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Patent Attorney and Patent Agent Jobs in Palo Alto, CA
Openings for patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists in Palo Alto, CA, at law firms, IP boutiques and companies. Each posting comes from the employer’s own career page or a job board that names the employer; a posting with offices in several cities is listed in each of them.
20 open postings from 9 employers; the newest was added on October 15, 2026. Most openings: Palo Alto, CA (20), Washington, DC (16), New York, NY (13). Of the 13 that state their pay, the median range is $150k to $225k a year.
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What patent postings that list Palo Alto, CA say they pay: ranges the postings state themselves, first seen in the last twelve months, open or closed, by role. A group needs at least 5 postings to show figures.
Posted pay in Palo Alto, CA by role
Posted pay in Palo Alto, CA by role
Role
Postings
Typical range
Median midpoint
Middle half
Patent Attorney
Postings6
Typical range$248k–$365k
Median midpoint$300k
Middle half$289k–$330k
Patent Agent
Postings8
Typical range$120k–$200k
Median midpoint$160k
Middle half$153k–$176k
All patent roles
Postings14
Typical range$150k–$225k
Median midpoint$188k
Middle half$160k–$296k
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DLA Piper · Remote or San Diego, CA · Palo Alto, CA +3 · Posted Oct 14, 2026
DLA Piper seeks a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience in molecular biology for their Patent Development and Strategy Group, handling patent preparation and prosecution.
Patent Agent$120k–$225kPostedNo sponsorshipMid-levelNear the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday)
Perkins Coie · San Diego, CA · Palo Alto, CA +11 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Join Perkins Coie's Los Angeles team as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent focused on life sciences. Candidates must have 2+ years of prosecution experience, an advanced degree, and USPTO admission.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub
Perkins Coie · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution, particularly in life sciences. USPTO admission required. Role involves drafting, prosecuting patents, and client counseling.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$235k–$365kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
Perkins Coie · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 7, 2026
Join Perkins Coie's Los Angeles team as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent focused on life sciences. Candidates must have 2+ years of prosecution experience, an advanced degree, and USPTO admission.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
DLA Piper · Remote or Boston, MA · San Francisco, CA +3 · Posted Sep 10, 2026
DLA Piper seeks an early- to mid-level Patent Agent with a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering background to support its Patent Development & Strategy practice. Remote/hybrid options available.
Patent Agent$100k–$160kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent agent pay
Wilson Sonsini · Austin, TX · Boston, MA +9 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Seeking a collaborative and self-motivated patent agent with an advanced degree in life sciences to join as an IP specialist. Prior patent experience preferred but not required.
Wilson Sonsini · Austin, TX · Boston, MA +9 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Wilson Sonsini seeks a Patent Agent with a background in physics, engineering, or related fields. Advanced degrees required; experience in AI, quantum computing, or semiconductors preferred.
Perkins Coie · Washington, DC · Palo Alto, CA +8 · Posted Aug 13, 2026
Join Ashurst Perkins Coie's patent litigation group as a midlevel associate. Requires 3+ years of patent litigation experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
Patent Litigation Attorney$260k–$420kPostedHybridMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub, perkinscoie.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com
WilmerHale · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +4 · Posted Oct 1, 2026
WilmerHale is seeking an IP Litigation Senior Associate to support its thriving IP practice. This role engages in cutting-edge patent litigation across various offices including Palo Alto, New York, and Boston.
WilmerHale · Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY +3 · Posted Sep 14, 2026
WilmerHale seeks a motivated IP Associate Attorney to join its team, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation. Opportunities available in multiple offices, including Denver and Boston.
Join Patterson + Sheridan, LLP as a Patent Agent/Technical Advisor focusing on semiconductor technologies. Seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science or M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
Patent Agent$90k–$120kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (LawCruit)
Squire Patton Boggs · Palo Alto, CA · Found Jul 30, 2026
Join Squire Patton Boggs as a Senior Attorney specializing in patent matters in Palo Alto, focusing on patent prosecution and related counseling.
Baker Botts · Remote or Austin, TX · Dallas, TX +5 · Posted Nov 11, 2020
Patent Agent position focused on high-tech industries at Baker Botts, available in multiple offices including Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Patent Agent$120k–$200kPostedElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent agent pay
Baker Botts · Remote or Austin, TX · Dallas, TX +5 · Posted Nov 11, 2020
Patent Agent role focusing on Life Sciences at Baker Botts. Multiple office locations available including Austin and Washington, DC.
Patent Agent≈ $120k–$200kest.Biomedical
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher · New York, NY · San Francisco, CA +5 · Posted Mar 31, 2020
Lateral Associate position focused on IP litigation at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York.
Patent Litigation Attorney≈ $245k–$410kest.
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Finnegan · Boston, MA · Atlanta, GA +2 · Found Apr 30, 2026
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Patent Attorney$235k–$365kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm website
Finnegan · Washington, DC · Atlanta, GA +4 · Found Apr 30, 2026
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Patent Attorney$310k–$390kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm website · also on LateralHub
Finnegan · Boston, MA · Palo Alto, CA +4 · Found Apr 30, 2026
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Patent Attorney$225k–$260kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent attorney pay
