As the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is looking to hire a 1,000 examiners each year for the next 5 years, the Office is also looking to have regional patent offices around the country. It appears that this plan is to work in conjunction with the USPTO's work @ home initiative. The Denver post says,

Denver is in the running to be the first regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which could bring an influx of high-paying jobs to the city . . . Doll said Colorado is the first state he has had talks with about the office. He said he also plans to speak with other states.