Junior Chemical Patent Prosecution Attorney

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

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.