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Patent Attorney and Patent Agent Jobs in Silicon Valley, CA
Openings for patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists in Silicon Valley, 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.
29 open postings from 14 employers; the newest was added on October 21, 2026. Most openings: Silicon Valley, CA (29), New York, NY (21), San Diego, CA (19). Of the 26 that state their pay, the median range is $225k to $285k a year.
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What patent postings that list Silicon Valley, 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 Silicon Valley, CA by role
Posted pay in Silicon Valley, CA by role
Role
Postings
Typical range
Median midpoint
Middle half
Patent Attorney
Postings17
Typical range$235k–$365k
Median midpoint$300k
Middle half$273k–$313k
Patent Agent
Postings7
Typical range$125k–$225k
Median midpoint$177k
Middle half$138k–$194k
Technical Specialist / Scientific Advisor
Postings6
Typical range$100k–$185k
Median midpoint$143k
Middle half$143k–$143k
All patent roles
Postings30
Typical range$218k–$255k
Median midpoint$229k
Middle half$155k–$309k
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Job postings
1–29 of 29 postings
White & Case · Silicon Valley, CA · Found Oct 21, 2026
White & Case seeks an Associate for their IP Litigation team in Silicon Valley. Requires 2-5 years of patent litigation experience and a STEM degree. Remote work considered.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$365kPostedEarly careerNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday)
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Boston, MA · Washington, DC +10 · Posted Oct 6, 2026
Join Fish & Richardson as a Technology Specialist in IP, focusing on patent applications and advice for litigation. Ideal for candidates with a background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Technical Specialist$100k–$185kPostedHybridEarly careerNear the median for technical specialist pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Jones Day · Boston, MA · New York, NY +2 · Posted Jan 1, 2026
Seeking a Patent Agent for Biological Sciences to draft and prosecute patents related to biotechnology, cell therapies, and diagnostics. Requires a Ph.D. and USPTO registration.
Patent Agent$150k–$250kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
Jones Day · Boston, MA · New York, NY +2 · Posted Jan 1, 2026
Join Jones Day as a Patent Agent specializing in organic chemistry, supporting patent prosecution and portfolio management for life sciences clients. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. and prior patent experience.
Patent Agent$150k–$250kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · Los Angeles, CA · Chicago, IL +6 · Posted Nov 14, 2023
Join Morgan Lewis as a Junior/Midlevel Associate in Intellectual Property Disputes. Requires 1-5 years of experience and a background in electrical or computer engineering or computer science.
Patent Litigation Attorney$225k–$365kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Fenwick & West · Silicon Valley, CA · Boston, MA +1 · Posted Jan 1, 2026
Seeking a Junior Patent Agent for life sciences patent practice. Responsibilities include conducting prior art searches, analyzing patents, drafting applications, and participating in post-grant procedures. Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. in Chemistry.
Patent Agent$90k–$155kPostedEarly careerBiomedicalBelow the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Fenwick & West · New York, NY · San Francisco, CA +3 · Posted Jul 14, 2026
Fenwick & West seeks junior to mid-level associates for high tech and life sciences patent litigation. Candidates should possess 1-6 years of experience and be barred in the applying state.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$390kPostedEarly careerAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA +10 · Posted May 29, 2025
Join Fish & Richardson as a Technology Specialist in Silicon Valley. Work on patent applications and advise litigation teams in semiconductor and electrical engineering. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and excellent growth opportunities.
Technical Specialist$125k–$200kPostedHybridMid-levelAbove the median for technical specialist pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Wilson Sonsini · San Francisco, CA · Silicon Valley, CA +6 · Posted Jun 20, 2024
Join Wilson Sonsini as an Associate in Patent Prosecution specializing in Life Sciences. Draft and prosecute applications, provide IP counseling, and supervise junior team members in a dynamic environment.
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Cooley · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA +1 · Posted Dec 8, 2025
Seeking an IP Litigation Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in life sciences patent litigation. Role involves court experience, client interaction, and case strategy. Ideal candidates have a biology or chemistry background.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$390kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Orrick · Sacramento, CA · San Francisco, CA +12 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2-4 years experience in litigation, focusing on patents and trade secrets. Must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering. Remote candidates are not mentioned.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$310kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Winston Taylor · San Francisco, CA · Silicon Valley, CA +3 · Posted Feb 19, 2026
Winston Taylor seeks a mid-level IP Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of patent litigation experience for district courts and ITC. Electrical or computer engineering degree preferred. USPTO registration is a plus.
