Patent Engineer or Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Patent Engineer or Agent with 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with expertise in video processing and video codecs. Familiarity with video coding standards and experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is highly desirable.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic advice on patent portfolio development.
• Collaborate with attorneys on patent analysis/opinions of counsel and Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs).
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in video processing, video codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and AI.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs.
• Familiarity with video coding standards.
• Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to learn and adapt to new skills and best practices.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects and deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within the firm.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with tact.
• Analytical mindset with the confidence to make decisions and initiate solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to unexpected changes.
• Good judgment and ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage.
• 401k plan eligibility for all full-time employees.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.