Employment

Holzer Patel Drennan is seeking a Business Attorney with 5+ years of business law experience in corporate, employment, mergers and acquisitions, agreements, trade secrets, licensing, trademarks, and/or real estate. The candidate must have a portable book of business and the ability and desire to further develop a diverse business practice. The hired candidate may work in the Denver, CO office location, or remote working arrangements and/or flexible schedules will be considered where appropriate.

Applicable bar membership is required.

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the position to employment@hpdlaw.com. The current anticipated salary is $150,000+-$200,000+. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below this range, commensurate with experience and portable book of business. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.

Salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and portable book of business, plus bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Holzer Patel Drennan is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with approximately 4-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join our intellectual property practice.

We are specifically seeking an attorney with substantial experience drafting and prosecuting software-related patent applications and a technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

This position is ideal for an attorney who can immediately contribute to sophisticated patent preparation and prosecution work while building a long-term practice within a collaborative intellectual property boutique.

What You’ll Do

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications in software and related technologies.

• Manage domestic and international patent portfolios.

• Conduct inventor interviews and develop patent protection strategies.

• Handle Office Action responses, examiner interviews, and portfolio counseling.

• Collaborate directly with technology companies ranging from start-ups to established enterprises.

• Assist clients with patentability assessments and broader intellectual property strategy.

• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active state bar membership.

• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

• 4-6 years of patent prosecution experience.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Significant experience drafting and prosecuting software-related patent applications.

• Ability to independently manage client matters and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Cloud Computing

• Networking

• Cybersecurity

• Enterprise Software

• Data Processing Technologies

• Portable book of business of approximately $100,000 or greater welcomed but not required for the right candidate.

• Demonstrated business development experience.

• Experience managing direct inventor and in-house counsel relationships.

Why Holzer Patel Drennan?

At Holzer Patel Drennan, we believe exceptional legal work begins with exceptional relationships. Our attorneys work directly with innovative clients, collaborate closely with experienced colleagues, and enjoy meaningful responsibility from day one.

We offer:

• Sophisticated intellectual property work for innovative companies.

• A collaborative, low-ego culture where attorneys are trusted and supported.

• Direct client relationships and meaningful responsibility.

• Administrative and paralegal support that allows attorneys to focus on practicing law.

• Flexible hybrid and remote work arrangements.

• Long-term opportunities for professional growth and practice development.

We value attorneys who are collaborative, intellectually curious, responsive, and committed to outstanding client service while contributing to a positive team culture.

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to employment@hpdlaw.com.