Mid-level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mid-level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate should possess an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry, along with strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate should also demonstrate experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, particularly in the areas of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, and polymer science.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough prior art searches and analyses.
• Work closely with inventors and legal teams to understand and evaluate inventions.
• Draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in the specified technical areas.
• Provide technical expertise and support for patent litigation cases.
• Collaborate with clients to strategize and develop intellectual property portfolios.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and industry developments in patent law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, and polymer science.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Certifications:

• Patent Agent registration (preferred).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, and polymer science.
• Strong understanding of patent prosecution processes and regulations.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.