Patent Prosecution Partner

Lewis & Associates

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Charlottesville, VA, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

LEWIS & ASSOCIATES  is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services.  We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

A national law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level partner patent professional with a background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software, healthcare technologies, e-commerce or telecommunications.  License to practice before the PTO is required.  Other relevant experience may include reexamination and interference proceedings, patent litigation, and patent licensing and transactional work, in addition to trademark, copyright, or trade secret experience.  Excellent writing credentials, and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are required. 


A moderate book of business is required.  This position will be based in our Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Richmond, Tysons, Washington, D.C., Raleigh, or Research Triangle Park offices.

About this role

Summary

Legal patent professional with engineering background, licensing, litigation, and strong communication skills

Job title

Patent Prosecution Partner

Experience level

junior to mid-level

Industry

legal

Location requirements

On-site in Charlottesville, VA, with options for other US offices

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

license to practice before the PTOreexaminationinterference proceedingspatent litigationpatent licensingtrademarkcopyrighttrade secret

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical engineeringmechanical engineeringsoftwarehealthcare technologiestelecommunications
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Charlottesville, VA, USA

On-site City