Job Description

Domain: Legal

Location: Louisville, CO (Hybrid – remote/in-office flexibility)

Employment Type: Full-time

**Attorney, and manages medium to large clients without supervision.**

About the Firm

Our firm is a full-service Intellectual Property Law Firm headquartered in the Denver–Boulder corridor (Louisville, CO). We represent clients in technology, sports & fitness, consumer products, and professional services, helping them protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licensing.

We are a growth-focused and innovation-driven firm that values independent thinkers, collaboration, and client excellence. Our team structure allows attorneys to enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and a balanced workload—with no unnecessary billing minimums.

Position Summary

The Associate Patent Attorney will support partners and clients across a variety of IP matters, including:

Patent preparation and prosecution (domestic and international)

Technology evaluation, due diligence, and opinion work

Prior art searches and litigation support

Trademark, copyright, and licensing work (as desired)

This is an opportunity for a motivated, entrepreneurial, and technically strong attorney seeking long-term professional growth in a supportive, client-centric law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.

Conduct prior art, freedom-to-operate, and patentability searches.

Prepare legal opinions and technical reports for clients.

Provide IP counseling on patent strategy and portfolio management.

Communicate with clients, inventors, and foreign counsel on case strategies.

Stay current on USPTO policies, patent regulations, and case law updates.

Required Qualifications

U.S. Patent Office Registration Number (Active).

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.

Admitted to the Colorado Bar (or eligible to sit for the CO Bar).

3–5 years of experience in patent prosecution, ideally in Electrical Engineering (EE)-related inventions.

Strong background in electrical engineering (circuit design, hardware, or related areas).

Ability to read and create circuit diagrams and understand complex electrical systems.

Experience using PAIR, EFS-Web, and EPAS systems.

Excellent written/oral communication and client-facing skills.

Preferred Technical Backgrounds

Candidates with technical or industry experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

Electrical Engineering (core focus)

Computer Science / Software Engineering

Physics / Semiconductors

Mechanical / Robotics / Consumer Products

Medical Devices / Diagnostic Tools

Materials Science / Data Storage / Embedded Systems

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with 3% company contribution (immediately vested)

Unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted third-party services and products through benefits provider network

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule – work from home or in the Louisville, CO office.

Flexible and collaborative work culture.

Strong emphasis on professional growth, efficiency, and innovation.

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