Patent Associate Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Patent Associate Attorney with a strong background in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. The ideal candidate should possess 5+ years of relevant experience and have expertise in intellectual property law. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related matters and join a dynamic legal team.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in various technical fields.
• Conduct patent searches and prior art analysis to assess patentability.
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters, including patent validity and infringement.
• Draft legal documents, such as patent applications, responses to office actions, and legal opinions.
• Collaborate with inventors, clients, and colleagues to strategize patent portfolio management.
• Assist in patent litigation, if necessary.
• Stay updated on changes in patent laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• A portable book of business is preferred.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, physics, biotechnology, or a computer-related discipline.
• Familiarity with trademark, transactional, licensing, and/or copyright matters is a plus.
• Active membership with the Colorado Bar Association (CO Bar membership required).

Education:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, physics, biotechnology, or computer-related discipline.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership with the Colorado Bar Association.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of patent law and intellectual property rights.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in patent search and analysis tools.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

This law firm is based in Denver and has 14 attorneys as part of the team. Its practice areas are procuring intellectual property protection internationally and nationwide, litigation, dispute resolution, propulsion systems, trade secret protection, electronics, licensing and technology transfer activities, semiconductor manufacturing systems, mechanical systems, environmental engineering, trademark, copyright, environmental engineering and managing and creating patent portfolios. The firm has been growing rapidly since its inception with a detailed focus on cost effective solutions.