Patent Associate

Patent Associate

About the Role:

The firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 2 6 years of experience to join its Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated intellectual property matters for innovative clients across multiple sectors.

Associates will work closely with experienced attorneys inventors engineers and business leaders on patent prosecution portfolio development and strategic IP counseling. The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy combining technical knowledge with legal strategy in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Areas of focus may include:

• Patent preparation and prosecution
• Intellectual property portfolio strategy and development
• USPTO interaction and patent filings
• Technology-focused IP counseling
• Drafting and analyzing patent applications
• Supporting innovative clients across emerging and evolving technologies

Technologies and industries may include:

• Consumer electronics
• Software and web-based services
• Full-stack development
• Generative AI and machine learning
• Data structures databases and data storage technologies

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should have:

• 2 6 years of patent law experience
• A degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
• Admission to the USPTO or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing analytical and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred but not required:

• Prior non-legal industry experience involving:
  • Consumer electronics
  • Software or web-based services
  • Full-stack development
  • Generative AI and machine learning
  • Data structures databases and data storage technologies
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required

Why You Should Join:

• Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative intellectual property matters
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals who bring both legal and technical industry experience
• Gain hands-on responsibility and meaningful client interaction early in your career
• Work with sophisticated clients ranging from emerging companies to established businesses
• Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment that values mentorship and professional growth
• Build experience in rapidly evolving technology sectors including AI software and advanced engineering
• Access leadership development and long-term advancement opportunities within a nationally respected platform
• Be part of a practice that values creativity innovation and strategic thinking