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Express Employment Professionals Franchising lists this Patent Attorney opportunity in alexandria, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patent Attorneys / Patent Agents – | Boutique IP Firm | Old Town Alexandria, VA
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing boutique Intellectual Property firm in beautiful Old Town Alexandria that is expanding its patent practice and looking to hire three Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents.
This is an excellent opportunity for patent professionals who want sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and professional development within a smaller, collaborative firm environment.
The firm is located on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, offers free parking, and has a hybrid work schedule.
Chemical / Chemical Engineering
• Degree or technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of organic chemistry required
Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering
• Degree or technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering
Biotechnology
• Background in biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field required
What You’ll Do:
• Prepare and draft patent applications
• Handle all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution
• Analyze USPTO Office Actions and develop strategies for response
• Prepare responses to Office Actions
• Maintain accurate billing, files, and docketing
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility as your experience grows
Qualifications:
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Approximately 1–3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Prior experience drafting patent applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent technical, analytical, and writing skills
• Ability to quickly understand complex technologies
• Professional, motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Growing boutique IP practice
• Beautiful waterfront location in Old Town Alexandria
• Free parking
• Hybrid schedule – Monday through Wednesday in the office; Thursday and Friday remote
• 1,800 billable-hour requirement
• Bonus at 1,900 hours plus an additional bonus at 2,000 hours
• Competitive salary and benefits consistent with the Washington, DC market
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity for increasing responsibility and long-term growth
The firm is actively growing and looking to make all three hires as soon as possible.
If you are a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with one of these technical backgrounds, I would love to connect. Referrals of qualified patent professionals are also greatly appreciated.
Worksite address
alexandria, VA, 22350, US
Who can apply
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