Senior Patent Chemistry Attorney

Recruiter

Seattle, WA

Senior Patent Chemistry Attorney

Attorney

7-20 yrs required

No

Seattle office of a **Members Only** Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a senior patent chemistry attorney with 15+ years of experience in all phases of chemical patent practice with specialties in pharmaceuticals (small molecules and biologics), diagnostics, and materials science, a license to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington, and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The candidate will be serving in patent preparation and prosecution with a basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. Will be working closely with clients, inventors, and firm attorneys. Drafting patent applications and working with the USPTO to resolve patent examiner questions; Patent licensing. Assisting clients with patent infringement issues. Providing support to the litigation department. Advising clients on the use and protection of patents. Assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property. Monitoring existing and proposed patents. Attending meetings and conducting conference calls with clients and contacts in the United States and overseas. Dealing with general inquiries on patent protection. Filing domestic and international patent applications. Handling patent renewals. Must have an advanced degree in organic chemistry, and a . from an accredited law school. Should have industry experience of 2+ years in organic chemistry. Patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Should be Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.