Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled Patent Associate Attorney specializing in Chemistry with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., possess strong academic credentials, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery is highly desirable.

Duties:

• Conducting patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Performing due diligence investigations.
• Communicating effectively with clients, patent examiners, and colleagues.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry.

Certifications:

• Patent Bar admission (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes.
• Strong understanding of Chemistry principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

With offices in Boston, New York, Paris, and Washington, D.C, this law firm has been practicing for seven decades. Representing public and private clients, the lawyers of this firm have experience in a wide range of disputes and transactions. With over 250 lawyers, this firm takes pride in the creativity brought to their clients. This firm claims to stand out from other firms because of their insight, creativity, innovation, size, responsiveness, loyalty, and diversity. This firm was named by clients in the Corporate Counsel magazine as the Go-to-Firm in intellectual property and technology.