Patent Attorney

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC represents a major international law firm seeking a mid to senior patent attorney in Dallas or Washington, DC. The role combines patent litigation and drafting, with a preference for litigation experience.

Qualified candidates will have 3–8 years drafting patents, a strong engineering background, bar admission in TX or DC, and excellent writing and verbal skills.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience drafting patent applications and IP transactional work.
• Experience handling IP disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secrets, as well as licensing and commercial disputes.
• An engineering background is required [electrical, computer, mechanical or related].
• Admission to the Texas or District of Columbia bar.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Patent drafting

IP litigation

Engineering background

Bar admission TX/DC

Legal writing & communication

Job description

Mid to Senior Patent Attorney - Engineering - Dallas or Washington, DC

Our client is a major international firm, seeking a mid to senior associate for its Intellectual Property practice in Dallas or Washington, DC. This position combines both IP litigation and patent application drafting, with a preference for litigation experience. The salary for this position is between $310k to $435k.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience drafting patent applications and other IP transactional work.
• Experience handling IP disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secrets, as well as licensing and commercial disputes.
• An engineering background is required [electrical, computer, mechanical or related].
• Admission to the Texas or District of Columbia bar.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.