Associate Patent Attorney

Domain: Legal
Location: Louisville CO (Hybrid remote/in-office flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $150000 $250000 per year (DOE)
Vendor Fee: 4%

NOD Law is a full-service Intellectual Property Law Firm headquartered in the Denver Boulder corridor (Louisville CO). We represent clients in technology sports & fitness consumer products and professional services helping them protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property through patents trademarks copyrights and licensing.

We are a growth-focused and innovation-driven firm that values independent thinkers collaboration and client excellence. Our team structure allows attorneys to enjoy autonomy flexibility and a balanced workload with no unnecessary billing minimums.

The Associate Patent Attorney will support partners and clients across a variety of IP matters including:

• Patent preparation and prosecution (domestic and international)

• Technology evaluation due diligence and opinion work

• Prior art searches and litigation support

• Trademark copyright and licensing work (as desired)

This is an opportunity for a motivated entrepreneurial and technically strong attorney seeking long-term professional growth in a supportive client-centric law firm.

• Draft file and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.

• Conduct prior art freedom-to-operate and patentability searches.

• Prepare legal opinions and technical reports for clients.

• Provide IP counseling on patent strategy and portfolio management.

• Communicate with clients inventors and foreign counsel on case strategies.

• Stay current on USPTO policies patent regulations and case law updates.

• U.S. Patent Office Registration Number (Active).

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar (or eligible to sit for the CO Bar).

• 3 5 years of experience in patent prosecution ideally in Electrical Engineering (EE)-related inventions.

• Strong background in electrical engineering (circuit design hardware or related areas).

• Ability to read and create circuit diagrams and understand complex electrical systems.

• Experience using PAIR EFS-Web and EPAS systems.

• Excellent written/oral communication and client-facing skills.

Candidates with technical or industry experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Electrical Engineering (core focus)

• Computer Science / Software Engineering

• Physics / Semiconductors

• Mechanical / Robotics / Consumer Products

• Medical Devices / Diagnostic Tools

• Materials Science / Data Storage / Embedded Systems

• Base Salary: $150000 $250000 (based on experience and merit)

• Production-Based Compensation available for high performers.

• Revenue-based productivity goal:billable hours/year (no strict billing minimums).

• Performance Bonuses: Bi-annual discretionary bonuses.

• Client Origination Credit: Eligible for client-based incentives.

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k) with 3% company contribution (immediately vested)

• Unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted third-party services and products through benefits provider network

• Hybrid schedule work from home or in the Louisville CO office.

• Flexible and collaborative work culture.

• Strong emphasis on professional growth efficiency and innovation.