Patent Attorney

Dcbar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, life, STD, LTD

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig in Washington, D.C. is seeking experienced patent attorneys to join a growing IP group. Join a national platform with autonomy to build your practice, in the heart of Penn Quarter.

Requires 8–10 years in patent prosecution or IP counseling, USPTO registration, DC bar preferred or waivable, and an established portable book of business. Compensation includes a 100% commission structure with earning range $125,000–$250,000+ per year and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of patent prosecution and/or IP counseling experience
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Bar admission, with D.C. admission preferred or eligibility to waive in
• An established, portable book of business

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

IP counseling

USPTO registration

DC bar preferred

Book of business

Job description

Patent Attorney

DUNLAP BENNETT & LUDWIG | Washington, D.C.

Bring your practice to downtown D.C.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a national law firm, is expanding its Washington, D.C. intellectual property group. We are seeking experienced patent attorneys who want the reach of a national platform with the collegiality and autonomy of a focused practice group. Our D.C. office is in the heart of Penn Quarter, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Capital One Arena. It is steps from Metro and surrounded by some of the city's best restaurants, museums, and cultural destinations.

What we're looking for:

• 8–10 years of patent prosecution and/or IP counseling experience
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Bar admission, with D.C. admission preferred or eligibility to waive in
• An established, portable book of business

Why DBL:

• The resources and client reach of a national firm, with opportunities to cross-sell across DBL's practice areas
• The freedom to build and lead your practice, not just maintain it
• A growing D.C. IP group where you can help shape its direction

Compensation Structure & Disclosures:

Job Type: W-2 Employment

Projected Earning Range: $125,000— $250,000+ per year (Good-faith performance-based range for a book of $250 -450k)

This is a 100% commission basis with no fixed base salary. As a DBL Partner, your earnings are tied entirely to generated revenue (originating, managing, and billed work), featuring performance incentives.

Benefits & Healthcare:

• Employer-subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, life, STD, LTD insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan plus matching
• Paid time off (PTO) and D.C. Paid Family Leave