Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid)

MERCHANT & GOULD PC

12 days ago

Alexandria, VA

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Merchant & Gould is seeking a highly experienced patent prosecution legal assistant with over five years of U.S. patent prosecution experience. The role involves supporting attorneys with patent application processes, client management, and document preparation in a hybrid work environment.

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Qualifications

BA DegreeParalegal Certificate5+ Years U.S. Patent Prosecution Experience

About MERCHANT & GOULD PC

merchantgould.com

Merchant & Gould P.C. is an intellectual property law firm that advises clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related IP counseling, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement. The firm represents a range of clients — from startups to multinational corporations — across technology, life sciences, consumer products, and manufacturing, helping build and manage IP portfolios and commercialize innovations. Merchant & Gould handles complex patent litigation, USPTO proceedings (including PTAB), and transactional IP work, combining technical expertise with courtroom experience. They position themselves as strategic partners for protecting, monetizing, and defending clients’ inventions and brands.