Intellectual Property Attorney

Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Denver, CO, seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid intellectual property law background, focusing on patent prosecution, portfolio management, and litigation. This role involves managing patent applications, representing clients in patent disputes, and developing strategies for patent portfolio management.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before relevant patent offices.
• Prepare detailed descriptions of inventions and draft patent claims to define the scope of protection.
• Manage patent prosecution timelines and deadlines to ensure timely filings and responses.
• Develop and implement strategies for building and managing patent portfolios.
• Monitor existing patents and coordinate renewal and maintenance activities.
• Represent clients in patent disputes, infringement litigation, and opposition proceedings.
• Prepare legal arguments, motions, and briefs for court or administrative proceedings.
• Communicate complex legal and technical information clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience practicing patent law, focusing on patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Strong technical background in a relevant field, such as engineering, computer science, or life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Denver is required.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Denver, CO.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Experience with patent litigation and disputes.

Job Location:

• Denver, CO

Serving Fortune 500 companies as well as individual entrepreneurs, this firm provides a full range of legal services across the country. Counseling clients with extraordinary personal attention, this firm finds creative solutions to solve complex cases. Building trust and close relationships with the clients are core values of the business. A collaborative and entrepreneurial atmosphere in the office helps to attract top legal talents from all over the world. This firm seeks candidates from different backgrounds who are hardworking, analytical, and detail-oriented. The firm offers excellent compensation and an exceptional benefits package.