Chemical Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Royal Oak, MI seeks a highly skilled Chemical Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry and at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and international offices, collaborating with inventors and clients to shape IP strategy. The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical and communication skills, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with deposition technology is a plus.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO; state bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and international patent offices.
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and corporate clients to develop IP strategies.
• Oversee patent portfolios and provide guidance on IP protection and enforcement.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client-focused

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Chemical Physics/Organic Chemistry

Tools

ChemDraw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Chemical Patent Attorney in Royal Oak, MI. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and proven experience in patent prosecution, focusing on drafting and prosecuting patent applications in complex scientific fields.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and international patent offices
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and corporate clients to develop IP strategies
• Oversee patent portfolios and provide guidance on IP protection and enforcement

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry (required)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in patent prosecution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with deposition technology is a plus
• Admission to practice before the USPTO; state bar admission required

Education

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO
• State bar admission

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Client-focused approach with attention to detail
• Familiarity with ChemDraw

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance