Patent Attorney

Pop-Up Talent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney for a remote, part-time contract with the possibility to transition to full-time. You will perform patent prosecution, IP protection, and portfolio management, drafting and filing U.S.

patent applications with the USPTO and collaborating with inventors and technical teams. The role offers hourly compensation plus bonuses and a dedicated budget for networking and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active registration with the USPTO.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent law, USPTO procedures, and patent prosecution.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications with the USPTO.
• Work with inventors, engineers, and technical teams to identify patentable innovations.
• Conduct patentability, prior art, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Develop patent strategies and manage domestic and international patent portfolios.
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions.
• Advise on patent infringement, validity, and intellectual property risks.
• Draft and review IP agreements, including licensing, confidentiality, and assignments.
• Support patent litigation, disputes, and IP transactions as needed.
• Build professional relationships, participate in networking opportunities, and support business development efforts.
• Manage filing deadlines and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patent prosecution knowledge

Patent strategy development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Active registration with the USPTO

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Contract Patent Attorney**
Location: Remote - USA

• Employment Type: Part-Time Contract | Potential for Full-Time
• Compensation: Hourly + Bonuses + Business Development Budget

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Patent Attorney to provide legal counsel and support in patent prosecution, intellectual property protection, and patent portfolio management
• This is a flexible, part-time contract opportunity with the potential to grow into a full-time position. The ideal candidate enjoys building professional relationships, developing new business, and contributing to the growth of a patent practice
• In addition to hourly compensation and bonus opportunities, we provide business development support and a dedicated budget for networking, relationship-building, and professional growth

WHO WOULD THRIVE IN THIS ROLE?

• This opportunity could be an excellent fit for an attorney looking for support to expand and grow their practice, a semi-retired professional who wants to stay engaged, or someone returning to practice after a career break
• With flexible hours, business development support, and the option to remain a contractor or potentially transition into a full-time role, this position offers the freedom to work at your own pace while building meaningful professional relationships

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications with the USPTO
• Work with inventors, engineers, and technical teams to identify patentable innovations
• Conduct patentability, prior art, and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Develop patent strategies and manage domestic and international patent portfolios
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions
• Advise on patent infringement, validity, and intellectual property risks
• Draft and review IP agreements, including licensing, confidentiality, and assignments
• Support patent litigation, disputes, and IP transactions as needed
• Build professional relationships, participate in networking opportunities, and support business development efforts
• Manage filing deadlines and ensure legal compliance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Active registration with the USPTO
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent law, USPTO procedures, and patent prosecution
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Experience with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications and international patents
• Patent litigation experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.