Patent Agent or Technical Advisor (Chemistry)

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Law Firm is currently looking for an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with 1 - 4 years of prior patent prosecution experience to join its Intellectual Property team. This position will be responsible for a variety of complex and sensitive client work that requires a high level of professional capability and skill.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, with relevant research experience, or a Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field. They must also be qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably Patent Agent candidates will already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in any of the Firm’s domestic offices. The salary range for positions based in the New York office is $120,000 to $200,000, depending on experience level.

Job Responsibilities:

Preparing draft patent applications
Drafting responses to communications from the USPTO
Assisting in diligence matters (clearance studies and opinion work)
Supporting technical aspects of litigation where needed
Evaluating and reporting on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters
Investigating general and specific technologies as needed
Discussing scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors
Identifying and analyzing complex patent issues and problems and implementing solutions
Communicating with, and acting as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of the patent application process
Communicating face-to-face, e-mail and telephone with staff, clients, and PTO personnel
Interacting professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels
Providing information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Staying abreast of technology trends and making recommendations regarding technology needs
Undertaking continuing education and remaining abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field.
Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise.
Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
Advanced working knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
Knowledge of and use of time management software. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs.
Familiarity with prosecution docketing systems.
Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities.
Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work.
This role may be hybrid and will require a minimum of three days per week (or at least 60%) present in the office, and up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely.


Law Firm is Seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Law Firm is currently looking for an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with 1 - 4 years of prior patent prosecution experience to join its Intellectual Property team. This full-time, exempt position is based in any of the Firm’s domestic offices and offers a salary range of $120,000 to $200,000, depending on experience level.

Job Responsibilities:

Preparing draft patent applications
Drafting responses to communications from the USPTO
Assisting in diligence matters (clearance studies and opinion work)
Supporting technical aspects of litigation where needed
Evaluating and reporting on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters
Investigating general and specific technologies as needed
Discussing scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors
Identifying and analyzing complex patent issues and problems and implementing solutions
Communicating with, and acting as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of the patent application process
Communicating face-to-face, e-mail and telephone with staff, clients, and PTO personnel
Interacting professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels
Providing information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Staying abreast of technology trends and making recommendations regarding technology needs
Undertaking continuing education and remaining abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field

Job Requirements:

Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field.

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred with relevant research experience; or Master’s or PhD in a related chemistry field. Qualified to sit for the patent bar; preferably already licensed to practice before USPTO.

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