Software/AI Patent Prosecution Patent Agent/Advisor

Cooley LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP seeks a motivated patent agent candidate with a strong software or computer science background to support patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation. You will work on prior art searches, analyze technical documents, and draft patent applications under attorney supervision.

Strong English communication skills and broad CS/EE knowledge are essential; AI/ML expertise is highly preferred. Eligibility for USPTO registration and law school tuition assistance are noted.

Qualifications

• Must have superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering is required; AI/ML expertise preferred.
• Eligible to sit for USPTO registration exam; meet requirements for patent agent registration.
• Law school tuition assistance is available to patent agent candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Skills

English communication

AI/ML knowledge

Patents readiness

Education

Degree in software or computer science or related field

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience and a degree in software, computer science, or a related field to join our busy patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses;
• Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation;
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions;
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Qualifications

Must have superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering is required and expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is strongly preferred. The candidate must possess initiative, be a fast learner, work well with others, and be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam. Candidates must otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent.

Law school tuition assistance is available to patent agent candidates.

Expected annual pay range: $125,000 - $228,000. Final offer amount will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and skill set of the candidate.

Benefits

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year, sick time at the rate of two weeks per year, and 10 paid holidays each year are also included. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).