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January 26, 2026

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent

Intellectual PropertyPatent Prosecution
ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff

District of Columbia

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent

ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox SchiffDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

PQE

4+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Employment type

Full-time

About the Team

This role is with a firm comprising over 600 lawyers and policy professionals. The team serves an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations, focusing on core industries where business and law intersect.

About the Role

This is a patent prosecution attorney or agent position, available in Boston, New York, San Francisco, or Washington, DC. It is a client-facing role that offers meaningful responsibility and autonomy, with appropriate training and oversight provided.

In this role, you'll

  • Work directly with inventors and scientists.
  • Draft U.S. patent applications.
  • Prosecute U.S. patent applications.
  • Draft international patent applications.
  • Prosecute international patent applications.

We're seeking someone with experience including

  • At least four years of experience as a patent prosecution attorney or agent.
  • Experience with healthcare technologies.
  • Experience with related ML/AI technologies.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • USPTO registration.
  • For attorney applicants: Active admission to the state bar of the jurisdiction where they will be located.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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    ArentFox Schiff • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Rhea Bagaria, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Rhea Bagaria, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    The Lateral Edge

    Why talk to Rhea Bagaria, Esq.?

    Kevin Spinella joined ArentFox Schiff's District of Columbia office in the Litigation group.

    Rhea was amazing! The best I have worked with : )

    ArentFox Schiff

    Kevin Spinella

    ArentFox Schiff • District of Columbia