Job Description

About Aborder Products

Founded in 2019, Aborder Products specializes in the research and development of innovative consumer goods. We’re home to multiple brands focused on improving everyday life through thoughtful, accessible design. With a growing portfolio and expanding product pipeline, we are committed to delivering high-quality products at the lowest possible prices.

Learn more: aborderproducts.com

About the Role

Aborder Products is looking for a highly motivated Patent Attorney to build and lead our in-house intellectual property efforts. This is a rare opportunity to shape the IP strategy of a rapidly growing consumer product company from the ground up.

As the first dedicated IP legal hire, you will work closely with internal teams and external counsel to protect our innovations, mitigate IP risk, and align our patent strategy with R&D and business goals. You’ll advise across the full IP lifecycle—from invention disclosure to prosecution, competitive analysis, and enforcement.

You’ll report directly to the COO and collaborate with leaders across engineering, design, product, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct invention harvesting sessions and identify patentable innovations.
• Advise on freedom-to-operate, infringement risk, and patentability assessments.
• Manage third-party IP issues, including licensing requests and enforcement matters.
• Develop internal IP policies, training programs, and workflows.
• Maintain and manage Aborder’s patent portfolio and docketing operations.
• Monitor IP law developments and proactively advise the business.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on complex prosecution or litigation matters.
• Support contract negotiations involving IP clauses (NDAs, licenses, JVs, etc.).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (Texas preferred).
• USPTO Registration required.
• 4+ years of experience in patent law (law firm or in-house), preferably in consumer products.
• Technical degree in engineering or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting utility patents.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent law and familiarity with international IP practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter capable of independently driving IP initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be the first patent attorney at a fast-scaling product company
• High-impact role with executive visibility
• Creative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong focus on innovation
• Competitive compensation and benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the role.

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