Patent Prosecution Agent or Associate Attorney – Electrical/Computer Engineering

Sheridan Ross P.C; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Ross P.C is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent with 2-6 years of experience in electrical and computer engineering. The successful candidate will draft patent applications, coordinate responses to foreign actions, and must have a Juris Doctor and USPTO admission.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Personal paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Discretionary bonus

Parking reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Engineering work experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute US patent applications.
• Coordinate responses to foreign office actions.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Ability to grasp new concepts

Work ethic

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or computer science

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Patent Prosecution Patent Agent or Associate Attorney – Electrical/Computer Engineering

Position Summary

Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent with 2-6 years of experience and strong academic credentials. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and have experience with drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and computer architecture fields. Additionally, candidates should be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Draft and prosecute US patent applications
• Coordinate responses to foreign office actions

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or computer science is required and engineering work experience would be a bonus
• Juris Doctor (JD) is required for the Patent Prosecution Associate position

Experience

• 2-6 years of patent prosecution experience

Other Requirements

• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts in electrical, electromechanical, computer architecture, and software engineering disciplines
• All candidates should be admitted to practice before the USPTO
• Strong work ethic
• Superb writing and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with a great attitude

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheridan Ross is committed to fostering an environment that embraces and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusiveness where everyone has the opportunity to excel. We encourage our professionals to be themselves and share their perspectives, experiences, and insights. Individuals seeking employment at Sheridan Ross are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Benefit and Compensation Summary

Sheridan Ross offers a competitive pay and benefits package to full-time employees including health care benefits, personal paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, discretionary bonus, parking reimbursement, and more.

We strongly prefer those who are local or can relocate but would consider the possibility of remote work on a case-by-case basis.

Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $250,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with a billing expectation of 1,750 hours per year.