Patent Prosecution & Litigation Patent Agent

Job Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group, specializing in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotech industries. This role is open to candidates across multiple office locations, with a preference for offices in the Southeast region. The Patent Agent will be responsible for patent prosecution and litigation support related to cutting-edge innovations in the chemical, pharma, and biotech sectors.

Location

• Washington, DC

Duties

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech technologies
• Providing patent litigation support, including research and analysis of infringement issues
• Assisting with client consultations on IP strategy and portfolio management
• Preparing responses to office actions, appeals, and other prosecution-related filings
• Conducting prior art searches and preparing technical memoranda
• Collaborating with attorneys, clients, and technical experts to develop and protect intellectual property

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation
• Strong background in patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications
• Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree (advanced degrees and/or prior work experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred, but not required

Certifications

• Registered Patent Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills

• In-depth understanding of patent law and prosecution processes
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of patent databases and tools for prior art searches
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on location, experience, and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation
• Discretionary performance-based bonus

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.