Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering) Associate

Armstrong Teasdale LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale LLP seeks a patent attorney/agent with a strong background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering to lead patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base.

The role requires handling high-level strategic matters across multiple projects, supervising staff, and developing business. Travel is limited to under 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with patent preparation and prosecution in chemistry/chemical engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple matters at different stages.
• Involves business development and supervising staff.
• Travel is expected to be minimal (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Provide patentability and clearance opinions.
• Manage patent estate and licensing/enforcement for clients.
• Supervise support staff, patent agents, or junior associates.

Skills

Patent prep

Patent prosecution

Chemistry

Chemical engineering

Advanced degree

Legal analysis

Client management

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

• The ideal candidate must possess patent preparation and prosecution expertise with a technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with an advanced degree preferred.
• The role involves assisting with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, and the licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.
• Associates are expected to simultaneously handle the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression.
• Responsibilities include managing and generating business through individual and group efforts.
• The role entails indirect supervisory responsibilities, actively utilizing support staff, patent agents, or junior associates.
• Less than 10% travel is required.