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Patent Attorney and Patent Agent Jobs in Denver, CO
Openings for patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists in Denver, CO, at law firms, IP boutiques and companies. Each posting comes from the employer’s own career page or a job board that names the employer; a posting with offices in several cities is listed in each of them.
13 open postings from 7 employers; the newest was added on October 27, 2026. Most openings: Denver, CO (13), New York, NY (8), Palo Alto, CA (6). Of the 8 that state their pay, the median range is $170k to $240k a year.
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What patent postings that list Denver, CO say they pay: ranges the postings state themselves, first seen in the last twelve months, open or closed, by role. A group needs at least 5 postings to show figures.
Posted pay in Denver, CO by role
Posted pay in Denver, CO by role
Role
Postings
Typical range
Median midpoint
Middle half
Patent Attorney
Postings9
Typical range$215k–$260k
Median midpoint$238k
Middle half$200k–$250k
Patent Agent
Postings7
Typical range$120k–$215k
Median midpoint$178k
Middle half$149k–$180k
All patent roles
Postings16
Typical range$170k–$233k
Median midpoint$194k
Middle half$171k–$238k
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Job postings
1–13 of 13 postings
DOE – Office of the General Counsel · Denver, CO · Found Oct 27, 2026
The DOE seeks a registered patent attorney to advise on IP, technology transfer, and commercialization matters related to research and program compliance. A J.D. and a scientific degree are required.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$90k–$197kPostedIn-HouseMid-levelBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Armstrong Teasdale · St. Louis, MO · Kansas City, MO +5 · Posted Oct 21, 2026
Armstrong Teasdale seeks an experienced Patent Attorney with expertise in patent preparation and prosecution in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Required: JD and USPTO registration, 3+ years legal experience.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$215k–$285kPostedMid-levelChemicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Perkins Coie · San Diego, CA · Palo Alto, CA +11 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Join Perkins Coie's Los Angeles team as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent focused on life sciences. Candidates must have 2+ years of prosecution experience, an advanced degree, and USPTO admission.
Patent Agent$150k–$225kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent agent pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub, perkinscoie.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com
Perkins Coie · Washington, DC · Palo Alto, CA +8 · Posted Aug 13, 2026
Join Ashurst Perkins Coie's patent litigation group as a midlevel associate. Requires 3+ years of patent litigation experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
Patent Litigation Attorney$260k–$420kPostedHybridMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Workday) · also on LateralHub, perkinscoie.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com
Husch Blackwell · Remote or Phoenix, AZ · Oakland, CA +17 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Husch Blackwell seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Counsel with 8+ years of experience in software, electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Flexible hours available.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$190k–$240kPostedSeniorElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
WilmerHale · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA +5 · Posted Oct 1, 2026
WilmerHale is seeking an IP Litigation Senior Associate to support its thriving IP practice. This role engages in cutting-edge patent litigation across various offices including Palo Alto, New York, and Boston.
WilmerHale · Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY +3 · Posted Sep 14, 2026
WilmerHale seeks a motivated IP Associate Attorney to join its team, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation. Opportunities available in multiple offices, including Denver and Boston.
Patent Attorney≈ $410k–$455kest.Mid-levelChemical
From the firm careers portal (LawCruit)
Michael Best · Chicago, IL · Milwaukee, WI +4 · Found Aug 29, 2026
Michael Best seeks a Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent or Associate with 3+ years of prosecution experience, preferably in Organic Chemistry. Offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Raleigh, Denver, or Salt Lake City.
Patent Agent$120k–$240kPostedMid-levelChemicalNear the median for patent agent pay
From the firm website
Michael Best · Remote or Chicago, IL · Milwaukee, WI +4 · Found Aug 29, 2026
Michael Best seeks a Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent or Attorney with 3+ years in patent prosecution, ideally holding a Ph.D. in Biology or Biochemistry. Remote options available across multiple cities.
Patent Agent$120k–$240kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent agent pay
