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In-House Patent Counsel Jobs
Openings for patent and IP counsel, and patent agents, inside companies rather than law firms. Each posting comes from the company’s own career page or a job board that names the company.
74 open postings from 56 employers; the newest was added on October 29, 2026. Most openings: Cambridge, MA (7), San Diego, CA (7), San Francisco, CA (5). Of the 39 that state their pay, the median range is $195k to $300k a year.
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Ericsson (US) · Gothenburg, Sweden · Posted Oct 28, 2026
Ericsson is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney in Gothenburg, Sweden to manage patent portfolios related to telecom inventions, support patent prosecution, and collaborate with R&D teams.
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · Posted Oct 27, 2026
Join Anthropic as an IP Counsel specializing in life sciences patents. Manage patent strategy, filings, and collaborate with researchers on AI-assisted inventions. Requires JD and life sciences degree.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$335k–$385kPostedSponsorship possibleIn-HouseAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Join Baker Hughes as a Legal Senior Advisor - IP Counsel, supporting patent portfolio development and technology-related contracts in the energy sector. Requires 7+ years in IP law and engineering experience.
Altos Labs · San Francisco Bay Area, CA · Posted Oct 6, 2026
Seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead global IP strategy at Altos Labs, focusing on patent portfolio management, litigation, and advising on regulatory strategies in the biotech sector.
Patent Attorney$486k–$571kPostedIn-HouseSeniorAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Greenhouse)
Mistral AI · Palo Alto, CA · Found Oct 27, 2026
Seeking a US Patent Attorney to manage patent strategy and help secure intellectual property for AI innovations. Collaborate with R&D and product teams in a dynamic environment at Mistral AI.
Type One Energy · Remote or Knoxville, TN · Found Oct 27, 2026
Type One Energy in Knoxville seeks a Patent Agent to draft and prosecute patent applications, manage patent portfolios, and support IP initiatives in fusion energy technologies.
Patent Agent≈ $130k–$205kest.In-HouseMid-level
Listed on LinkedIn · may ask you to sign in
DOE – Office of the General Counsel · Denver, CO · Found Oct 27, 2026
The DOE seeks a registered patent attorney to advise on IP, technology transfer, and commercialization matters related to research and program compliance. A J.D. and a scientific degree are required.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$90k–$197kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company website · also on GoInhouse
Coloplast · Minneapolis, MN · Found Oct 27, 2026
Join Coloplast as a Patent Agent focusing on patent drafting and prosecution for the Acute Care unit. Requires 3+ years of experience and a background in chemistry/bioscience or medical devices.
Patent Agent$142k–$212kPostedIn-HouseHybridNear the median for patent agent pay
Listed on GoInhouse
Entegris, Inc. · Austin, TX · Aurora, IL +4 · Posted Oct 22, 2026
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel role focused on leading global IP strategy, patent management, and complex legal challenges in a tech-driven environment. JD and patent registration preferred, with 7+ years of IP experience required.
Patent Attorney$185k–$250kPostedIn-HouseSeniorBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on entegris.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Power Integrations · San Jose, CA · Found Oct 27, 2026
Power Integrations seeks a Chief Intellectual Property Counsel in San Jose to lead global patent strategy, manage IP portfolio, and oversee patent prosecution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological innovation.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$241k–$330kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LinkedIn · may ask you to sign in
USA018 Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc. · Eagan, MN · Posted Oct 21, 2026
Seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal guidance on engineering initiatives and technology investments, advising on legal risks across technology development and compliance best practices, with a focus on intellectual property.
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. · Palo Alto, CA · Posted Sep 16, 2026
Join BridgeBio Pharma as a Patent Attorney to manage patent preparation and prosecution, provide IP counsel, and support adversarial proceedings in biopharma. Requires JD, USPTO registration, and 8+ years in pharmaceutical IP.
Patent Attorney$230k–$270kPostedIn-HouseHybridNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Greenhouse) · also on job-boards.greenhouse.io
Coupang · Seoul, South Korea · Posted Jul 1, 2026
Seeking a Sr. Principal Legal Counsel for IP at Coupang to manage patent portfolios, advise on patent strategy, and foster innovation. Requires 15+ years in patent law with expertise in prosecution and portfolio management.
