Patent Agent

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in Hackensack, NJ. The successful candidate will draft U.S. and international patent applications and manage patent prosecution processes.

Duties

• Draft U.S. and international patent applications related to small-molecule chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processes.
• Prepare and file responses for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinate patent prosecution instructions to foreign associations.
• Analyze invention disclosures and confer with inventors to determine patentability.
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability assessments.
• Identify arguments for office action responses based on examiner's rejections and cited references.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet deadlines and anticipate needs.
• Three years' full-time experience as a Patent Agent.

Education

• Master's or PhD in chemistry or related field.

Certifications

• Registered before the USPTO in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306