Entry Level Patent Engineer Jobs
New grad patent engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of patent drafts or internship work in a technical field can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Law & Legal Services, Science & Research, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Morrison Foerster, Jobot, and Ofinno hiring at this level now.
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Senior Patent Attorney, Wireless Communications
About Ofinno:Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.
Position Overview:
Ofinno relies on our technical experts to help interpret the cited art and identify distinctions. Our legal team is able to focus on crafting persuasive arguments, which helps Ofinno to obtain quality patents on a compact schedule. Ofinno’s patent portfolio has global reach, and our legal team is responsible for coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions. The Senior Patent Attorney or Agent's primary responsibility is to address all IP needs of the business related to Ofinno’s 6G Innovation Lab team, including working closely with inventors to evaluate, draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts.
Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as (Senior) Patent Attorney or (Senior) Patent Agent.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, you will:
- Be responsible for standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio development
- Draft 5G/6G standard-related patent applications in-house
- Prosecute pending patent applications globally, primarily focusing on prosecution before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO)
- Evaluate our patents and patent applications on a regular basis, including conducting prior art searching
- Review claim charts in collaboration with others to ascertain claim scope and mapping to wireless standards
- Collaborate closely with our on-site technical experts and inventors
The writing samples preferably include:
- A patent application you wrote in the area of 4G, 5G, 6G or Wi-Fi technology
- At least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Active registration as a US and/or European patent attorney/agent
- 2+ years of experience with 3GPP-related patent applications and prosecution
- Extensive experience with patent prosecution before the EPO
- Extensive experience with 3GPP-related technologies and standards
- Previous experience in-house and/or at a top tier law firm
- Ability to innovate, and agility to adapt to, new ways of doing things
- Strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and writing ability
What else you should know:
Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- - We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(k) matching program that’s available on day one. Free healthcare plans
- - Ofinno covers full premiums for you and your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable. Free Food
- - Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea. Unlimited Paid Time Off
- - Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave. On-campus gym
- - Unwind, reduce stress, and feel great – even when you’re at work. Other benefits, too long to list
- - Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
What Now?
What are you waiting for? We hope you will click on the link and forward your credentials to us today. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Senior Patent Attorney, Wireless Communications
About Ofinno:Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.
Position Overview:
Ofinno relies on our technical experts to help interpret the cited art and identify distinctions. Our legal team is able to focus on crafting persuasive arguments, which helps Ofinno to obtain quality patents on a compact schedule. Ofinno’s patent portfolio has global reach, and our legal team is responsible for coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions. The Senior Patent Attorney or Agent's primary responsibility is to address all IP needs of the business related to Ofinno’s 6G Innovation Lab team, including working closely with inventors to evaluate, draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts.
Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as (Senior) Patent Attorney or (Senior) Patent Agent.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, you will:
- Be responsible for standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio development
- Draft 5G/6G standard-related patent applications in-house
- Prosecute pending patent applications globally, primarily focusing on prosecution before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO)
- Evaluate our patents and patent applications on a regular basis, including conducting prior art searching
- Review claim charts in collaboration with others to ascertain claim scope and mapping to wireless standards
- Collaborate closely with our on-site technical experts and inventors
The writing samples preferably include:
- A patent application you wrote in the area of 4G, 5G, 6G or Wi-Fi technology
- At least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action. For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Active registration as a US and/or European patent attorney/agent
- 2+ years of experience with 3GPP-related patent applications and prosecution
- Extensive experience with patent prosecution before the EPO
- Extensive experience with 3GPP-related technologies and standards
- Previous experience in-house and/or at a top tier law firm
- Ability to innovate, and agility to adapt to, new ways of doing things
- Strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and writing ability
What else you should know:
Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- - We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(k) matching program that’s available on day one. Free healthcare plans
- - Ofinno covers full premiums for you and your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable. Free Food
- - Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea. Unlimited Paid Time Off
- - Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave. On-campus gym
- - Unwind, reduce stress, and feel great – even when you’re at work. Other benefits, too long to list
- - Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
What Now?
What are you waiting for? We hope you will click on the link and forward your credentials to us today. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
sntpJRNJyx
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Entry Level Patent Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level patent engineer job?
Start by building technical depth in a specific field, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software, since patent engineers translate complex inventions into legal language and employers want candidates who understand the underlying technology. A science or engineering degree is the foundation, but internship experience at a law firm or corporate IP department, familiarity with patent databases, and any exposure to claim drafting will set a junior candidate apart at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level patent engineers?
Companies hiring entry level patent engineers right now include Morrison Foerster, Jobot, and Ofinno, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms with in-house IP teams, specialized patent law firms, and research-driven manufacturers that need engineers who can support the full patent prosecution process from first disclosure to filing.
Are there remote entry level patent engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common for new hires who benefit from mentorship and hands-on file review. About 0% of entry level patent engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a shift toward flexible arrangements at firms and corporate IP departments that have built out distributed teams for patent drafting and prosecution support work.
Are these new grad patent engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior patent engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in lieu of full-time history, or values a strong technical portfolio over a long resume. Many employers at this level hire directly from engineering graduate programs and train candidates on patent prosecution procedures in-house.
Which industries hire the most entry level patent engineers?
Entry Level patent engineer roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Science & Research, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring because they produce high volumes of patentable inventions, creating steady demand for junior engineers who can work alongside patent attorneys to draft claims, conduct prior art searches, and manage application timelines from early in their careers.