Pay: $180,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated patent and intellectual property matters with real business impact.
• Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys on complex IP disputes and high-stakes litigation.
• Enjoy meaningful responsibility, direct client relationships, and a voice in legal strategy.
• Join a collaborative boutique firm where your expertise is valued and your contributions get noticed.
• Build your practice, expand your skills, and pursue long-term professional growth.

Location

Houston, TX | 100% On-Site

Join our Houston-based team and enjoy a collaborative, in-person environment where attorneys work closely together on challenging, rewarding matters.

Note

Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license, USPTO registration, and 3+ years of relevant patent law or intellectual property experience, including strong patent drafting and prosecution skills. This is a fully on-site position.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a collaborative Houston-based law firm specializing in sophisticated commercial litigation and intellectual property matters. Our attorneys combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to achieving outstanding client results. We offer an engaging environment where talented attorneys can take ownership, make an impact, and grow professionally.

Job Description

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Prepare office action responses, amendments, and patentability opinions.
• Conduct patent infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys on patent disputes and IP enforcement matters.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio development, protection, and strategy.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and business leaders on innovative technologies.
• Support intellectual property licensing, transactions, and related agreements.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license and USPTO registration required.
• 3+ years of patent law or intellectual property experience.
• Strong patent drafting, prosecution, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and client relationship skills.
• Engineering or hard science background preferred.
• Patent litigation or intellectual property dispute experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when they're trusted, supported, and challenged. You'll enjoy hands-on experience with sophisticated matters, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference for clients. If you're ready to grow your patent practice in a firm that values initiative, excellence, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC- 2479

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: TX bar license. USPTO-registered Patent Attorney license. 3+ yrs of patent law or intellectual property law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+
• If remote: N/A. Fully on-site in Houston, TX.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 3 to 5 yrs: $180K to $205K; 
• 6 to 9 yrs: $205K to $235K; 
• 10+ yrs: $235K to $270K+. Recruiter estimates, not client-approved.

Submission Email: Debbie-

dpacholder@mitbylaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Houston boutique commercial litigation and IP firm seeking an on-site Patent Attorney. Role involves patent drafting, USPTO prosecution, IP strategy, and litigation support. Requires active Texas Bar, USPTO registration, and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Patent Attorney (USPTO Registered) - Mitby Pacholder Johnson - JPC- 2479 - source

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• Client job title: Patent Attorney (USPTO Registered)
• Location: Houston, TX
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