From the company website · also on job-boards.greenhouse.io
BioSpace · Indianapolis, IN · Found Oct 27, 2026
Lilly seeks a strategic patent attorney to manage IP issues for pharmaceutical products, focusing on patent strategies, application filings, and risk analysis. Requires 10+ years experience and a JD from an accredited law school.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$230k–$372kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LinkedIn · may ask you to sign in
Qualcomm · San Diego, CA · Found Oct 27, 2026
Qualcomm seeks a Patent Counsel to manage patent portfolios, draft official communications, and conduct analyses in semiconductor technologies. Requires JD, 5+ years experience, and knowledge in patent prosecution and litigation.
Patent Attorney$166k–$250kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LinkedIn · may ask you to sign in
Altos Labs · San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Join Altos Labs as Senior Patent Counsel to manage global patent portfolios for innovative therapies, including preparation and prosecution of applications. Requires PhD and patent registration. San Diego onsite role.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$286k–$367kPostedIn-HouseSeniorAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Greenhouse)
Brookhaven National Laboratory · Remote or Upton, NY · Posted Jul 22, 2026
Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Patent Agent to manage patent dockets for diverse inventions, handle patent applications, and support technology transfer within their legal team.
Patent Agent$140k–$170kPostedNo sponsorshipIn-HouseNear the median for patent agent pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on GoInhouse
Reynolds American Inc. · Winston-Salem, NC · Found Oct 27, 2026
Reynolds American seeks a Senior Counsel - Patents to manage their patent portfolio, oversee patent litigation, and provide strategic advice. Requires at least 5 years of patent prosecution or litigation experience, JD, and technical background.
Patent Attorney≈ $230k–$370kest.In-HouseMid-level
Listed on LinkedIn · may ask you to sign in
Intellia Therapeutics · Cambridge, MA · Posted Oct 1, 2026
Intellia Therapeutics seeks a Sr. IP Counsel to manage global IP strategies for gene editing technology, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation, compliance, and collaborations.
Patent Attorney$269k–$328kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on intelliatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
U025 IC Great Brands LLC · East Hanover, NJ · Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14, 2026
Seeking an experienced Sr. Patent Counsel to lead patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management for Mondelēz International's global snack brands. Requires significant experience in law firm and in-house IP roles.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$143k–$235kPostedIn-HouseHybridBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on mdlz.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
Stryker · Remote or Cary, IL · Portage, MI +3 · Posted Oct 26, 2026
Join Stryker as a Patent Agent managing the full patent lifecycle for their Medical Division, including invention assessments, patent application development, and collaboration with R&D teams.
Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 23, 2026
Applied Materials seeks an experienced Patent Attorney for IP risk management, focusing on technology issues, trade secrets, compliance, and IP strategies in semiconductor development.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$195k–$268kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Western Digital · San Jose, CA · Posted Oct 20, 2026
Join Western Digital's Patent Development Team to leverage your technical and patent expertise in analysis and strategies for patent portfolio management. The role is hybrid, based in San Jose or Irvine, CA.
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · Posted Sep 21, 2026
Join Anthropic as IP Counsel to handle the IP aspects of transactions, conduct diligence, and negotiate terms for acquisitions and complex agreements in a growing AI company.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$335k–$385kPostedSponsorship possibleIn-HouseAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Unified Patents · Washington, DC · Found Oct 19, 2026
Unified Patents seeks a Senior Patent Counsel with 5+ years experience in patent office proceedings and litigation, focusing on ex parte reexaminations and post-grant petitions. Requires EE or CS degree, advanced degree preferred.
Join Cepheid as a Senior Patent Agent, where you'll draft and prosecute patent applications in the molecular diagnostics field, and collaborate with R&D teams for IP strategies. Remote work available!
