Junior Chemical Patent Prosecution Associate

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP's Chemical Practice Group in Washington, DC, supports patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO work. The role involves supervising day-to-day activities of technical specialists and collaborating on prosecution, due diligence, FTO, and counseling matters.

Candidates should have a science background in organic chemistry or small molecules, with an advanced degree preferred, and must be licensed to practice before the USPTO.

Qualifications

• Background in organic chemistry or small molecules is required.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience supervising technical specialists in patent prosecution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of technical specialists in patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO work.
• Support large clients with global portfolios and client meetings.
• Assist in patent prosecution, FTO, and counseling matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to advance patent strategy.

Skills

Organic chemistry background

Supervision of technical specialists

Job description

Overview

• The Chemical Practice Group supports patent prosecution, due diligence, and FTO work.


• The role involves running day-to-day supervision of technical specialists, working on patent prosecution, due diligence, FTO, and counseling matters.


• Responsibilities include supporting large clients with global portfolios and 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, and an advanced degree is strongly preferred.


• Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO.