Patent Agent

one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Patent Agent for its Chemical/Life Sciences practice area. This position can be located in Minneapolis, Denver, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Washington DC. The position will involve patent preparation and prosecution and support for opinion work: drafting patent applications, oral and written communication with clients (inventors, in-house counsel, tech transfer offices, etc.), analyzing prior art, analyzing USPTO Office Actions, and developing and writing persuasive arguments in response to Office Actions both in the U.S. and abroad. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and an advanced degree in Chemistry. Candidates will also have at least two years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, in addition to strong writing and analytical skills. Individuals with the above experience, but without a US Patent Office registration number may also apply as a technical advisor but passing the patent bar within 2 years of employment would be expected. You will be working and learning from some of the most talented professionals in intellectual property law. Our goal is to foster a collaborative culture that honors work/life balance. Our Patent Agent compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on a 1600 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution