Junior Chemical Patent Prosecution Associate

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP in Atlanta seeks an attorney with 2–4 years of experience to lead day-to-day supervision of technical specialists and support patent prosecution, due diligence, FTO, and counseling matters for large, global portfolios.

Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and hold a science background in organic chemistry/small molecules; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Science background in organic chemistry/small molecules required.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred and domicile in states with Finnegan offices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of technical specialists.
• Support large clients with global patent portfolios and client meetings.
• Contribute to patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO matters.
• Provide counseling on patent strategy and portfolio development.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client meetings

Team supervision

Legal writing

Education

Organic chemistry background

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

USPTO licensing

Job description

Overview

• The role involves supporting patent prosecution, due diligence, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) work.
• Responsibilities include day-to-day supervision of technical specialists, handling large clients with global patent portfolios, and supporting client meetings.
• Prior experience as a patent agent or technical specialist can supplement years of experience.
• A science background in organic chemistry or small molecules is required, and an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO.

Posting details

Finnegan’s Chemical Practice Group is seeking an attorney for our Atlanta office to support patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO work.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience: running day to day supervision of technical specialists; working on patent prosecution, due diligence, FTO, counseling matters; handling large clients with big portfolios globally; and supporting client meetings.

Prior experience as a patent agent or technical specialist can supplement years of experience.

A science background in organic chemistry/small molecules is required. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where Finnegan has an office.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $2 2 5,000 - $260 ,00 0. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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