Patent Prosecution Attorney

Jobot; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible PTO

Bonus

1700 billable hours

Job summary

Jobot, a premier New England law firm with over 80 years of success, seeks a Permanent Patent Prosecution Attorney in Manchester, NH. The role requires 5+ years of experience translating complex technologies into strong patent applications and legal strategies.

You will guide matters from invention assessment to prosecution, collaborating with inventors and business leaders to align portfolios with client goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in the United States.
• Active registration to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute domestic and international patent applications, coordinating with foreign counsel as needed.
• Conduct inventor interviews and evaluate disclosures to identify patentable subject matter and develop claim strategies.
• Prepare responses to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and manage prosecution deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop patent strategies supporting clients’ research, product development, licensing, and business objectives.
• Perform portfolio analysis to identify coverage gaps and recommend maintenance or expansion strategies.
• Conduct patent analyses including prior-art reviews and freedom-to-operate evaluations.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Client communication

Docket management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Patent Prosecution Attorney

$120000 - $200000 per year | Manchester, NH | On-site | Permanent

Premier New England Firm-Best Places to Work Winner

A bit about us:

Join a highly respected, full-service New England law firm with more than 80 years of success representing businesses, organizations, and individuals in sophisticated legal matters. With more than 75 attorneys across five offices, the firm combines the depth and resources of a larger practice with the collaborative culture, accessibility, and personal attention of a regional firm. Attorneys and staff work alongside accomplished professionals on complex, meaningful matters in an environment that values teamwork, professional growth, community involvement, and long‑term careers.

This role is hybrid in Manchester New Hampshire.

Why join us?

• Full Benefits Package
• Flexible PTO
• Bonus
• 1700 Billable Hours

Job Details

Job Details

Build the future of innovation through strategic patent protection. We are seeking a Permanent Patent Prosecution Attorney to help clients secure, strengthen, and defend their intellectual property. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of experience who enjoys translating complex technologies into well‑crafted patent applications and practical legal strategies.

You will guide patent matters from invention assessment through prosecution, collaborate with inventors and business leaders, and develop portfolios aligned with clients’ commercial goals. Bring your technical curiosity, legal judgment, and persuasive writing skills to work that makes a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute domestic and international patent applications, coordinating with foreign counsel as needed.
• Conduct inventor interviews and evaluate technical disclosures to identify patentable subject matter and develop effective claim strategies.
• Prepare responses to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and manage prosecution deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop patent strategies that support clients’ research, product development, licensing, and broader business objectives.
• Perform patent portfolio analysis to identify coverage gaps, assess asset strength, prioritize filings, and recommend maintenance or expansion strategies.
• Conduct patent analysis, including prior‑art reviews, patentability assessments, freedom‑to‑operate evaluations, and patent infringement assessments.
• Advise clients on patent law, prosecution risks, claim scope, and opportunities to strengthen intellectual property protection.
• Collaborate with patent litigation counsel on claim construction, validity, infringement, and prosecution‑history issues.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable guidance for clients.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining clear client communication, high‑quality work product, and sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Active registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 5+ years of relevant patent attorney experience, with substantial hands‑on responsibility for patent drafting and prosecution.
• Strong experience with patent applications, patent strategy, patent portfolio analysis, patent analysis, patent law, and patent infringement matters.
• Experience supporting patent litigation, including analysis of infringement, validity, claim scope, or related prosecution issues.
• Technical or scientific education sufficient for USPTO registration, with the ability to understand complex inventions and communicate effectively with inventors.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear specifications, develop defensible claims, and produce persuasive prosecution arguments.
• Working knowledge of U.S. patent practice and international filing processes, including Patent Cooperation Treaty procedures.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage a demanding docket, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered where appropriate; active bar membership and USPTO registration are required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.