Patent Attorney I Salary in the United States

Patent Attorney I Salary

How much does a Patent Attorney I make in the United States? The average Patent Attorney I salary in the United States is $95,990 as of April 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $71,526 and $125,676. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $71,526 10% $49,253 90% $152,703 75% $125,676 $95,990 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Patent Attorney I

Patent Attorney I determines potential of granting patents on inventions or trademarks, and monitors possibility of infringement. Responsible for preparing and filing patent applications and trademark registrations, litigating pending applications and registrations, and reporting possible violations. Being a Patent Attorney I prosecutes violations of organization's registrations and/or patents. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Patent Attorney I requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patent Attorney I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Patent Attorney I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Mark A. Shaffer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC
Liquidity Services, Inc. provides e-commerce marketplace that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an automated environment offering approximately 500 product categories. The company's marketplaces include liquidation.com that enable corporations to sell surplus and salvage consumer goods and capital assets; govdea... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2020
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Patent Attorney I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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