Morrison & Foerster · San Francisco, CA · Silicon Valley, CA +5 · Posted Oct 27, 2025
Join MoFo's IP Litigation Practice as an associate attorney, handling complex patent disputes in tech and life sciences. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and a background in hard or life sciences.
Patent Litigation Attorney$225k–$365kPostedNear the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · Chicago, IL · Orange County, CA +3 · Posted Mar 6, 2024
Morgan Lewis seeks a midlevel associate with 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. Requires advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) and USPTO registration.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$225k–$365kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Cooley · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA · Posted Nov 19, 2025
Join Cooley as a Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech) in Silicon Valley. Support patent prosecution and counseling with a focus in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Patent Agent$125k–$228kPostedEarly careerBiomedicalNear the median for patent agent pay
Listed on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA +9 · Posted Oct 23, 2025
Join Fish & Richardson as a Technology Specialist to draft patent applications, advise litigation teams, and collaborate on cutting-edge technologies. Ideal for those in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with patent prosecution experience.
Technical Specialist$100k–$185kPostedHybridMid-levelNear the median for technical specialist pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Wilson Sonsini · Silicon Valley, CA · Los Angeles, CA +6 · Posted Jun 4, 2025
Seeking a Patent Associate with 1-4 years of prosecution experience and patent bar membership. Background in engineering, AI, or life sciences preferred. Strong communication skills necessary.
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Orrick · Sacramento, CA · San Francisco, CA +12 · Posted Dec 11, 2024
Orrick seeks a Patent Litigation Associate with 2-7 years in life sciences litigation. Ideal candidates hold a JD and have experience drafting briefs and managing discovery phases.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$435kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA +10 · Posted Apr 17, 2026
Join Fish & Richardson as a Technology Specialist focusing on video compression. Work alongside top IP practitioners and engage in patent application drafting and litigation support. Opportunity for growth in a hybrid work environment.
Technical Specialist$100k–$185kPostedHybridMid-levelNear the median for technical specialist pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Finnegan · Silicon Valley, CA · Washington, DC +3 · Posted Nov 25, 2025
Finnegan seeks Patent Agents with AI or Software backgrounds to draft and prosecute patent applications. Requires a degree in a related field and prior patent prosecution experience.
Patent Agent$105k–$200kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent agent pay
Listed on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Silicon Valley, CA · San Diego, CA +10 · Posted May 12, 2026
Join Fish & Richardson as a Technology Specialist (Chemistry) to draft patent applications and support litigation teams. Ideal for PhD holders with patent experience and a passion for IP.
Technical Specialist$100k–$185kPostedHybridEarly careerNear the median for technical specialist pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Eversheds Sutherland (US) · Remote or San Francisco, CA · Silicon Valley, CA +7 · Posted Mar 4, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland seeks a Patent Agent with 3+ years in patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on technology sectors like AI and cloud computing. Remote options available.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechAbove the median for patent agent pay
Jones Day · Boston, MA · New York, NY +2 · Posted Jan 1, 2026
IP Patent Prosecution Associate in Biological Sciences at Jones Day. Focus on patent prosecution for life sciences, gene editing, and biotech. Requires Ph.D. and USPTO registration.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$225k–$495kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Jones Day · Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA +3 · Posted Jan 1, 2026
Join Jones Day as an IP Patent Prosecution Associate focusing on organic chemistry, assisting in patent prosecution and portfolio management for life sciences clients.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$225k–$495kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton · Los Angeles, CA · Chicago, IL +8 · Posted Sep 29, 2026
Join Sheppard Mullin as an IP Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience. Focus on patent litigation, ITC investigations, and PTAB proceedings. Strong analytical and writing skills required.
Patent Litigation Attorney$260k–$390kPostedMid-levelPTABAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Flo Recruit) · also on LateralHub
Robins Kaplan · Silicon Valley, CA · Posted Aug 10, 2026
Associate role focusing on intellectual property and technology litigation with 2-4 years of experience, based in Silicon Valley.
Patent Litigation Attorney$210k–$220kPostedMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX +9 · Posted Oct 23, 2025
Associate position focused on patent prosecution in electrical engineering and computer science, requiring Japanese language skills, at any U.S. office of Fish & Richardson.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$235k–$310kPostedHybridElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX +9 · Posted Oct 23, 2025
Post Clerkship position for a Patent Litigation Associate at Fish & Richardson, with opportunities in any U.S. office location.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$390kPostedHybridAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX +9 · Posted May 12, 2026
Associate position focusing on patent prosecution in the chemistry field at Fish & Richardson. Remote work is possible from any U.S. office.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$225k–$260kPostedHybridChemicalBelow the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
