Chemistry PhD Patent Prosecution Attorney - Life Sciences

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a patent attorney in Washington, DC with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in Chemistry to service clients in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical industries.

The attorney will draft and prosecute patents, conduct inventor interviews, perform patentability analyses, and contribute to portfolio strategy and IP counseling. The role emphasizes working on sophisticated patent matters for diverse clients, offering the opportunity

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 life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
• Conduct inventor interviews and gather invention disclosures.
• Perform patentability analyses and freedom-to-operate reviews.
• Develop and manage patent portfolios and strategy.
• Provide related IP counseling to clients.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

J.D. and U.S. bar admission

USPTO registration

1+ year patent prosecution experience

PhD/Science background

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a patent attorney in Washington, DC with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in Chemistry to service clients in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical industries.

The attorney will draft and prosecute patents, conduct inventor interviews, perform patentability analyses, and contribute to portfolio strategy and IP counseling. The role emphasizes working on sophisticated patent matters for diverse clients, offering the opportunity