Adjunct Attorney – Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Adjunct Attorney supporting patent prosecution for Kilpatrick Townsend with flexible hours per project. Handling U.S.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. patent prosecution, including drafting and filing various types of patent applications, responding to Office Actions, and coordinating with foreign counsel. Holds a JD and is registered to practice before the USPTO, with a strong technical background in relevant fields.

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Patent ProsecutionDrafting Patent ApplicationsResponding to Office ActionsRegistered to Practice Before USPTOJD and Active License to Practice Law

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Hard Skills

Drafting Patent ApplicationsResponding to Office ActionsPreparing Appeal BriefsPCT ProsecutionTechnical Background in CSTechnical Background in CETechnical Background in EETechnical Background in Physics

Certifications & Qualifications

JDActive License to Practice LawRegistered to Practice Before USPTO

Industry Keywords

U.S. Patent ApplicationsProvisional ApplicationsNon-Provisional FilingsCIPsPCT ApplicationsOffice ActionsExaminer InterviewsPre-Appeal BriefsArticle 19 AmendmentsArticle 34 Amendments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and file U.S. patent applications, including provisional , non-provisional, continuations, CIPs, and PCT applications
Convert provisional applications into non-provisional filings
Respond to Office Actions; conduct examiner interviews
Prepare pre-appeal briefs, appeal briefs, and reply briefs
Handle PCT prosecution tasks, including Article 19 and Article 34 amendments (Chapter II responses)
Coordinate with and instruct foreign counsel on Office Action responses

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and active license to practice law in state of corresponding KTS office
Registered to practice before the USPTO
Demonstrated experience in patent prosecution
Strong technical background (e.g., CS, CE, EE, Physics)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, per project basis
Support for patent prosecution practice