Maine Cernota & Curran · 1 week ago
Patent Attorney (Lateral Hire) – Commission-Based Compensation
Nashua, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMaine Cernota & Curran is a boutique intellectual property firm seeking an experienced patent attorney for a lateral hire role with a commission-based compensation structure. The role involves handling patent prosecution matters, advising clients on patent strategy, and maintaining client relationships in a boutique service model.
CommercialConsultingIntellectual PropertyLaw EnforcementLegal
Hiring Manager
Andrew Cernota
Responsibilities
Handle patent prosecution matters end-to-end, including drafting, filing, and office action responses
Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and risk considerations
Maintain and grow client relationships consistent with a boutique service model
Contribute to firm culture, mentorship, and practice development as appropriate
Qualification
Required
JD and active state bar membership
Registered to practice before the USPTO
Substantial patent prosecution experience (generally 5+ years)
Strong technical background aligned with practice needs
Commitment to high-quality, detail-oriented legal work
Preferred
Portable or emerging book of business preferred, but not mandatory
Company
Maine Cernota & Curran
Leaders in Intellectual Property Valuation, Protection & Portfolio Management Comprehensive counseling regarding acquisition and management of intellectual property rights and registrations, domestic and global business strategies for IP, validity and infringement, offensive and defensive considerations, litigation mitigation, licensing and cross licensing opportunities, mergers and acquisitions and related contracts.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase