Patent Attorney

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.

1. Chemical / Chemical Engineering
2. • Degree or technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
3. • Knowledge of organic chemistry required
4. Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering
5. • Degree or technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering
6. Biotechnology
7. • Background in biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline
8. • 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.