Virginia

Patent attorneys in Virginia

Virginia hosts 2,705 active patent practitioners registered with the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline. Patent attorneys and patent agents can both prepare and file patent applications, but only patent attorneys can also offer legal advice on prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement opinions in Virginia. Practitioners are concentrated across 20 cities, with the largest clusters in the metros listed below. Notable firms with multiple registered practitioners in the state include BRUNDIDGE & STANGER, P.C., Computer Patent Annuities North America LLC, and Vitalis Advisors, PLLC.

Top cities in Virginia

All practitioners in Virginia

Carl I Brundidge

Reg. 29621

Patent attorney

BRUNDIDGE & STANGER, P.C.

Alexandria, VA · 22314

703-684-1470

Jonathan M Bryan

Reg. 71361

Patent agent

Arlington, VA · 22203

703-609-9528

David A Bucci

Reg. 74824

Patent agent

Mineral, VA · 23117

540-894-0721

Aileen M Buchanan

Reg. 50770

Patent agent

Computer Patent Annuities North America LLC

Alexandria, VA · 22314

703-739-2234

Todd B Buck

Reg. 48574

Patent attorney

Vitalis Advisors, PLLC

Ashburn, VA · 20147

703-596-2900

Denise J Buckley

Reg. 56031

Patent agent

Chester, VA · 23831

703-683-1932

Joseph J Buczynski

Reg. 35084

Patent attorney

Studebaker & Brackett, PC

Tysons, VA · 22102

571-306-7939

Robert D Budens

Reg. 74702

Patent agent

Alexandria, VA · 22304-5920

703-823-6717

Kurt T Buechle

Reg. 54011

Patent attorney

WHDA, LLP

Tysons, VA · 22182

703-827-3800

Christopher A. Bullard

Reg. 57644

Patent attorney

Nemesis IP and Trade Law PLLC

Oakton, VA · 22124

571-789-2005

Jonathan R Bunch

Reg. 55029

Patent attorney

Vienna, VA · 22182

573-289-4766

Carol L Bunner

Reg. 43555

Patent attorney

Mannava & Kang, P.C.

Fairfax, VA · 22030

703-652-3818

Hailey R Bureau

Reg. 77520

Patent attorney

Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP

Falls Church, VA · 22042

703-205-8038

Oded Burger

Reg. 69539

Patent attorney

Daignault Iyer LLP

Vienna, VA · 22182

917-698-2508

Richard V Burgujian

Reg. 31744

Patent attorney

Orange, VA · 22960

202-251-0411

Elizabeth M Burke

Reg. 38758

Patent attorney

Jones Robb, PLLC

McLean, VA · 22102

202-292-4690

Jeff A. Burke

Reg. 63242

Patent attorney

Culpeper, VA · 22701

202-663-7370

Sean Patrick Burke

Reg. 72330

Patent attorney

Arlington, VA · 22201

703-235-5651

Samuel P Burkholder

Reg. 40541

Patent attorney

Capitol City TechLaw, PLLC

Alexandria, VA · 22307

703-855-6964

Brian H Burks

Reg. 66131

Patent attorney

Roanoke, VA · 24012

818-512-9459

Harold W Burnam· Jr

Reg. 29366

Patent attorney

Nixon & Vanderhye, P.C.

Alexandria, VA · 22203-1808

703-816-4027

Justin W Burnam

Reg. 75932

Patent agent

McLean, VA · 22101

703-403-5692

Robert L Burns· II

Reg. 38401

Patent attorney

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Reston, VA · 20190-5675

571-203-2736

Todd J Burns

Reg. 38011

Patent attorney

Calderon Safran & Wright P.C.

McLean, VA · 22102

201-230-1878

Beth A Burrous

Reg. 35087

Patent attorney

Arlington, VA · 22201

703-859-1746

Lawrence S Burwell

Reg. 38092

Patent attorney

GREAT FALLS, VA · 22066

703-662-3616

Mark R Buscher

Reg. 35006

Patent attorney

Mark R. Buscher

Gainesville, VA · 20155

571-334-9614

Jessica L Bush

Reg. 69852

Patent agent

Fairfax, VA · 22032

609-709-7195

Lawrence D Bush· Jr

Reg. 30362

Patent attorney

Richmond, VA · 23235

804-421-9653

Edward M. Bushard

Reg. 48974

Patent attorney

Dahlgren, VA · 22448

617-640-4972

Common questions

Do I need a patent attorney based in Virginia?

No. Every USPTO-registered patent practitioner is licensed to file applications on behalf of inventors in any state, regardless of where the practitioner's office is. Choosing a Virginia-based practitioner can simplify in-person inventor signings, local meetings, and same-time-zone calls, but it is not a legal requirement.

How many patent attorneys are licensed in Virginia?

2,705 active USPTO-registered patent practitioners list a Virginia office address on the OEDCI roster. This includes both patent attorneys (who can also offer legal advice) and patent agents (who can prepare and file patents but not offer broader legal advice).

What is the difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent?

Both pass the USPTO Patent Bar and can prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications. Only patent attorneys also hold a state bar license, meaning they can additionally offer legal advice on infringement, licensing, and litigation strategy. Patent agents tend to charge less per hour and are common at large in-house IP departments.