Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a highly qualified Patent Agent to join their intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably at the USPTO or in a law firm setting. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a keen analytical mind are essential. Industry experience in related fields such as organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct patentability searches and draft patent applications in accordance with USPTO requirements.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to strategically protect intellectual property assets.
• Provide technical and scientific expertise in evaluating patent landscapes and conducting freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Assist in patent prosecution, including responding to office actions and conducting examiner interviews.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and intellectual property audits.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm or USPTO environment.
• Strong academic credentials with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related discipline. Alternatively, an M.S. with significant industry experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in understanding chemical structures, properties, and related technologies.
• PTO registration is strongly preferred. Technical specialists with eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex technical and scientific information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and drafting patent applications.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• PTO registration strongly preferred, or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar.

With offices in New York, Maryland, California, Virginia, Denver and Washington, D.C., this firm is over a century old and has experience in advertising and marketing law, class action defense, advertising and marketing litigation, environmental law, finance, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, investigation and white collar defense and tax and wealth planning. The prestigious firm is also a part of the AMLaw 100.