Patent Agent$150k–$190kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelNear the median for patent agent pay
Danaher · Remote or Austin, TX · Posted Oct 1, 2026
Join Danaher as Sr. IP Counsel, focusing on patent prosecution, FTO studies, and IP strategy within diagnostics and life sciences. Remote role, 8+ years required.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$220k–$250kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
CrowdStrike seeks an Assistant General Counsel for IP Strategy, focusing on global patent prosecution and AI integration in IP operations. Requires 15+ years of experience in IP and USPTO registration.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$210k–$300kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday)
Novartis (US) · San Diego, CA · Cambridge, MA · Posted Oct 16, 2026
Join Novartis as a Patent Attorney II, focusing on protecting innovations in biologics and pharmaceuticals. Provide strategic IP counsel, manage patent portfolios, and navigate complex legal landscapes.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$186k–$345kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on LinkedIn, GoInhouse
Whirlpool · Benton Harbor, MI · Found Oct 19, 2026
Whirlpool seeks a Patent Counsel in Benton Harbor, MI, to handle patent-related matters and provide legal guidance for intellectual property issues.
eBay · Remote or Bengaluru, India · Posted Sep 30, 2026
Join eBay's Patents & Open Source team as a Patent Drafting Attorney/Agent. Focus on AI-assisted patent drafting in software and e-commerce domains, collaborating globally and managing patent portfolios.
Ericsson (US) · Stockholm, Sweden · Found Oct 17, 2026
In-house senior director role leading Ericsson IPR licensing, patent pool relationships, SEP licensing campaigns, patent portfolio management, and IP monetization strategy.
Seeking Patent Agent to manage patent applications and collaborate with teams on IP strategy. Requires drafting expertise and knowledge of patent law. Remote work options may be available.
Patent Agent$120k–$169kPostedIn-HouseBelow the median for patent agent pay
From the company careers portal (UKG) · also on GoInhouse
ZOLL Medical Corporation · Chelmsford, MA · Found Oct 15, 2026
ZOLL Medical Corporation seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent Agent. The role involves patent application preparation and prosecution for medical technology. Requires 3-5 years of patent experience, in-house or law firm.
Patent Agent≈ $130k–$205kest.In-HouseMid-level
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on LinkedIn
Ericsson (US) · Santa Clara, CA · Found Oct 15, 2026
Ericsson seeks a Patent Attorney to guide R&D teams on patent matters, manage applications, and support litigation and licensing related to cellular technology and 5G/6G communication.
Patent Attorney$161k–$211kPostedNo sponsorshipIn-HouseBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Bristol Myers Squibb · San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 14, 2026
Lead IP strategy for RayzeBio's radiopharmaceuticals. Manage patent matters, analyze patentability, and oversee outside counsel. Requires 12+ years in patent prosecution with focus on small molecule/Chemistry.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$298k–$361kPostedIn-HouseHybridAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M focusing on preparing and prosecuting patents, supporting litigation activities, and providing legal advice on IP matters. Requires JD and USPTO registration.
Patent Attorney$188k–$230kPostedNo sponsorshipIn-HouseBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday)
Eli Lilly and Company · Remote · Posted Sep 17, 2026
Seeking a strategic patent attorney to provide IP advice for pharmaceutical products. Focus on patent strategies, drafting, and prosecution in a dynamic environment.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$230k–$372kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on GoInhouse
Apple · Multiple offices · Found Oct 7, 2026
This role requires a patent litigator to drive strategy and provide counsel on patent litigation matters at Apple, focusing on support for all products and businesses worldwide.
From the company careers portal (SmartRecruiters) · also on GoInhouse
Nokia (US) · Finland · United Kingdom · Posted Oct 5, 2026
Join Nokia as Lead Counsel to lead patent transactions and licensing, supporting global IP monetization. Requires 7+ years IP law experience, strategic legal advice, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Zebra Technologies · Remote or Lincolnshire, IL · Posted Oct 5, 2026
Seeking a Senior Patent Attorney at Zebra Technologies to manage patent portfolio development and provide IP counsel while collaborating with engineering and product teams. Must have a JD and patent law experience.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$157k–$235kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday)
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA · Multiple offices · Found Oct 5, 2026
Join Nestlé as a Patent Counsel specializing in food innovation and technology. Collaborate in transforming science into culinary products at our Product Technology Centre.
