Mid-level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm based in New York City, NY, 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 have demonstrated experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications within the realms of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, and polymer science.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches and analyze technical literature to support patentability assessments.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and other professionals to gather necessary information for patent application preparation.
• Analyze and respond to office actions, rejections, and other communications from the USPTO.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Patent Agent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred..

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting prior art searches and analyzing technical literature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, and polymer science.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and regulations.

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.