Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Denver is currently seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney specializing in patent preparation and prosecution with a background in electrical engineering or computer science. The attorney will be responsible for patent preparation and prosecution, with a focus on electrical engineering or computer science. The successful candidate should possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, and industry experience, along with exceptional writing and communication skills. Preferred expertise includes patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

Duties:

• Conducting legal research and analysis related to patent preparation and prosecution.
• Drafted and filed patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Responding to office actions and communicating with patent examiners.
• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand and evaluate technical aspects of inventions.
• Providing legal advice and counseling on intellectual property matters.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the USPTO.

Certifications:

Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• High level of academic achievement.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering or computer science principles.
• Experience in patent prosecution in relevant technologies (electrical engineering, software-related, data science/AI, networking, machine learning/AI, hardware security).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with inventors, engineers, and clients.

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