Patent Attorney - Houston or The Woodlands

Taylor Root; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

401k with employer contribution

Paid parking

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Registered Patent Attorney for their Houston or Woodlands office. The role focuses on patent prosecution with opportunities in client counseling, IP contracts, and litigation support. Must be admitted to the USPTO, with TX or LA bar admission strongly preferred; 5+ years of attorney experience in patents is required.

A competitive benefits package is highlighted. The firm offers a collaborative, high-energy culture, a solid benefits footprint including 100% employee

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an Attorney with strong patent prosecution experience.
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO; Louisiana or Texas Bar admission strongly preferred
• B.S. or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline
• Experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing U.S. and international patent matters, including coordination with foreign counsel
• Ability to handle a mix of patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion work, IP-related contracts, and litigation support
• Strong writing, academic credentials, client-service skills, and the ability to work directly with and develop client relationships
• Strong academic credentials and job tenure

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Client counseling

IP contracts

Litigation support

Education

J.D. / USPTO admission

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Midsize Law Firm seeking a Registered Patent Attorney in their Houston or Woodlands office:

• Practice area focus: Patents
• Billable hour requirement: 1900 for partnership track (open to reduced hour, staff attorney too)
• Firm places a high value on providing strong benefits for their employees!!
• Healthcare, Vision, & Dental covered 100% for employees
• 3-4 weeks PTO (Vacation & Sick) but generally flexible
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• 401k with 5% employer contribution
• Paid parking
• Support staff and Associates held at a very high regard, not seen as less than
• Collaborative, rapidly-growing, high-energy, and fun culture

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as an Attorney with strong patent prosecution experience
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO; Louisiana or Texas Bar admission strongly preferred
• B.S. or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline
• Experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing U.S. and international patent matters, including coordination with foreign counsel
• Ability to handle a mix of patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion work, IP-related contracts, and litigation support
• Strong writing, academic credentials, client-service skills, and the ability to work directly with and develop client relationships
• Strong academic credentials and job tenure