Experienced EE Patent Attorney
About The Position
An established intellectual property law firm in the Denver metro area is seeking an experienced patent prosecution attorney with a technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies. The role involves patent preparation and prosecution and offers the opportunity to assume day-to-day management of a significant, established client relationship, including prosecution strategy, portfolio management, and direct client communications. The position offers flexible hybrid arrangements, approximately 1,300–1,500 annual billable hours, and a defined 3–5 year partnership track based on experience, performance, and leadership. Compensation includes a base salary of $200,000–$275,000 based on experience and production, additional incentives for managing established client relationships, 45–50% of collections on personally performed work, origination incentives, and a discretionary performance bonus. The firm provides medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, and payment of bar dues and CLE.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of substantive electrical engineering patent preparation and prosecution experience.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- USPTO registration.
- Colorado Bar admission or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
- Strong patent drafting, prosecution, client communication, and practice management skills.
- Ability and interest in assuming substantial client responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a major law firm or established intellectual property boutique is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies.
- Assume day-to-day management of an established client relationship, including prosecution strategy and portfolio management.
- Communicate directly with clients.
- Manage patent prosecution work and client relationships.
- Develop new client business.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid bar dues and CLE
- Financial incentives for managing established client relationships
- Production-based compensation of 45–50% of collections on personally performed work, with uncapped earning potential
- Origination incentives for developing new client business
- Discretionary performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
