Average Entry-Level Patent Attorney Salary

$112,444
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$68k
MEDIAN
$112k
90%
$169k

The average salary for a Patent Attorney is $112,444 in 2024

Base Salary
$68k - $169k
Bonus
$1k - $15k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$68k - $170k
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What Do Patent Attorneys Do?

Patent Attorney Tasks
  • Discuss invention and research the likelihood of successfully attaining a patent.
  • Litigates patent infringement controversies in court.
  • Works with federal patent examiners to resolve any patent related issues.
  • Describe inventions in strict legal terms and drafts patent application; challenge, negotiate, resolve and amend contested patent areas.
  • Analyze scientific and technical documents previously granted patents to determine if invention is new, innovative and does not infringe upon patented items.
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FAQs About Patent Attorneys

What is the highest pay for Patent Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Patent Attorney is $169k / year

What is the lowest pay for Patent Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Patent Attorney is $68k / year

How can Patent Attorneys increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Patent Attorney is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Patent Attorney that oversees more junior Patent Attorneys, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.