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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools
Drafting Patent ApplicationsResponding to Office ActionsPreparing Appeal BriefsPCT ProsecutionTechnical Background in CSTechnical Background in CETechnical Background in EETechnical Background in Physics
Certifications
JDActive License to Practice LawRegistered to Practice Before USPTO