Intellectual Property Assosicate Attorney

Career Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking an IP Associate Attorney in Washington DC with USPTO registration to handle patent and IP matters for innovative clients.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications, advise on protection strategies, originate work, and manage client relationships while collaborating with senior attorneys on enforcement where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have USPTO registration.
• Minimum of 4+ years of IP experience.
• Ability to originate and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Advise clients on IP protection strategies.
• Handle both firm-generated and originated work.
• Conduct patent searches and analysis.
• Support IP litigation or enforcement where needed.

Skills

USPTO registration

Patent prosecution

Client relations

IP strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Intellectual Property (IP) Associate Attorney – USPTO Required – Washington DC

About the Role

A top-tier law firm is seeking an IP Associate Attorney with USPTO registration to handle patent and intellectual property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Advise clients on IP protection strategies
• Handle both firm-generated and originated work
• Conduct patent searches and analysis
• Support IP litigation or enforcement where needed

Requirements

• USPTO registration required
• 4+ years of IP experience
• Ability to originate and manage client relationships

Why Apply

• Work with innovative companies and technologies
• Strong earning potential with origination