Patent Agent/Technical Advisor

Denver office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent agent/technical advisor with 1-year of experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; draft patent applications and responses to office actions, and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Must have substantive industry experience and a degree in electrical engineering, computer science or a related field. Must be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent.

The candidate must have superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in electrical engineering or computer science is required and expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is strongly preferred. Must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. The firm offers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, dependent life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care insurance, health savings accounts (if enrolled in an HDHP), health/dependent care spending accounts, and 401(k). Other benefits include vacation/sick and a wellness program, which includes fitness reimbursement each year.