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How much does a Patent Prosecution Attorney IV make in California? The average Patent Prosecution Attorney IV salary in California is $245,990 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $222,990 and $278,190. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $202,050 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $222,990 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $245,990 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $278,190 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $307,506 CA March 26, 2024
25% $222,990 10% $202,050 90% $307,506 75% $278,190 $245,990 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Patent Prosecution Attorney IV is responsible for preparing and filing patent applications and trademark registrations, litigating pending applications and registrations, and reporting possible violations. Determines potential of granting patents on inventions or trademarks, and monitors possibility of infringement. Being a Patent Prosecution Attorney IV requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Prosecutes violations of organization's registrations and/or patents. In addition, Patent Prosecution Attorney IV typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Patent Prosecution Attorney IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a Patent Prosecution Attorney IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Attorney, Senior - Patents

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. This Job:

    Patent Prosecution Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  3. Up a level:

    Chief Patent Counsel


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $234,977 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $238,321 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $246,793 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $234,531 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $228,512 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $243,226 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $235,646 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $222,046 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $271,985 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $271,316 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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