Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry

Fenwick & West; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences patent practice, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field, or an M.D. with research experience.

The role involves patent prosecution support, counseling, and litigation assistance as part of a busy team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, initiative, and the ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with research in life sciences is required.
• Experience supporting patent prosecution and counseling is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate.
• Analyze patents and literature to assist patent attorneys on prosecutions, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; participate in post-grant procedures at USPTO.

Skills

Prior art analysis

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution support

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Biology

M.D. with research experience in life sciences

Registered USPTO patent agent eligibility

Tools

USPTO registration exam eligibility

Job description

We are seeking a technology advisor or patent agent for our life sciences patent practice in our Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York offices. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. (or M.D. with research experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join our busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice as a technology advisor or patent agent. Duties include but are not limited to: conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. The individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. This is a full-time position with in-office requirements of at least three days a week. Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified patent agent candidates.

Benefits And Compensation Details

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

• Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The Anticipated Range For This Position Is

$90,000 - $155,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.