Patent Attorney or Agent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 10, 2026- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

IP Attorney or Agent – Chemical Technologies – Law Firm – Greenville, SC

March 4, 2026- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, P.A., one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking an IP Attorney or Patent Agent to join our Chemical & Life Sciences Practice Group.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We value strong relationships and believe that true success comes from working closely with one another and with our clients. Our Chemical & Life Sciences Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries. We support innovation in diverse fields, including advanced materials, specialty chemicals, polymer science, catalysis, antimicrobials, personal care products, medical devices, and textile technology. As an IP Attorney or Patent Agent, you will help clients secure patent protection and provide strategic intellectual property counsel related to their innovations.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, professional development, and meaningful client partnerships.

Position Details:

Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
Draft and prosecute patent applications
Draft opinions of counsel
Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
Relevant experience in related technologies.
Must be a member of the U.S. Patent Bar.
Minimum of 1 year of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Benefits:

A culture that thrives on collaboration
Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients
Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions
Professional training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
Formal mentoring program
Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
Emphasis on work/life balance
401k/Profit Sharing
Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

To Apply:
If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you. To apply, please email a resume to: recruiting@dority-manning.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, SC

IP Attorney or Agent – Mechanical Arts – Law Firm – Greenville, SC or Raleigh-Durham, NC

March 4, 2026- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, P.A., one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced IP Attorney to join our Mechanical Practice Group.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We value strong relationships and believe that true success comes from working closely with one another and with our clients. Our Mechanical Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries including automotive, power generation, aerospace, and consumer appliances. As an IP Attorney, you will help clients secure patent protection and provide strategic intellectual property counsel related to their innovations.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, professional development, and meaningful client partnerships.

Position Details:

Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
Draft and prosecute patent applications
Draft opinions of counsel
Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.

Qualifications:

A degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience in related technologies
Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required

Benefits:

A culture that thrives on collaboration
Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients
Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions
Professional training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
Formal mentoring program
Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
Opportunities for client Secondments
Emphasis on work/life balance
401k/Profit Sharing
Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

How to Apply:

If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you. To apply, please email a resume to recruiting@dority-manning.com.

Dority & Manning, P.A. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, SC or Raleigh-Durham, NC

EE Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Quincy, MA – remote/hybrid

February 25, 2026- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Daly, Crowley, Mofford & Durkee, LLP, a midsized IP firm in the Boston area, seeks a patent attorney or agent with a degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent discipline. At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred. Firm attorneys work in a wide range of high-tech areas for large and small corporate, institutional, and individual clients. Our offices are located about 10 miles south of Boston; remote working arrangements will be considered. Compensation and benefits competitive with downtown firms.

Senior Manager of IP Administration – Law Firm – Washington DC

February 19, 2026- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Admin

Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with 16 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia that provides sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional services across multiple industries.

Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Senior Manager of IP Administration in the Washington, DC office. The Senior Manager of IP Administration oversees the firmwide IP Prosecution (Patent and Trademark) practice.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Supervises the Docketing, Patent Agent, Patent Law Clerk, and IP administrative staff.
Provides creative solutions and efficient legal processes by developing and implementing best practices and procedures.
Delegates ‎‎responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance ‎appraisals and professional development plans.
Oversees the management of the firm’s foreign and domestic IP Prosecution dockets, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Monitors and advises attorneys regarding IP law updates and trends in foreign and domestic jurisdictions.
Acts as an IP liaison with internal departments and manages relationships with third-party agencies and relevant organizations.
Coordinates and monitors IP Administration staff training and development.
Supervises and handles complex and specialized IP projects for attorneys.
Reviews and manages departmental budget and related expenses.
Manages the case and client intake and file transfer processes.
Performs general prosecution support functions.
Oversees the IP records file room.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of eight years previous relevant IP experience and three years of supervisory experience.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic intellectual property resources, the USPTO website, and IP docketing systems such as Inprotech. Familiarity with SAEGIS and Coresearch.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and written.
Ability to handle a number of responsibilities simultaneously.
Strong team player skills.
Flexibility to work additional hours and travel, as necessary.

All applicants must submit a resume for consideration.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $154,000 to $192,500. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm's Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Policies, the term "race" includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP endeavors to make www.arnoldporter.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Director of Support Staff Stephanie Denmark at +1 202.942.6068. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click Know Your Rights.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP uses E-Verify, which is a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, we verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We use E-Verify because we are a federal contractor containing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause. Please see the posters for details regarding E-Verify or contact Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP’s Human Resources Department for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster and Right-to-work Poster.

Apply online at:
https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities/practice-support/senior-manager-of-ip-administration

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington DC