Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

A specialized Intellectual Property Law Firm is recruiting for a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join the Chemical Engineering group. The position involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, providing patentability evaluations, and participating in post-issuance proceedings. Candidates with a background in chemistry or chemical engineering and a minimum of one year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Location: Denver, Colorado

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S., EPO, and foreign patent applications in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields
• Counsel clients domestically and internationally, proactively solicit invention disclosures
• Conduct patentability evaluations and render opinions on validity, non-infringement, and patent avoidance
• Support post-issuance proceedings such as post-grant reviews, inter partes reviews, and oppositions
• Participate in due diligence, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IP-related agreements
• Conduct and analyze patent searches related to third-party patents

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a law firm or corporate law department, preferably in patent prosecution
• Experience in drafting patentability and non-infringement opinions preferred
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science

Education:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science
• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state (preferably Colorado)

Certifications:

• Admission or eligibility to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to client interaction

Benefits:

• Opportunities for remote work flexibility
• Engagement with a diverse range of patent matters across chemical engineering and related disciplines
• Collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities

Protecting clients for over six decades, this firm has grown to one of the region's largest intellectual property firms. The practice areas include patent counseling, trademark and copyright counseling, litigation and post-grant proceedings, and related IP counseling. The attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals come from top schools, corporations, and law firms and bring deep technical capabilities. The firm is built on teamwork, creativity, collaboration, and exceptional client service.