Patent Attorney

TECHSTREAM LLC • Dallas, TX

1h • $200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

TechStream is an intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization company focused on building, managing, and monetizing high-quality patent portfolios and licensing programs. We work at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, licensing, and business strategy. Our team evaluates complex technologies and patent portfolios, develops and supports global licensing programs, acquires intellectual property assets, and works with leading technology companies around the world. We are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney who combines strong patent-law expertise with technical aptitude, commercial judgment, and an interest in patent licensing and monetization. This is not a traditional patent prosecution position. The successful candidate will work closely with TechStream's licensing, legal, technical, and business teams to evaluate patents and technologies, develop licensing positions, support negotiations and enforcement activities, and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand TechStream's patent portfolios.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Technical or engineering background appropriate for sophisticated technology patent work.
• At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience analyzing patent claims and developing claim charts.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues and develop practical, commercially focused recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of patent experience.
• Experience with patent licensing or patent monetization.
• Experience presenting legal and technical patent arguments in connection with prosecution, licensing, litigation, or similar matters.
• Experience with standard-essential patents and FRAND licensing.
• Experience with video coding (HEVC, VVC, AV1, AV2) and wireless (3GPP) technologies.
• Experience supporting patent litigation or enforcement matters.
• Experience conducting patent portfolio acquisition or investment due diligence.
• Experience managing significant U.S. and international patent portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, charting and presenting patents from around the world
• Working with outside counsel and experts to develop infringement and validity positions and help execute enforcement strategies
• Developing prosecution strategies that align with licensing and other monetization objections, and working with outside counsel to implement them
• Working with TechStream's business team in evaluating new patent portfolios and technologies

Benefits

• This role provides an opportunity to practice patent law from a distinctly commercial perspective.
• The Patent Attorney will participate throughout the lifecycle of intellectual property - from identifying and acquiring valuable patent assets, to developing portfolios, analyzing technologies and products, supporting licensing negotiations, and helping enforce patent rights globally.
• For an attorney interested in understanding how high-quality intellectual property becomes a valuable business asset, TechStream offers an opportunity to work directly at the intersection of patents, technology, licensing, litigation, and investment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior