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Technology areas such as internet technologies, semiconductor design and manufacturing process ... Experience as a patent examiner a plus. Position Location: This position is located in the ...

Patent Prosecution Specialist

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$41.85 - $56.62/hr

Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or ... utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage ...

Patent Prosecution Specialist

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$41.85 - $56.62/hr

Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or ... utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage ...

Patent Prosecution Specialist

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$41.85 - $56.62/hr

Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or ... utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage ...

Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or ... utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage ...

Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or ... utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage ...

Patent Prosecution Attorney

Akron, OH · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Maintain professionalism and develop strong relationships with clients and USPTO examiners ... Strong technical background with expertise in semiconductor device design, IC fabrication ...

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

IP US Filing Specialist

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$90K - $133K/yr

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

IP US Filing Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $133K/yr

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

IP US Filing Specialist

Reston, VA · On-site

$90K - $133K/yr

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

IP US Filing Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$90K - $133K/yr

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

... patent prosecution filings, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations ...

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How much do design patent examiner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for design patent examiner in the United States is $117,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Patent Examiner vs Patent Examiner?

AspectDesign Patent ExaminerPatent Examiner
Required CredentialsPatent Bar, technical degree, specialized in design patentsPatent Bar, technical/science degree, general patent law knowledge
Work EnvironmentUSPTO, examining design patent applicationsUSPTO, examining utility and design patent applications
Industry UsageFocused on aesthetic and ornamental aspects of inventionsBroader, covering utility, process, and design patents

Design Patent Examiners specialize in evaluating the aesthetic and ornamental features of inventions, requiring specific knowledge of design patent law. Patent Examiners, in general, handle a wider range of patent types, including utility patents. Both roles are based at the USPTO and require similar credentials, but their focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Design Patent Examiner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,945 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

Patent Associate/Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

GW Attorneys

Washington, DC • On-site

$180K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview:

Purpose Statement: Assist with various tasks related to patent prosecution including all aspects of preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and research and analysis of technologies. Technology areas such as internet technologies, semiconductor design and manufacturing process, computer software and hardware, microprocessor circuits and systems, telecommunications, communications protocols and systems, and electrical circuits.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar (for attorney). Strong academic credentials. Registered to practice before the USPTO. Two or more years of substantial recent patent prosecution experience.

Experience as a patent examiner a plus.

Position Location:

This position is located in the Washington, DC office and is generally offered with a hybrid option of in-office and remote, as required.

Company Description

I am with a search firm that specializes in Intellectual Property and Patent placement. I work hard for my candidates, finding the right position for them.