Patent Engineer, Scientist, Or Agent

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Patent Engineer, Scientist, or Agent with a strong technical background and patent prosecution experience to join their team in Denver, CO. This role involves working on patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management for clients in various cutting-edge technology sectors. The ideal candidate will have expertise in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, microscopy systems, and imaging techniques. Experience in software and AI is also highly valued.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Manage and develop client patent portfolios
• Conduct patent analysis and provide opinions of counsel
• Support Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings
• Stay current with changes in patent law and practices
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and team members on patent-related matters
• Provide technical expertise in various fields, including optics, acoustics, and virtual/augmented reality

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a law firm or in-house
• Demonstrated experience in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques
• Experience in software and AI is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering (with an electrical or software focus)
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus
• Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs is a plus
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Skills:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects
• Independent work capability, as well as effective teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and team interactions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and propose solutions
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Composure and good judgment in handling unexpected changes

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical fields such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering
• Advanced technical degrees (Master’s or PhD) are highly desirable
• USPTO registration is a significant advantage

Job Location:

• Denver, CO

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage
• Participation in the firm's 401k plan 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.