Patent Associate Jobs

Discover top-tier patent associate jobs in renowned companies with Ladders. These roles often involve reviewing invention disclosures, conducting patent searches, and preparing US and international patent applications.

About Becoming a Patent Associate

Patent associates are integral to companies that rely on inventions and patents. They help protect intellectual property and ensure legal compliance.

Career Progression and Salary

With the right experience and credentials, patent associates can progress within their careers and often earn upwards of $100000.

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$180K - $200K *

Take ownership of patent prosecution strategy, working closely with technical teams to ensure comprehensive protection of a sophisticated IP portfolio while collaborating on invention development and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $130K *

Engineer your career by preparing and prosecuting patent applications in cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with inventors and patent attorneys to protect innovations in diverse fields such as net...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $130K *

Engage with innovators by preparing and prosecuting patent applications for cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with engineers and attorneys to navigate patent laws while contributing to the growth...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading patent prosecution for high-volume AI and software filings. Collaborate with inventive teams to transform technical disclosures into actionable claims while optimizing A...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $112K *

Pioneer patent prosecution processes and provide administrative support to clients, ensuring compliance, managing workflows, preparing and filing documents, and enhancing client satisfaction throughou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze patents and scientific literature, conduct patentability assessments, draft applications, and collaborate to optimize IP portfolios while ensuring compliance with global...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's integral to navigating the complexities of patent litigation, from initial filings to trials and appeals, ensuring thorough support throughout the entire legal process with precisio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by driving patent litigation support through all phases, from trials to appeals. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure comprehensive management of complex cases and contribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Manage all aspects of patent litigation support from initial filings to trial. Empower teams with document preparation, e-filing, and extensive pre-trial coordination, ensuring compliance and efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Partner with us to support patent litigation from initial complaint to trial. You'll manage document preparation, discovery, and trial logistics while ensuring compliance with USPTO filing requirement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $149K *

Optimize innovation through effective patent strategies and collaboration with R&D. Lead patent drafting and portfolio management in AgTech and biotech, supporting the company’s mission to deliver imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $162K *

Join the charge in safeguarding innovation by managing patent data and processes. You'll independently oversee the patent docketing system, streamline workflows, and ensure accurate lifecycle manageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $135K *

Manage trademark application processes and ensure accurate filing with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Collaborate with attorneys and foreign associates to maintain organized trademark files and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $135K *

Drive the efficient preparation and filing of trademark applications, ensuring accuracy and timely communication. Collaborate with legal teams and foreign associates while maintaining quality control...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $135K *

Shape the future of trademark prosecution by collaborating with attorneys and managing filing processes. Ensure quality control, maintain trademark files, and communicate effectively with internationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in trademark application processes. Collaborate effectively with a team to manage filings and maintain quality control while ensuring smooth communication...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team responsible for preparing and filing trademark applications, ensuring compliance and valuing quality and organization. Collaborate across departments while maintaining essential wo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $175K *

Help us drive innovation by managing patent portfolios and drafting applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team across various industries, leveraging your expertise to navigate intellectual property...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $175K *

Elevate your career by collaborating on patent strategy and prosecution involving cutting-edge technologies. Join us to manage U.S. and international patent portfolios in a dynamic and supportive team...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $175K *

Innovate in a dynamic team environment by drafting and prosecuting patents across diverse technology sectors. Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients to navigate intellectual property chall...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$204K - $379K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic intellectual property guidance to R&D, protecting inventions, and building patent portfolios that drive innovation while ensuring compliance with global patent...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $379K *

Join a team that's redefining intellectual property strategies to protect groundbreaking inventions in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with research and development to enhance patent portfolios...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing and enhancing intellectual property strategies, coordinating patent filings, and driving commercialization efforts. Support innovative projects with strategic ov...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $175K *

Develop and manage a robust U.S. patent portfolio, collaborating with engineers to draft and prosecute patent applications that enhance competitive product offerings. Engage proactively in invention c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to patent prosecution in Chemistry, providing expert client counseling, opinion preparation, and navigating patent office litigation. Bring your 3+ years of relevant exper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a patent associate do?question toggle

    A patent associate is responsible for reviewing invention disclosures, conducting patent searches, drafting and filing patent applications, and other activities that protect a company's intellectual property.

  • What are the qualifications for a patent associate job?question toggle

    Typically, a patent associate requires a degree in law and a technical background. The individual should also have successfully passed the USPTO registration examination.

  • What is the average salary for a patent associate?question toggle

    Although salaries can vary, patent associates often earn a six-figure income, especially when working in top-tier companies.

  • What type of companies hire patent associates?question toggle

    Most commonly, industries involving technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, software, and other fields that rely heavily on invention and patenting.