Patent Associate

Patent Associate-Denver, CO

Our AmLaw 200 client prides themselves on having the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges.

This is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals and the country’s most pivotal legislation. With 14 offices, 600+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide, they’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only their clients, but with each other and their communities.

Their intellectual property team of attorneys brings a wide range of backgrounds to the table and their experience as former scientists and engineers, marketing and advertising consultants, in-house counsel and beyond helps them develop creative solutions to expand and protect your IP. Whether they’re working alongside creatives to grow portfolios, interfacing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or negotiating settlements, they put their deep knowledge of intellectual property law to work for their client’s success.

Their intellectual property team is looking for a Patent Associate with 2-6 years of experience for the firm’s Denver office. Qualified candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software or Computer Science and be admitted to the USPTO (or be eligible to take the Patent Bar). Prior non-legal work experience with consumer electronics, software, including web-based services, full-stack development, generative AI, machine learning, data structures, data storage, and databases, is preferred but not necessary. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are required.

Please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample. JD required. 

Compensation: In accordance with applicable law, the following represents the range of possible compensation for this role. Salary will range between $220,000 and $305,000, depending on experience.

Associates are also eligible to receive an hours-based bonus.

This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and matching contributions, profit sharing contributions and paid time off.