Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent (Life Sciences)

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm is seeking a dynamic and qualified Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent (Life Sciences) to join its team in Madison. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry and possess 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate should be adept at drafting patent applications, exhibit excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Admission to the USPTO is preferred.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to assess and strategize patent-related matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their technology and intellectual property needs.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Stay abreast of developments in patent law and relevant technologies within the life sciences sector.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree or . in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, or a . in Chemical Engineering.
• Admission to the USPTO is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Highly-motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients.
• Collaborative team player.

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Pay.
• Outstanding Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• Performance Recognition.
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.

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