Patent Attorney

Pay: $180000.00 - $260000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated patent and intellectual property matters with real business impact.
• Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys on complex IP disputes and high-stakes litigation.
• Enjoy meaningful responsibility direct client relationships and a voice in legal strategy.
• Join a collaborative boutique firm where your expertise is valued and your contributions get noticed.
• Build your practice expand your skills and pursue long-term professional growth.

Location

Houston TX 100% On-Site

Join our Houston-based team and enjoy a collaborative in-person environment where attorneys work closely together on challenging rewarding matters.

Note

Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license USPTO registration and 3 years of relevant patent law or intellectual property experience including strong patent drafting and prosecution skills. This is a fully on-site position.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

Were a collaborative Houston-based law firm specializing in sophisticated commercial litigation and intellectual property matters. Our attorneys combine technical expertise strategic thinking and a commitment to achieving outstanding client results. We offer an engaging environment where talented attorneys can take ownership make an impact and grow professionally.

Job Description

• Draft file and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Prepare office action responses amendments and patentability opinions.
• Conduct patent infringement validity and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys on patent disputes and IP enforcement matters.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio development protection and strategy.
• Work directly with inventors engineers and business leaders on innovative technologies.
• Support intellectual property licensing transactions and related agreements.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license and USPTO registration required.
• 3 years of patent law or intellectual property experience.
• Strong patent drafting prosecution research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and client relationship skills.
• Engineering or hard science background preferred.
• Patent litigation or intellectual property dispute experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when theyre trusted supported and challenged. Youll enjoy hands-on experience with sophisticated matters close collaboration with experienced colleagues and the opportunity to make a genuine difference for clients. If youre ready to grow your patent practice in a firm that values initiative excellence and teamwork wed love to hear from you!

JPC- 2479

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: TX bar license. USPTO-registered Patent Attorney license. 3 yrs of patent law or intellectual property law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3
• If remote: N/A. Fully on-site in Houston TX.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 3 to 5 yrs: $180K to $205K;
• 6 to 9 yrs: $205K to $235K;
• 10 yrs: $235K to $270K. Recruiter estimates not client-approved.

Submission Email: Debbie-

Quick Recruiter Reference

Houston boutique commercial litigation and IP firm seeking an on-site Patent Attorney. Role involves patent drafting USPTO prosecution IP strategy and litigation support. Requires active Texas Bar USPTO registration and 3 years of relevant experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Patent Attorney (USPTO Registered) - Mitby Pacholder Johnson - JPC- 2479 - source

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