Associate / Attorney - Patent Prosecution

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a national full service firm with a recognized intellectual property practice seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate to join its Washington DC office on a hybrid basis.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated patent portfolios for technology focused clients, with meaningful ownership of drafting and prosecution strategy. You will work closely with partners on high value matters while benefiting from structured training, national platform collaboration, and a clear long term advancement path.

Company Highlights

Join a well established national full service platform recognized in leading legal directories for multiple practice areas

Work on sophisticated patent matters for technology driven clients in cutting edge industries

Access over 1,000 attorneys across more than 20 offices providing a broad national IP platform

Benefit from direct partner access, hands on mentorship and collaborative cross office teams

Leverage structured training, leadership development, diversity initiatives and flexible working arrangements for long term growth

The Role

Draft and prosecute US and international patent applications across complex electrical and computer related technologies

Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses and freedom to operate assessments for sophisticated corporate clients

Respond to office actions and develop prosecution strategies with minimal supervision

Collaborate with partners and in house counsel to align IP strategy with business objectives

Support portfolio management, occasional opinion work and contribute to practice and client development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate with:

At least 3 years of focused patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting

Substantial patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical engineering, computer science or related technologies

USPTO registration and an active bar admission in the District of Columbia or ability to obtain

A JD and strong academic credentials, ideally from a law school ranked up to approximately T50

A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, physics or mathematics

Compensation & Benefits

$140,000 to $260,000 base salary, depending on experience

Performance based bonus opportunity aligned with firm and individual results

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off and firm recognized holidays

Reasonable 1,900 hour billable expectation with robust training and development support

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