Hybrid Patent Agent - Chemistry (Medicinal/Organic)

Direct Counsel; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in medicinal or organic chemistry to join its IP Prosecution team in Boston or Washington, DC. The Patent Agent will work under supervision and handle patent-related matters, including prosecution, freedom-to-operate analyses, and due diligence.

The ideal candidate will have strong scientific expertise, USPTO admission, and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to scientists and

Qualifications

• Admission to practice before USPTO.
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, or 3+ years post-baccalaureate research.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess literature, patents, and application documents in organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry and materials science.
• Analyze and critique scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches of scientific articles, patents, and applications.
• Perform in-depth analyses comparing inventions with prior art.
• Identify essential elements and components of inventions.
• Draft patent applications with detailed descriptions and defined claims.
• Draft responses to USPTO and other offices' rejections.
• Analyze references cited in rejections and develop persuasive distinctions.
• Present concepts, reasoning, and conclusions clearly to colleagues and clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members and provide thoughtful feedback.
• Work with clients on innovative technologies to obtain patent protection and build IP portfolios.
• Assist with freedom-to-operate analyses and IP due diligence.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in medicinal or organic chemistry to join its IP Prosecution team in Boston or Washington, DC. The Patent Agent will work under supervision and handle patent-related matters, including prosecution, freedom-to-operate analyses, and due diligence.

The ideal candidate will have strong scientific expertise, USPTO admission, and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to scientists and