Patent Attorney

Rock IP, PLLC is a rapidly growing D.C.-based, fully remote Intellectual Property boutique law firm. We serve companies of all sizes, with a particular focus on assisting highly innovative and cutting-edge startups and inventors. We specialize in strategic intellectual property solutions that protect and maximize the value of our clients’ innovations across diverse technologies and industries.

Our Vision:
Rock IP is dedicated to rapidly scaling and establishing itself as a premier IP firm, recognized for its expertise in crafting innovative strategies and achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients. We strive to build close, long-term relationships with our clients, partnering with them to strategically protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets.

Position Overview:
We are looking for dedicated and experienced Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents who excel in strategic patent preparation, prosecution, and opinion work. This role is ideal for someone excited to play a key role in helping to build an outstanding fast-growth law firm and who loves learning new technologies, translating complex inventions into high-quality patents and opinions, and working in a dynamic, client-centered environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and methodical, with a hands-on approach to developing and implementing patent strategies to ensure successful outcomes. A self-starter with proven experience managing multiple portfolios and cases efficiently, who adheres to processes and meets deadlines will thrive in this role. You will contribute directly to the growth and scaling of Rock IP, with opportunities for career advancement as the firm expands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patent preparation and prosecution of high-quality patent applications across various technologies and industries (U.S., PCT, and International)
• Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide thorough opinions on patentability, non-infringement, freedom to operate, and validity
• Manage multiple patent portfolios
• Develop clear strategies and recommendations throughout patent lifespan based on known client goals
• Collaborate with clients to learn, understand, and distill complex technologies and innovations into clear, value-driven patent applications, responses, and opinions
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and commitment to top-quality work in all aspects of patent drafting, prosecution, and opinion work
• Maintain expertise in U.S. patent laws, regulations, and processes, and PCT regulations and processes; maintain working knowledge of global patent laws, regulations, and processes
• Establish and follow consistent processes to ensure efficient case management, adherence to deadlines, and client communication
• Work closely with the managing partner to grow and scale the firm, taking on greater responsibility as the firm expands

Requirements:

• Must be registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent
• Minimum of 5 years experience in patent law, including patent preparation, prosecution, and opinion experience across a variety of technical fields
• Strong technical aptitude and a passion for learning and understanding new technologies
• Proven ability to collaborate and provide strategic guidance and risk assessments based on client objectives.
• Experience working with foreign firms on international patent prosecution, specifically PCT experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fully remote, virtual law firm environment
• Detail-oriented and methodical, with a focus on consistently delivering high-quality, accurate work-product.
• Motivated and driven to professional growth along with the firm, committed to scaling Rock IP and taking on increased responsibilities as the firm expands

Nice to Have:

• Patent licensing, enforcement, and litigation experience
• USPTO patent examiner experience
• Portable book of business

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting salary ($130,000-$200,000 /yr), with significant growth potential based on performance and firm expansion. Exact compensation based on skills, experience, portable business, and new business development
• A dynamic, flexible, fully remote work environment that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and career development
• A supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation

Skills/Tags:

• US Patent
• Patent Preparation
• Patent Prosecution
• Patent Analysis
• Patent Strategy
• Patentability Searches
• Patent Licensing
• Patent Portfolio Development
• IP Law
• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Management