Chemistry IP Associate Attorney

A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking a dedicated Chemistry IP Associate Attorney with expertise in organic chemistry and patent law to join their team. The role involves drafting and prosecuting chemistry patent applications, providing counsel on intellectual property matters, and supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute chemistry patent applications, focusing on organic chemistry.
• Conduct patentability and prior art searches.
• Analyze technical documents and advise on patent strategy.
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and clients to understand inventions and draft patent specifications.
• Assist in patent litigation and enforcement actions related to chemistry patents.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, with a specialization in Organic Chemistry (Ph.D. preferred) or significant industrial experience (5+ years) in organic chemistry.
• 2-6 years of experience in intellectual property law, specifically in patent prosecution.
• Admission to at least one State Bar (Connecticut preferred) and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Superior academic credentials with a strong record of achievement.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting chemistry patent applications.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

Education and Certifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Admission to at least one State Bar (Connecticut Bar preferred).
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting skills for patent applications and legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.