Chemistry Patent Prosecution Patent Associate Attorney

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Boston is seeking a talented Chemistry Patent Prosecution Patent Associate Attorney to join their Intellectual Property Group. The ideal candidate should be a Patent-Barred Associate with a . in organic chemistry and a strong commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with direct client contact, hands-on mentoring, and flexible pathways for advancement.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications, particularly in the areas of small molecule therapeutics and immunotherapies.
• Engage in direct client contact and collaboration within the life sciences and pharma practice.
• Receive hands-on mentoring and training on both individual and group levels.
• Ensure compliance with statutory criteria for patentability and USPTO rules of procedure.
• Contribute to the growth of the intellectual property practice within the firm.

Requirements:

• Patent Bar admission is mandatory.
• . in organic chemistry.
• Commitment to a career in intellectual property law.
• Strong academic record and excellent communication skills.
• 1-3 years of institutional or law firm employment experience.
• Proficiency in drafting patent applications.
• Proficiency in ChemDraw.
• Basic understanding of statutory criteria for patentability and USPTO rules of procedure.

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