Patent Agent

A respected Intellectual Property Law Firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Agent to join the Chemical Engineering group. This role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, providing evaluations on patentability, and supporting post-issuance proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience in chemistry or chemical engineering and demonstrate strong academic credentials.

Location: Denver, Colorado

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S., EPO, and foreign patent applications in areas related to chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science
• Provide client counseling on intellectual property matters and actively solicit invention disclosures
• Conduct patentability evaluations for IP assets
• Support post-issuance patent proceedings, including post-grant reviews, inter partes reviews, and oppositions

Requirements:

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

Education:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Excellent writing and organizational abilities
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to client interaction
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to excellence

Benefits:

• Opportunity for remote work flexibility
• Engage in diverse patent matters across various chemical engineering and related fields
• Work within a collaborative and professional environment with 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.