Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Patent Agent with expertise in intellectual property, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, preferably holding a degree in chemical engineering or chemistry. Membership with the USPTO is a requirement for this role, and advanced degrees or relevant work experience before the agency exam are strongly preferred.

Duties:

• Conducting thorough research to support the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to gather necessary information for drafting patent applications.
• Analyzing and responding to office actions from the USPTO.
• Providing technical expertise in the evaluation of inventions for patentability.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in patent prosecution and drafting.
• Membership with the USPTO is mandatory.
• Strong background in chemistry, with a degree in chemical engineering or chemistry, preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry (advanced degrees are strongly preferred).

Certifications:

• USPTO membership.

Skills:

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

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.