Chemistry Patent Agent - Remote/Hybrid/In-Office Flexible

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Chemistry Patent Agent in Spokane, WA, offering flexible work arrangements. The role involves patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on chemistry and life sciences, with opportunities for managing foreign prosecution and client interactions.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patents across various technology areas.
• Manage foreign prosecution and render opinions to clients.
• Engage extensively with in-house attorneys, inventors, and practitioners.

Requirements

• US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Registration.
• 3+ years of US patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience with drafting and filing PCT applications and managing international patent portfolios.
• Ability to communicate promptly and effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong writing and logic skills.
• Ability to work on complex tasks with precision and deliver high-quality, timely results.

Education

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, or related discipline.

Certifications

• US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Registration.

Skills

• Technical understanding of chemistry, particularly organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Experience with ChemDrawâ„¢ for generating chemical structure drawings.
• Team player with collaborative skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
• At least ten paid holidays each year.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility.

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