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IP Counsel, Patents

Anthropic · San Francisco, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
54 days
Anthropic's roles stay open a median of 62 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Anthropic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anthropic
high
449 stale, 19 reposted of 603 open
Hiring momentum
795 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

The IP Counsel will provide strategic IP guidance, focusing on patent strategy while collaborating with product, research, and technical teams. Responsibilities include supporting patent development, advising on IP matters, and implementing IP programs that align with the company's growth and mission. The role also involves managing patent prosecution, conducting IP due diligence, and educating teams on IP best practices.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anthropic as an employer.

What you need

  • Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet local licensing requirements to work as in-house counsel
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Substantial patent experience, including invention harvesting, prosecution, and portfolio development
  • Working knowledge of the broader IP spectrum, including trademarks, trade secrets, and open source
  • Experience working directly with engineers, researchers, or product teams to identify and protect inventions
  • Ability to explain IP concepts clearly to non-lawyers

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of legal experience with demonstrated expertise across the IP spectrum particularly in patents
  • Active membership in the California bar
  • Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Deep expertise in one or more IP areas beyond patents
  • Experience with AI, machine learning, or related cutting-edge technologies

What you get

  • Annual Salary: $335,000 — $385,000 USD
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space for collaboration

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the company's current IP challenges or projects
  • Vague mention of hybrid work policy; requires at least 25% in-office presence
  • Visa sponsorship is available but not guaranteed for all roles
  • Encouragement for candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, indicating a focus on diversity

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Listed by Anthropic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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