Patent Attorney

Patent Attorney - REMOTE - BOB NEEDEDPosition Overview We are seeking an experienced, client-focused Patent Attorney to join our remote legal team. The successful candidate will provide strategic patent counseling, lead patent prosecution and support patent litigation matters, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of technologies. This role requires strong technical background, excellent advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. 'BOB NEEDED' indicates a priority need for this hire to support an active patent litigation docket.Key ResponsibilitiesManage patent prosecution activities including drafting, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.Draft and review patent-related documents such as patentability opinions, freedom-to-operate analyses, claim charts, licensing agreements, and assignment documents.Lead and support patent litigation matters: prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, infringement and invalidity contentions, and participate in claim construction and trial preparation.Coordinate with outside counsel, expert witnesses, and internal technical teams to develop litigation strategy and case budgets.Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, enforcement, and risk mitigation.Conduct legal research and stay current on patent law developments, USPTO practice, and relevant case law.Maintain docketing and matter management, ensure timely responses to deadlines, and supervise paralegals and junior attorneys when applicable.Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and reliable, high-quality legal work.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (active USPTO registration required).Degree in a technical or scientific field (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) or equivalent technical background that enables understanding of complex technologies.Minimum of 4+ years of experience in patent law with demonstrable experience in both patent prosecution and patent litigation; experience as a Patent Attorney or Attorney handling patent litigation strongly preferred.Proven skills in patent drafting, claim construction, motion practice, discovery management, and trial support.Strong written and oral communication skills and experience counseling clients and managing client expectations remotely.Experience with IP management systems, docketing tools, and virtual collaboration platforms; ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fully remote environment; willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or court appearances.