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Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · Remote

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

Staying up to date on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies. * Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year. Position Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD

$110K - $210K/yr

D. in a related field, and have at least five (5) years of experience in patent prosecution. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected team handling complex patent matters for ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · On-site

$171K - $216K/yr

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

Mcguirewoods

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$171K - $216K/yr

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

Staying up to date on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies. * Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year. Position Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ...

Mcguirewoods

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods LLP

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

Ofinno

Patent Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$117K - $216K/yr

Patent Engineer About Ofinno ... Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in ...

Law Firm

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Remote

$180K - $225K/yr

... patent applications ... The ideal candidate will have experience in wireless communication (including 5G/6G connectivity ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent in in Silver Spring, MD is $157,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,300.00 and $186,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patent In vs Patent Examiner?

AspectPatent InPatent Examiner
Required CredentialsPatent law knowledge, technical background, patent law degree or technical degreeTechnical background, law knowledge optional but beneficial, patent law training provided
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, patent firms, corporate legal departmentsPatent offices, government agencies, patent examination units
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporations, patent agenciesGovernment patent offices, patent agencies

Patent In professionals typically work in legal or corporate settings, focusing on patent applications and legal processes, while Patent Examiners work within government patent offices, reviewing patent applications for novelty and compliance. Both roles require technical knowledge, but Patent In often emphasizes legal expertise, whereas Patent Examiners focus on technical assessment within the patent system.

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Senior Patent Counsel

Unified Patents

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Unified Patents is again growing its legal department, and seeks to add an experienced, registered patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Applicants should have a strong technical background and be willing to explore diverse new technologies; experience with video codecs, coding, cryptography, compression, signals, wireless communications, or other algorithmic subject matter is a plus. Patent examination experience is a plus; clerking experience is a plus; familiarity with ongoing appellate issues affecting PTAB practice is a plus. Must be willing to work within a team, work well independently, and enjoy writing and editing. Diversity is prized in our team and among our candidates. Please be prepared to discuss the administrative matters you have been involved in and be ready to provide examples.

Duties

Managing patent office proceedings internally

Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., ex parte reexaminations

Handling calls with decision makers

Drafting motions and briefs

Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters

Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions

Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel

Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support

Contract, licensing, and other legal support services

Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

Requirements

5 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) or relevant reexamination experience

State Bar and Patent Registration Examination passage

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Preferred additional qualities 

Patent Office examination experience

Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience

Semiconductor, analog and integrated circuit, and fabrication experience

Appellate and/or clerking experience

EE or CS undergraduate degree

Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree

Benefits

Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance and profit-sharing; freedom to work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; financial support for bar associations and continuing legal education.

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