Intuitive Surgical
Senior Counsel, IP
Patent Prosecution AttorneyIn-houseProsecutionElectrical / Software / High-TechSunnyvale, CA
Salary
Estimated · low confidence≈ $250k–$395ka year
Basis: Median of 9 ranges posted for patent attorney roles by 8 in-house employers, adjusted to San Jose / Silicon Valley 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.
In brief
This role leads patent portfolio management, application preparation, prosecution, and IP strategy, assisting engineers and medical experts in high-tech fields.
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- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
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