Job Description

Patent Prosecution Attorney 

Houston

Join a Growing IP Practice Handling Advanced Technologies:

A highly regarded IP practice is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney with at least 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications for sophisticated technology clients. This opportunity is presented by MNF Global, a national legal search firm focused on IP, patent, and technology attorney placements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
  
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
  
• Advise clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.
  
• Handle technologies related to telecommunications, AI, software, and computer systems.
  
• Collaborate with attorneys across a broad national IP platform.
  

Professional Growth and Development:

• Sophisticated technologies.
  
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
  
• Entrepreneurial practice environment.
  
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding IP practice.
  

Compensation

• Expected compensation range: approximately $200,000 - $260,000 depending on experience and technical background.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
  
• USPTO registration required.
  
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical degree required.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of law firm patent prosecution experience.
  
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution background.
  
• Experience with telecom, AI, software, or related technologies preferred.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients.
  

Benefits

• Health insurance
  
• 401(k) plan
  
• HSA contributions
  
• Assistance with deductible payments
  
• Maternity/paternity leave
  
• Vacation and sick leave
  

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