Chemistry PhD IP Patent Prosecution Attorney

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a Washington, D.C. IP boutique, seeks a patent attorney with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in Chemistry. You will handle drafting and prosecution for life sciences, pharma, biotech, and chemical clients, conduct inventor interviews, perform patentability analyses, and contribute to portfolio strategy and IP counseling.

The role emphasizes strong writing and analytical skills, with emphasis on prosecution experience in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field.
• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership.
• USPTO registration.
• 1+ year of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patents for clients in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
• Conduct inventor interviews and analyze patentability.
• Develop portfolio strategy and provide IP counseling.

Skills

Patent Prosecution

Excellent writing

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

J.D. with active U.S. bar

USPTO registration

Job description

Beacon Hill, a Washington, D.C. IP boutique, seeks a patent attorney with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in Chemistry. You will handle drafting and prosecution for life sciences, pharma, biotech, and chemical clients, conduct inventor interviews, perform patentability analyses, and contribute to portfolio strategy and IP counseling.

The role emphasizes strong writing and analytical skills, with emphasis on prosecution experience in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.