Chemical Patent Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with at least 3 years of post-AIA patent prosecution experience to join its Chemical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role requires an in-office presence three days per week.

Duties

• Analyze and prepare replies to office actions.
• Conduct invention and disclosure meetings with clients.
• Prepare and prosecute new patent applications.
• Counsel clients on patent-related matters and portfolio analysis.
• Handle agreements and related transactions.
• Assist with appeals and review of junior professionals.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing before a state bar and the USPTO.
• Superior technical knowledge, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in a foreign language preferred; Japanese or Korean is a plus.
• Experience as a USPTO examiner or APJ is welcome.

Education

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in organic chemistry required.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong academic achievement and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to secure patent protection for complex technologies.
• Strategic intellectual property procurement and counseling.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group and supplemental life insurance.
• Long-term care and disability insurance.
• Individual disability income protection.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Onsite parking.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306