Patent Associate Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

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 (.) 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.

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