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Patent Attorney and Patent Agent Jobs in Palo Alto, CA
Openings for patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists in Palo Alto, CA, at law firms, IP boutiques and companies. Each posting comes from the employer’s own career page or a job board that names the employer; a posting with offices in several cities is listed in each of them.
24 open postings from 12 employers; the newest was added on October 29, 2026. Most openings: Palo Alto, CA (24), Washington, DC (16), New York, NY (13). Of the 16 that state their pay, the median range is $150k to $227k a year.
96% link to the employer’s own posting
100% show pay, posted or estimated
Visa sponsorship read from each posting’s own words
What patent postings that list Palo Alto, CA say they pay: ranges the postings state themselves, first seen in the last twelve months, open or closed, by role. A group needs at least 5 postings to show figures.
Posted pay in Palo Alto, CA by role
Posted pay in Palo Alto, CA by role
Role
Postings
Typical range
Median midpoint
Middle half
Patent Attorney
Postings10
Typical range$235k–$325k
Median midpoint$300k
Middle half$276k–$300k
Patent Agent
Postings14
Typical range$123k–$225k
Median midpoint$175k
Middle half$160k–$204k
All patent roles
Postings24
Typical range$180k–$240k
Median midpoint$210k
Middle half$169k–$289k
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Job postings
1–24 of 24 postings
Squire Patton Boggs · Palo Alto, CA · Found Oct 29, 2026
Senior Attorney position focused on patent matters at Squire Patton Boggs in Palo Alto.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$275k–$325kPostedSeniorNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm website
Squire Patton Boggs · Palo Alto, CA · Found Oct 29, 2026
Opportunity for a Patent Agent or Attorney specializing in Chemistry at Squire Patton Boggs in San Francisco.
Patent Agent$180k–$240kPostedChemicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
From the firm website
Mistral AI · Palo Alto, CA · Found Oct 27, 2026
Seeking a US Patent Attorney to manage patent strategy and help secure intellectual property for AI innovations. Collaborate with R&D and product teams in a dynamic environment at Mistral AI.
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. · Palo Alto, CA · Posted Sep 16, 2026
Join BridgeBio Pharma as a Patent Attorney to manage patent preparation and prosecution, provide IP counsel, and support adversarial proceedings in biopharma. Requires JD, USPTO registration, and 8+ years in pharmaceutical IP.
Patent Attorney$230k–$270kPostedIn-HouseHybridNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the company careers portal (Greenhouse) · also on job-boards.greenhouse.io
Finnegan · Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA +3 · Found Oct 23, 2026
Finnegan seeks a Senior Patent Portfolio Manager to oversee patent portfolios and manage client relationships in patent prosecution, requiring experience in drafting and client relations.
Patent Agent$200k–$235kPostedSeniorElectrical / Software / High-TechAbove the median for patent agent pay
DLA Piper · Remote or San Diego, CA · Palo Alto, CA +3 · Posted Oct 14, 2026
DLA Piper seeks a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience in molecular biology for their Patent Development and Strategy Group, handling patent preparation and prosecution.
Patent Agent$120k–$225kPostedNo sponsorshipMid-levelNear the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday)
Perkins Coie · San Diego, CA · Palo Alto, CA +11 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Join Perkins Coie's Los Angeles team as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent focused on life sciences. Candidates must have 2+ years of prosecution experience, an advanced degree, and USPTO admission.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub, perkinscoie.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com
Perkins Coie · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution, particularly in life sciences. USPTO admission required. Role involves drafting, prosecuting patents, and client counseling.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$235k–$365kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
Perkins Coie · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 7, 2026
Join Perkins Coie's Los Angeles team as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent focused on life sciences. Candidates must have 2+ years of prosecution experience, an advanced degree, and USPTO admission.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
DLA Piper · Remote or Boston, MA · San Francisco, CA +3 · Posted Sep 10, 2026
DLA Piper seeks an early- to mid-level Patent Agent with a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering background to support its Patent Development & Strategy practice. Remote/hybrid options available.
Patent Agent$100k–$160kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent agent pay
Wilson Sonsini · Austin, TX · Boston, MA +9 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Seeking a collaborative and self-motivated patent agent with an advanced degree in life sciences to join as an IP specialist. Prior patent experience preferred but not required.
Wilson Sonsini · Austin, TX · Boston, MA +9 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Wilson Sonsini seeks a Patent Agent with a background in physics, engineering, or related fields. Advanced degrees required; experience in AI, quantum computing, or semiconductors preferred.
Perkins Coie · Washington, DC · Palo Alto, CA +8 · Posted Aug 13, 2026
Join Ashurst Perkins Coie's patent litigation group as a midlevel associate. Requires 3+ years of patent litigation experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
Patent Litigation Attorney$260k–$420kPostedHybridMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub, perkinscoie.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com
Cooley · Washington, DC · Palo Alto, CA +1 · Posted Mar 31, 2026
Seeking an IP Litigation Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in life sciences patent litigation. Role involves court experience, client interaction, and case strategy. Ideal candidates have a biology or chemistry background.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$390kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (LawCruit) · also on LateralHub
Cooley · Palo Alto, CA · San Diego, CA · Posted Nov 19, 2025
Join Cooley as a Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech) in Silicon Valley. Support patent prosecution and counseling with a focus in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Patent Agent$125k–$228kPostedEarly careerBiomedicalNear the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (LawCruit) · also on LateralHub
WilmerHale · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 1, 2026
WilmerHale is seeking an IP Litigation Senior Associate to support its thriving IP practice. This role engages in cutting-edge patent litigation across various offices including Palo Alto, New York, and Boston.
WilmerHale · Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY +3 · Posted Sep 14, 2026
WilmerHale seeks a motivated IP Associate Attorney to join its team, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation. Opportunities available in multiple offices, including Denver and Boston.
Join Patterson + Sheridan, LLP as a Patent Agent/Technical Advisor focusing on semiconductor technologies. Seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science or M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
Patent Agent$90k–$120kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent agent pay
Baker Botts · Remote or Austin, TX · Dallas, TX +5 · Posted Nov 11, 2020
Patent Agent position focused on high-tech industries at Baker Botts, available in multiple offices including Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Patent Agent$120k–$200kPostedElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent agent pay
