Intellectual Property Associate Chemistry

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Job Overview

An established law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with a strong scientific foundation in Chemistry to support its Intellectual Property practice group. The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years of patent prosecution experience, ideally with an emphasis on pharmaceutical innovations. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated IP matters within a collaborative legal team focused on innovation and scientific advancement.

Location

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields

• Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio management, and innovation protection

• Respond to Office Actions and maintain communication with the USPTO

• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and clearance analyses

• Prepare non-infringement and invalidity opinions

• Provide scientific and technical support for IP litigation as needed

• Assist with IP-related due diligence in licensing and transactional matters

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in patent prosecution

• Exposure to or focus on pharmaceutical-related patent work preferred

• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and IP strategy development

• Strong legal writing and communication skills

• Authorized to work in the United States

Education

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in one of the following disciplines:

  • Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Biochemistry

  • Chemical Engineering

Certifications

• Licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or eligible to sit for the patent bar

Skills

• Strong technical and scientific acumen with the ability to apply legal analysis

• Skilled in drafting patent applications and navigating patent prosecution processes

• Capable of handling clearance studies, opinion work, and litigation support

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective communicator capable of translating complex science into strategic legal advice

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306