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Tysons Corner, VA, United States
Chemical Patent Agent
Attorney
Company Review
2-14 yrs required
Full-time
No
Tysons Corner office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks chemical patent agent with 5-10 years of experience, preferably in a law firm. The candidate will be deeply diving into chemical inventions by studying patent applications and prior art. Will be intuitively understanding chemical structures and properties, especially in polymer science. Considering all angles of a situation to construct optimal strategies for clients? IP portfolios. Applying complex IP legal principles in practical ways. Communicating with precision and crispness, both in writing and verbally. Collaborating toward a common goal with a closely-knit team. Prosecuting US patent applications at all stages, from filing to issuance, primarily in chemical technologies. Advocating persuasively for clients? interests before Patent Examiners and Administrative Patent Judges. Counseling clients on a wide range of issues including prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate issues, cost optimization, and recent developments in US patent practice. Working the hours necessary to satisfy the responsibilities of the position. Taking initiative in other tasks, which may involve contributing to firm visibility in the legal community, interfacing with visiting clients from overseas, supporting the firm?s business development efforts, and collaborating on special IP projects. Registration number for practicing patent prosecution with the US Patent and Trademark Office needed. Should have PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely-related field. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office. Fluency in French, German, and/or Japanese languages desired. Chemical industry experience preferred. Must preferably have teaching experience at Graduate chemistry level. Should preferably have degrees from highly-ranked universities and/or at least one university in Europe or Asia.
Legal
Feb 28, 2024
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