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Ofinno

Senior Patent Attorney, Video Compression

Reston, VA · On-site

$130K - $307K/yr

Manage Ofinno's Video Compression patent portfolio * Create presentations and reports of patent matters and patent portfolios * Review patent applications by: * Assisting with drafting of ...

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Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · Remote

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 ...

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Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site +1

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 ...

Unified Patents

Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site +1

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 ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

The program manager focuses on the professional development of patents agents and engineers and assists with workload management. This role focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Banner Witcoff

Patent Engineer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$80K - $130K/yr

Familiarity with docket management tools, iManage, PatSnap, Visio, and CAD viewing software is preferred. * A US patent bar registration number is required for this position. * Fluency in Japanese ...

Banner Witcoff

Patent Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Familiarity with docket management tools, iManage, PatSnap, Visio, and CAD viewing software is preferred. * A US patent bar registration number is required for this position. * Fluency in Japanese ...

MSD

Senior Patent Counsel

Rockville, MD · On-site

$174K - $272K/yr

Patent and Trademark Office. • Experience supervising outside and foreign patent counsel and providing docket oversight and budget management strongly preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ...

Meso Scale Discovery

Senior Patent Counsel

Rockville, MD · On-site

$174K - $272K/yr

Patent and Trademark Office. • Experience supervising outside and foreign patent counsel and providing docket oversight and budget management strongly preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent Life Sciences

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

Manage and prosecute U.S. patent applications * Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution * Support IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses * Assist with strategic patent ...

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FBT Gibbons LLP

IP Patent Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, including managing the review of patent families and similar applications; prepare formal documents, IDS citation forms, and submission of foreign ...

BakerHostetler

Patent Agent

Washington, DC

$130K - $180K/yr

Client counseling and portfolio management; * Licensing; * Proven IP law firm experience; * Superb ... Wilmington, DE Patent Agent Salary Range: The salary offered in any location will be determined by ...

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How much do patent manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent manager in Springfield, VA is $125,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,800.00 and $146,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Patent Manager do?

A Patent Manager oversees the patent process within an organization, ensuring that intellectual property is properly protected. They coordinate with inventors, legal teams, and patent offices to file, review, and manage patent applications. Their role includes conducting patent searches, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strategizing to safeguard the company's innovations. Additionally, they may handle licensing agreements and infringement issues to maximize the value of intellectual property.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a Patent Manager?

As a Patent Manager, your daily tasks typically include overseeing the filing and prosecution of patent applications, managing patent portfolios, and working closely with inventors to identify protectable innovations. You will also liaise with external counsel, coordinate responses to office actions, and develop intellectual property strategies that align with business objectives. Another crucial aspect involves conducting patent landscape analyses and monitoring competitor activity. This role often requires balancing strategic oversight with hands-on administrative tasks, making it both dynamic and integral to a company’s innovation efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Patent Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patent Manager, you need a solid background in patent law, intellectual property management, and often a technical degree in engineering or science. Familiarity with patent management software, databases like USPTO/EPO, and professional certifications such as Registered Patent Agent or Attorney are highly valuable. Strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly are important soft skills. These competencies enable effective oversight of patent portfolios, strategic decision-making, and successful collaboration with inventors, attorneys, and business leaders.

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Senior Patent Attorney, Video Compression

Senior Patent Attorney, Video Compression

Ofinno

Reston, VA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Senior Patent Attorney, Video Compression
About Ofinno:
Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team's innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world's leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.
Position Overview:
Ofinno relies on our technical experts to help interpret the cited art and identify distinctions. Our legal team is able to focus on crafting persuasive arguments, which helps Ofinno to obtain quality patents on a compact schedule. Ofinno's patent portfolio has global reach, and our legal team is responsible for coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions. The Senior Patent Attorney's primary responsibility is to address all IP needs of the business related to Ofinno's Advanced Media Lab team, including working closely with inventors to evaluate, draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts.
Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as (Senior) Patent Attorney or (Senior) Patent Agent.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Patent Attorney, you will:
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications, including patents for standardized technologies in the media coding technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, and video compression.
  • Work closely with Ofinno's Video Compression inventors in the drafting and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
  • Advise overseas attorneys on applications for foreign patent applications
  • Manage Ofinno's Video Compression patent portfolio
  • Create presentations and reports of patent matters and patent portfolios
  • Review patent applications by:
    • Assisting with drafting of specifications, figures, and claims
    • Assisting with filings and payments of fees
    • Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
    • Helping to prepare client presentations
As part of your application, please submit two writing samples.
The writing samples preferably include:
  1. A patent application you wrote in video compression technology
  2. At least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • License to practice before a State Bar (Virginia preferred) and the USPTO
  • 3+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents, managing portfolios, performing patent analysis, and developing patent strategies
  • Experience with media compression technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, or video compression
  • Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., MPEG standards) is preferred
What else you should know:
Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
  • 401(k) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(k) matching program that's available on day one.
  • Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you and your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
  • Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
  • On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress, and feel great - even when you're at work.
  • Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
What Now?
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