Scientific Advisor – Patent Agent

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Scientific Advisor – Patent Agent: An Exciting Opportunity with a Prestigious Law Firm

Introduction

Crowell & Moring LLP, one of the top international law firms, is seeking a highly qualified Scientific Advisor – Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice group. This is a full-time position based out of the Denver office. As a Patent Agent, you will play a crucial role in the firm’s IP practice, working closely with attorneys and clients to handle various aspects of the patent application process. With its strong reputation for representing Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and commitment to pro bono service and diversity, Crowell & Moring is an ideal place for ambitious professionals to grow and excel in their careers.

Job Summary

As a Scientific Advisor – Patent Agent, you will be responsible for preparing and filing official correspondence with the USPTO, drafting patent applications, and communicating with attorneys, clients, and patent examiners. You will also assist with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation, maintain a docket of statutory USPTO and client due dates, and handle a majority prosecution docket while providing technical analysis and assistance in patent litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.

Job Responsibilities

- Prepare and file official correspondence with the USPTO, including initial application filings, responses to Office Actions, and Information Disclosure Statements.
- Draft patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy, according to the substantive and budget parameters set for each project.
- Communicate with attorneys, office staff, clients, and patent examiners to aid in the prosecution of an application.
- Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
- Maintain a docket of statutory USPTO and client due dates and satisfy all due dates in accordance with client instructions and firm docketing procedures.
- Handle a majority prosecution docket while providing technical analysis and assistance in patent litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.

Qualifications

Education

- A technical degree in basic or applied sciences or engineering is required.
- Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, or Physics is required, and a . is preferred.

Experience

- The position requires 5-10 years of patent prosecution experience, including writing samples.
- Law firm experience is preferred.
- Must have valid USPTO Registration Number.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Must possess detailed knowledge of USPTO filing requirements.
- Independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing. Must possess a thorough command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. Requires patience, creativity, and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and client and attorney needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position requirements.
- Desire to assist in litigation and post-grant proceedings.
- Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Additional Information

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- Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates.
- Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.
- Qualified candidates only. EOE m/f/d/v

Salary Information

- The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000, with additional compensation potentially including a discretionary bonus.
- Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave.
- The salary may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

Job Title

- Scientific Advisor – Patent Agent

Experience Information

- The position requires 5-10 years of patent prosecution experience, including writing samples.
- Law firm experience is preferred.
- Must have valid USPTO Registration Number.

Department

- Intellectual Property practice group

Education

- A technical degree in basic or applied sciences or engineering is required.
- Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, or Physics is required, and a . is preferred.

Valid USPTO Registration Number required

Healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, all-purpose leave, discretionary bonus

Mandarin (preferred)

Patent prosecution, USPTO filing requirements, technical analysis, patent litigation, Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, client service, communication, organizational skills, Mandarin language (preferred)

Technical degree in basic or applied sciences or engineering, Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, or Physics (preferred), Ph.D. (preferred)

Interested candidates should submit their application through the applicant portal on the company's website. Submissions from search firms will not be accepted.

Qualification and Experience Technical degree in basic or applied sciences or engineering, Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, or Physics (preferred), Ph.D. (preferred), valid USPTO Registration Number

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