Patent Counsel

Axiom Talent Platform

7d•$104,500 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Patent Counsel to join our team in support of leading clients across consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology, life sciences, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries. This role focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, portfolio strategy, and intellectual property counseling for innovative technologies ranging from consumer products and artificial intelligence to battery technologies, software, and life sciences.

Requirements

6–15+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience in one or more of the following technical areas: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science / Software, Artificial Intelligence, Energy Storage & Battery Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Life Sciences.
Excellent written communication and technical drafting skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

In-house or law firm experience supporting sophisticated patent portfolios.
Experience counseling clients in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, consumer products, or life sciences industries.
Familiarity with patent licensing, technology transactions, and innovation strategy.
Experience supporting clients developing AI-enabled products or next-generation technologies.
Ability to work on both full-time and part-time client engagements while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across a variety of technical disciplines.
Develop and manage strategic patent portfolios aligned with clients' business objectives.
Partner with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business stakeholders to identify and protect new innovations.
Conduct invention disclosure reviews, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Provide strategic counseling on patent prosecution, portfolio development, licensing, and intellectual property risk.
Coordinate with outside counsel and foreign associates on global patent prosecution matters.
Support technology commercialization, licensing, and innovation initiatives.
Stay current on developments in patent law and emerging technologies affecting clients' businesses.