Associate Corporate Counsel role focusing on IP law, advising on regulatory and contentious issues for Google in Southeast Asia, with a strong emphasis on commercial and advisory support across products.
Nokia (US) · Finland · Denmark · Posted Sep 10, 2026
Join Nokia as a Senior Patent Specialist managing 5G/6G standard-essential patents, collaborating with inventors for high-value disclosures and supporting patent prosecution and monetization activities.
Technical SpecialistIn-HouseHybridMid-level
From the company website
Nokia (US) · Multiple offices · Posted Sep 1, 2026
Seeking a Senior Patent Counsel with 10+ years in patent litigation, particularly in telecommunications. Involves supporting licensing, infringement analysis, and global patent litigation.
Nokia (US) · Finland · United Kingdom +1 · Posted May 12, 2026
NOKIA seeks a (Senior) Patent Counsel/Agent in Dallas, Texas, offering compensation from $125,269 to $274,516. Focus on patent work within a leading tech company.
Senior Counsel for Abbott's Diabetes Care business, focusing on managing patent portfolios and IP issues, especially in Medical Devices and AI. Requires 7+ years of patent law experience and a JD.
Patent Attorney$172k–$344kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
Abbott seeks a Patent Agent, IP Strategy to enhance IP strategy and manage patent portfolios using data analytics. Requires 10+ years of experience in patent analytics, IP strategy, or prosecution, with USPTO registration.
Patent Agent$113k–$227kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent agent pay
In-house IP Research Information Scientist/Patent Searcher conducting FTO, patentability, patent landscape, competitive intelligence, and IP strategy research for Abbott legal and R&D teams.
Technical Specialist$78k–$156kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for technical specialist pay
From the company careers portal (Workday)
Sanofi (US) · Cambridge, MA · Posted Sep 25, 2026
Seeking a Patent Counsel for biologics projects, responsible for patent preparation, prosecution, and worldwide IP strategy at Sanofi in Cambridge, MA. Requires patent law experience and expertise in biologics.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$179k–$258kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Workday) · also on GoInhouse
Philips North America · Eindhoven, Netherlands · Posted Sep 3, 2026
Seeking a Senior IP Counsel specializing in audio/video technologies. Responsibilities include patent prosecution, IP litigation support, and collaboration with global IP teams. Requires a Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or physics.
Edwards Lifesciences · Irvine, CA · Posted Oct 22, 2026
Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Patent Prosecutor in Irvine, CA, to manage global patent portfolios, collaborate with R&D, and advise on IP-related issues. Requires USPTO admission, JD, and 5+ years experience.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$145k–$205kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Novartis (US) · Cambridge, MA · San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 30, 2026
Join Novartis as a Patent Attorney II, focusing on protecting innovations in biologics and pharmaceuticals. Provide strategic IP counsel, manage patent portfolios, and navigate complex legal landscapes.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$195k–$361kPostedIn-HouseSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
Gilead Sciences · Foster City, CA · Posted Aug 13, 2026
Gilead Sciences is seeking an Associate General Counsel for IP Litigation to lead complex patent litigation and serve as a trusted advisor on IP matters. Requires 12+ years in patent litigation, preferably in pharmaceuticals or biotech.
Patent Litigation Attorney$281k–$364kPostedIn-HouseHybridAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Merck & Co. · Rahway, NJ · Cambridge, MA · Posted Oct 27, 2026
Join Merck & Co. as a Patent Counsel in Rahway, NJ. Work with R&D to draft and prosecute patent applications, conduct analyses, and support business development in biopharmaceuticals.
Patent Attorney$210k–$331kPostedNo sponsorshipIn-HouseNear the median for patent attorney pay
Join Amgen as Senior Counsel focusing on biotech patent law and biosimilars. Handle IP strategy, patent prosecution, and litigation support. Remote role requiring strong background in biotech and patent law practices.
Patent Attorney≈ $210k–$305kest.Prefers no sponsorshipIn-House
