Patent Attorney Chemistry Job Description

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Some patent attorneys specialize in patents related to chemicals, chemistry and chemical processes.These kinds of patent attorneys are chemists or have degrees in chemistry in addition to law degrees.

Patent attorneys in the chemistry area are members of the bar of at least one state, as well as members of the Patent Bar.This means they have passed the special bar exam of the United States Patent &Trademark Office.Patent attorneys in the chemistry area generally have high-level graduate degrees such as MAs or PhD’s in chemistry or a related filed.

Chemist patent attorneys help clients like life sciences, chemical or pharmaceutical companies prepare, file and prosecute applications for new chemical patents.Chemist patent attorneys also help clients litigate patent infringement cases and help them prepare contracts for patent licensing agreements.


Here are a few sample patent attorney chemistry job descriptions:

Patent Attorney

The candidate should be registered with the USPTO. Should Must have Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics. have large law firm experience with 1+ years of patent prosecution or patent litigation experience as well as an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics. May be licensed in any state but must be registered with the USPTO and have excellent academic credentials. Must have large law firm experience. Should have 1+ years of patent prosecution or litigation.

Biotechnology/Chemistry Patent Attorney

The candidate should have a background in biotechnology/chemistry. A Ph.D. (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, chemistry, etc.) and 2-3 years of previous patent prosecution experience are required. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.

Patent Attorney

The candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar. A PhD (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, chemistry, etc.) and 2-3 years of previous patent prosecution experience are required. Must have a solid foundation in patent prosecution and patent application drafting. Should have a background in biotechnology.

Patent Attorney

The candidate should have 2+ years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must have an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in one of the physical sciences (e.g. physics, physical chemistry, etc). Extensive experience with technologies in one or more of the physical chemistry, semiconductor, nanotechnology, physics, solar energy and/or biological science areas is preferred. Registration to practice before the USPTO is a plus. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.

Biotech Patent Attorney

The candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in the intellectual property field, including patent application preparation and prosecution, opinions and client counseling and a technical background in biology, biochemistry or a related field. An advanced technical degree is required. Must be registered or eligible to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.

Patent Attorney

The ideal candidates should have large law firm experience with 1+ years of patent prosecution or patent litigation experience as well as an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics. Should ideally be licensed in any state and must be registered with the USPTO and have excellent academic credentials. Large law firm experience is required. An Undergrad degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics is needed.

Seeking a Patent Associate with a background in biotechnology. A Ph.D (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology) and 2-3 years previous patent prosecution experience are required. Must have a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.'