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July 21, 2026

Patent Agent/Advisor (Software/AI)

Intellectual PropertyPatent Prosecution
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

District of Columbia

Patent Agent/Advisor (Software/AI)

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

PQE

1+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$125,000 - $228,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This role is for a Patent Agent supporting a patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.
  • Duties include conducting prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate, analyzing technical and legal documents, drafting patent applications and office action responses, and providing technical advice for depositions.
  • Requires substantive industry experience and a degree in software, computer science, or a related field.
  • A broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering is necessary, with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning strongly preferred.
  • Must be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet all requirements for patent agent registration.
  • The expected annual pay range is $125,000 - $228,000, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
  • Law school tuition assistance is available for patent agent candidates.
  • Paid time off includes four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Benefits include firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability, alongside elective medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and fertility benefits.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    David Yun joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Greg was great throughout the whole process. I really appreciated how responsive he was and I felt as if I could text him at any time. But above all, Greg was highly knowledgeable and well connected so I knew I was in safe hands.

    Cooley LLP

    David Yun

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia
  • Susan Belardi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Susan Belardi

    Legal Recruiter

    Legal Placement Consultants LLC

    Why talk to Susan Belardi?

    Regina L. DeSantis joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Health Care group.

    If you are looking to make a lateral move, or even just thinking about it, you need to speak with Susan. When you work with Susan, you don’t simply get a recruiter—you get a consultant, a mentor, a counselor, and a friend. Susan’s knowledge of the legal market knows no limits, and she has expertise that can only be acquired from years of being at the top of her field. Moreover, Susan is an absolute delight to work with, and her positivity and enthusiasm make the process enjoyable! From my first phone call with Susan, it was clear that she is in a class all her own. Susan took the time to discuss my background, listen to my priorities and career goals, and get to know me as a person. I am a regulatory health attorney, and my practice area is very specific. Susan never pushed me toward a role for the sake of it—instead, Susan sought my input to make sure that we focused on my exact area of health law. Susan is 100% invested in her candidates, and it shows. She coached me through each step, from perfecting my resume to rigorously preparing me for every single interview. Susan's dedication to her candidates goes above and beyond professional guidance and mentorship—she always made time for me, no matter how seemingly minor my question might have been, and she remained engaged and accessible throughout the process. Thanks to Susan, I am in the perfect role. I am grateful that Susan was my recruiter and legal placement consultant, and I am even more fortunate to call her my mentor and friend. I cannot recommend Susan highly enough!

    Cooley LLP

    Regina L. DeSantis

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Isha Agarwal joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Litigation group.

    Bryson provided great advice and helped me navigate bonus negotiations as I was coming out of my clerkship. I followed his advice and got exactly what I wanted from the negotiations.

    Cooley LLP

    Isha Agarwal

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    David Yun joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Greg was great throughout the whole process. I really appreciated how responsive he was and I felt as if I could text him at any time. But above all, Greg was highly knowledgeable and well connected so I knew I was in safe hands.

    Cooley LLP

    David Yun

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia
  • Susan Belardi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Susan Belardi

    Legal Recruiter

    Legal Placement Consultants LLC

    Why talk to Susan Belardi?

    Regina L. DeSantis joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Health Care group.

    If you are looking to make a lateral move, or even just thinking about it, you need to speak with Susan. When you work with Susan, you don’t simply get a recruiter—you get a consultant, a mentor, a counselor, and a friend. Susan’s knowledge of the legal market knows no limits, and she has expertise that can only be acquired from years of being at the top of her field. Moreover, Susan is an absolute delight to work with, and her positivity and enthusiasm make the process enjoyable! From my first phone call with Susan, it was clear that she is in a class all her own. Susan took the time to discuss my background, listen to my priorities and career goals, and get to know me as a person. I am a regulatory health attorney, and my practice area is very specific. Susan never pushed me toward a role for the sake of it—instead, Susan sought my input to make sure that we focused on my exact area of health law. Susan is 100% invested in her candidates, and it shows. She coached me through each step, from perfecting my resume to rigorously preparing me for every single interview. Susan's dedication to her candidates goes above and beyond professional guidance and mentorship—she always made time for me, no matter how seemingly minor my question might have been, and she remained engaged and accessible throughout the process. Thanks to Susan, I am in the perfect role. I am grateful that Susan was my recruiter and legal placement consultant, and I am even more fortunate to call her my mentor and friend. I cannot recommend Susan highly enough!

    Cooley LLP

    Regina L. DeSantis

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Isha Agarwal joined Cooley LLP's District of Columbia office in the Litigation group.

    Bryson provided great advice and helped me navigate bonus negotiations as I was coming out of my clerkship. I followed his advice and got exactly what I wanted from the negotiations.

    Cooley LLP

    Isha Agarwal

    Cooley LLP • District of Columbia