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We are seeking Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates for Patent Engineer or Scientific Advisor roles. A Ph.D. is preferred, although a Master's degree with multiple years of industrial experience will also be considered. This role is either part-time or full-time in nature (listed pay range is for full-time employment). Pay is commensurate with experience as well as any book of business you will bring. Bonuses and commissions are also available for a candidate who brings a book of business to the firm and/or develops new business after joining the firm.
Becoming a Patent Engineer/Scientific Advisor is the first step in our mentorship program along the path to potentially becoming a licensed Patent Attorney. As a Patent Engineer/Scientific Advisor at Ladas & Parry, you will work under the direct supervision of senior Patent Attorneys on real world patent prosecution projects for a wide range of clients seeking to patent inventions in cutting-edge technologies. You will assess inventions, research patentability and assist with the preparation of clear, technically accurate patent applications. This role suits a detail-focused professional who can explain complex ideas, manage legal matters and collaborate with clients and counsel.
Responsibilities
- Review invention disclosures, conduct prior-art searches and assess patentability.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications; prepare legal arguments and responses to office actions.
- Communicate with clients, interview inventors, manage case records and deadlines, and support attorneys through negotiation and legal advocacy.
- Prepare appeal briefs before the USPTO.
- Provide strategic advice to patent counsel around the world to assist with prosecution of patent applications in foreign jurisdictions.
Qualifications/Skills
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of legal practice are valued.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Location:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
We are seeking Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates for Patent Engineer or Scientific Advisor roles. A Ph.D. is preferred, although a Master's degree with multiple years of industrial experience will also be considered. This role is either part-time or full-time in nature (listed pay range is for full-time employment). Pay is commensurate with experience as well as any book of business you will bring. Bonuses and commissions are also available for a candidate who brings a book of business to the firm and/or develops new business after joining the firm.
Becoming a Patent Engineer/Scientific Advisor is the first step in our mentorship program along the path to potentially becoming a licensed Patent Attorney. As a Patent Engineer/Scientific Advisor at Ladas & Parry, you will work under the direct supervision of senior Patent Attorneys on real world patent prosecution projects for a wide range of clients seeking to patent inventions in cutting-edge technologies. You will assess inventions, research patentability and assist with the preparation of clear, technically accurate patent applications. This role suits a detail-focused professional who can explain complex ideas, manage legal matters and collaborate with clients and counsel.
Responsibilities
- Review invention disclosures, conduct prior-art searches and assess patentability.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications; prepare legal arguments and responses to office actions.
- Communicate with clients, interview inventors, manage case records and deadlines, and support attorneys through negotiation and legal advocacy.
- Prepare appeal briefs before the USPTO.
- Provide strategic advice to patent counsel around the world to assist with prosecution of patent applications in foreign jurisdictions.
Qualifications/Skills
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of legal practice are valued.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Location:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patent engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a physical science
- USPTO registration as a patent agent or attorney, or eligibility to sit for the patent bar
- Experience drafting patent claims and prosecuting applications before the USPTO
- Proficiency with patent docketing and management software
- Ability to conduct prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses
- Strong written communication skills for technical claim language and office action responses
Tips for Your Patent Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to patent prosecution
Highlight specific technology areas you've drafted or prosecuted claims in, such as software, biotech, or mechanical devices. Hiring managers scan for domain match first, so your technical background needs to align clearly with the employer's patent portfolio.
Get your USPTO registration number listed
If you're a registered patent agent or attorney, put your USPTO registration number prominently on your resume. Many patent engineer roles require or strongly prefer registered practitioners, and omitting it forces a recruiter to guess whether you qualify.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patent engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by their patent filing volume
Companies that file hundreds of patents annually need in-house patent engineers consistently. Research public patent databases to find assignees active in your technical area, then search those companies specifically rather than relying on generic job titles alone.
Prepare technical claim drafting samples
Many interviews include a live or take-home claim drafting exercise. Bring anonymized writing samples that show independent and dependent claim structure, and be ready to explain the strategic choices you made in limiting or broadening claim scope.
Negotiate on title and docket ownership
Salary isn't the only lever in an offer. Ask specifically which invention disclosures or prosecution dockets you'd own from day one, since early ownership of meaningful cases accelerates your development and signals how the team values your role.
Patent Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patent engineers?
The companies hiring the most patent engineers right now include Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR), Ofinno, and LADAS & PARRY LLP, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and consumer electronics companies tend to maintain the largest in-house patent engineering teams.
How many patent engineer jobs are remote?
About 0% of patent engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy nature of prosecution work. Prior art analysis, office action responses, and claim drafting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent inventor interviews or litigation support are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a patent engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, or biology, since USPTO rules require a technical background to sit for the patent bar examination. After passing the patent bar, gain prosecution experience through an in-house IP department or law firm. Building a focused domain, such as software patents or biotech, makes you significantly more competitive for in-house roles.
Can you get hired as a patent engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level patent engineer roles exist, particularly at large corporations and IP boutiques that train new practitioners. Employers hiring without experience typically require you to be patent bar eligible and have a strong technical degree in an area matching their portfolio. Internships during law school or graduate programs, plus any published research or patents you contributed to as an inventor, help close the experience gap.
What does the patent engineer interview process look like?
Most patent engineer interviews include an initial screening focused on your technical background and USPTO registration status, followed by one or two rounds covering claim drafting judgment, prior art search methodology, and how you handle office actions. Many employers include a written exercise where you draft claims from a sample invention disclosure. Final rounds often involve meeting the IP team and sometimes the R&D or legal stakeholders you'd work alongside.
Where can I find and apply to patent engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to patent engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your technical background and registration status, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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