Patent Agent/Tech Advisor

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in Reston is seeking a qualified Patent Agent/Tech Advisor with industry experience and knowledge across various disciplines within chemical engineering or material science.

Job Overview:

• Conduct prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific documents to support patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Must possess excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to support patent prosecution and litigation efforts.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys and clients to understand technical aspects of inventions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and developments in material science and chemical engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in material science, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Substantive industry experience in chemical engineering or material science.
• Broad scientific knowledge in material science and/or chemical engineering.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Certifications:

Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive prior art searches.
• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and parental support benefits.
• Accrued vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.

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