Intellectual Property Specialist

Boulder, 1800 Broadway St, Suite 300, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

The Intellectual Property Specialist provides essential administrative and procedural support for patent prosecution and portfolio management within the firm’s electronics-focused practice. This role assists attorneys with patent-related tasks, ensuring accurate filings and compliance with USPTO requirements for some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world.

• Supports patent attorneys in docket and practice management for individual applications
• Assists with domestic & foreign patent application preparation and filing
• Maintains IP databases and tracks basic deadlines for patent filings
• Reviews formalities of filed patent documents for proper form
• Prepares and files routine documents with USPTO (Filing Receipts, Declarations, etc.)
• Generates templates for patent applications and standard Office Action responses
• Performs electronic filings at the USPTO
• Prepares templates for legal documents (Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
• Manages new client intake and opening of matters
• Supports internal electronic file system management
• Assists with basic client communication under attorney supervision
• Maintains proficiency in required technologies (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp)
• Participates in training programs to develop IP knowledge
• Assists with basic reporting tasks as assigned
• Supports team projects and process improvements
• Performs additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives

Communication:
Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non‑verbal communications.

Customer/Client

Experience:

Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.

Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.

Works within team and cross‑functionally to meet required results.

None.

• Bachelor’s degree or three (3) + years in a professional legal or corporate environment required.
• Paralegal certification or basic IP training a plus.

• Two (2) + years in IP administration or patent/trademark support within a law firm or corporate IP department preferred.

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Follows established procedures and guidelines effectively
• Manages multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Shows initiative in learning new processes and systems
• Demonstrates reliability and professional communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within IP field

• Working knowledge of USPTO filing systems preferred
• Basic proficiency with IP docketing systems (e.g., CPI, Anaqua, Foundation
  
  IP) preferred.
• Familiarity with USPTO filing systems (EFS-Web, TEAS) a plus
• Understanding of basic patent prosecution procedures preferred
• Basic knowledge of IP documentation and filing requirements
• Willingness to learn patent analytics and reporting tools

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off‑hour meetings and events.

The work…