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Patent Partner


Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125000 - 250000
Posted: 10 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DUNLAP BENNETT & LUDWIG Washington D.C.

Bring your practice to downtown D.C.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig a national law firm is expanding its Washington D.C. intellectual property group. We are seeking experienced patent attorneys who want the reach of a national platform with the collegiality and autonomy of a focused practice group. Our D.C. office is in the heart of Penn Quarter between Pennsylvania Avenue and Capital One Arena. It is steps from Metro and surrounded by some of the citys best restaurants museums and cultural destinations.

What were looking for:

  • 810 years of patent prosecution and/or IP counseling experience
  • A degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline (computer engineering physics) with technical depth in areas such as semiconductors telecommunications signal processing power systems or embedded and software technologies is preferred
  • Registration to practice before the USPTO
  • An established portable book of business
Why DBL:
  • The resources and client reach of a national firm with opportunities to cross-sell across DBLs practice areas
  • The freedom to build and lead your practice not just maintain it
  • A growing D.C. IP group where you can help shape its direction

Compensation Structure & Disclosures:

Job Type: W-2 Employment
Projected Earning Range: $125000 $250000 per year (Good-faith performance-based range for a book of $250 -450k)

This is a 100% commission basis with no fixed base salary. As a DBL Partner your earnings are tied entirely to generated revenue (originating managing and billed work) featuring performance incentives.

Benefits & Healthcare:


This position is fully eligible for company-sponsored benefits upon completing the standard onboarding period. Available benefits include:
  • Employer-subsidized Health Dental Vision life STD LTD insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) and D.C. Paid Family Leave

Learn more about the firm at . Please contact emailprotectedfor more information.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran-owned firm with outcome focused attorneys advising and representing clients in national and international legal matters.

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