IP Counsel

Who you are

• Hold a JD from an accredited law school and are an active member of at least one U.S. state bar
• Have substantial trademark and domain practice experience spanning clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement
• Have current, hands-on experience: running clearances, shape filing strategies, and make enforcement calls yourself
• Have managed global trademark and domain portfolios, including UDRP proceedings and online enforcement
• Exercise sound judgment about which matters to pursue, and can explain that reasoning clearly to lawyers and non-lawyers alike
• Work collaboratively with legal colleagues, outside counsel, and business partners, and are motivated by the work itself
• 10+ years of trademark and domain practice
• Prior in-house experience at a technology company, with a track record of partnering with business teams to enable speed in a risk-adjusted way
• Experience protecting brands in AI or other rapidly evolving technology fields
• Experience building or scaling high-volume enforcement and takedown programs
• Experience navigating brand disputes with commercial, community, or publicity dimensions
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work

What the job involves

• We are seeking an experienced IP Counsel to help protect some of the world's fastest-growing technology brands
• In this role, you will share ownership of Anthropic's global trademarks and domains practice, spanning clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement, partnering closely with other members of our IP team, outside counsel, and business teams
• Anthropic's brands are among its most valuable assets, and you will help protect them at the pace the AI industry moves
• Our trademark practice spans a rapidly growing global portfolio, a high-volume enforcement program, and naming decisions for some of the most visible products in technology
• This is a hands-on role for an attorney with deep trademark expertise who wants their work to matter and who is aligned with Anthropic's mission of responsible AI development
• Run trademark clearance for new model, product, and feature names, delivering clear, risk-rated recommendations that let teams move quickly and confidently
• Manage global trademark prosecution and portfolio strategy in coordination with outside counsel, including filing strategy, office actions, and portfolio maintenance across many jurisdictions
• Lead trademark and domain enforcement end to end: assess potential infringements, select the right enforcement mechanism, work with outside counsel as necessary, and drive matters to resolution
• Help oversee our online brand protection program, working with our external vendor and IP Legal Specialist to action infringements and impersonations at scale
• Manage domain portfolio strategy, including acquisitions, disputes, and recovery
• Respond to inbound trademark demands and support trademark-related litigation
• Counsel marketing, product, and go-to-market teams on brand usage and naming, translating IP risk into practical guidance
• Build the playbooks and processes that let a lean team run a world-class global brand protection practice

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and absence policies
• Mental health support for you and your dependents
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant
• Retirement plans with competitive matching
• Life and income protection plans
• $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Annual education stipend
• Home office stipends
• Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic
• Daily meals and snacks in the office