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How much does a Patent Prosecution Attorney IV make in Salinas, CA? The average Patent Prosecution Attorney IV salary in Salinas, CA is $247,090 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $223,990 and $279,390. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $202,959 Salinas,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $223,990 Salinas,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $247,090 Salinas,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $279,390 Salinas,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Patent Prosecution Attorney IV Salary $308,797 Salinas,CA March 26, 2024
25% $223,990 10% $202,959 90% $308,797 75% $279,390 $247,090 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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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    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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