Contract Patent Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Patent Attorney
Location: Remote – USA

• Employment Type: Part-Time Contract | Potential for Full-Time
• Compensation: Hourly + Bonuses + Business Development Budget

• We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Patent Attorney to provide legal counsel and support in patent prosecution, intellectual property protection, and patent portfolio management
• This is a flexible, part-time contract opportunity with the potential to grow into a full-time position. The ideal candidate enjoys building professional relationships, developing new business, and contributing to the growth of a patent practice
• In addition to hourly compensation and bonus opportunities, we provide business development support and a dedicated budget for networking, relationship-building, and professional growth

• This opportunity could be an excellent fit for an attorney looking for support to expand and grow their practice, a semi-retired professional who wants to stay engaged, or someone returning to practice after a career break
• With flexible hours, business development support, and the option to remain a contractor or potentially transition into a full-time role, this position offers the freedom to work at your own pace while building meaningful professional relationships

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications with the USPTO
• Work with inventors, engineers, and technical teams to identify patentable innovations
• Conduct patentability, prior art, and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Develop patent strategies and manage domestic and international patent portfolios
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions
• Advise on patent infringement, validity, and intellectual property risks
• Draft and review IP agreements, including licensing, confidentiality, and assignments
• Support patent litigation, disputes, and IP transactions as needed
• Build professional relationships, participate in networking opportunities, and support business development efforts
• Manage filing deadlines and ensure legal compliance

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Active registration with the USPTO
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent law, USPTO procedures, and patent prosecution
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications and international patents
• Patent litigation experience