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 $97,860 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $72,924 and $128,127. 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% $72,924 10% $50,220 90% $155,683 75% $128,127 $97,860 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 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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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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Skills associated with Patent Attorney I: Litigation Case Management, Intellectual Property Management Software, Patent Preparation and Filing, Licensing Management ...More

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