Hourly Wage for Patent Counsel Salary in the United States

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How much does a Patent Counsel make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Patent Counsel in the United States is $77 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65 and $100. Hourly rate 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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Sr. Patent Counsel

Monolithic Power Systems - San Jose , CA

Job Summary: We are looking to hire a Patent Counsel with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain, clarify and simplify complex technical information. As a member of MPS ...

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Patent Counsel

Elektrofi - Boston , MA

Patent Counsel ABOUT ELEKTROFI Elektrofi is a biopharmaceutical formulation technology company that is revolutionizing the delivery of biologic therapies by giving patients the ability to control how ...

LinkedIn - 48 days ago

Senior Patent Counsel

Unified Patents - Washington , DC

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings ... outside counsel Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support Contract ...

LinkedIn - 63 days ago

Patent Litigation Counsel

Audrey Golden Associates Ltd. - Parsippany , NJ

Well-respected mid-size firm is seeking an experienced attorney for a Patent Litigation Counsel role. Qualified candidates will have a degree, preferably advanced, in electrical or mechanical ...

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Patent Prosecution Attorney / Electrical Engineering

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search - Washington , DC

This position will primarily involve prosecution and patent counseling but will also have opportunity to support various other types of related legal work. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid ...

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Corporate Counsel, Patent Prosecution

AbbVie - South San Francisco , CA

Job Description AbbVie is searching for an in-house patent prosecution Counsel for our Intellectual Property Prosecution group. This position will preferably be based in our South San Francisco ...

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What does a Patent Counsel do?

Common responsibilities of a Patent Counsel

Manage patent portfolio and related activities for multiple product/technology areas, including invention identification and harvesting, invention disclosure meetings, portfolio mining, patent application preparation, and prosecution by outside counsel.

October 24, 2022

Collaborate closely with team members and strategically develop our worldwide patent portfolio, including directing and managing domestic and foreign outside counsel to prepare and prosecute patent applications in a diverse and growing technological field.

November 14, 2022

Review technical manuscripts, posters and other materials intended for publication and draft patent applications in response as needed.

November 15, 2022

Assist in the selection of outside counsel for patent matters and directly oversee and manage outside counsel activities, budgets, and staffing.

December 14, 2022

Actively participates in department initiatives, identifies opportunities to enhance effectiveness of IP department operations, and educates and trains clients regarding IP practices and developments.

January 26, 2023

Support the VP, Patents on company patent litigation and licensing matters, including pre-litigation dispute resolution, preparation and review of pleadings and other court documents, and advising business leaders on strategy and resolution of patent matters.

February 12, 2023

Understanding of mechanical technology sufficient to prepare and prosecute patent applications on simple packaging and components.

March 05, 2023

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Average Hourly Wage

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100

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

108

These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Patent Counsel in the United States. The average hourly rate for Patent Counsel ranges from $65 to $100 with the average hourly pay of $77. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $69 to $108 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $84.

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