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.

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

Include a resume with your submission.

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

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)

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.

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 or Raleigh - Durham, NC

We are looking for an entrepreneurial person with a great team attitude and an aptitude for learning new and complex technology. We are looking for a driven and focused attorney/agent who is ready and willing to be a part of multiple internal teams consisting of one or more patent attorneys/agents, technical specialists, project managers and paralegals.

Position Requirements:

• 3-10 years of direct experience drafting and prosecuting a high number of patent applications in a law firm and/or corporate setting
• A background preparing and prosecuting applications in one or more of the following technical areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, computer hardware and computer architecture
• An electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or data science educational background
• An advanced degree in any of the above areas is a plus
• Experience as a USPTO Examiner is a plus
• High level of comfort performing all aspects of prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting applications, responding to office actions, and interviewing patent examiners
• Significant experience with all, or a majority of, the following:
  • managing multiple active patent portfolios, domestically and internationally
  • representing both start-up and mature companies
  • preparing and prosecuting many inter-related patent applications
  • filing procedures and formalities
  • working with foreign counsel to prosecute foreign patent applications
  • project and budget management of large patent portfolios
  • preparing design guidance, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Liaising and working directly with clients and/or responsible business teams
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
• Experience working remotely, combined with occasional travel
• USPTO Registration
• An entrepreneurial spirit

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language
• High comfort level with work in a distributed professional environment and eagerness to actively build relationships
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must work well both independently and as a contributing member of our hardworking teams
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Excellent client service and management skills
• Passion and enthusiasm to expand skill set and interest in being part of the next chapter in a growing and exciting practice

Apply via email to:
dspinale@gtclawgroup.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.

For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $190,000 – $270,000 per year.

For agents committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $190,000 – $220,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Apply via email to:
careers@mcneilliplaw.com

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted .

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
• Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
• Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
• Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
• Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
• EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, writing sample, and transcripts to Rebecca Reyes, Executive Director at careers@esfip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes with complete undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school transcripts to: lawcareers@leydig.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chemical Associate or Patent Agent

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 Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries including artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, telecommunications, and semiconductors, among others. 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 bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, with relevant experience in related technologies
• Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
• A Minimum of 5+ 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)

Compensation:

The following compensation range applies only to candidates working in the state of Washington. The compensation range for Patent Attorney/Agent is $90,000 to $250,000. The actual salary will reflect a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business needs.

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.

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: Hybrid - Multiple Locations: Greenville, SC, Seattle, WA, or Raleigh-Durham, NC

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and IP protection.
• Collaborate with inventors and in-house counsel on cutting-edge technologies.
• Work remotely with flexible hours while leveraging firm resources and support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of solid patent prosecution experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields or equivalent patent prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration and, for attorneys, at least one state bar license required.
• Strong technical and writing skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Expertise or work experience in wireless communications (5G), semiconductors, artificial intelligence, or relevant technologies is a plus.

Why Join Loza & Loza:

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling/hours.
• Path to partnership for attorneys who demonstrate excellence and commitment.
• No minimum hourly requirements; attorneys control their own billable rates.
• Entrepreneurial platform with strong administrative and paralegal support.
• Collaborative, tech-savvy team with a national presence.
• Commitment to quality work and client service, not just billable hours.

Please send your resume, three published U.S. patent applications, and three office action responses to: careers@lozaip.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. No recruiters, please.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote within U.S.

Applicants should have:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO
• A J.D. and state bar membership in good standing
• At least 3 years of patent prosecution experience
• A provable portable book of business of at least $450,000
• Strong client origination and portfolio management skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience handling significant patent portfolios (25+ applications)
• A portable book of business that exceeds 100% of your personal capacity

At AEON Law, we’ve eliminated the billable hour in favor of a transparent, performance-based system (up to 60% of attorney-billings) that rewards results. Our attorneys and agents are creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who see IP as a critical business asset and help clients leverage its full value. We offer a collaborative, creative environment grounded in our core AEON values: Always Learning, Effective Delivery, Opportunity Seeking, and Novel Approach.

This is a remote or hybrid position with flexibility to work nationwide.

Apply online at https://aeonlaw.com/careers

Be ready to send us a sample of your patent filing and sample of your office action.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Why Harrity:

• Direct access to global clients. You counsel inventors and in-house teams directly on cutting-edge work.
• Production-based compensation with upside. -Transparent formula, no billable-hour requirements, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path to client-lead or partner roles.
• True life-work balance. Set a schedule that works for you and control when and where you work.
• Remote-first, never remote-alone. Regular virtual calls, and regional meet-ups keep our team connected and supported.
• Cutting-edge tooling. Our proprietary drafting automation streamlines routine tasks so you can focus on strategy and quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft, prosecute, and counsel on U.S. and international patent matters in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Leverage automation tools to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate daily with peers and mentors through video huddles, and instant messaging.
• Build trusted relationships with inventors and in-house counsel.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of recent patent preparation / prosecution experience with an electrical or mechanical focus.
• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• USPTO registration and U.S. residence.
• Experience with semiconductors or 5G is a plus.
• Sharp analytical writing skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Motivation to grow, share knowledge, and delight clients.

At Harrity & Harrity, we do things differently. We’re a patent law firm driven by precision, innovation, and purpose. Our team delivers top-tier quality and unmatched service to some of the most innovative tech companies in the world - on time, every time. But we don’t stop there. We’ve built a supportive, people-first culture grounded in respect, transparency, and empowerment, where every voice is heard and every employee is equipped to grow. Our modern, analytics-driven model uses automation and cutting-edge AI tools to maximize efficiency and accuracy. With a production-based compensation system, fully remote structure, and flexible workflows, our attorneys have true autonomy and control without sacrificing balance or income. We’re committed to giving back through Harrity 4 Charity and breaking barriers in the legal field through initiatives that elevate opportunity and expand access to the patent bar. If you're looking for a place where excellence meets impact, where you can deepen your subject-matter expertise, grow into a leadership role, or contribute to impactful work you can be proud of, where you can be part of a team that values long-term success, then you've found the right fit. Apply today - the future is now at Harrity.

Apply via email to:
jobs@harrityllp.com

Include a Resume & Cover Letter with subject line "Patent Professional Opening"

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote within U.S.