Our client is seeking a patent attorney with 2-4 years of software patent prosecution experience for a full-time, fully remote contract role based in Washington, DC. You will support clients across domestic and international matters, taking ownership of a substantial docket and helping protect innovations across a range of technology sectors.
The Work
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for clients in software-related fields, managing matters from application drafting through prosecution.
- Own and efficiently manage a large patent docket, tracking internal and external deadlines and coordinating with supervisors and other stakeholders as needed.
- Support domestic and international patent procurement matters for clients across a variety of industries.
- Work on matters involving technologies such as machine learning, cloud computing and networking, cryptography, information security, distributed ledger technology, wireless communications, and robotics.
- Respond to client needs with clear, timely communication while delivering ongoing patent prosecution services.
- Collaborate with client teams and internal colleagues, including in organizations with established patent programs.
What You Bring
- Two or more years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience, in-house or as outside counsel; the target range is 2-4 years.
- Experience in the software arts, such as machine learning, cloud computing and networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology.
- J.D. and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Active bar admission in your state of residence and in a state where the client maintains an office; residency and bar admission in Washington, DC, California, New York, or Washington are preferred.
- Strong writing, communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to independently manage deadlines and a substantial docket.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, supervisors, and other internal and external stakeholders; responsiveness to client needs is important.
- Experience or education in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science is valued; exposure to wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, or blockchain is preferred.
Why Consider It
This fully remote role offers meaningful ownership of a large, varied patent docket and exposure to domestic and international software matters for clients with ongoing patent needs.
The initial full-time contract runs through the end of the calendar year, with potential annual renewal for successful candidates, and carries an 1,800 billable-hour requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
The annualized salary range for the District of Columbia is $198,000-$229,000, with possible incentive bonus eligibility and benefits that include health insurance, other insurance coverage, retirement benefits, vacation, and sick time.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.