Patent Agent or Technical Advisor (Chemistry)

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Patent Agent or Technical Advisor (Chemistry)

Law Firm is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with 1 - 4 years of prior patent prosecution experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing draft patent applications, drafting responses to communications from the USPTO, assisting in diligence matters (clearance studies and opinion work), and supporting technical aspects of litigation where needed. This role assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

**Job Requirements:**

- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field.
- Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
- Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise. Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
- Advanced working knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
- Knowledge of and use of time management software. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs.
- Familiarity with prosecution docketing systems.
- Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities.
- Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work.
- This role may be hybrid and will require a minimum of three days per week (or at least 60%) present in the office, and up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely.

**Salary Range:**

The salary range for positions based in the New York office is $120,000 to $200,000, depending on experience level.

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Advisor to join their Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-4 years of prior patent prosecution experience, and possess a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering with relevant research expertise, or a Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field.

The position is responsible for performing highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill, including:

- Preparing draft responses to communications from . and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.
- Undertaking continuing education and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.
- Evaluating and reporting on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Investigate general and specific technologies as needed. Discuss scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors.
- Identifying and analyzing complex patent issues and problems and implementing solutions.
- Communicating with, and acting as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process.
- Communicating face-to-face, e-mail and telephone with staff, clients, and PTO personnel.
- Interacting professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and providing information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
- Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Staying abreast of technology trends and making recommendations regarding technology needs.

The successful candidate must also be qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is a full-time, exempt position based in any of our domestic offices. The salary range for positions based in the New York office is $120,000 to $200,000, depending on experience level.

Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.

Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work

Analyzing, interpreting, and drawing inferences from research findings, preparing reports, investigative and problem resolution skills, drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise, knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise, advanced working knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques, and resources, strong interpersonal skills, advanced oral and written communication skills, ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field.

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field. Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.

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