Senior Chemical Patent Agent

Law Firm

Detroit, MI

Senior Chemical Patent Agent

Legal Staff

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Chemical Patent Agent – Join the Nation's Top Law Firm **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Patent Agent to join our pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department’s Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most talented and accomplished attorneys in the industry, representing top clients in a variety of chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical fields. We are open to filling the position in any of our US offices, providing flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of colleagues and clients. Job Title: Senior Chemical Patent Agent Firm: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Office: Firmwide Practice Area: Intellectual Property - CBPPG Job Description: We are seeking a patent agent with a minimum of 6 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in a law firm setting. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field, and strong patent prosecution skills. The candidate should also have experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, as well as preparing patent opinions in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecule chemistry, or a similar technology. Experience with responding to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Responsibilities: • Draft and prosecute patent applications in a variety of chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical fields • Prepare patent opinions and responses to Office Actions from the USPTO • Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent prosecution • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, both in writing and orally Requirements: • Minimum 6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm setting • PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field • Strong patent prosecution skills • Experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications • Experience preparing patent opinions specifically in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecule chemistry, or a similar technology • Strong legal writing and research skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills Salary Information: • California Applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law) • Chicago Applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law) • Denver Applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law) • New York Applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law) • Washington DC Applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law) Benefits: • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • 401(k) Retirement plan • Disability and Life insurance • Adoption Assistance • Backup Care for Dependents Required Qualifications: • Strong academic background • Registered to practice before the USPTO Location: We are open to filling the position in any of our US offices, providing flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of colleagues and clients. How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, as applicable), writing sample, and a cover letter indicating office location preference. We Are Not Accepting Search Firm Submissions For This Position. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.

Interested applicants should submit resume, transcripts, writing sample, and cover letter indicating office location preference. Search firm submissions not accepted.

Qualification and Experience PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related field, USPTO registration