 USD / Year

NetApp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience in intellectual property law, including IP litigation, IPR, drafting and prosecuting patent applications in hardware and software technologies in the US and other countries, and management experience
Strong background in SaaS and in software patenting in the US and internationally
Strong personal communication skills, both written and oral
Strong work ethics and self-starter, with a growth mindset, in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker but can also be detail oriented
Flexibility in working hours in a global enterprise
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit R&D sites required
Ability to thrive in a high performance and fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize effectively and execute quickly with excellent judgment
Solution-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Partner closely with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest strategic inventions
Oversee the patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and managing relationships with outside counsel, with strong software patentability experience
Manage outside counsel in the filing of new patent applications before the USPTO and other patent agencies internationally in prosecuting active cases
Manage patent litigation in US District Courts, ITC, and IPRs
Work closely with the "Innovation Capture Committee," including senior NetApp executives, to manage and strategize the patent portfolio
Collaborate with engineering and product marketing teams to align patent policy with company direction (e.g., cloud or hybrid technologies)
Identify existing and future projected competitors and assist the IP group to develop mitigation strategies (e.g., patent acquisition, cross licenses, etc.)
Identifying and managing defensive publication opportunities
Manage outside counsel for filing and prosecuting patent applications in the US and internationally
Manage the entire patent lifecycle, including identifying, protecting, and enforcing NetApp's patent assets

What we offer

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
employee stock purchase plan
and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Fulltime

Commercial Legal Counsel

This role is part of our Legal Team at DEPT®, a group of passionate colleagues t...

Location

Germany , Berlin; Hamburg

Salary:

Not provided

BASIC/DEPT®

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist: 1. und 2. Staatsexamen)
3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role, with a strong focus on commercial contract law
Strong knowledge of German contract and commercial law
Basic working knowledge of key regulatory frameworks relevant to digital marketing and technology services, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and advertising/marketing regulations applicable in the DACH region
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Pragmatic, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial needs
Comfortable making risk-based decisions in an in-house environment
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international Legal Team
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator who can advise non-legal stakeholders clearly, practically and commercially

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client service agreements (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, SLAs), supplier contracts, and licensing agreements (IP, AI, software, cloud and technology-related agreements)
Provide day-to-day legal advice to the business on German and Swiss law commercial matters
Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, policies, playbooks and legal workflows, including by developing and delivering workshops and training sessions for business stakeholders
Partner with business and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial objectives
Stay informed about relevant developments in German and Swiss law and industry-specific regulations, including GDPR, IP, digital services and technology-related legal developments
Collaborate closely with other members of the Legal Team to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across regions

What we offer

Flexible, hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location)
Company pension scheme
Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays
Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform
€30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport
Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals
Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
Awesome clients

Parttime

Associate General Counsel

NetBox Labs is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate General Coun...

Location

United States

Salary:

270000.00 - 290000.00 USD / Year

NetBox Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
10+ years of relevant experience, including at a top-tier law firm and/or fast-growing technology company
Significant experience with commercial technology transactions (especially B2B SaaS and software licensing)
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work autonomously and make sound judgment calls without extensive legal infrastructure
Proven ability to build legal functions from scratch or scale small teams
Strong familiarity with corporate law, employment law, IP, data protection, and open-source licensing
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with sound judgment and business acumen
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

Job Responsibility

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of customer agreements (SaaS, on-premise licensing, DPAs, security exhibits, and MSAs), vendor agreements, NDAs, and partner/reseller contracts
Develop scalable playbooks, fallback positions, and templates for standard agreements
Collaborate with GTM teams to accelerate sales cycles while balancing risk and compliance
Provide support on general corporate matters, including board governance, legal entity management, and international expansion
Partner with COO and outside counsel on equity, financings, and fundraising events (e.g., convertible notes, preferred rounds, secondary transactions)
Advise on M&A activity, due diligence, and integration planning
Partner with COO and HR to review employment policies, offer letters, and global hiring practices
Manage IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyright, and open source licensing
Provide guidance on internal policies, handbooks, and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., export control, data privacy)
Build foundational processes for contract lifecycle management

What we offer

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus

Fulltime

IP & Software Licensing Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
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