Sage Patent Group

Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical

Patent Prosecution AttorneyProsecutionElectrical / Software / High-TechMechanicalRemoteRaleigh, NC

Salary

Estimated · medium confidence

≈ $180k–$275ka year

Basis: Median of 26 ranges posted for mid-level patent attorney roles by 13 IP boutiques, adjusted to Raleigh pay.

The employer did not post a figure. Estimates come from ranges other employers posted for similar roles, the Big Law class-year scale, H-1B wage filings (U.S. Department of Labor) and BLS pay data for the city.

What the posting asks for

  • USPTO registration: required

    “Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and licensed in at least one U.S. state.”

  • Experience: 1–6 years

    “The ideal candidate will have at least 1-6 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting/filing patent applications, analyzing/responding to Office Actions, and handling large clients with global portfolios.”

  • Degree: mechanical engineering (preferred)

    “A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in a related field such as mechanical engineering is strongly preferred.”

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The posting

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Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical | Sage Patent Group Home About Us Our Practices People Careers Contact Disclaimer 2026 Sage Patent Group Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical Sage Patent Group is seeking an attorney to manage patent prosecution for both global and local clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-6 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting/filing patent applications, analyzing/responding to Office Actions, and handling large clients with global portfolios. Ideal candidates will have experience working with high volume clients and will be comfortable managing dockets that include both short-term and long-term deadlines. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and licensed in at least one U.S. state. Admission in North Carolina is preferred. A hard science background is required. A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in a related field such as mechanical engineering is strongly preferred. Experience with automotive technologies, gaming technologies, power systems, and/or aerospace is preferred. Experience with software, electromechanical technologies, artificial intelligence, and/or virtual reality technologies is also beneficial. Sage is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and has a hybrid office environment, with significant remote work opportunities. The ideal candidate will be based in Raleigh and the Research Triangle area. We offer a flexible billable hour requirement, competitive pay, bonus structure, and a generous benefits package. For more information or to apply for a position please email recruiting@sagepat.com . Disclaimer All information on this website is informational only, and nothing on the site should be construed as legal advice. The information on this site is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. We cannot make any representation, and cannot assume liability for, the content, accuracy, timeliness, completeness or other aspect of the information here or at any other website to which links may be provided. Every case is unique with its own facts and applicable law, and success in prior cases or matters does not guarantee a similar outcome in another case or matter. Interested in hiring Sage Patent Group? Drop us a line Street Address 2301 Sugar Bush Rd. Suite 200 Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 (984) 219-3358 Mailing Address PO Box 30789 Raleigh, NC 27622-0789 (984) 219-3358

First seen
July 13, 2026
Last verified
October 7, 2026

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