Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Direct Counsel has partnered with a national law firm who is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with 3 years of experience to join its Intellectual Property practice in Denver, CO. They will consider candidates for their Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix or San Francisco office locations, and such candidates would support cross office needs.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and prosecuting patent applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices
• Providing technological guidance to attorneys in assisting clients to document inventions, counseling clients on comprehensive IP strategy, prior art analysis, and IP portfolio management.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Registration to practice before the USPTO is a plus, but not required
  
  
  

MUST HAVE Experience In a Law Firm

• Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  
  
  

Is Required

• Experience with foreign patent applications is helpful, though not required
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• Detail oriented, organized & team oriented
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task independently under deadlines, efficiently manage firm resources, effectively delegate (as appropriate), and prioritize and manage case assignments
• Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize inefficiencies in work process and contribute to improvements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity
• Computer self-sufficient (complete Microsoft Office Suite)
• Proficiency with specialized software and online programs as required
  
  
  

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation between $105,000-$200,000 per year based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package such as life, health, accident, disability insurance and a 401(k) plan