Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - IP Counsel / Patent Portfolio Manager (Hybrid) Capital OneSr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - IP Counsel / Patent Portfolio Manager (Hybrid)McLean, VirginiaIs an outstanding patent attorney with experience in preparing and prosecuting complex software or AI / machine learning centric applications as part of strategic product protection or portfolio building efforts; the successful candidate will be responsible for driving IP and patent strategy parallel to product development, with a specific focus on capturing and shaping critically important IP leveraging AI architectures and data-driven innovations. Is comfortable proactively engaging various teams across the enterprise to implement IP counseling and mine for critical IP; the successful candidate will set portfolio strategies and lead invention harvesting efforts that identify novel business-critical patentable technologies, and provide education and training to technical teams.
Patent Engineer Banner WitcoffPatent EngineerWashingtonPatent Engineers will work directly with engineers and scientists at client companies to prepare and prosecute patent applications describing cutting-edge inventions under the guidance of an attorney. Patent Engineers learn about many different leading technologies every day from computer networking, to video processing, solar energy, and wireless technologies, including 5G and 6G.
Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid) MERCHANT & GOULD PCPatent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid)Alexandria, VA$70,000–$95,000 / yearEstablishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid) MERCHANT & GOULD PCForeign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)Alexandria, VA$75,000–$100,000 / yearAssists in the preparation, prosecution and filing of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, utility patent, design patent, and utility model (hereinafter generally described as “patent”) applications in foreign countries including research regarding requirements of specific countries. 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares paperwork for filing including specifications, claims, abstracts, drawings and formal documents.
2027 Summer Associate- Biotechnology & Chemical Group (Biotechnology Patent Prosecution) Lawyers, Agents & Scientists2027 Summer Associate- Biotechnology & Chemical Group (Biotechnology Patent Prosecution)Washington, District of ColumbiaYour summer will include relevant work assignments, an informal mid-point and formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops/trainings, and exposure to our team structure, all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler. Our expertise includes patenting cutting-edge inventions and enabling improvements, including: diagnostics, genotyping & genomic profiling, CRISPR, PROTA, molecular and cell biology, and much more.
2027 Summer Associate- Electronics Group (Patent Prosecution) Lawyers, Agents & Scientists2027 Summer Associate- Electronics Group (Patent Prosecution)Washington, District of ColumbiaOur IP professionals provide counsel in a variety of sectors such as: artificial intelligence/neural networks, electromechanical devices, sensor technologies, biomedical systems and devices, wireless and telephonic communications, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing, computer networking, and much more. Your summer will include relevant work assignments, an informal mid-point and formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops/trainings, and exposure to our team structure, all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler.
2027 Summer Associate- Mechanical & Design Group (Patent Prosecution) Lawyers, Agents & Scientists2027 Summer Associate- Mechanical & Design Group (Patent Prosecution)Washington, District of ColumbiaThe Mechanical & Design Group uses the full complement of IP protection, including utility and design patents, trade dress, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright, to protect mechanical innovation and evaluate if a new product has freedom to operate in the market. Your summer will include relevant work assignments, an informal mid-point and formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops/trainings, and exposure to our team structure, all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler.
2027 Summer Associate- Biotechnology & Chemical Group (Chemical Patent Prosecution) Lawyers, Agents & Scientists2027 Summer Associate- Biotechnology & Chemical Group (Chemical Patent Prosecution)Washington, District of ColumbiaOur expertise includes patenting cutting-edge inventions and enabling improvements that involve new chemical entities (NCE), polymers and polymer processing technology, chemical synthesis, chemical formulations, and commercial and consumer applications of new materials. We draft patent applications (US and foreign) with an eye to commercializing products and attracting commercial investors in a wide array of industries, including analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, organic synthesis, pesticides and herbicides, nanotechnology, and much more.
2027 Summer Associate- Trial & Appellate Group (Patent Litigation) Lawyers, Agents & Scientists2027 Summer Associate- Trial & Appellate Group (Patent Litigation)Washington, District of ColumbiaYour summer will include relevant work assignments, an informal mid-point and formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops/trainings, and exposure to our team structure, all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler. Sterne Kessler’s distinct approach integrates its trial skills and experience, technical depth, knowledge of patents, and leadership at the PTAB to win for clients in district courts and at the USITC.
Lateral Associate, IP and Patent Litigation – 3rd to 5th Year Lawyers, Agents & ScientistsLateral Associate, IP and Patent Litigation – 3rd to 5th YearWashington, District of ColumbiaWith lean teams, handsâon responsibility, and close collaboration with nationally recognized IP litigators, associates are trusted early with substantive work, client interaction, and strategic decisionâmaking—making it an ideal platform for lawyers who want to accelerate their development while working at the cutting edge of IP law. Associates at our firm primarily doing patent or trademark prosecution tend to select hour goals less than 2000 hours, while attorneys primarily doing litigation and/or inter partes work are more likely to select hour goals of 2000 hours.
