Patent Attorney

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a leading AmLaw 100 firm to add a Patent Prosecution Attorney to its national IP practice in Dallas or Houston. The role focuses on sophisticated patent matters for Fortune 200 clients and involves interaction with inventors and in-house counsel.

Applicants should have 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience, a J.D., bar admission, and active USPTO registration. AI/ML experience is strongly preferred and exceptional writing and analytical abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience
• At least three full years drafting and prosecuting advanced computing patent applications
• J.D., applicable bar admission, and active USPTO registration
• AI and machine learning experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated patent matters for Fortune 200 clients
• Work on AI, machine learning, semiconductors, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software systems, fintech, and medical devices
• Interact directly with inventors and in-house counsel

Skills

Patent prosecution

Drafting & prosecuting patents

Communication skills

Analytical skills

AI/ML experience

Education

J.D.

Bar admission

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

AMLAW 100 | HOUSTON OR DALLAS | PATENT PROSECUTION | 2-5 YEARS

I'm partnering with a leading AmLaw 100 firm to add a Patent Prosecution Attorney to its nationally recognized IP practice.

Dallas or Houston

THE WORK

• Sophisticated patent matters for Fortune 200 clients
• Advanced technologies, including AI, machine learning, semiconductors, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software systems, fintech, and medical devices
• Direct interaction with inventors and in-house counsel

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2-5 years of relevant patent prosecution experience
• At least three full years drafting and prosecuting advanced computing patent applications
• J.D., applicable bar admission, and active USPTO registration
• AI and machine learning experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills