Description:

A Leading Law Firm is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with three or more years of experience to join its Intellectual Property practice in Denver. We will consider candidates for our Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix or San Francisco office locations, and such candidates would support cross office needs.

Candidate will be primarily responsible for, but not limited to, preparing and prosecuting patent applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Additional duties may include: providing technological guidance to attorneys in assisting clients to document inventions, counseling clients on comprehensive IP strategy, prior art analysis, and IP portfolio management. Experience with foreign patent applications is helpful, though not required.

Qualifications:

Registration to practice before the USPTO is a plus, but not required
Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required
Industry experience preferred but not required
Detail oriented, organized & team oriented
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to multi-task independently under deadlines, efficiently manage firm resources, effectively delegate (as appropriate), and prioritize and manage case assignments
Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to recognize inefficiencies in work process and contribute to improvements
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity
Computer self-sufficient (complete Microsoft Office Suite)
Proficiency with specialized software and online programs as required