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Patent Attorney (CS & EE)

MN · On-site +1

$135K - $240K/yr

Patent Attorney (CS and EE) Shumaker amp; Sieffert is looking for experienced patent attorneys who are also, at heart, tech nerds. If you love digging into how things actually work and you can write ...

Patent Attorney (Boulder)

Boulder, CO · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney with 3-6 years ... Electrical engineering undergraduate degree or 3+ years of EE experience. Please apply to this ...

... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... EE or CS undergraduate degree Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree Benefits Aggressive ...

... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... EE or CS undergraduate degree Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree Benefits Aggressive ...

... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... EE or CS undergraduate degree Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree Benefits Aggressive ...

Patent Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

We are seeking a tech-native Patent Attorney or Senior Patent Agent who wants to trade the billable ... You likely have a degree in CS, EE, Physics, or Math. * The "Recovering" Specialist: You have 4-8 ...

EE/CS Patent Agent

Boston, MA · On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Collaborate with experienced patent prosecution and litigation attorneys * Provide clear, practical ... EE/CS matters * Advanced technical degree preferred * Strong patent drafting and prosecution ...

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How much do ee patent attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for ee patent attorney in the United States is $149,437.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EE patent attorney?

An Electrical Engineering (EE) Patent Attorney specializes in intellectual property law related to electrical and electronic inventions. They help clients secure patents by drafting applications, conducting prior art searches, and communicating with patent offices. They also provide legal advice on patentability, infringement risks, and intellectual property strategy. Many EE Patent Attorneys have a background in electrical engineering, allowing them to understand complex technical concepts.

What does an EE patent attorney do?

As an Ee Patent Attorney, your daily tasks often involve drafting and prosecuting patent applications for electrical engineering inventions, conducting prior art searches, and communicating with inventors to understand complex innovations. You may regularly interact with patent examiners, respond to office actions, and collaborate with clients or corporate legal teams. The role frequently requires balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, making strong project management skills helpful. You'll also stay updated on changes in intellectual property law and technology to effectively protect your clients’ innovations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an EE patent attorney?

To thrive as an Ee Patent Attorney, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, a law degree, and admission to a bar and registration with the USPTO. Expertise in patent search databases, intellectual property management systems, and familiarity with patent drafting software are typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and strong analytical skills help set candidates apart. These competencies are essential for effectively securing, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights in highly technical fields.

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Infographic showing various Ee Patent Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,437 per year, or $71.8 per hour.

Associate Patent Attorney

Neugeboren O'Dowd PC

Louisville, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Associate Patent Attorney 


Neugeboren O'Dowd is a full service intellectual property law firm with office locations in the Denver-Boulder, Colorado corridor.   We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual who wants the opportunity to grow in a firm that values their unique talents. Although our ideal candidate is an associate patent attorney with 3-5 years experience in prosecuting EE-related patent applications, we will gladly accept any resume if you're an enterprising and resourceful EE patent attorney.  This position offers the opportunity for both remote and in-person (downtown Louisville, Colorado) work at your discretion.  This is a full time position.


Reports to: Firm Partners


Salary:  Neugeboren O'Dowd's compensation is merit and experience based but we also offer a production based compensation scheme as an option for qualified applicants.  We pride ourselves in focusing on productivity and efficiency rather than hours, time or billing minimums.  However, in order to better compare ourselves to our competitors we expect a revenue based minimum productivity goal that translates to approximately 1200-1400 billable hours per year.  As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, a good faith salary range for this position is approximately $150,000 - $250,000 per year.  A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance and associates are also eligible to share in client origination credit.


Firm Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, group term life insurance, short and long term disability, unlimited PTO, 401(k) automatically vested company contributions (3% of salary), employee assistance program.  In addition a large list of discounted third party services, products and supplementary benefits are offered through our benefits provider network.


Position Summary:

The Patent Attorney provides support to the partners and their clients related to projects such as patent preparation and prosecution, technology evaluation and opinion work, due diligence, prior art searching, litigation support and associated technology evaluation.


Job Requirements:  

  • Subject matter experience in all aspects of domestic and international patent prosecution.  Desired technical and educational/industry background is for electrical engineering or related subject matter.  Applicants with physics, computer science, software, mechanical engineering, consumer products, medical devices, semiconductor fabrication and associated equipment, robotics, data storage, materials science, and/or diagnostic tools will also be considered if the applicant can provide support on and/or has significant experience in prosecuting EE-based inventions. 
  • Experience in trademark prosecution/counselling and litigation is welcome but not required.
  • Patent Office Registration Number (or qualified to sit for the Patent Bar Exam with significant prosecution experience).
  • Admitted to Colorado Bar or the ability to sit for the Colorado Bar Exam.
  • Academic credentials that qualify for this role and the ability to comprehend and become proficient in new technology areas.

General Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Provide excellent client service by maintaining a positive and professional attitude as well as positive and cooperative relationship with legal staff, peers and administrators, as well as when interacting by phone or in person with the firm's clients and external contacts.
  • Experience and familiarity with the Patent Application Information retrieval System (PAIR), Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS).
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, MS Teams, Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


Check out all we have to offer at www.neugeborenlaw.com