Patent Attorney

Career Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role requires 8–15 years of patent prosecution experience and offers flexibility for remote work. This position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing international patent matters, and providing strategic guidance to clients. Strong academic credentials and analytical skills are essential. The anticipated salary range is $150,000 – $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents before the USPTO.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Manage domestic and international patent prosecution matters.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on patent protection.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Drafting patent applications

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical field

Job description

Patent Attorney – Intellectual Property (DC)

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, DC. This role also offers flexibility for remote work.

The firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

This position provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters within a collaborative team environment while advising innovative clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Manage domestic and international patent prosecution matters
• Support patent prosecution activities before foreign patent offices
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on patent protection and portfolio development
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical specialists across the intellectual property practice
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality legal services

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of patent prosecution experience
• Demonstrated experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting patents before the USPTO
• Experience coordinating with foreign counsel on international patent matters
• USPTO admission required
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
• At least 3–5 years of law firm experience
• Strong academic credentials, analytical skills, and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree
• Experience working with medical device technologies

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the role may also be eligible for performance-based or discretionary compensation, depending on a variety of factors including performance, experience, and location.

What the Firm Offers

• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters