Patent Agent | Chemical and Biotechnology Patents

7 days ago


San Francisco, United States 1801723", "RightWorks"] Full time

Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Chemistry) - SF About the Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Section Our patent practice offers comprehensive strategic counseling in patent law and practice that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results throughout the innovation lifecycle. Our patent attorneys and agents advise clients on obtaining and enforcing patent protection, licensing or acquiring patent rights, executing financing and other business transactions, and navigating the patent landscape in their various industries. Responsibilities Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of chemical subjects, including organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry, as well as material science. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct a comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents, and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features, or components of an invention. Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent. Present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas. Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios. Qualifications USPTO admission required. Ph.D. degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or a minimum of 3 years of post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience. Two years or more of patent prosecution experience. Ability to present scientific concepts, analysis, reasoning, and conclusions to scientists and non-scientists. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized, and exercise attention to detail. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings. We are an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $230,000. This position is bonus eligible and offers a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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