Patent Partner – Build and Lead Your IP Practice in DC

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

DC Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Washington, D.C. office is expanding its IP group and seeking experienced patent attorneys to join a national platform with autonomy to build a focused practice.

The role emphasizes leading and growing an IP book of business in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment. Candidates should have 8–10 years of patent experience, a degree in electrical engineering or related field, USPTO registration, and an established portable client base.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of patent prosecution and/or IP counseling experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline (computer engineering, physics) with depth in semiconductors, telecom, signal processing, power systems, or embedded/software.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO and an established, portable book of business.

Responsibilities

• Help build and lead the Washington, DC IP practice within a national platform.
• Cross-sell across DBL's practice areas and shape the direction of the DC group.
• Manage client relationships and originate/bill work to grow revenue.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

USPTO registration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Washington, D.C. office is expanding its IP group and seeking experienced patent attorneys to join a national platform with autonomy to build a focused practice.

The role emphasizes leading and growing an IP book of business in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment. Candidates should have 8–10 years of patent experience, a degree in electrical engineering or related field, USPTO registration, and an established portable client base.