Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid or On-site) Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Patent Attorney to join a client's dynamic intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, be licensed to practice before the USPTO, and admitted to the Colorado Bar. A strong technical background with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and internationally.
Provide strategic counseling on patent portfolio development.
Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses.
Advise clients on IP strategy, due diligence, and patent landscapes.
Work closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to identify patentable inventions.
Required Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the Colorado Bar and registered to practice before the USPTO.
3+ years of experience in patent law, with a focus on electrical, computer, or software technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, or telecommunications technologies.
Involvement in IP litigation support or licensing negotiations is a plus.
Experience working with international patent portfolios and foreign counsel.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.