Chemistry PhD 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

A growing IP boutique in Washington, D.C. is seeking a patent attorney with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in Chemistry. The attorney will work on sophisticated patent matters for clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries, including patent drafting and prosecution, inventor interviews, patentability analysis, portfolio strategy, and related IP counseling.

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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Patent Prosecution
• Chemistry PhD
• Life Sciences
• Prior Art Search
• Office Action Response
• Patent Drafting

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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