Patent Prosecution Attorney

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Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a highly respected, full-service New England law firm with more than 80 years of success representing businesses, organizations, and individuals in sophisticated legal matters. With more than 75 attorneys across five offices, the firm combines the depth and resources of a larger practice with the collaborative culture, accessibility, and personal attention of a regional firm. Attorneys and staff work alongside accomplished professionals on complex, meaningful matters in an environment that values teamwork, professional growth, community involvement, and long-term careers.

If you are an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney registered with the USPTO with a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a book of business than please apply!

This role is hybrid in Manchester New Hampshire.

Why join us?

We offer:
Full Benefits Package
Flexible PTO
Bonus
1700 Billable Hours

Job Details

Job Details

Build the future of innovation through strategic patent protection. We are seeking a Permanent Patent Prosecution Attorney to help clients secure, strengthen, and defend their intellectual property. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of experience who enjoys translating complex technologies into well-crafted patent applications and practical legal strategies.

You will guide patent matters from invention assessment through prosecution, collaborate with inventors and business leaders, and develop portfolios aligned with clients’ commercial goals. Bring your technical curiosity, legal judgment, and persuasive writing skills to work that makes a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Draft, file, and prosecute domestic and international patent applications, coordinating with foreign counsel as needed.

Conduct inventor interviews and evaluate technical disclosures to identify patentable subject matter and develop effective claim strategies.

Prepare responses to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and manage prosecution deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.

Develop patent strategies that support clients’ research, product development, licensing, and broader business objectives.

Perform patent portfolio analysis to identify coverage gaps, assess asset strength, prioritize filings, and recommend maintenance or expansion strategies.

Conduct patent analysis, including prior-art reviews, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate evaluations, and patent infringement assessments.

Advise clients on patent law, prosecution risks, claim scope, and opportunities to strengthen intellectual property protection.

Collaborate with patent litigation counsel on claim construction, validity, infringement, and prosecution-history issues.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable guidance for clients.

Manage multiple matters while maintaining clear client communication, high-quality work product, and sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Active registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

5+ years of relevant patent attorney experience, with substantial hands-on responsibility for patent drafting and prosecution.

Strong experience with patent applications, patent strategy, patent portfolio analysis, patent analysis, patent law, and patent infringement matters.

Experience supporting patent litigation, including analysis of infringement, validity, claim scope, or related prosecution issues.

Technical or scientific education sufficient for USPTO registration, with the ability to understand complex inventions and communicate effectively with inventors.

Demonstrated ability to draft clear specifications, develop defensible claims, and produce persuasive prosecution arguments.

Working knowledge of U.S. patent practice and international filing processes, including Patent Cooperation Treaty procedures.

Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to independently manage a demanding docket, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Equivalent relevant experience will be considered where appropriate; active bar membership and USPTO registration are required.

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