Entry Level Patent Examiner Jobs
New grad patent examiner jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong technical background or internship in intellectual property 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 Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level patent examiner job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly welcome zero to two years of experience or recent graduates. A technical degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or computer science is the most common entry requirement. Internship experience at a patent office, law firm, or corporate IP department gives you a strong edge. Highlighting coursework in patent law, IP fundamentals, or any hands-on claim-drafting work strengthens an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level patent examiners?
Companies hiring entry level patent examiners right now include Morrison Foerster, Jobot, and Ofinno, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of federal agencies, large technology and pharmaceutical companies, and specialized IP law firms that build out their examining teams with new talent.
Are there remote entry level patent examiner jobs?
Yes, though most postings still lean on-site for new examiners who benefit from hands-on training. About 0% of entry level patent examiner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so remote options exist but are not the majority at this experience level. Filtering by work setting when you search helps narrow down what fits your situation.
Are these new grad patent examiner jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior patent examiner roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in lieu of full-time history, and does not require prior examining credentials. If a posting lists a portfolio or writing sample as optional, that is another reliable signal it is open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level patent examiners?
Entry Level patent examiner roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Science & Research, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they produce high volumes of patentable innovations and need junior examiners to support growing IP portfolios and application backlogs.