Patent & Trade Secret Counsel Job at Axiom Law

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

Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to h...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

230000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of substantive patent prosecution, counseling, and/or litigation experience
At least 3 of those years with an operating company or agency (not a law firm)
Technical degree in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be a self-starter with the ability to be proactive, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience successfully performing in high-pressure and ambiguous environments
Authorized to practice law in a US state, or equivalent substantial IP experience (e.g., patent agent, patent examiner, senior engineer with experience or aptitude in IP)

Job Responsibility

Keep pace with Archer product plans and competitor roadmaps
Develop and implement the commercial IP strategies for each product and market segment
Educate engineers on IP and manage a flow of invention disclosures, trade secrets, and domestic/international patent filings in electric/hybrid aerospace and airport/airline infrastructure systems
Manage a significant part of the rapidly growing Archer patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, and managing relationships with outside counsel
Support IP related contractual provisions of supply agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint development agreements, intellectual property (IP) licenses, acquisitions, and other transactions
Support M&A due-diligence, third party IP litigation and dispute-resolution efforts
Support continuous improvement of Archer IP processes to keep ahead of industry best-practices

What we offer

Bonuses
Stock compensation

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, IP

We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as L...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

275000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Eight Sleep

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status
5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector, preferable with some consumer hardware experience
Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners
Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies
A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, leveraging external counsel where appropriate
Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization
Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters, including risk assessment and enforcement strategy
Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting
Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function

What we offer

Competitive total compensation package including company equity
Your own Pod
Periodic equity refreshments based on performance

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, IP

We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as L...

Location

United States

Salary:

275000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Eight Sleep

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector, preferable with some consumer hardware experience
Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners
Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies
A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, leveraging external counsel where appropriate
Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization
Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters, including risk assessment and enforcement strategy
Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting
Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function

What we offer

Competitive total compensation package including company equity
Your own Pod
Periodic equity refreshments based on performance

Fulltime

Director, IP Strategy

Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to h...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-12 years of substantive patent prosecution, counseling, and/or litigation experience, with at least 3 of those years with an operating company or agency (not a law firm)
Technical degree in at least one of the following disciplines: physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
Support supply chain and commercial legal team on types of commercial contracts including component parts, raw materials, and equipment purchase and lease agreements, joint development agreements, and manufacturing agreements
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to relay complex information quickly and effectively in an efficient and easily understandable format
Must be a self-starter with the ability to be proactive, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience successfully performing in high-pressure and ambiguous environments
Authorized to practice law in a US state, or equivalent substantial IP experience (e.g., patent agent, patent examiner, senior engineer with experience or aptitude in IP)

Job Responsibility

Keep pace with Archer product plans and competitor roadmaps
Develop and implement the commercial IP strategies for each product and market segment
Educate engineers on IP and manage a flow of invention disclosures, trade secrets, and domestic/international patent filings in electric/hybrid aerospace and airport/airline infrastructure systems, components, and operations, including flight controls, propellers, electric engine, powertrain, high volume manufacturing, test & instrumentation, artificial intelligence, and software
Manage a significant part of the rapidly growing Archer patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, and managing relationships with outside counsel
Support IP related contractual provisions of supply agreements for parts and raw materials, equipment purchase and lease agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint development agreements, intellectual property (IP) licenses, acquisitions, and other transactions
Support M&A due-diligence, third party IP litigation and dispute-resolution efforts
Support continuous improvement of Archer IP processes to keep ahead of industry best-practices

What we offer

bonuses
stock

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, IP

We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as L...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

275000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Eight Sleep

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status
5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
At least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector
Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships
Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies
A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications
Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization
Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters
Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting
Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function

What we offer

Company equity
Receive a Pod product
Periodic equity refreshments based on performance

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, IP

We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as L...

Location

United States , Boston; New York; San Francisco

Salary:

275000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Eight Sleep

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status
5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
At least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector
Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships
Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies
A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications
Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization
Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters
Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting
Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function

What we offer

Company equity
Own Pod product
Periodic equity refreshments based on performance

Fulltime

Patent & Trade Secret Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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