Chernoff Vilhauer LLP
USPTO Licensed Patent Attorney
Salary
Estimated · medium confidence≈ $200k–$305ka year
Basis: Median of 26 ranges posted for mid-level patent attorney roles by 13 IP boutiques, adjusted to Portland 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
Experience: 3+ years
“Current Career Opportunities USPTO Licensed Patent Attorney Chernoff Vilhauer, LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a USPTO licensed patent attorney with preferably at least three years of paten…”
Degree: electrical engineering (preferred)
“Preferred candidates will also have a technical background in electrical engineering, fiber optic communications, and/or encryption/security.”
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The posting
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Careers at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP Desktop Search Form Home About Attorneys Kevin L. Russell Kurt A. Rohlfs Peter D. Sabido Bruce W. DeKock Staff Practice Areas Acquisitions Copyrights Infringement and Validity Opinions IP Counseling IP Portfolio Management Licensing and Technology Agreements Litigation Patents Technology Law Trade Secrets Trademarks and Unfair Competition FAQs Contact Payment Portal Chernoff Vilhauer Careers Explore a career with us at the forefront of intellectual property law, where innovation meets expertise. Join our team and shape the future. Chernoff Vilhauer Careers Explore a career with us at the forefront of intellectual property law, where innovation meets expertise. Join our team and shape the future. Current Career Opportunities USPTO Licensed Patent Attorney Chernoff Vilhauer, LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a USPTO licensed patent attorney with preferably at least three years of patent prosecution experience. Preferred candidates will also have a technical background in electrical engineering, fiber optic communications, and/or encryption/security. Chernoff Vilhauer exclusively practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and licensing. We help our clients grow their portfolios and enforce their interests domestically and internationally. We offer flexible work hours, room to grow your practice, and a congenial work environment while providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Please send letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to . Our Firm About Careers Attorneys Practice Areas Contact Location 111 SW Columbia Street Suite #1080 Portland, OR 97201 (503) 227-5631 Email Inquiries Explore Contact Practice Areas About The Firm Our Attorneys IP FAQs Our Practice Copyrights Patents Trademarks Litigation Chernoff Vilhauer LLP | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use Website by Dan Gilroy Design
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- July 16, 2026
- Last verified
- October 7, 2026
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