Patent Attorney

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with tuition reimbursement

CLE/training funds

Parking and allowances for home computer and cell phone

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm is seeking a full-time Patent Attorney in San Jose. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and significant experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Responsibilities include managing patent portfolios, IP prosecution, and conducting investigations. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and tuition reimbursement. Interested applicants should email their materials for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications preferred.
• Industry experience and advanced technical degrees are of particular interest.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative environment focusing on clients’ needs.
• Handle IP prosecution, including applications, appeals, and foreign oppositions.
• Strategic patent portfolio planning and management.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and clearance investigations.
• Provide opinions.

Skills

Collaboration

IP prosecution

Patent portfolio management

Investigations

Education

S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering, software or related fields, chemistry or biotech

Job description

Careers | Patent Attorney

SLW Has World-Class Clients and Career Opportunities to Match

JOIN US At SLW, we're passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer 2025 Internships for law students and engineering students (San Jose only for engineering).

Patent Attorney

Full-Time | All Locations (Cloud + Physical Offices)

Who We’re Looking For

• S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering, software or related fields, chemistry or biotech
• 5+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications preferred
• Industry experience and advanced technical degrees of particular interest

What You'll Do

• Work in a collaborative environment that lets you focus on clients’ needs
• IP prosecution, including preparation and prosecution of applications, appeals, re‑examinations, and foreign oppositions
• Strategic patent portfolio planning and management
• Infringement, validity, and clearance investigations
• Opinions

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance; long‑ and short‑term disability
• 401(k); tuition reimbursement; CLE/training funds
• Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances

How To Apply

Use the Apply Now buttons or email [e-mail] with the requested materials. Please include the role in your subject line and preferred office location.