Patent Prosecution Attorney (Semiconductor Technologies)

Aspen Careers, LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly culture

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Free parking for in-office employees

Job summary

Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected IP boutique to recruit a Patent Prosecution Attorney focused on semiconductor technologies. You’ll draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications, collaborating with engineers and inventors on cutting-edge devices.

Remote-friendly, hybrid options, strong mentorship, and clear paths to partnership are emphasized, with a flexible billable target and focus on high-quality work.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting original U.S. patent applications in semiconductor fabrication or related tech.
• Technical degree in EE, CE, Materials Science or Physics.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO preferred (not required).
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications for semiconductor technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and inventors on cutting-edge semiconductor work.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide strategic input on patent portfolios and filing strategies.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution

Semiconductor tech

US patent law

Cross-functional collab

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Job description

Join a Cutting-Edge Intellectual Property Team – Patent Prosecution Attorney (Semiconductor Technologies)

Aspen Careers is partnering with a highly respected intellectual property boutique, to identify a Patent Prosecution Attorney with experience in semiconductor technologies. If you're looking for sophisticated, substantive patent work—not high-volume translation or localization—this is an opportunity to work directly with world-class innovators while enjoying exceptional flexibility, mentorship, and long-term career growth.

Job Title: Patent Prosecution Attorney – Semiconductor Technologies

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid) or Fully Remote (U.S. candidates considered; preference for the DMV area)

Why You Should Apply:

• Work directly with engineers and inventors on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, including fabrication processes, logic design, advanced packaging, and optical devices.
• Draft original U.S. patent applications from invention disclosures—not simply translating or localizing foreign filings.
• Join a growing firm with a strong pipeline of sophisticated semiconductor work and consistent demand from industry-leading clients.
• Enjoy a remote-friendly culture with a low annual billable expectation of 1,550 hours, providing a healthier work-life balance than many large firms.
• Be rewarded through a unique compensation model where efficiency and productivity directly impact earning potential, with base salaries range depending on experience and performance.
• Build meaningful client relationships and receive support to develop your own book of business and long-term partnership potential.
• Work alongside experienced IP attorneys in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4–6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience (strong junior candidates with exceptional technical backgrounds will also be considered).
• Demonstrated experience independently drafting original U.S. patent applications involving semiconductor fabrication or closely related technologies.
• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another closely related engineering discipline.
• Industry experience involving semiconductor fabrication, device engineering, process integration, packaging, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Experience with logic design, photonics, optics, memory technologies, or semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO preferred (not required).
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus but not required.

About the Firm:

• Boutique intellectual property law firm representing innovative technology companies ranging from startups to global industry leaders.
• Attorneys work directly with inventors to develop sophisticated patent portfolios rather than serving as intermediaries on translation-heavy prosecution.
• Remote-first culture with hybrid flexibility for local attorneys.
• Offering direct access to partners, meaningful mentorship, and accelerated career development.
• Strong commitment to promoting associates through client development opportunities and a realistic path to partnership.
• Growing workload with additional hiring driven by increased client demand rather than attrition.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive base salary: depending on experience.
• Formula-based productivity bonuses with significant upside.
• 1,550 annual billable hour expectation.
• Hybrid or fully remote work flexibility.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
• Free parking for in-office employees.
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on long-term career growth.

Join a firm where you'll do meaningful patent work, build lasting client relationships, and have a genuine opportunity to shape your career.