Overview
Patent Attorney / Patent Agent
- Fully Remote or Hybrid
- Ideal candidate based in Denver, Colorado
- Permanent, Full-Time
- Salary: $130,000 – $250,000 (dependent on qualification and experience)
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute software and artificial intelligence patent applications before the USPTO from initial filing through allowance
- Respond to office actions, including preparation of claim amendments, arguments, and Examiner interviews
- Manage PCT applications and coordinate with foreign associates on international prosecution and national phase entries
- Assist with freedom-to-operate (FTO), patentability, validity, invalidity, and infringement/non-infringement opinions
- Support pre-litigation, ex parte reexamination, reissue, and other post-grant work as needed
- Build and maintain direct client relationships, including inventor meetings, portfolio reporting, and strategic IP counseling
- Contribute to business development and help grow the Denver-based US practice
Requirements
- Registration to practice before the USPTO (patent agent or patent attorney)
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in a relevant technical discipline such as physics, electrical engineering, or computer engineering/computer science
- 2–5 years of practical experience in patent drafting and prosecution, including substantive experience in software and AI patents
- Strong legal drafting skills with the ability to write technically precise and strategically positioned claims
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage a busy docket under deadline pressure
- Confident, direct communication skills with clients, inventors, and cross-functional colleagues
- Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within an international team
For attorney roles:
- J.D. from an accredited US law school
- State bar admission or eligibility
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with physics-based inventions such as quantum computing
- Experience using AI tools in patent practice
- Exposure to other emerging technology areas
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $130,000 – $250,000 depending on role, qualifications, and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Life, AD&D, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Discretionary bonus potential
- Fully remote working available with option to use Denver office and dedicated workspace
- Support for continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development
Location
- Remote or hybrid with preference for candidates based in Denver, Colorado
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-technology patent matters focused on software and artificial intelligence, collaborating with international colleagues and clients. It is suited for a proactive, technically skilled patent professional seeking to contribute to a growing US practice within an international environment.