Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join their busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field.

Certifications

• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Skills

• Technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing programs.
• Law school tuition assistance for qualified patent agent candidates.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306