Womble Bond Dickinson

Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate - Electrical Engineering & Software

Patent AttorneyProsecutionLitigationElectrical / Software / High-TechHouston, TX

Salary

Estimated · high confidence

≈ $220k–$275ka year

Basis: Range this employer posted for another patent attorney opening (“Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate - Multiple Offices”): $220k–$275k.

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

    “All candidates must be registered with the USPTO and be licensed or able to become licensed with the Texas Bar.”

  • Bar admission: preferred (Texas)

    “All candidates must be registered with the USPTO and be licensed or able to become licensed with the Texas Bar.”

  • Experience: 2–5 years

    “Candidates will have between 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.”

  • Degree: electrical engineering, computer science (preferred)

    “Candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field.”

Read by our software from the posting’s own sentences; check the posting before you apply.

The posting

Womble Bond Dickinson’s own words, as their site showed them on October 13, 2026. The original posting is the authority.

Candidates will have between 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting. Candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field. Ideal candidates will have experience preparing and prosecuting applications in the areas of energy, software, AI, manufacturing, or have technical training or experience in these fields. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow for practice experience in other areas including the growing energy and natural resources and high-tech industry sectors. We seek candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, desire to work with a national/international client platform, and demonstrate superior client service ability. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities. All candidates must be registered with the USPTO and be licensed or able to become licensed with the Texas Bar. This position is subject to export control laws. Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (e.g., scientific paper, a published patent application, or issued patent). We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Christy Hunter, Recruiting Manager ( [email protected] ). An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

Posted
February 11, 2026
First seen
July 16, 2026
Last verified
October 13, 2026

Similar open jobs

Keep going

New patent jobs and decisions, every Friday

We'll email you every Friday with the week's patent decisions and new patent jobs. Unsubscribe anytime. We keep your address while you're subscribed. Privacy policy.