Lateral Associate, IP and Patent Litigation – 6th to 8th Year Lawyers, Agents & ScientistsLateral Associate, IP and Patent Litigation – 6th to 8th YearWashington, District of ColumbiaWith lean teams, handsâon responsibility, and close collaboration with nationally recognized IP litigators, associates are trusted early with substantive work, client interaction, and strategic decisionâmaking—making it an ideal platform for lawyers who want to accelerate their development while working at the cutting edge of IP law. Associates at our firm primarily doing patent or trademark prosecution tend to select hour goals less than 2000 hours, while attorneys primarily doing litigation and/or inter partes work are more likely to select hour goals of 2000 hours.
Senior Legal Counsel Wolters KluwerSenior Legal CounselWashington, DC$128,900–$226,050 / yearKey Tasks: Structure, draft and negotiate (i) customer agreements (including preparation of Software as a Service ("SaaS"), enterprise licensing, subscription and/or implementation or services agreements covering offerings or services from a single or multiple businesses within WKH) with private and public organizations globally, (ii) business development, co-development/co-marketing, innovation lab and other strategic alliance arrangements, (iii) reseller and distribution arrangements, (v) content licensing agreements for use in retrieval augmented generation ("RAG") models, large language model ("LLM") model training, and/or other emerging artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies, and (v) business associate agreements and/or data processing agreements. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and guidance on a wide variety of commercial, contractual, regulatory, litigation and day-to-day legal matters, with a particular focus on drug information and medication decision support solutions for the Clinical Decision Support and Provider (CDSP), Pharmacy and Health Technology Solutions (PHT) and international segments within Wolters Kluwer Health ("WKH").
IP and Patent Litigation Associate (ITC) #21736 Washington, DC Vanguard-IPIP and Patent Litigation Associate (ITC) #21736 Washington, DCWashington, DC, DCPrior ITC experience and familiarity with 19 C.F.R. and the Administrative Procedure Acts is welcome but not required—the firm is committed to training motivated attorneys who demonstrate strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.
Design Associate (Licensed Attorney) Lawyers, Agents & ScientistsDesign Associate (Licensed Attorney)Washington, District of ColumbiaBachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in one of the following disciplines: industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, art teaching education, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or physics, or an equivalent discipline. Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is seeking a junior associate to join its Mechanical & Design Group and work on cutting-edge design patent matters alongside a team recognized as the inaugural “Design Patent Firm of the Year” by Managing IP in 2026 and ranked among the top two U.S. law firms for design patents for the last three years.
Lateral Associate, Electronics Patent Prosecution and/or PTAB Litigation – 2nd to 5th year Lawyers, Agents & ScientistsLateral Associate, Electronics Patent Prosecution and/or PTAB Litigation – 2nd to 5th yearWashington, District of ColumbiaRemoteAssociates at our firm primarily doing patent or trademark prosecution tend to select hour goals less than 2000 hours, while attorneys primarily doing litigation and/or inter partes work are more likely to select hour goals of 2000 hours. As an Associate in the Electronics Group, you will be tasked with the following: Patent Application Drafting: Prepare and file original utility and design patent applications, including drafting detailed specifications, claims, and figures based on inventor disclosures and technical documentation.
Patent Agent (Life Sciences) #21644 Washington, DC Vanguard-IPPatent Agent (Life Sciences) #21644 Washington, DCWashington, DC, DCD. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or a related field of study. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.
Patent Agent – Life Sciences #22043 Washington, DC Vanguard-IPPatent Agent – Life Sciences #22043 Washington, DCWashington, DC, DCOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. • Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
Patent Paralegal (IDS/Formalities) Fish & RichardsonPatent Paralegal (IDS/Formalities)Washington, District of Columbia$26.66–$44.61 / hourHaving a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm. Minimum 6 months experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge, or equivalent legal support experience, is preferred.
NewBioinformatics Patent Attorney or Patent Agent #22268 Washington, DC Vanguard-IPBioinformatics Patent Attorney or Patent Agent #22268 Washington, DCWashington, DC, DCApplicants must have prior patent prosecution experience, be highly detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in technical writing considered a strong plus. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and possess strong educational and/or industry experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
Patent Prosecution Associate – AI and Software Technologies #21801 DC Vanguard-IPPatent Prosecution Associate – AI and Software Technologies #21801 DCWashington, DC, DCSeeking an experienced USPTO-registered Associate attorney with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field such as Math, Physics, etc. Candidate should have law firm experience working with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Image Processing, and/or Autonomous Vehicle technologies.