IP Counsel, Trademarks & Domains

Anthropic · San Francisco, CA · Legal · listed August 24, 2026

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The shape of it

Seniority

Senior

Experience asked

10+ years

Where

Hybrid

Stated pay

$335,000 – $385,000 USD

Requirements listed

Length

1,374 words

In the posting’s own words

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.

What it asks for · 6

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

Also a plus

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

What the job covers

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

Tools and skills named

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Words the posting leans on

trademark17×
enforcement14×
brand12×
experience12×
portfolio12×
domain11×
global8×
practice8×
clearance7×
outside counsel7×
technology6×
business5×
matters5×
product5×
program5×
action4×

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