Patent Agent – Chemistry

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent in Chemistry Department for Full-Time Position in Rochester, .

Overview: Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP is looking for a highly qualified Registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemistry and at least 4 years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. They must also be admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
- Conduct prior art searches and draft opinions on patentability and clearance
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and other client stakeholders
- Support internal teams on various intellectual property matters

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or similar technical background
- 4+ years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution
- Admitted to practice before the USPTO
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer-assisted legal resources
- High standards of performance and a strong work ethic
- Professional, cooperative, positive, and flexible attitude
- Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills

Other Duties/Salary Range: This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The annual salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, experience and skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring based on qualifications and a candidate's fit with our company culture. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We also participate in E-Verify and will only use the system once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Join Our Team: If you are a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with a passion for intellectual property, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO

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Patent application drafting and prosecution, prior art searches, patentability and clearance opinions, communication, organization, MS Office proficiency, computer-assisted legal resources, collaboration, attention to detail, interpersonal skills

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or similar technical background

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or similar technical background, 4+ years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution, admission to practice before the USPTO

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