Patent Agent Life Sciences - Organic Chemistry Degree Required

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join their Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for a Patent Agent with a strong scientific background interested in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for innovative life sciences clients. The position offers flexibility to work from the Washington, D.C. office or remotely.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to work with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service with a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong scientific and technical research abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in patent application drafting and prosecution.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks focused on employee well-being.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306