Patent Attorney – Software, AI, Telecom, and Standards Licensing

About Axiom: 

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. 

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled IP Patent Lawyer with experience in the technology, telecom, and AI sectors to join our growing legal talent network. This role is ideal for a patent professional with a strong background in prosecution, licensing, portfolio strategy, and increasing demand in areas such as Standard Essential Patents (SEP) and FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) licensing.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel on patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and IP portfolio development in AI, software, telecom, and semiconductor sectors.

• Advise on SEP-related strategy and FRAND licensing, including risk assessment and negotiation of licensing terms.

• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, collaboration, open-source, and tech transfer deals.

• Conduct and support IP due diligence for M&A transactions, including patent landscape reviews and competitive analysis.

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and commercial teams to align IP protection with innovation roadmaps and commercialization strategy.

• Monitor global patent filings, maintain portfolios, and track developments across relevant standards-setting organizations (SSOs).

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent with active U.S. bar membership in good standing.

• 3–8 years of experience in patent law, with a focus on tech, telecom, software, or semiconductors.

• USPTO registration required.

• Background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related technical field strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in IP licensing, cross-border patent strategy, and SEP/FRAND frameworks.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Must be able to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house experience in technology, telecom, or semiconductor companies.

• Experience managing or advising on SEP declarations, FRAND commitments, and SSO engagement.

• Familiarity with 5G/6G, IoT, AI, or wireless communications IP landscapes.

• Prior engagement in patent pools, licensing campaigns, or royalty negotiations is a strong plus.

• California or Texas–based candidates preferred due to client geography, though remote flexibility is available.

 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:  

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $127,000, 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 tools and 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 202