Intellectual Property Counsel

Axiom is seeking an experienced intellectual property attorney with strong knowledge of internet protocols and standards to advise on policies, protocols, and compliance for hardware and software and standard-essential patents. This role will require working hybrid, in either DC or the greater San Jose area.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as in-house counsel advising internal business, tech, and product teams on internet protocols and standard for hardware and software products.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with SEP obligations, including adherence to FRAND terms and commitments.
• Lead negotiations and draft licensing agreements for SEPs, ensuring terms are fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory.
• Act as the primary legal representative in interactions with standards-setting organizations, including the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), ensuring the company's interests are protected and that all required disclosures are made.
• Provide legal support for any litigation or dispute resolution involving SEPs, including working closely with external counsel and preparing relevant documentation.

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar where you reside
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patents and licensing, preferably involving SEPs and FRAND commitments.
• Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week in either DC or Silicon Valley, CA.
• Strong understanding of the technical standards development process and familiarity with the workings of SSOs such as IEEE, IETF, and W3C.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex licensing agreements and a deep understanding of FRAND principles.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $190,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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