BMC Helix · 17 hours ago
Helix Product & Intellectual Property Counsel - USA
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expBMC Helix is a forward-thinking IT organization focused on AI-driven solutions. They are seeking a Helix Product & Intellectual Property Counsel to lead patent and trademark strategies, advise product teams, and serve as a key legal partner across various functions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementCloud ComputingDevOpsIT InfrastructureIT Management
Responsibilities
Participate in Patent Review Committee and oversee evaluation of invention disclosures
Manage the full patent lifecycle, including invention intake, drafting coordination, prosecution strategy, office action responses, continuations, and post grant strategy
Review and approve patent applications prior to filing and ensure claim scope aligns with business objectives
Administer inventor recognition program and oversee inventor communications and training
Own and manage the global trademark portfolio, including filings, renewals, enforcement, and clearance
Advise marketing and business teams on trademark usage, attribution, and brand protection
Support domain name strategy and disputes, and handle copyright registrations and clearance matters as needed
Serve as legal advisor to Product and Marketing teams on product launches, press releases, advertising, competitive positioning, and product claims
Review and approve marketing materials for legal compliance, substantiation, and IP risk
Advise on anti competitive, advertising, and unfair competition considerations
Advise on open source software usage, license compliance, and contribution of company code to open source projects
Serve on open source review and AI governance bodies, assessing licensing, legal, and commercial risks
Draft, maintain, and support training on AI use, open source, confidentiality, and copyright policies
Support procurement and sourcing teams on technology related agreements, licensing terms, and IP risk
Review and negotiate agreements involving software, technology, and data
Advise on IP ownership, licensing, and risk allocation in vendor and partner contracts
Advise on export control compliance for software, technology, and data
Support classification, licensing determinations, and risk assessments for global product distribution
Partner with compliance and security teams on export related governance and training
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active U.S. state bar membership and USPTO patent attorney registration
5+ years of experience in intellectual property law, product counseling, and technology transactions
Experience working cross functionally with engineering, product, marketing, procurement, and compliance teams
Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, open source licensing, and export compliance
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical legal guidance
Prior in house experience at a technology or software company
Familiarity with AI governance
Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to operate autonomously
Benefits
Variable plan
Country specific benefits
Company
BMC Helix
BMC Helix provides cloud native ITSM, AIOps, discovery, CMDB, digital workplace, and automation across SaaS and hybrid environments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase