Morgan Lewis: Global law firm providing legal services to corporate clients.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree and 3+ years patent prosecution experience; strong organization, written and oral communication, attention to detail; proficiency with CPI Patent, iManage, WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
CPI Patent, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal MacPac, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Communicator, iManage
Merchant & Gould: Legal firm specializing in intellectual property and technology law.
5+ YOEFive+ years U.S. patent prosecution experience, familiarity with USPTO procedures and electronic filing, strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, and advanced computer skills.
IPFolio, Memotech, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Patent Agent/Patent Prosecution Associate with Engineering Background
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$80k-$355k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Venable: Full-service law firm providing legal and regulatory counsel.
2+ YOERequires 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience; associate candidates need 3+ years legal practice, a Juris Doctor, bar admission, and strong writing and analytical skills. Engineering degree and USPTO registration preferred.
2+ YOEBachelors required; 2+ years patent prosecution experience in a law firm; experience preparing USPTO filings, IDSs, docketing, and client correspondence; strong attention to detail, communication, and time management; Microsoft Office and practice management software proficiency.
Atlanta or Denver or San Francisco or Seattle or St. Louis or Washington or Houston or Kansas City or Phoenix
$140k-$260k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Polsinelli: Provides comprehensive legal counsel and advocacy for businesses.
3+ YOEUSPTO registration required, 3+ years patent preparation and prosecution experience preferred, undergraduate degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics; JD and bar admission required for associate candidates; strong writing and communication skills.
Katten Muchin Rosenman: International law firm providing legal representation and advisory services.
3+ YOEUSPTO-admitted patent agent with an advanced technical degree and 3+ years prosecuting patent applications; requires patent prosecution knowledge, analytical skills, and Westlaw/database proficiency.
Banner Witcoff: Intellectual property law firm specializing in patents and trademarks.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; 1-2 years patent prosecution or industry experience preferred; US patent bar required; familiarity with docket tools; Japanese language a plus.
United States or Missouri or Austin or Boston or Chattanooga or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Houston or Jefferson City or Kansas City or Los Angeles or Madison or Milwaukee or Minneapolis or Nashville or Oakland or Omaha or Phoenix or Providence or Springfield or Saint Louis or Washington
$100k-$170k/yrRemoteFull Time
Husch Blackwell: A nationwide firm providing industry-focused legal and litigation services.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or CS, 3+ years preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm, registered Patent Agent with USPTO, strong research and communication skills; AI/quantum experience a plus.
Minneapolis or Denver or Wilmington or New York City or Indianapolis or Chicago or Washington or San Francisco
$44-$50/hrHybridFull Time
Faegre Drinker: International law firm providing litigation, regulatory, and business services.
3+ YOEAssociates degree or paralegal certificate (or 3+ years patent professional experience); patent prosecution experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and USPTO electronic filing; strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills; ability to bill 800 hours annually.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Electronic Filing (USPTO)
Fish & Richardson: Global law firm providing intellectual property and litigation services.
5+ YOE5+ years patent paralegal experience with U.S. prosecution knowledge; BA degree or Paralegal Certificate; 1300-hour annual billing target; strong organization and teamwork.
Microsoft Office, Timekeeping system, Patent prosecution software
Venable: Provides legal representation, legislative affairs, and complex litigation services.
3+ YOE3+ years patent prosecution experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, IP continuing education, proficiency with CPi, USPTO resources, and iManage; strong written/oral communication and ability to manage high volume work.
CPi, Patent Center, Assignment Center, Open Data Portal, iManage
Atlanta or Austin or Dallas or Houston or Seattle or San Francisco or Los Angeles or Costa Mesa or New York or Cleveland or Columbus or Cincinnati or Denver or Washington or Orlando or Chicago or Philadelphia or Wilmington
$130k-$180k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BakerHostetler: Provides legal counsel and litigation services for corporate clients.
3+ YOE3+ years experience; bachelor\u0002s in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering; registered to practice before the USPTO; patent drafting, prosecution, searches, due diligence, and client counseling; strong writing and research.
Stinson: Provides comprehensive legal services and counsel to corporate clients.
5+ YOEUSPTO-registered patent agent with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years patent prosecution experience, strong writing/analytical skills, docket management, and law firm or in-house IP experience.
Bioinformatics Patent Agent / Patent Attorney (CA / CO / DC / GA / NC / TX / Remote)
Atlanta or Denver or Houston or Seattle or Raleigh or San Francisco or San Jose or Washington or Winston-Salem
$140k-$225k/yrHybridFull Time
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton: Provides international legal services for intellectual property and business.
3+ YOEUSPTO-registered patent agent or patent attorney with bioinformatics/computational biology/AI background, MS/PhD preferred, minimum 3 years patent prosecution experience, transcripts and writing samples required, state bar admission required for attorneys.
Atlanta or Reston or Washington or Dallas or Palo Alto or Boston
$70k-$95k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Finnegan: Global law firm specializing in intellectual property law services.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree plus 3+ years patent prosecution experience (or 5+ years without degree); knowledge of USPTO procedures, EMF/filing, Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills.
USPTO, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
Stinson: Provides legal counsel and litigation services to corporate clients.
5+ YOEUSPTO registration, bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent, 5+ years patent preparation and prosecution experience, docket management, strong writing and communication skills.
Boston or Washington or San Diego or New York City or Los Angeles or San Francisco
$100k-$135k/yrHybridFull Time
Mintz: Full-service law firm providing legal and regulatory counsel.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of US and foreign patent prosecution experience, strong patent-office knowledge, organization, communication, computer, and deadline-management skills.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Patent Center, WIPO e-PCT, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Honigman: Full-service business law firm providing specialized legal counsel.
2+ YOEJD and BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; 2+ years patent prosecution experience; USPTO registration and state bar admission (IL, MI, or DC) or ability to waive; strong written/verbal skills and ability to travel.
Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$200k-$250k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Stinson: Provides legal counsel and representation to businesses and individuals.
7+ YOEJ.D. with 7+ years patent prep/prosecution in mechanical arts; B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field; USPTO registration; DC bar; strong writing and communication skills.