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Job ID: 410716

Practice area:- IP - Patent - Computer Science,IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering,IP - Patent - Physics

Patent Associate Attorney (2–8 Years) – Quantum Computing | Washington, D.C. | USPTO Admission Required

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A top-tier law firm is seeking a Patent Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. with quantum computing experience. This opportunity offers sophisticated patent prosecution, direct inventor contact, and high-growth work in cutting-edge computer science, electrical engineering, and physics technologies.

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A highly respected law firm is seeking a Patent Associate Attorney to join its Electrical & Computer Technologies group in Washington, D.C. This role is suited for junior to senior-level attorneys with deep technical knowledge in quantum computing and a strong interest in helping innovative clients protect breakthrough technologies.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to work closely with inventors and cutting-edge companies throughout the patent lifecycle. The successful Patent Associate Attorney will handle sophisticated patent prosecution matters involving advanced quantum computing technologies, including photonic quantum computing and quantum error correction.

This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens with this level of technical specialization. For candidates exploring Washington, D.C. legal jobs, this is a standout partner-track position with meaningful client interaction and highly specialized patent work.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and inventors at all stages of the patent process

• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving complex quantum computing technologies

• Draft responses to office actions and make strategic prosecution decisions

• Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and patentability analyses

• Advise clients on patent strategy for emerging technologies in computer science, electrical engineering, and physics

• Work closely with internal teams on technically complex and commercially significant innovation matters

• Support portfolio development and strategic intellectual property protection efforts

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Qualifications

• 2–8 years of relevant patent experience preferred at the junior to senior associate level

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of quantum computing technologies

• Experience or familiarity with photonic quantum computing and quantum error correction preferred

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in teams and manage technically complex subject matter

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This top-tier law firm offers an exceptional platform for attorneys interested in cutting-edge technology matters and long-term growth in intellectual property law. Attorneys benefit from high-level patent work, meaningful client access, and the chance to collaborate directly with innovators working at the forefront of scientific advancement.

The environment is especially appealing to attorneys who want a combination of sophisticated technical work, strong professional development, and a collaborative culture. For a Patent Associate Attorney, this role offers the rare chance to build a niche practice in a rapidly evolving field while working alongside experienced practitioners in a nationally respected intellectual property team.

Candidates seeking Washington, D.C. legal jobs with advanced technology exposure, strong mentorship, and a credible partner-track position will find this role especially compelling.

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Why This Role Is Unique

This is not a general patent prosecution role. The successful Patent Associate Attorney will focus on one of the most advanced and commercially important areas of modern innovation: quantum computing. The work spans patent drafting, prosecution strategy, and analytical counseling on patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues.

This role is particularly attractive for attorneys with strong technical backgrounds who want to work at the intersection of law, science, and emerging technology. It also offers the chance to build highly marketable expertise in a field expected to drive major industry-shaping innovation in the years ahead.

By year-end, the attorney in this role could be leading strategic patent prosecution efforts for key quantum computing inventions and serving as a trusted advisor to inventors and innovative technology clients.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance

• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

• Life insurance and employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and parental leave

• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program

• Well-being support and additional perks focused on employee well-being

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Call to Action

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