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Denver, CO, United States

Patent Engineer, Scientist, Or Agent

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

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