Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Patent Senior Attorney (#992) - Denver
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a senior attorney with at least five years of experience to join the Patent Group in Denver or Seattle. Qualified candidates will have a technical background in software, electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, conduct searches, and prepare patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions, as well as participate in post-grant activities at the USPTO, such as inter partes review and reexamination proceedings. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices. Depending on your experience level you will also have client management responsibilities. Qualifications
At least five years of patent attorney experience including patent application drafting and prosecution USPTO admission Washington or Colorado bar admission or the ability to become licensed in Washington or Colorado B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field Strong academic performance and writing ability Compensation and Benefits
For Denver applicants only: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000, with an opportunity to earn additional contingent compensation. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits include: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holidays, adoption assistance, pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care, back-up care programs, education and college advising, virtual tutoring, wellbeing programs, mass transit programs, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Eligible attorneys may receive discretionary bonuses and/or productivity bonuses, clerkship bonuses, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates may be eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may be taxable. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) Equal Employment Opportunity
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey participates in E-Verify. About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients\' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Skills and Focus
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, with a focus on six key industries where we have deep expertise and a history of client success: Banking and Financial Institutions Development and Infrastructure Energy & Natural Resources Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Healthcare Technology How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033. We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a senior attorney with at least five years of experience to join the Patent Group in Denver or Seattle. Qualified candidates will have a technical background in software, electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, conduct searches, and prepare patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions, as well as participate in post-grant activities at the USPTO, such as inter partes review and reexamination proceedings. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices. Depending on your experience level you will also have client management responsibilities. Qualifications
At least five years of patent attorney experience including patent application drafting and prosecution USPTO admission Washington or Colorado bar admission or the ability to become licensed in Washington or Colorado B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field Strong academic performance and writing ability Compensation and Benefits
For Denver applicants only: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000, with an opportunity to earn additional contingent compensation. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits include: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holidays, adoption assistance, pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care, back-up care programs, education and college advising, virtual tutoring, wellbeing programs, mass transit programs, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Eligible attorneys may receive discretionary bonuses and/or productivity bonuses, clerkship bonuses, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates may be eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may be taxable. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) Equal Employment Opportunity
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey participates in E-Verify. About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients\' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Skills and Focus
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, with a focus on six key industries where we have deep expertise and a history of client success: Banking and Financial Institutions Development and Infrastructure Energy & Natural Resources Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Healthcare Technology How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033. We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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